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Wow! Thukpa Chicken
About Wow! Thukpa Chicken
Wow! Thukpa Chicken is made by Wow! and sits in the Flavoured Noodles/Pasta category. Its barcode (GTIN) is 8908015692154. 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 1.3 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 627, 500(ii), artificial flavor butter.
The full TruthIn product report adds a safety rating for every ingredient and 6 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 Chicken
- Brand
- Wow!
- Category
- Flavoured Noodles/Pasta
- Barcode (GTIN)
- 8908015692154
- TIRS rating
- 1.3 / 5 (Poor)
- Processing level
- NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food)
- Ingredients listed
- 16
Ingredients (16)
627, 500(ii), artificial flavor butter, modified starch, 330, 319, 160c, 451(i), 412, 631, yeast powder, 415, hydrolysed vegetable protein, 551, 635, 501(ii)
Compare with similar flavoured noodles/pasta
| Product | TIRS | NOVA | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wow! Thukpa Chicken (this product) | 1.3 | 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 Chicken healthy?
Wow! Thukpa Chicken has a TruthIn TIRS rating of 1.3 out of 5 ("Poor"). TIRS combines ingredient quality, processing level and nutrient profile into one score, where 5 is best.
Is Wow! Thukpa Chicken ultra-processed?
Yes. Wow! Thukpa Chicken is classed as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food) because it is an industrial formulation of ingredients.
What are the ingredients in Wow! Thukpa Chicken?
Wow! Thukpa Chicken lists 16 ingredients: 627, 500(ii), artificial flavor butter, modified starch, 330, 319, 160c, 451(i), 412, 631, yeast powder, 415, hydrolysed vegetable protein, 551, 635, 501(ii).
Does Wow! Thukpa Chicken contain palm oil?
No palm oil or palm-derived ingredient appears among its 16 listed ingredients.
Does Wow! Thukpa Chicken contain added sugar?
No sugar or sweetening syrup appears among its 16 listed ingredients.
What are healthier alternatives to Wow! Thukpa Chicken?
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 Chicken (1.3).
Wow! Thukpa Chicken vs Naturally Yours Whole Wheat Instant Noodles: which is healthier?
Wow! Thukpa Chicken scores 1.3 on TIRS and Naturally Yours Whole Wheat Instant Noodles scores 3.3, so Naturally Yours Whole Wheat Instant Noodles rates higher. Wow! Thukpa Chicken lists 16 ingredients and Naturally Yours Whole Wheat Instant Noodles lists 0.
What is the barcode of Wow! Thukpa Chicken?
The barcode (GTIN) of Wow! Thukpa Chicken is 8908015692154.
What is in the TruthIn report for Wow! Thukpa Chicken?
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.