Yippee Gochujang Spicy & Tangy Korean Noodles
Red flags
- −Red flag: High sodium (1582.2mg per 100g)
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (8.7g)
- −Red flag: Refined flour (maida) base
- −Red flag: Palm oil listed
Green flags
- +Green flag: Source of protein (8g)
Ingredients, decoded
28 listed- Noodles: Maida (Refined Wheat Flour)
- *Edible Vegetable Oil
- Starch
- Iodized Salt
- Emulsifier [Mono and diglycerides of fatty acids (from Palm Oil)]
- Wheat Gluten
- Thickener (466)
- Acidity Regulators [500(ii), 501(i), 330]
- Stabilizers [339(ii), 450(iii)]
- Masala Mix: Sugar
- Spices and Condiments (16.7%) [Garlic, Red Chilli (4.1%), Dried Ginger]
- Iodized Salt
- Instant Noodle Powder {Maida, *Edible Vegetable Oil, Starch, Iodized Salt, Wheat Gluten}
- Tamarind Powder (11.5%)
- Starch
- Flavour Enhancer (635)
- Soy Sauce Powder
- Dehydrated Onion
- Refined Palm Oil
- Tamarind Concentrate (1.3%)
- Nature Identical Flavouring Substances
- Acidity Regulator (334)
- Natural Flavours and Natural Flavouring Substances
- Sprinkler Mix: White Sesame Seeds
- Chilli Flakes (20.0%)
- Garlic Bits
- Dried Parsley
- *Edible vegetable oil by batch code: ^ Refined Palm Oil, ^^ Refined Rice Bran Oil + Refined Palm Oil blend
DC4
Our take
CleanPlate reviewGochujang on the pack, tamarind in the sachet
Yippee Gochujang is a fried maida noodle with a sweet-tangy seasoning led by sugar, spices and tamarind, and a sesame-chilli-garlic sprinkle. No gochujang is listed.
CleanPlate scores it DC4. The D for nutrition reflects low protein and nothing added. The C for ingredients reflects maida, a batch-dependent oil and eight additives. The 4 for risk comes from very high sodium.
Claims vs reality
What the pack says, checked against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
- Product nameBe careful
“Gochujang Korean Style”
No gochujang is listed. The sweet-spicy taste comes from sugar, chilli, garlic and tamarind.
How DC4 breaks down
Each grade is scored on its own. Here are the label numbers behind each one, per 100 g.
Low nutrient density
- Protein
- 8 g
- Fibre
- Not declared
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 442 kcal
Scored on eight nutrients (protein, fibre, calcium, iron, vitamins A, C, D and zinc), per 100 g and per 100 kcal.
Mixed processing and additives
- Base
- Noodles: Maida
- Main fat
- *Edible Vegetable Oil
- Sweeteners
- Masala Mix: Sugar
- Additives
- 8
- Flagged
- Maida, Palm oil
Scored on six things: base processing, fat quality, sweeteners, additives, colours and flavours.
High risk
- Added sugar
- 2.8 g
- Sodium
- 1582.2 mg
- Saturated fat
- 8.7 g
- Trans fat
- 0.1 g
Scored on added sugar, sodium and saturated fat, with a penalty for trans fat.
A closer look
Does the label add up?
The noodle is maida, an edible vegetable oil (palm, or rice bran and palm, by batch code), starch, salt, an emulsifier (471), gluten, CMC (466), acidity regulators and two phosphates. The masala is sugar, spices (16.7%), salt, noodle powder, tamarind powder (11.5%), starch, enhancer 635, soy sauce powder, onion, palm oil, tamarind concentrate, flavourings and tartaric acid; the sprinkle is sesame, chilli, garlic and parsley.
Per 100 g: 442 kcal, 17.5 g fat, 1582 mg sodium, 2.8 g added sugar and 8 g protein. Saturated fat is 8.7 g on palm batches or 5.8 g on blended batches; we score the palm figure.
Ingredients to watch
- SodiumConcern
1582 mg per 100 g.
- Sugar-led seasoningWorth watching
Sugar comes first in the masala; 2.8 g added sugar per 100 g.
- AdditivesWorth watching
Eight functional additives, including CMC and an emulsifier.
- Real sesame and tamarindFine
The sprinkle and tang are real ingredients.
Common misconceptions
Myth: "Korean noodles are spicier, so they have less sugar"
This one leads its masala with sugar.
Myth: "MSG is what makes instant noodles unhealthy"
Flavour enhancers are not the main issue at food levels. The salt, the palm-fried refined flour and the lack of fibre matter far more.
How often, and how
- Healthy adultsOccasionally, with half the masala
- ChildrenA treat
- High blood pressureAvoid
Smarter ways to eat it
Use real gochujang
A teaspoon of real gochujang and half the masala gives more authentic flavour.
Make it a meal
Add an egg, paneer, tofu or boiled chana and a handful of vegetables so the bowl brings protein and fibre, not just refined flour.
Common questions
Is Yippee Gochujang Spicy & Tangy Korean Noodles healthy?
Yippee Gochujang Spicy & Tangy Korean Noodles scores DC4 (Poor) on CleanPlate, which makes it best kept as a rare treat rather than a regular buy. The main concerns are: High sodium (1582.2mg per 100g); High saturated fat (8.7g); Refined flour (maida) base; Palm oil listed. On the plus side: Source of protein (8g).
What does the DC4 score mean?
The first letter (D) grades nutritional value: low nutrient density. The second letter (C) grades ingredient and label integrity: mixed processing and additives. The number (4) grades risk nutrients (sugar, sodium, saturated fat): high risk.
Which ingredients in Yippee Gochujang Spicy & Tangy Korean Noodles should I watch?
Noodles: Maida (Refined Wheat Flour) (Maida), Emulsifier [Mono and diglycerides of fatty acids (from Palm Oil)] (Palm oil), Instant Noodle Powder {Maida, *Edible Vegetable Oil, Starch, Iodized Salt, Wheat Gluten} (Maida), Refined Palm Oil (Palm oil), *Edible vegetable oil by batch code: ^ Refined Palm Oil, ^^ Refined Rice Bran Oil + Refined Palm Oil blend (Palm oil).
Last reviewed September 28, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label.
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