Why is Medium Noodles - wok ready classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from refined wheat flour, gluten, oil and several processing aids, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category; it lists two additives: lactic acid (E270) as an acidity regulator and guar gum (E412) as a stabiliser.

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

With only 0.5 g of sugar per 100 g, the noodles are suitable for a diabetic diet, but the 0.32 g of salt per 100 g (moderate level) should be counted toward daily sodium limits for people managing hypertension.

Based on the ingredient list, is this product suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or keto diets?

The noodles are certified vegan as they contain no animal‑derived ingredients, but they contain wheat flour and gluten, so they are not gluten‑free, and their high carbohydrate content (25 g per 100 g) makes them unsuitable for a keto diet.

Blue Dragon • 300g

Medium Noodles - wok ready

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Medium Noodles - wok ready is a plant‑based pasta product that falls under the pnjs_groups "Cereals and potatoes" and carries a Nutri‑Score of A while being classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA group 4. Per 100 g it provides 138 kcal, 5.6 g protein, 2.9 g fiber, low fat (1.1 g) and low sugars (0.5 g) but a moderate amount of salt (0.32 g). The formulation contains gluten, may have traces of soy, peanuts and nuts, and includes the additives lactic acid (E270) and guar gum (E412).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal137 kcal

Fat1.1 g

Saturated Fat0.2 g

Carbohydrates25 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical noodle products, this offering contains far less sugar, fat and salt and delivers about 60 % fewer calories per 100 g.

Ingredients

Water, Wheat Flour, Wheat Gluten, Sunflower Oil, Salt, Acidity Regulator (Lactic Acid), Stabiliser (Guar Gum). Allergy Advice: For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in BOLD. May also contain soy, peanuts and nuts. No Artificial Colours or Flavourings. Suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans.

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