Why is Fresh Noodles Japanese Teriyaki classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines multiple industrial sauces, flavorings and a complex ingredient list that are manufactured through industrial processes, which is the hallmark of NOVA 4. Its additive package includes citric acid (E330) as an acidity regulator, potassium carbonate (E501) and sodium carbonates (E500) as firming agents, and trace amounts of other processing aids.

Based on the ingredient list, is this product suitable for strict diets such as Vegan, Keto, Halal, or Gluten‑Free?

The noodle dish is fully vegan, but it is not compatible with a keto diet because the majority of its weight comes from wheat flour and added sugars. It contains wheat flour, so it is not gluten‑free. The presence of alcohol in the soy sauce and mirin means it may not meet Halal certification standards without specific approval.

Is the soy present in this noodle dish a concern for consumers with soy allergy?

Yes. Soybeans are a major component of the teriyaki‑hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and white miso glaze, and soy is listed as an allergen on the label, so anyone with a soy allergy should avoid this product.

BOL • 345g

Fresh Noodles Japanese Teriyaki

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Fresh Noodles Japanese Teriyaki is a plant‑based ready‑meal that falls under the Cereals and potatoes PNNS group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of B and is classified as NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product that contains several additives such as citric acid (E330), potassium carbonate (E501) and sodium carbonates (E500). Nutritionally it offers modest protein (≈3 g/100 g) and fiber (≈1.8 g/100 g) while keeping sugar (2.2 g) and salt (0.43 g) well below typical Asian noodle averages, though it does contain soy and wheat gluten allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Added Sugars8 g

Fruits & Vegetables3.8 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average Asian flavoured noodle (9 g sugar, 6.9 g fat and 2.96 g salt per 100 g), this product contains only about 2.2 g sugar, 1.3 g fat and 0.43 g salt, making it considerably lower in those nutrients.

Ingredients

Teriyaki-Hoisin Sauce 36% (Water, Hoisin Sauce (Water, Sugar, _Barley_ Malt Vinegar, _Soya_ Beans, Cornflour, Salt, Tomato Paste, Garlic Purée, Spices, Rapeseed Oil, Dried Onion, _Barley_ Malt Extract, Wheat Flour (_Wheat_ Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Garlic Powder), Soy Sauce (Water, _Soya_ Beans, _Wheat_, Salt, Alcohol, Sugar Cane Vinegar), Brown Sugar, White Miso Glaze (Water, Soya Beans, Rice Vinegar, Mirin, Rice, Sugar, Salt, Ginger Purée, Alcohol), Cornflour, Rice Vinegar), Turmeric Noodles 36% (Water, Wheat Flour (_Wheat_ Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Rapeseed Oil, Salt, Ground Turmeric, Ground Paprika, Firming Agents (Potassium Carbonate, Sodium Carbonates), Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid)), Veggies 17% (Baby Corn, Edamame Beans (_Soya_), Black Turtle Beans), Leaf Mix 11% (Leafy Greens, Carrot, Pak Choi).

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