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Nong Shim Noodle Shin Ramyun Family Pack
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Nong Shim Noodle Shin Ramyun Family Pack

Nongshim
16.90 oz
Available at Foodtown
260
Calories
5g
Protein
2g
Sugars
980mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
175
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Nongshim Noodle Shin Ramyun Family Pack is the bold, red-bag instant ramen you’ll spot in the international/Asian foods aisle, shelved alongside other instant noodles, soup mixes, and Korean pantry staples. Supermarkets often stock it near single-serve ramen, Korean sauces, and other Nongshim varieties; sometimes it appears in endcap displays when ramen is on promotion. This product fits quick weeknight dinners, crowded college dorm stashes, storm prep kits, or an easy movie-night meal when you want something spicy and fast. Nongshim positions Shin Ramyun as an export-friendly emblem of Korean comfort food: its marketing leans into authentic spicy beef flavors and late-night convenience, appealing to young adults, busy families, and anyone chasing a familiar, punchy ramen experience. The packaging is striking and adult-oriented rather than child-focused—no cartoon mascots or organic seals; ingredient callouts like “natural flavors” appear, but there’s no organic certification and the label does not make broad health claims. From a processing perspective it is a highly processed, ready-to-cook noodle product made with refined flours, modified starches, hydrolyzed proteins and flavor enhancers. Sensory-wise the noodles are springy and slightly chewy after boiling, the broth is savory, fatty and spicy with an oily sheen, and the dried vegetable flakes rehydrate into soft pops of bok choy and mushroom. The family pack format suggests shared meals or multiple quick servings; preparation is a short ritual—boil water, add noodles and soup base, wait a few minutes—comforting, efficient, and reliably intense in flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5
Servings per Container: 8
Calories260
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat4g20%
Sodium980mg43%
Total Carbohydrate41g15%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars2g
Added Sugars1g2%
Protein5g
* 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

Enriched, Wheat, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Potato, Starch,, Palm, Oil,, Modified, Potato, Starch,, Salt,, Contains, Less, than, 2%, of:, Beef, Bone, Extract(a),, Beef, Extract(a),, Beef, Fat(a),, Black, Pepper(a),, Citric, Acid,, Corn, Syrup,, Dextrose,, Disodium, Guanylate,, Disodium, Inosinate,, Disodium, Succinate,, Dried, Flakes, (Bok, Choy,, Shiitake, Mushroom,, Carrot,, Green, Onion,, Red, Chili, Pepper),, Flavor, Enhancer(a), (Maltodextrin,, Dextrose,, Glycine,, Sodium, Phosphate, Tribasic,, D-Xylose),, Garlic(a),, Gum, Arabic,, Hydrolyzed, Corn, Protein,, Hydrolyzed, Soy, Protein,, Hydrolyzed, Wheat, Protein,, Maltodextrin,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Modified, Tapioca, Starch,, Mushroom, Extract(a),, Mushroom(a),, Natural, Flavors,, Onion(a),, Potassium, Carbonate,, Red, Chili, Pepper(a),, Riboflavin, (Color),, Rice, Flour,, Sodium, Carbonate,, Sodium, Phosphates,, Soy, Lecithin,, Soybean, Paste(a), (Wheat,, Salt,, Soy),, Sugar,, Textured, Soy, Protein, [Defatted, Soy, Flour,, Soy, Protein, Isolate,, Soy, Sauce(a), (Soy,, Wheat,, Salt),, Wheat, Gluten,, Yeast, Extract,, Salt,, Garlic(a),, Cocoa(a),, Onion(a),, Citric, Acid,, Flavor, Enhancer, (Dextrose,, Glycine,, Sodium, Phosphate, Tribasic,, D-Xylose)],, Tocopherols, (Antioxidant),, Vegetable, Mixture(a), (Corn, Syrup,, Onion,, Cabbage,, Tribasic,, D-Xylose)],, Tocopherols, (Antioxidant),, Vegetable, Mixture(a), (Corn, Syrup,, Onion,, Cabbage,, Spinach,, Pumpkin,, Carrot,, Tomato, Paste),, Yeast, Extract,, Yellow, Corn, Flour., (a), Powdered..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Riboflavin - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo 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 multiple industrial ingredients and additives (modified starches, hydrolyzed proteins, flavor enhancers, maltodextrin) and is manufactured into a ready-to-cook, shelf-stable product, fitting the ultraprocessed NOVA 4 category.

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Common Questions about Nong Shim Noodle Shin Ramyun Family Pack

Shin Ramyun isn't what you'd call a 'health food,' but it's not all doom and gloom either! It has a decent amount of calories and protein for a quick meal, but keep in mind it’s relatively high in sodium (980mg per serving). If you're looking for a tasty comfort food that you can enjoy occasionally, this fits the bill!

Perfect For

back-to-school
movie-night
storm-prep

Vibe:

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