Why is Asia Noodels Thai classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from refined wheat flour, palm oil, modified starch and a blend of seasonings that include flavor enhancers such as monosodium glutamate (E621), disodium guanylate (E627) and disodium inosinate (E631), as well as turmeric extract (E100). These industrial ingredients, along with the extensive processing required to create the dried noodle and spice mix, place it in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category.

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

With only 0.8 g of sugars per 100 g, the noodles contribute minimally to blood‑glucose spikes, making them relatively suitable for diabetic meal planning when portion size is controlled. The salt level of 0.69 g per 100 g is moderate; a typical serving (about 70 g) provides roughly 0.48 g of salt, which can add to daily sodium intake and should be balanced with other low‑salt foods for people with hypertension.

Based on its ingredient list, is Asia Noodels Thai suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

All listed ingredients are plant‑based, so the noodles are compatible with vegan and halal diets, although certification is not indicated. The presence of wheat flour makes the product unsuitable for gluten‑free diets, and the carbohydrate content (11 g per 100 g) means it does not fit a ketogenic regimen.

Knorr • 70 g

Asia Noodels Thai

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Asia Noodels Thai is an instant Thai‑style noodle product from Knorr, marketed in Belgium, Germany and Switzerland and classified in the ‘Cereals and potatoes’ food group. Per 100 g it delivers 92 kcal, 4.2 g fat (2.1 g saturated), 0.8 g sugars, 0.69 g salt and 1.6 g protein, giving it a Nutri‑Score of C and a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed rating, while containing allergens such as gluten, soy and celery and palm oil. The product carries an Eco‑score of B, is packaged in recyclable aluminium and is labelled ‘no preservatives’, but the presence of flavour enhancers (E621, E627, E631) and added sugars should be considered.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal92 kcal

Fat4.2 g

Saturated Fat2.1 g

Carbohydrates11 g

Sugars0.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for its category, the noodles contain far less sugar (0.8 g vs 9 g), less fat (4.2 g vs 6.94 g) and lower salt (0.69 g vs 2.96 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

89% nouilles à la style asiatique (farine de BLÉ, huile de palme, sel comestible amidon modifié, sucre, huile de colza, extrait de curcuma), 11% mélange d'épices (sucre, exhausteur de goût (glutamate monosodique, guanylate disodique, inosinate disodique) amidon, poivrons, arômes (dont CÉLERI), sel minéral de potassium, huile de palme, poute de jus de citron (maltodextrine, jus de citron), ail, poivre de Cayenne, poivre noir, curcuma, carottes, poireaux, poudre d'oignon grille, sel comestible iodé, persil" acidifiant (acide crique) sauce soja en poudre (maltodextrine, sel comestible, sauce soja (SOJA, BLE)), sucre de caramel, maltodextrine).

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