Why is Pot noodle (green) classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is considered ultra‑processed because it combines refined wheat noodles with many isolated ingredients and additives such as acetic acid (E260), citric acid (E330), potassium carbonate (E501/E501i), monosodium glutamate (E621), disodium guanylate (E627), disodium inosinate (E631), palm oil, palm fat and several flavour enhancers, which are typical of NOVA 4 foods.

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only about 1 g of sugar per 100 g, the noodle is low in sugar and therefore has a limited impact on blood glucose levels, but it contains 0.59 g of salt per 100 g (about 2.3 g per serving), which can contribute significantly to daily sodium intake and may be a concern for people managing hypertension.

Is the milk present in this product a concern for people with dairy allergy?

Yes. The ingredient list includes skimmed milk powder and a flavouring that contains milk, so the product is not safe for individuals with dairy allergies or lactose intolerance.

KING • 114 g

POT noodle Chicken & Mushroom flavour

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Pot noodle (green) is an instant noodle meal belonging to the cereals and potatoes group, marketed as a vegetarian-friendly snack. It carries a NOVA 4 classification, indicating an ultra‑processed product, and does not have a Nutri‑Score assigned on the packaging. Nutritionally, it provides 12 g of protein per 385 g serving but also contains 2.3 g of salt and 21 g of fat, with modest fiber and no added sugars, reflecting a mix of protein benefits and high sodium/fat content.

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal136 kcal

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical instant noodle averages, this Pot noodle has about one gram of sugar, 5.5 g of fat and 0.6 g of salt per 100 g, all of which are lower than the category averages of 9 g sugar, 6.9 g fat and 3 g salt.

Ingredients

Noodle mix (96%): Dried noodles (69%) [WHEAT flour (contains calcium carbonate, i niacin, thiamin), palm oil, salt, firming agents (potassium carbonate, sodium carbonate maltodextrin, WHEAT flour, sweetcorn, potassium chloride, flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate), flavourings (contai MILK), sugar, skimmed MILK powder, palm fat, salt, onion powdert, yeast powder (contains WHEAT, BARLEY), mushrooms (0.4%), herbs (chivest, sage), potato starch, mushroom je concentrate, acid (citric acid). Sauce sachet (4%): Soy sauce [water, soy sauce (SOYBEANS WHEAT), salt, molasses, sugar, acid (acetic acid)].

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