Pad Thai Noodle Kit

Barcode 8858679690204

Yes — Pad Thai Noodle Kit is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains glucose syrup, an industrially refined sugar ingredient that falls under NOVA ultra-processed criteria.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

pad thai sauce (coconut sugar, glucose syrup, tamarind paste (tamarind, water), shallot, white radish, sugar, rice bran oil, salt, vegetable extracts (chives, peanuts, chilli powder), acetic acid)
OK

fried rice noodles (the rice noodles, water)
OK

peanuts (17%)
OK

fried onions (chinese chives, rice bran oil)

Common questions about Pad Thai Noodle Kit

Is Pad Thai Noodle Kit ultra-processed?

Yes — Pad Thai Noodle Kit is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains glucose syrup, an industrially refined sugar ingredient that falls under NOVA ultra-processed criteria.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.