Japanese Style Cold Noodles
Processing Score
13.2Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5/10Good
The processing score reflects 56 ingredients, including artificial flavoring, MSG, corn syrup, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
074891008032
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size140 g
Amount per serving
Calories
460
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g
8%
Saturated Fat 1.5g
8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 1400mg
61%
Total Carbohydrate 91g
33%
Dietary Fiber 3g
11%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 11g
Calcium 40mg
3%
Iron 1.1mg
6%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
33 listed · 9 flagged for reviewNOODLES: WHEAT FLOUR, POTATO STARCH, MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH, PALM OIL, SALT, SODIUM CARBONATE, SODIUM METAPHOSPHATE, POTASSIUM CARBONATE, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE, YELLOW 5. LIQUID SEASONING: SUGAR, SOY SAUCE (WATER, SOYBEANS, WHEAT, SALT), SESAME PASTE, VINEGAR, VEGETABLE OIL (SESAMESEED OIL, RICE OIL, RAPESEED OIL), HYDROLYZED PROTEIN (SOYBEANS, BONITO, SARDINE, TUNA, CORN), SWEET COOKING RICE WINE (GLUTINOUS RICE, MALTED RICE, ALCOHOL, CORN SYRUP, WATER), MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, ACETIC ACID, SCALLOP EXTRACT, YEAST EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, CARAMEL COLOR, DISODIUM INOSINATE, MALIC ACID, DISODIUM SUCCINATE. PAPRIKA COLOR, GLYCINE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, SUCCINIC ACID. MUSTARD: MUSTARD, LACTIC ACID, TURMERIC COLOR, SODIUM ACETATE, VITAMIN C, TAMARIND EXTRACT.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Japanese Style Cold Noodles scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Tapioca Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Modified Proteins (Hydrolyzed Protein (Soybeans, Bonito, Sardine, Tuna, Corn)): Extensive modification indicates UPF.
- Other Additives (Sodium Metaphosphate, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Sodium Acetate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate): Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.
Within Boxed Dinners & Sides, this product is more processed than about 53% of the 4,145 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Japanese Style Cold Noodles' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Palm Oil, Vegetable Oil (Sesameseed Oil, Rice Oil, Rapeseed Oil).
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Carbonate, Potassium Carbonate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sweet Cooking Rice Wine (Glutinous Rice, Malted Rice, Alcohol, Corn Syrup, Water).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Acetic Acid, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Lactic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vitamin C.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
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About our scores and this content
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