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Wow! Thukpa
About Wow! Thukpa
Wow! Thukpa is made by Wow! and sits in the Flavoured Noodles/Pasta category. Its barcode (GTIN) is 8908015692161. TruthIn has analysed it using the TruthIn Ingredient Rating System (TIRS), which scores packaged foods from 0 to 5 based on their ingredients, level of processing and nutrient profile.
It scores 1.4 out of 5, which TIRS rates as "Poor". On the NOVA food-processing scale it is NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). The label lists 16 ingredients, starting with 319, 415, 500(ii).
The full TruthIn product report adds a safety rating for every ingredient and 8 nutrient values per 100g, each marked as good or of concern, so you can judge it against other flavoured noodles/pasta before you buy.
Quick facts
- Product
- Wow! Thukpa
- Brand
- Wow!
- Category
- Flavoured Noodles/Pasta
- Barcode (GTIN)
- 8908015692161
- TIRS rating
- 1.4 / 5 (Poor)
- Processing level
- NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food)
- Ingredients listed
- 16
Ingredients (16)
319, 415, 500(ii), 330, 160c, 412, 631, modified starch, yeast powder, 501(i), hydrolysed vegetable protein, 451(i), 551, 635, artificial flavor buttermilk, 627
Compare with similar flavoured noodles/pasta
| Product | TIRS | NOVA | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wow! Thukpa (this product) | 1.4 | 4 | 16 |
| Naturally Yours Whole Wheat Instant Noodles (Naturally Yours) | 3.3 | 3 | 0 |
| Simplify Foods Italian Pesto Pasta Kit (Simplify Foods) | 3.3 | 3 | 0 |
| Yu Noodles Korean Red Hot Cheese (Yu) | 3.2 | 3 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Wow! Thukpa healthy?
Wow! Thukpa has a TruthIn TIRS rating of 1.4 out of 5 ("Poor"). TIRS combines ingredient quality, processing level and nutrient profile into one score, where 5 is best.
Is Wow! Thukpa ultra-processed?
Yes. Wow! Thukpa is classed as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food) because it is an industrial formulation of ingredients.
What are the ingredients in Wow! Thukpa?
Wow! Thukpa lists 16 ingredients: 319, 415, 500(ii), 330, 160c, 412, 631, modified starch, yeast powder, 501(i), hydrolysed vegetable protein, 451(i), 551, 635, artificial flavor buttermilk, 627.
Does Wow! Thukpa contain palm oil?
No palm oil or palm-derived ingredient appears among its 16 listed ingredients.
Does Wow! Thukpa contain added sugar?
No sugar or sweetening syrup appears among its 16 listed ingredients.
What are healthier alternatives to Wow! Thukpa?
Among flavoured noodles/pasta rated by TruthIn, Naturally Yours Whole Wheat Instant Noodles (3.3), Simplify Foods Italian Pesto Pasta Kit (3.3), Yu Noodles Korean Red Hot Cheese (3.2) score higher on TIRS than Wow! Thukpa (1.4).
Wow! Thukpa vs Naturally Yours Whole Wheat Instant Noodles: which is healthier?
Wow! Thukpa scores 1.4 on TIRS and Naturally Yours Whole Wheat Instant Noodles scores 3.3, so Naturally Yours Whole Wheat Instant Noodles rates higher. Wow! Thukpa lists 16 ingredients and Naturally Yours Whole Wheat Instant Noodles lists 0.
What is the barcode of Wow! Thukpa?
The barcode (GTIN) of Wow! Thukpa is 8908015692161.
What is in the TruthIn report for Wow! Thukpa?
The report covers nutrition per 100g and per serving with each nutrient marked as good or of concern, and a safe / caution / concern rating for every ingredient.