Why is Kimchi ramen classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is made from refined wheat flour, modified starches, palm oil, flavor powders and a long list of food‑grade additives such as E1404, E1410, E150a, E501, E621, E627, E631, E412, E451 and acidity regulators, which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the high salt content in Kimchi ramen affect a hypertensive diet?

With 3.7 g of salt per 100 g (≈ 1.48 g sodium), the product contributes a significant portion of the recommended daily limit, so regular consumption can raise blood pressure and should be limited for people with hypertension.

Is the soy sauce powder in Kimchi ramen a concern for people with soy allergy?

The soy sauce powder contains soybeans, so the product must be avoided by anyone allergic to soy, and the label also lists soy as an allergen.

Ottogi • 120 g

Kimchi ramen

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Kimchi ramen is a Korean-inspired instant noodle soup that belongs to the cereals and potatoes dietary family. It provides 10 g of protein per 100 g and a moderate amount of carbohydrates, but also contains 13.3 g of fat (6.7 g saturated), 3.7 g of salt and 417 kcal, making it high‑calorie and high‑sodium. The product is ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), includes many additives such as E1404, E1410, E150a, E501, E621, E627, E631, E412 and E451, uses palm oil, and lists several allergens (gluten, soy, peanuts, fish, crustaceans, molluscs, sesame), while its Nutri‑Score is not assigned.

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal417 kcal

Fat13.3 g

Saturated Fat6.7 g

Carbohydrates66.6 g

Sugars4.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical instant noodles, Kimchi ramen contains less sugar (4.2 g vs 9 g per 100 g) but more fat (13.3 g vs 6.9 g), higher salt (3.7 g vs 3.0 g), and higher calories (417 kcal vs 353 kcal), while offering slightly more protein (10 g vs 9.8 g) and carbs (66.6 g vs 64 g).

Ingredients

NOODLES (89%): WHEAT FLOUR, MODIFIED STARCH (1404, 1410), PALM OIL, POTATO STARCH, WHEAT GLUTEN, SALT, YEAST EXTRACT, ACIDITY REGULATORS (501, 451), THICKENER (412), COLOUR (101) SOUP MIX: SALT, KIMCHI SEASONING POWDER (11%) [KIMCHI, RED PEPPER, GARLIC, SALT, FLAVOUR ENHANCER (621), SOY SAUCE POWDER (SOYBEAN, WHEAT, SALT), SUGAR, GLUCOSE, DEHYDRATED KIMCHI (7%), RED PEPPER, GARLIC POWDER, YEAST EXTRACT, SPICES (RED PEPPER, GARLIC, ONION, GREEN ONION, GINGER), CORN STARCH, DEHYDRATED GREEN ONIONS, ACIDITY REGULATORS (296, 330), FLAVOUR ENHANCERS (631, 627), COLOUR (150a), CHILLI EXTRACT, BLACK PEPPER, GINGER POWDER STAINS WHEAT (GLUTEN) AND SOY PRODUCED IN A FACILITY THAT ALSO PROCESSES PRODUCTS CONTAINING EGGS, PEANUTS, FISH, MOLLUSC, CRUSTACEANS AND SESAME.

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