Nongshim Bowl Noodle Soup Picante Hot And Spicy
What You Should Know
Nongshim Bowl Noodle Soup Picante Hot and Spicy is the single-serve instant ramen bowl you'll find stacked in the international or Asian foods aisle, or on endcaps near other cup and bowl noodles, instant soups, and quick microwave meals. Packaged in a plastic bowl with a peel-back lid and bold red graphics, it trades on fiery flavor and convenience more than nutrition claims. Shoppers reach for it on busy weeknights, during late-night study sessions, or as a grab-and-go option for travel and short trips. The brand leans on Korean ramen heritage — Nongshim is known for spicy, robust profiles — and is marketed toward young adults, students, and anyone seeking an inexpensive, intensely flavored meal with a social-media-friendly kick. The label emphasizes “hot & spicy” and “award-winning flavor” rather than health or organic credentials; there are no natural/organic certifications and the packaging does not feature kid-focused characters. In plain terms, this is a highly processed convenience product built from refined wheat noodles, palm oil, powdered broths, flavor enhancers, and dried garnish bits. Sensory cues: the broth is oily, deeply savory with pronounced chili heat and beefy umami; noodles soften quickly to a springy, chewy texture; visible dried flakes of green onion, carrot and fish cake rehydrate into small pops of texture. Preparation is ritualistically simple — pour hot water or microwave, wait three to four minutes, stir, and enjoy straight from the bowl — which is part of its everyday appeal in American grocery culture.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Enriched, Wheat, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Palm, Oil,, Potato, Starch,, Modified, Potato, Starch,, Salt,, Contains, Less, than, 2%, of:, Ammonium, Chloride,, Artificial, Flavors,, Beef, Bone, Extract(a),, Beef, Extract(a),, Beef, Fat(a),, Black, Pepper(a),, Cellulose(a),, Citric, Acid,, Corn, Syrup,, Dextrose,, Disodium, Guanylate,, Disodium, Inosinate,, Disodium, Succinate,, Dried, Fish, Cake, [Pollock,, Bream,, D-Sorbitol,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Wheat, Flour,, Sucrose, Fatty, Acid, Esters,, Hydrolyzed, Soy, Protein,, Salt,, Sugar,, Paprika, (Color),, Beta-Carotene, (Color)],, Dried, Flakes, (Green, Onion,, Carrot),, Garlic(a),, Ginger(a),, Glycerin,, Green, Onion(a),, Gum, Arabic,, Hydrolyzed, Corn, Protein,, Hydrolyzed, Soy, Protein,, Hydrolyzed, Wheat, Protein,, Maltodextrin,, Modified, Tapioca, Starch,, Monoglycerides,, Mushroom, Extract(a),, Natural, Flavors, (Sesame),, Onion(a),, Potassium, Carbonate,, Radish(a),, Red, Chili, Pepper, Paste(a), (Rice,, Corn, Syrup,, Red, Chili, Pepper(a),, Salt,, Soy,, Wheat,, Yeast, Extract,, Maltodextrin,, Garlic),, Red, Chili, Pepper(a),, Riboflavin, (Color),, Rice(a),, Sodium, Carbonate,, Sodium, Phosphates,, Soy, Lecithin,, Soy(a),, Sugar,, Tocopherols, (Antioxidant),, Vinegar,, Wheat, Gluten,, Yeast, Extract,, Yellow, Corn, Flour., (a), Powdered..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
- •Monoglycerides - Processed emulsifier
- •Red 40 - Artificial coloring
- •Beta-Carotene - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains refined flours, palm oil, hydrolyzed proteins, artificial flavors, flavor enhancers and many additives — characteristic of ultra-processed foods. The formulation and ready-to-eat format align with NOVA group 4.
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Common Questions about Nongshim Bowl Noodle Soup Picante Hot And Spicy
Well, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people. This bowl packs a punch with 370 calories and 12 grams of fat, but it’s also on the higher side for sodium at 1830mg. If you're looking for a quick meal or a spicy treat, it fits the bill, but if you're watching your sodium intake or trying to eat whole foods, it might not be the best choice.