Dried vegetables: Depending on the flavour, noodle pots can contain dried peas, sweetcorn, mushrooms, carrots and onion. Flavour enhancers: Pot noodles are flavoured with a variety of herbs such as chive, sage, cumin and cayenne pepper. Some also contain monosodium glutamate (MSG) which could prove harmful in large quantities. While further studies are needed, MSG has been linked to obesity. The NHS states that the average man should not consume more than 30g of saturated fat a day and the average woman should not eat more than 20g a day. This means that most pot noodles are really high in saturated fat. Noodle mix (96%): Dried noodles (65%) [WHEAT flour (contains calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), palm oil, salt, firming agents (potassium carbonate, sodium carbonates)], maltodextrin, WHEAT flour, curry (coriander, cumin, turmeric, pepper, aniseed, cinnamon, fennel seed, ginger, lovage root, cayenne pepper, allspice), yeast extract, garlic†, sweetcorn, peas†, sugar, salt, onion powder†, palm fat, BARLEY malt extract, potato starch, soy sauce (SOYBEANS, WHEAT), flavourings, acid (citric acid), paprika†. Sauce Sachet (4%): Chilli sauce (water, spirit vinegar, modified corn starch, salt, cumin, cayenne pepper, flavourings). †From sustainable agriculture May contain milk, egg, celery and mustard NO MSG) Rice Noodles (63%): Rice (85%), Modified Tapioca Starch, Sugar, Salt, Stabiliser: Guar Gum, Broth Paste (36%): Soybean Paste (Water, Soya Beans, Rice, Salt), Sugar, Seasoned Bonito Extract (Bonito Extract [Fish] Water, Tamari Soy Sauce (Soya Beans, Salt, Alcohol), Rice Bran Oil, Alcohol, Yeast Extract Powder, Curry Powder (contains Mustard), Spice Mix, Salt, Paprika Powder, Garlic Powder, Ginger Powder, Coriander, Dried Vegetable Sachet: Spring Onion

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Some varieties contain fewer calories (these are generally the ones that list rice noodles as the main ingredient) such as the Itsu Katsu Noodle Cup and the ASDA Free From Singapore Curry Rice Noodle Pot. These used to be called posh noodles a couple of decades ago. Oh my, lovely if you add dark soya sauce before adding boiled water. Depending on your taste. Couldnt eat them without adding the sauce. Make sure you keep the foil on after adding the water so they cook properly. Even the peas and sweetcorn are soft. Not like pellets. Different to the normal pot noodle as thinner and no pretend meat. Salt: The UK Government recommends adults should consume no more than 6g salt per day. Depending on the brand, instant noodles contain an average of 1.99g of salt per pot, which is a third of the recommended daily RDI for salt. Main Promotion: On each Friday following a Promotion Week, 100 winners will be selected at random for each available Prize, by an independent adjudicator from all valid entries received in the previous Promotion Week. There will be 13 weekly draws (1 per Promotion Week, 100 Prizes per draw). Entrants who have a non-winning entry in the Main Promotion will have the option to opt-in to enter the Wrap Up Draw. Despite a high-calorie count, pot noodles are not very filling, so if you are trying to lose weight, they are not a healthy choice as you’ll soon feel hungry again after eating one.

We wouldn’t recommend pot noodles as part of a balanced diet. Pot noodles are also a type of MREs. The nutritional values are almost non-existent and they are high in salt, sugar and fat. Wrap Up Draw: Opens 26/04/23 at 12am and closes at 25/09/23 at 9am. Entrants who enter during the Wrap Up Draw period (or any entrants who have a non-winning entry in the Main Promotion and who opt to enter the Wrap Up Draw) will be entered into a prize draw where there will be 100 Prizes available to be won. Any Prizes not claimed or awarded during the Main Promotion Period will be added to the prize pool for the Wrap Up Draw. Within 14 days of the end of the Wrap Up Draw, one winner will be selected at random, by an independent adjudicator, for each available Prize. So far, pot noodles have not fared well in our investigation into their nutritional values, and the news does not get any better when we look at vitamins and minerals. In the Pot Noodle brand, there are no mineral or vitamins at all. Are pot noodles high in fat? Consuming too much saturated fat can raise your cholesterol and increase your risk of heart disease. However, if you decide to eat noodle pots, we suggest opting for either the Itsu Katsu Noodle Cup with 0.9g fat, or the ASDA Free From Singapore Curry Rice Noodle Pot with 1.5g fat per portion. Salt in pot noodles But are pot noodles considered a healthy meal? We’ve investigated the different types of instant noodle to discover if they are good or bad for you. What ingredients are in Pot Noodles?

Are Pot Noodles good or bad for you? - Be Healthy Now Are Pot Noodles good or bad for you? - Be Healthy Now

Palm oil: This is often used as an ingredient in processed foods. It is high in saturated fats but does include monosaturated fats as well. Due to the way palm oil is harvested, it has also been negatively linked to environmental concerns. Noodles (wheat or rice): The dehydrated noodles are mainly produced from wheat, although some noodle pots—such as the Itsu and ASDA brands—use a rice noodle. Noodle pots contain very little fibre. The recommended daily fibre intake for adults is 30g per day, but most adults do not consume enough fibre (the daily average intake for a UK adult is just 17.2g for women and 20.1g for men). A diet that is low in fibre is linked to constipation and certain types of diseases including bowel cancer. Vitamins and mineralsSugar: Added sugar can be found in many different types of food including pot noodles. While it makes the food taste better, it’s not good for your health as it just adds extra calories and no nutrients to the food you are eating. They also contain maltodextrin, which is a carbohydrate and a sweetener with no nutritional value, adding to the empty calories you’ll consume. Healthy alternatives to pot noodles The fat content of a pot noodle is generally high—roughly 17g per prepared pot—of which 8.5g is saturated fat. Consuming too much salt can cause high blood pressure, which may increase your risk of heart disease or stroke. The producers of Pot Noodle reduced the amount of salt in their products by 50% in 2007, but even with the reduction, the salt levels are still high.