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Annie Chun's Udon Soup Bowl
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Annie Chun's Udon Soup Bowl

Annie Chun's
5.90 oz
Available at Foodtown
260
Calories
7g
Protein
6g
Sugars
770mg
Sodium
4g
Fiber
85
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Annie Chun's Udon Soup Bowl lives on the international/instant meals shelf, usually alongside other microwaveable noodle bowls, ramen cups and ready-to-heat Asian entrees. Shoppers will spot the recyclable cardboard sleeve and compact plastic bowl near quick-lunch staples and health-focused convenience items rather than fresh refrigerated soups. It fits into hurried weekdays and small-kitchen lifestyles: a pantry-friendly option for back-to-school lunches, late-night movie snacks, or a fast post-work warm-up dinner. The brand leans into accessible, “gourmet-inspired” Asian cuisine—positioned for urban professionals, students and time-poor cooks who want ethnic flavors without fuss; marketing highlights Non‑GMO Project verification, vegan labeling and 0 g saturated fat to suggest a mindful choice. The pack copy emphasizes simple, natural-sounding ingredients and sustainability (recyclable packaging), though there is no organic certification. Processing context: this is a ready-to-heat, multi-component convenience product made from cooked and reconstituted ingredients and industrially modified components. Sensory cues are straightforward — thick, chewy udon noodles in a delicate, savory shiitake-soy broth; small flakes of rehydrated bok choy and green onion, tender reconstituted tofu cubes, and a mild umami finish from yeast and mushroom extracts. The eating ritual is quick and solitary: pierce the lid, microwave, stir, and eat from the bowl with chopsticks or a spoon. Overall it reads as comforting and convenient, offering instant Japanese-style comfort with the convenience and long shelf life of an engineered pantry meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Servings per Container: 1
Calories260
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium770mg33%
Total Carbohydrate57g21%
Dietary Fiber4g14%
Total Sugars6g
Added Sugars6g12%
Protein7g
* 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

INGREDIENTS:, UDON, NOODLES:, WATER,, WHEAT, FLOUR,, MODIFIED, TAPIOCA, STARCH,, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, SALT,, LACTIC, ACID., SOUP, BASE:, SOY, SAUCE, (WATER,, SOYBEANS,, WHEAT,, SALT),, DEXTROSE,, SALTED, SAKE, (WATER,, RICE,, KOJI,, SALT),, SEAWEED, EXTRACT, SEASONING, (SEAWEED, EXTRACT,, MALTOSE, SYRUP,, SALT,, SUGAR,, YEAST, EXTRACT),, SUGAR,, SHIITAKE, MUSHROOM, EXTRACT, POWDER, (DEXTRIN,, SHIITAKE, MUSHROOM,, SALT,, YEAST, EXTRACT),, YEAST, EXTRACT,, RICE, VINEGAR,, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, MOLASSES,, SALT., TOPPINGS:, DEHYDRATED, BOK, CHOY,, DEHYDRATED, GREEN, ONION,, FREEZE, DRIED, TOFU, (SOYBEANS,, GLUCONOLACTONE),, POTASSIUM, CARBONATE,, DEHYDRATED, SHIITAKE, MUSHROOM,, GLUCOSE,, DEHYDRATED, CHILI, PEPPER, FLAKE..

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrially processed ingredients (modified tapioca starch, dextrose, maltose syrup, yeast extracts, flavor concentrates) and is a ready-to-heat, multi-component packaged meal, consistent with NOVA 4 ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Annie Chun's Udon Soup Bowl

The Udon Soup Bowl can be a convenient choice for a quick meal, especially when you're short on time. It does pack in some fiber and protein, but it also has 770 mg of sodium, so it's best enjoyed in moderation. Think of it as a tasty treat rather than a health food staple!

Perfect For

back-to-school
movie-night
post-workout

Vibe:

comfortingconvenientwholesome
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