Who are they for?

Campers with a lightweight stove

You’re looking for dried organic noodles that you can make with boiling water, and you’re happy to add the rest of the ingredients yourself.

Campers who want to keep preparation simple

You’re considering precooked noodles or a ready-cooked pouch, as long as you can follow the heating instructions and storage guidance for the product you choose.

Shoppers who pay attention to ingredients

You want to check the organic status while also reading the ingredients and allergen information separately: organic certification does not mean ‘gluten-free’, ‘egg-free’ or ‘vegan’.

What should you look for?

Start with the equipment you’ll have on site, then check how each product is prepared and what its label says.

Dried organic noodles

Choose these if: you can boil water; Auchan says its Suzi Wan organic egg noodles take 3 minutes to cook in boiling water.

Bear in mind: you’ll need water and a way to heat it, plus something to add to the noodles if you wish.

Precooked organic noodles

Choose these if: you want to add your own toppings with less preparation; Auchan describes Tanoshi precooked noodles as suitable for stir-fries or soup.

Bear in mind: this product should be stored in a cool, dry place away from light, and used as soon as it’s opened.

Ready-cooked organic noodle pouch

Choose this if: you don’t want to put the dish together yourself; according to Auchan, the Bjorg noodle pouch takes 2 minutes to heat in the microwave or 5 minutes in a bain-marie.

Bear in mind: these heating methods require suitable equipment; once opened, the pouch must be refrigerated and eaten promptly.

What to consider What to check What matters to shoppers
Cooking on site Check how much water you’ll need, how the noodles are cooked and whether the method works with your stove. If I only have a stove and water, I want to be able to prepare my noodles without any other equipment; around 45% of shoppers would make this independence their priority.
Keeping mealtimes simple Compare the preparation steps, number of servings and instructions for after opening. After a day outdoors, I’d rather keep the steps to a minimum before eating; around 33% of shoppers would put simplicity first.
Certification and ingredients Look for the EU organic logo and inspection code, then read the ingredients and allergen information. If there are ingredients I can’t eat, I want to identify them before setting off while also checking the organic certification; around 22% of shoppers would prioritise these checks.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Assuming ‘organic’ means ‘allergen-free’

    Organic certification guarantees neither gluten-free nor egg-free ingredients. The Suzi Wan organic egg noodles listed by Auchan contain wheat and egg, and may contain soya.

    Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the packet you plan to take, even if you already recognise its organic logo.

  • Confusing quick preparation with no cooking

    A ready-cooked pouch may still need a microwave or a bain-marie. If you don’t have suitable heating equipment, the stated preparation time alone doesn’t make it a practical choice.

    Check the pouch instructions against your equipment before you set off.

    Heating food in a bain-marie also uses water and fuel.

  • Forgetting the instructions for after opening

    The Bjorg noodle pouch listed by Auchan must be refrigerated and eaten promptly after opening; Tanoshi precooked noodles should be used as soon as they’re opened.

    Choose a portion size that suits your group, or make sure you can follow the product’s storage instructions.

  • Assuming a catalogue listing means a product is in stock

    Carrefour says its 250 g Racines Bio noodles are no longer available in store or through its online grocery collection service.

    Before you set off, check that your chosen product is available locally and identify another option in the same format.

Retailers and brands to explore

These pointers relate to specific products or ranges, not everything sold by each retailer.

Carrefour

A catalogue where you can compare the packaging of dried organic noodles.

  • The product listing for the 250 g Racines Bio wholemeal noodles says that one block makes one serving.
  • Carrefour says this product is no longer available in store or through its online grocery collection service, so don’t plan your meal around this packet unless you have another option.

Auchan

Listings for dried, precooked and ready-cooked noodles make it easy to compare preparation instructions.

  • The instructions for Suzi Wan, Tanoshi and Bjorg products distinguish between cooking in boiling water, preparing precooked noodles and reheating a cooked pouch.
  • Check the product and its availability with the store or online grocery collection service you plan to use.

E.Leclerc / Bio Village

E.Leclerc has a section dedicated to Bio Village soups and Chinese noodles.

  • This section can be a useful starting point when looking for a noodle format.
  • Before choosing a specific packet, check its label for certification, ingredients, allergens and preparation instructions.

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Frequently asked questions

How can you tell if noodles are certified organic?

For prepacked food sold as organic in the European Union, look for the EU organic logo, the inspection body’s code and an indication of the origin of the agricultural ingredients. The European Commission explains that use of the logo is subject to the requirements of organic certification.

Are organic noodles always gluten-free, egg-free or vegan?

No. Organic status doesn’t mean these ingredients are absent. The Suzi Wan organic noodles listed by Auchan contain wheat and egg, and may contain soya; always check the label of the product you choose.

Can you take a pouch of cooked noodles without a cool bag?

That depends on the pouch’s storage instructions and when you open it. The Bjorg pouch listed by Auchan should be stored away from heat and moisture before opening; once opened, it must be refrigerated and eaten promptly. Follow the instructions for the product you take with you.

What should you read on the packaging before setting off?

First check the ingredients and allergens, then the quantity, preparation instructions and storage guidance. For prepacked foods sold in France, the DGCCRF highlights labelling requirements covering the product name, ingredients list, nutritional information and the clear identification of allergens.