Is Nongshim Kimchi Noodle Soup Cup Vegan?

This product may or may not be vegan as it lists 6 ingredients that could derive from animals depending on the source. We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to confirm.

Why it's a maybe for vegan

  • natural flavors
  • monoglyceride
  • glucono delta-lactone
  • disodium inosinate
  • +2 more

natural flavors

Dietitian note

Natural flavors can include both animal and plant sources. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Description

Tangy, slightly sour and spicy broth with pronounced savory depth; noodles rehydrate to a springy, chewy texture and small garnish pieces add occasional crunch. Commonly used as a quick single-serve meal, workplace lunch, or late-night snack; reviewers cite convenient cup format, bold flavor, and variable spice perception and packaging issues.

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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: black pepper, cellulose, citric acid, dextrose, disodium guanylate, disodium inosinate, dried kimchi flakes (napa cabbage, red chili pepper, garlic, dextrin, salt, ginger, glucono delta-lactone), dried vegetables (onion, cabbage, green onion), fructose syrup, garlic, ginger, gum arabic, hydrolyzed soy protein, malic acid, maltodextrin, monoglyceride, natural flavors, non-dairy lactic acid, onion, onion flavored oil [dextrose, canola oil, onion, garlic, ginger, tocopherols (antioxidant)], potassium carbonate, red chili pepper, red jalapeño pepper, riboflavin (color), rice flour, sodium carbonate, sodium phosphates, soy lecithin, sugar, tocopherols (antioxidant), vegetable extract (onion, garlic, ginger, leek, red chili pepper), yeast extract, yellow corn flour.

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What is a Vegan diet?

A vegan diet excludes all animal-derived foods, including meat, poultry, fish, dairy, eggs, and honey. It focuses on plant-based sources such as fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. Many people choose veganism for ethical, environmental, or health reasons. When well-planned, it provides sufficient protein, fiber, and antioxidants, though supplementation or fortified foods may be needed for nutrients like vitamin B12, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids. Vegan diets are associated with lower risks of heart disease and improved digestion but require mindfulness to ensure balanced and complete nutrition.

Where to buy

Nongshim Kimchi Noodle Soup Cup is available at 1 retailer

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About this product

Soup · Cup

Flavor
SavorySpicySaltyUmami
Texture
Soft
Commonly used for
SoupLunchMeal PrepOn The Go