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A-Sha Hello Kitty Spicy Cup Noodle Soup
International & World Foods
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A-Sha Hello Kitty Spicy Cup Noodle Soup

Hello Kitty
2.29 oz
Available at Foodtown
300
Calories
6g
Protein
4g
Sugars
950mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
74
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Hello Kitty A-Sha Spicy Cup Noodle Soup is a compact, character-branded instant ramen cup that reads like a quick, playful dinner solution on American grocery shelves. You'd typically find it in the international or Asian foods aisle and on endcaps with other single-serve ramen cups and dehydrated soups — often near college-student staples and snack noodles rather than the fresh refrigerated soups. The product speaks to quick weeknight dinners, dorm-room pantry rescues, and last-minute travel or office lunches: pour boiling water, wait three minutes, and you have a hot, spicy broth. Brand positioning blends kawaii nostalgia with convenience — Hello Kitty’s child-friendly imagery targets younger shoppers and parents buying for kids, as well as adults drawn to the cute aesthetic or novelty imports. Label characteristics lean into playful visuals and speed claims (“Ready in 3 minutes”), and the ingredient list even calls out “Responsibly Sourced Palm Oil,” which can create a mild sustainability halo; there’s no organic certification or natural-ingredient guarantee. Processing context: this is a highly processed, ready-to-eat instant noodle product made from refined flours, processed starches, palm oil, and flavoring additives. Sensory details skew toward a springy, slightly chewy noodle body (wheat plus tapioca/potato starches) and an oily, savory-spicy broth lifted by chili, garlic, scallion, and umami enhancers; the cup format invites a quick ritual of boiling water, a brief wait, and slurping straight from the container with chopsticks or a spoon. It occupies a familiar place in American grocery culture as an affordable, portable comfort snack-meal with a playful brand twist.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0 cup
Servings per Container: 1
Calories300
% Daily Value*
Total Fat12g15%
Saturated Fat7g35%
Sodium950mg41%
Total Carbohydrate42g15%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars4g
Protein6g
* 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

Noodle:, Wheat, Flour,, Tapioca, Starch,, Potato, Starch,, Palm, Oil, (Responsibly, Sourced, with, Palm, Oil), Shortening,, Baking, Soda,, Sodium, Hexametaphosphate,, Guar, Gum,, Mixed, Tocopherols, (to, Maintain, Freshness),, Riboflavin, (Color),, Salt,, Seasoning:, Maltodextrin,, Salt,, Artificial, Meat, Flavor,, Yeast, Extract,, Dried, Scallion,, Sugar,, Shallot, Powder,, Textured, Soy, Protein,, Garlic, Powder,, Potassium, Chloride,, Pepper, Powder,, Disodium, Inosinate,, Disodium, Guanylate,, Chili, Powder,, Disodium, Succinate,, Silicon, Dioxide,, Vegetable, Oil:, Palm, Oil, (Responsibly, Sourced, with, Palm, Oil),, Artificial, Flavor,, Paprika, Oleoresin..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Riboflavin (Color) - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo Additive

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 refined flours, isolated starches, palm oil, maltodextrin, artificial flavors, and multiple flavor enhancers, characteristic of ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about A-Sha Hello Kitty Spicy Cup Noodle Soup

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! This cup noodles dish clocks in at 300 calories per serving and has a decent amount of sodium (950mg), which isn't ideal if you're watching your salt intake. But if you're looking for a quick, comforting meal or snack, it can definitely fit into a balanced diet — just keep portion sizes and overall dietary habits in mind.

Perfect For

back-to-school
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

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