Why is Pot Noodle Beef & Tomato flavour classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is made from pre‑cooked, dried noodles and a complex sauce that includes industrial ingredients such as palm fat, firming agents (E500, E501), flavor enhancers (E621, E627, E631) and citric acid (E330), meeting the NOVA 4 definition of ultra‑processed foods.

How do the sugar and salt levels in Pot Noodle Beef & Tomato flavour affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

A 114 g serving provides 5.2 g of sugar and 1.97 g of salt; the sugar amount is modest but still contributes to carbohydrate intake for diabetics, while the near‑2 g of salt can raise blood pressure, making it a less ideal choice for hypertensive individuals.

Is Pot Noodle Beef & Tomato flavour suitable for vegan, keto, halal or gluten‑free diets?

No; the product contains wheat flour (gluten), soy‑derived ingredients, beef‑flavoured sauce and palm oil, so it is not vegan, gluten‑free, keto‑friendly, and it lacks halal certification.

King • 114g

Pot Noodle Beef & Tomato flavour

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Pot Noodle Beef & Tomato flavour, sold by King in a 114 g foil‑lid PP tub, is an instant noodle product positioned in the cereals and potatoes food group. It is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and, per 100 g, contains 18.4 g of fat, 11.4 g of protein and 462 kcal, offering higher protein and lower sugar than the typical instant‑noodle average but also more fat and comparable salt. The formulation includes gluten, soy, palm oil and several additives such as E330, E500/E501 and flavor enhancers, which raise concerns for allergens, sustainability and overall health, although its Eco‑score of B indicates a moderate environmental impact.

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Added Sugars6.3 g

Fruits & Vegetables25.3 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average instant‑noodle category, this Pot Noodle delivers more protein (11.4 g vs 9.8 g per 100 g) and less sugar (5.2 g vs 9 g), but its fat (18.4 g) and salt (1.73 g) exceed typical values.

Ingredients

noodles [wheat flour, palm fat, salt, firming agents (potassium carbonate, sodium carbonate), sauce and vegetables: water, tomatoes (5,3%), maltodextrin, wheat flour, vegetables (1,1%) [peas, onion powder], yeast extract, flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate), sugar, flavourings, tomato powder (0,2%), salt, palm fat, hydrolysed vegetable protein (soya), acid (citric acid), garlic, soy sauce (soybeans, wheat), sunflower oil, sachet: tomato sauce (1,3%) [water, spirit vinegar, tomato paste (18%), sugar, nglucose syrup, salt, modified corn starch]

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