INDOMIE

indomie Noodles

Barcode 8994963002800

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Yes — indomie Noodles is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains multiple industrial additives and ultra-processed ingredients, including refined palm oil, antioxidant E319, acidity regulators (E452, E501, E500), thickener (E412), flavour enhancers (E621, E631, E627), added flavouring, and yeast extract. These are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

pasta 82.5%: wheat flour
OK

refined palm oil (refined palm oil, antioxidant e319)
OK

salt

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

acidity regulators: e452
OK

e501
OK

e500
OK

thickener: e412
OK

colouring: e101
OK

seasoning oil: refined palm oil (refined palm oil, e319)
OK

onions

A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
OK

condiment powder 5%: sugar
OK

flavour enhancers: e621
OK

e631
OK

e627
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

pepper powder
OK

sweet soy sauce 4.8%: sugar
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

wheat

A staple cereal grain used in foods; a basic ingredient in flour, bread, and many products.
OK

soybeans

Dried seeds of the soybean, used to make soy products like tofu, soy milk, and soy sauce.
UPF

seasoning

A generic blend of salt, spices, herbs, and may include flavor enhancers for taste enhancement.
OK

sesame oil

A purely extracted oil from sesame seeds used for cooking and finishing; a common culinary oil.
OK

chili powder 0.4%

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Common questions about indomie Noodles

Is indomie Noodles ultra-processed?

Yes — indomie Noodles by INDOMIE is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains multiple industrial additives and ultra-processed ingredients, including refined palm oil, antioxidant E319, acidity regulators (E452, E501, E500), thickener (E412), flavour enhancers (E621, E631, E627), added flavouring, and yeast extract. These are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in indomie Noodles are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in indomie Noodles as ultra-processed markers: flavouring, yeast extract, seasoning. 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.