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kimchi hotpot udon

by Pulmuone

Open Food Facts label for barcode 8801114150320 · Pulmuone · Meals. Screening numbers and flags live in the verdict band below. This hero only situates the source record.

Barcode 8801114150320

The verdict

kimchi hotpot udon by Pulmuone scores 90/100 in PlainFoodSafe's ingredient screening. We compared its 88 labeled ingredients with FDA SAFFA regulatory records and CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings; 2 ingredients are flagged for caution. The source parser split this into a very long 88-component record, beginning with Wheat Flour, Water, Tapioca Starch. That density can include amounts and label fragments, so verify the physical label before relying on ingredient order or completeness. This is not a recall, allergy, medical, or dietary-safety determination.

90/100
Safe safety score
2
Few flagged · of 88 analyzed
Group 4
Ultra-processed
D
Nutri-Score nutrition grade

Computed directly from OpenFoodFacts ingredient data cross-referenced with FDA SAFFA and CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings. See our methodology for the scoring formula.

Composite profile score

One verdict from three independent sources

58/100

Grade C

Ingredient Safety

90/100

FDA/CSPI flagged-ingredient screening

Processing Level

NOVA 4

Ultra-processed foods

Nutrition Grade

D

Nutri-Score front-of-pack nutrition grade

Weighted 50% ingredient safety / 25% processing level / 25% nutrition grade. A dimension with no data for this product (common: source coverage is partial) is dropped and its weight redistributes across the remaining dimensions, so missing data never silently lowers the score. See the full benchmark table.

14150320 · Open Food Facts · July 2026

kimchi hotpot udon label screening desk

SCORE-SAFE 90/100 FLAG-FEW 2 flagged LEN-DENSE 88 ing. REG-PART 32% reg. NOVA-G4 G4 ultra NUTRI-D Nutri-D RANK-SHORT Len top 1% LEAD-FLAG Carrageenan PHOTO-FINISH Ice Cream · ±0 BOOK-OFF …150320 · July 2026

28 of 88 parsed ingredients carry FDA SAFFA or CSPI coverage (lead: Carrageenan). Source sheet 14150320 · Open Food Facts · July 2026. The screening score and flag counts are in the verdict band above. This desk is the provenance stamp, not a second scorecard. Methodology · Read with nearest score peer: Ice Cream · Nearest score peer is Ice Cream at the same screening score.

Screening model notes

How Nutri-Score, NOVA, and list length read this record

Within the four-tier shelf-label framework this site publishes, the composite for this product falls in the highest band. That band is defined by a threshold on the derived score alone: it is where labels land once components carrying caution-or-worse registry ratings contribute little or nothing to the deduction. The band is a summary of what the screened registries return for the components that were parsed, so it inherits their coverage gaps — a component absent from both registries neither raises nor lowers the figure. The threshold and the weighting behind it are set out on the methodology page.

This label falls in the fourth Nutri-Score band. The model arrives there when its penalty terms — energy density, sugars, saturated fat, sodium — carry more weight in the calculation than the fibre, protein and produce content it credits. The band covers a wide span of the points scale, so position within it is not visible from the letter alone. The grade reflects the declared nutrition panel and is unrelated to the additive ratings listed below, which come from different bodies applying different criteria.

The declared list is among the longer ones in this catalogue. A component set this wide means the screen returns many individual ratings, and the composite accumulates a large number of small contributions instead of turning on a handful of entries. At this length the per-component table below is substantially more informative than the single figure, because the figure compresses a great deal of variation into one number.

Cross-brand screening score neighbourhood

1. kimchi hotpot udon: 90/100 · 100% of the leader · rank #11. kimchi hotpot udon90/1002. Ice Cream: 90/100 · 100% of the leader · rank #22. Ice Cream90/1003. Spicy Chicken and Cheese: 90/100 · 100% of the leader · rank #33. Spicy Chicken and Cheese90/1004. Creamy Clam Dip: 90/100 · 100% of the leader · rank #44. Creamy Clam Dip90/1005. French Onion Dip: 90/100 · 100% of the leader · rank #55. French Onion Dip90/100
High-band neighbours for kimchi hotpot udon (90/100) outside Pulmuone.
Chart values as text

Unit: PlainFoodSafe screening score out of 100. Data current as of July 2026.

kimchi hotpot udon
90/100
Ice Cream
90/100
Spicy Chicken and Cheese
90/100
Creamy Clam Dip
90/100
French Onion Dip
90/100

How It Compares to Its Category

Among the 15,626 products we've scored in the Meals category, the average safety score is 93.6/100. kimchi hotpot udon scores 3.6 points below that category average (90/100 vs. 93.6/100), so it is roughly typical for shoppers screening within that category specifically, rather than against the product catalog as a whole.

Ingredient-list length vs other Meals products

kimchi hotpot udon lists 88 ingredients on its label

88 99th percentile a longer ingredient list than 99% of the 11,283 products we track

0–2: 12 products (0%). Below this entry. 2–4: 83 products (1%). Below this entry. 4–6: 127 products (1%). Below this entry. 6–8: 209 products (2%). Below this entry. 8–10: 312 products (3%). Below this entry. 10–12: 315 products (3%). Below this entry. 12–14: 412 products (4%). Below this entry. 14–16: 477 products (4%). Below this entry. 16–18: 542 products (5%). Below this entry. 18–20: 552 products (5%). Below this entry. 20–22: 545 products (5%). Below this entry. 22–24: 550 products (5%). Below this entry. 24–26: 552 products (5%). Below this entry. 26–28: 552 products (5%). Below this entry. 28–30: 574 products (5%). Below this entry. 30–32: 517 products (5%). Below this entry. 32–34: 466 products (4%). Below this entry. 34–36: 451 products (4%). Below this entry. 36–38: 443 products (4%). Below this entry. 38–40: 388 products (3%). Below this entry. 40–42: 3,204 products (28%). This entry sits in this band. This product 0 42 every published Meals product, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more products. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Distribution as text

11,283 products, bucketed in bands of 2. This entry: 88 (99th percentile). Data current as of July 2026.

0–2
12 products (0%)
2–4
83 products (1%)
4–6
127 products (1%)
6–8
209 products (2%)
8–10
312 products (3%)
10–12
315 products (3%)
12–14
412 products (4%)
14–16
477 products (4%)
16–18
542 products (5%)
18–20
552 products (5%)
20–22
545 products (5%)
22–24
550 products (5%)
24–26
552 products (5%)
26–28
552 products (5%)
28–30
574 products (5%)
30–32
517 products (5%)
32–34
466 products (4%)
34–36
451 products (4%)
36–38
443 products (4%)
38–40
388 products (3%)
40 and above
3,204 products (28%)

Source Open Food Facts, product label ingredient lists · July 2026

Ingredient-list length is a descriptive property of the label, not a safety rating. A longer list is not automatically worse and a shorter one is not automatically better; the count is shown so the label can be placed against a comparable population. The comparison here runs against the 11,283 Meals products we publish with a parsed label, not against the whole catalogue, because list length varies far more between categories than within one.

Ingredient Safety Analysis

How the 90/100 score is built

Screening starts at 100 and subtracts severity-weighted FDA SAFFA / CSPI flags (2 flagged of 88 labeled). The floor is 0 when deductions exceed 100.

1
Wheat Flour
2
Water
3
Tapioca Starch
NUTRITIVE SWEETENER, STABILIZER OR THICKENER
GRAS
4
Wheat Gluten
FIRMING AGENT, FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, SOLVENT OR VEHICLE, STABILIZER OR THICKENER, TEXTURIZER
GRAS
5
Salt
Flavoring
Cut Back
6
Acidity Regulator
7
Lactic Acid
ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT, CURING OR PICKLING AGENT, FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, PH CONTROL AGENT, SOLVENT OR VEHICLE
Safe GRAS
8
Maltitol Syrup
9
Acetic Acid
ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT, FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, PH CONTROL AGENT
Safe GRAS
10
Citric Acid
ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT, ANTIOXIDANT, ENZYME, FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, LEAVENING AGENT, PH CONTROL AGENT, SEQUESTRANT, SOLVENT OR VEHICLE, SURFACE-ACTIVE AGENT
Safe GRAS
11
Malic Acid
FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, PH CONTROL AGENT, SYNERGIST
Safe GRAS
12
Sodium Acetate
ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, PH CONTROL AGENT
GRAS
13
Trisodium Citrate
COLOR OR COLORING ADJUNCT, EMULSIFIER OR EMULSIFIER SALT, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, MALTING OR FERMENTING AID, NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT, PH CONTROL AGENT, SEQUESTRANT, STABILIZER OR THICKENER, SURFACE-ACTIVE AGENT
GRAS
14
Corn Oil
15
Emulsifier Blend
16
Corn Syrup
ANTICAKING AGENT OR FREE-FLOW AGENT, DRYING AGENT, FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, HUMECTANT, LEAVENING AGENT, NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT, NUTRITIVE SWEETENER, SOLVENT OR VEHICLE, TEXTURIZER
Cut Back GRAS
17
Soybean Oil
18
Ethyl Alcohol
ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT, EMULSIFIER OR EMULSIFIER SALT, FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, PROCESSING AID, SOLVENT OR VEHICLE
GRAS
19
Soy Lecithin
20
Polyglycerol Esters Of Fatty Acids
EMULSIFIER OR EMULSIFIER SALT, SOLVENT OR VEHICLE, STABILIZER OR THICKENER, SURFACE-ACTIVE AGENT
Approved
21
Stabilizer Blend
22
Xanthan Gum
ANTICAKING AGENT OR FREE-FLOW AGENT, COLOR OR COLORING ADJUNCT, DRYING AGENT, EMULSIFIER OR EMULSIFIER SALT, FORMULATION AID, PROCESSING AID, SOLVENT OR VEHICLE, STABILIZER OR THICKENER, SURFACE-FINISHING AGENT, TEXTURIZER
Approved
23
Corn Starch
24
Carrageenan
ANTICAKING AGENT OR FREE-FLOW AGENT, DRYING AGENT, EMULSIFIER OR EMULSIFIER SALT, FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, FORMULATION AID, HUMECTANT, PROCESSING AID, STABILIZER OR THICKENER, TEXTURIZER
Caution GRAS
25
Kimchi Napa Cabbage
26
Red Pepper Powder
27
Salted Anchovy
28
Anchovy
29
Radish
30
Garlic
FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT
GRAS
31
Salted Shrimp
32
Sugar
Sweetener
Cut Back
33
Onion
34
Rice
35
Organic Ginger
36
Beef Bone Extract
37
Cayenne Pepper
38
Dried Vinegar
39
Dextrose
ANTICAKING AGENT OR FREE-FLOW AGENT, COLOR OR COLORING ADJUNCT, DRYING AGENT, FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, HUMECTANT, LUBRICANT OR RELEASE AGENT, NUTRITIVE SWEETENER, SOLVENT OR VEHICLE, STABILIZER OR THICKENER
Cut Back GRAS
40
Malt
ENZYME
Approved
41
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
42
Disodium Guanylate
FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT
Approved
43
Disodium Inosinate
FLAVOR ENHANCER, STABILIZER OR THICKENER
Approved
44
Maltodextrin
ANTICAKING AGENT OR FREE-FLOW AGENT, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, HUMECTANT, NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT, NUTRITIVE SWEETENER, SOLVENT OR VEHICLE, STABILIZER OR THICKENER, SURFACE-ACTIVE AGENT, TEXTURIZER
Safe GRAS
45
Paprika Oleoresin
46
Calcium Lactate
DOUGH STRENGTHENER, FIRMING AGENT, FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, LEAVENING AGENT, MALTING OR FERMENTING AID, NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT, PH CONTROL AGENT, STABILIZER OR THICKENER
GRAS
47
Gum Arabic
48
Yeast Extract
49
Soybean Sprouts
50
Capsicum Oleoresin
51
Fermented Soybean Concentrate
52
Soybeans
53
Radish Extract
54
Dehydrated Soy Sauce
55
Organic Defatted Soybeans
56
Wheat
57
Brown Sugar
58
Anchovy
59
Skipjack Tuna Seasoning
60
Skipjack Tuna Extract
61
Dried Mackerel Extract
62
Skipjack Tuna
63
Dextrin
ANTICAKING AGENT OR FREE-FLOW AGENT, DRYING AGENT, FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, FORMULATION AID, HUMECTANT, LUBRICANT OR RELEASE AGENT, NUTRITIVE SWEETENER, SOLVENT OR VEHICLE, STABILIZER OR THICKENER
Safe GRAS
64
And Kelp Extract
65
Hydrolyzed Tuna Protein
66
Hydrolyzed Fish Protein
67
Croaker
68
Cutlassfish
69
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
70
Dried Skipjack Tuna Seasoning Base
71
Dried Tuna Extract
72
Kelp
FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT
GRAS
73
Dried Frigate Tuna
74
Caramel Coloring
Coloring
Avoid Approved (color additive, GRAS)
75
Enzyme
76
Guar Gum
77
Green Onion
78
Seaweed
79
Potassium Carbonate
FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, LEAVENING AGENT, NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT, PH CONTROL AGENT, PROCESSING AID
GRAS
80
Sodium Carbonate
ANTIOXIDANT, CURING OR PICKLING AGENT, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, PH CONTROL AGENT, PROCESSING AID
GRAS
81
Disodium Phosphate
82
Sodium Pyrophosphate
ANTICAKING AGENT OR FREE-FLOW AGENT, DRYING AGENT, EMULSIFIER OR EMULSIFIER SALT, FORMULATION AID, HUMECTANT, PH CONTROL AGENT, SEQUESTRANT, STABILIZER OR THICKENER
GRAS
83
Fish/anchovy
84
Skipjack Tuna
85
Mackerel
86
Tuna
87
Dried Frigate Tuna
88
Crustacean

Full Ingredient List

Udon Noodles: Wheat Flour, Water, Modified Tapioca Starch, Wheat Gluten, Salt, Acidity Regulator (Lactic Acid, Maltitol Syrup, Water, Acetic Acid, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Sodium Acetate, Trisodium Citrate), Corn Oil, Emulsifier Blend (Corn Syrup, Soybean Oil, Water, Ethyl Alcohol, Soy Lecithin, Polyglycerol Esters of Fatty Acids), Stabilizer Blend (Xanthan Gum, Corn Starch, Carrageenan), Maltodextrin. Kimchi Sauce: Kimchi Napa Cabbage, Water, Red Pepper Powder, Salted Anchovy (Anchovy, Salt), Radish, Garlic, Salt, Salted Shrimp, Sugar, Onion, Rice, Ginger, Xanthan Gum, Water, Red Pepper Powder, Beef Bone Extract, Salt, Cayenne Pepper, Corn Oil, Garlic, Lactic Acid, Modified Tapioca Starch, Vinegar, Ethyl Alcohol, Dextrose, Malt, Sugar, Salt, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Disodium Guanylate, Disodium Inosinate, Maltodextrin, Paprika Oleoresin, Xanthan Gum, Calcium Lactate, Gum Arabic, Yeast Extract, Soybean Sprouts, Capsicum Oleoresin, Sugar, Fermented Soybean Concentrate (Soybeans, Salt, Water), Ethyl Alcohol, Radish Extract, Corn Syrup, Onion, Green Onion. Soup Base: Water, Corn Syrup, Soy Sauce (Water, Defatted Soybeans, Wheat, Salt, Brown Sugar, Salt, Dried Anchovy, Yeast Extract, Ethyl Alcohol), Skipjack Tuna Seasoning (Water, Skipjack Tuna Extract, Mackerel Extract, Salt, Corn Syrup, Dried Skipjack Tuna, Dextrin, Yeast Extract, Kelp Extract, Xanthan Gum, Hydrolyzed Tuna Protein, Maltodextrin, Disodium Guanylate, Disodium Inosinate, Hydrolyzed Fish Protein (Croaker, Cutlassfish), Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Dried Skipjack Tuna Seasoning Base (Dextrin, Yeast Extract, Salt, Tuna Extract, Cayenne Pepper, Soy Sauce, Dried Kelp, Dried Frigate Tuna, Caramel Color, Enzyme, Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum). Dried Vegetable Topping: Green Onion, Brown Sugar, Seaweed, Acidity Regulator (Potassium Carbonate, Sodium Carbonate, Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Pyrophosphate). CONTAINS: Soybeans, Wheat, Fish/Anchovy, Skipjack Tuna, Mackerel, Tuna, Croaker, Cutlassfish, Frigate Tuna, Crustacean.

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High-score cross-brand comparables for kimchi hotpot udon

Neighbours outside Pulmuone with screening scores in the same high band as kimchi hotpot udon (90/100 here). The 5 same-brand links above stay within Pulmuone; these peers cross brands.

Follow the flagged-label evidence

Follow the flagged-label evidence

Carrageenan is the first flagged ingredient selected from kimchi hotpot udon's parsed label. Start with that ingredient’s source context, then compare the rest of this 88-ingredient record.

  • Inspect the FDA SAFFA and CSPI context attached to Carrageenan. Open Carrageenan
  • Compare kimchi hotpot udon's 2 flagged ingredients with a product from the same score neighbourhood. Compare labels
  • Check how caution flags contribute to the derived screening score before drawing a dietary conclusion. Read the method

This page describes published ingredient-list and source coverage. It is not dietary or medical advice.

Barcode 8801114150320: product data from Open Food Facts (July 2026). Screening from FDA SAFFA and CSPI Chemical Cuisine where attached. Figures are computed from those sources, not editor-typed. Methodology. Reference only, not dietary or medical advice.