Koka

Spicy Stir Fried Instant Noodle

Barcode 8888056708109

Scanned 14 times by Nomi users

Yes — Spicy Stir Fried Instant Noodle is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil (a highly processed refined oil) and industrial additives such as flavouring and caramel used as a colour/flavour additive, which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

canola oil
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

flavouring (contains sesame)
OK

colour (e162)
OK

garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
OK

soy sauce powder (soy, salt, wheat, malt)
OK

caramel
OK

chives

A fresh herb with a mild onion-like flavor, commonly used as a seasoning or garnish.
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.

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Common questions about Spicy Stir Fried Instant Noodle

Is Spicy Stir Fried Instant Noodle ultra-processed?

Yes — Spicy Stir Fried Instant Noodle by Koka is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil (a highly processed refined oil) and industrial additives such as flavouring and caramel used as a colour/flavour additive, which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Spicy Stir Fried Instant Noodle are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Spicy Stir Fried Instant Noodle as an ultra-processed marker: palm oil. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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?

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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.