Noodlemate Classic vs Chicken vs Crayfish: Which Should You Buy?

Pick Classic if you want a simple, mild taste that suits everyone. Pick Chicken if you love the taste of chicken noodles. Pick Crayfish if you want a rich Nigerian taste and a little extra protein. All three Addme NoodleMate flavours add vegetables to your noodles with no chopping. The only real difference is taste, plus one allergy point: Crayfish contains shellfish.

What Is Addme NoodleMate?

Addme NoodleMate is a sachet you add to noodles while they cook. It adds vegetables and flavour in seconds. You do not need to wash, peel, or chop anything. It turns a plain pack of noodles into a fuller meal.

NoodleMate Flavours Compared

 

NoodleMate Classic: Who Should Buy It?

NoodleMate Classic is the safe choice. Its taste is mild, so it works with any noodle flavour. It is also a good pick for young children and for people trying NoodleMate for the first time. If you are not sure which flavour to buy, start here.

NoodleMate Chicken: Who Should Buy It?

NoodleMate Chicken is for people who love chicken noodles. It makes the chicken taste stronger and richer. It pairs well with chicken noodle packs and with leftover chicken pieces.

NoodleMate Crayfish: Who Should Buy It?

NoodleMate Crayfish gives noodles a deep Nigerian taste, like the crayfish in your soup or stew. Crayfish is also a source of protein and calcium, so it adds a little extra nutrition. Learn more in crayfish benefits: is crayfish a good protein source.

Allergy warning: Crayfish is a shellfish. Do not use this flavour if you or your child has a shellfish allergy.

Which NoodleMate Is Best for Kids?

Classic is usually the best start for children because the taste is mild. Chicken is also popular with kids. Crayfish is fine for children without a shellfish allergy. Read is NoodleMate safe for kids for age and salt tips.

Which NoodleMate Is Best If You Watch Your Salt?

Check the sodium on each pack and pick the one with the lowest number. Whichever flavour you choose, the biggest salt saving comes from using only half of the noodle seasoning sachet. NoodleMate adds enough taste that most people do not miss the rest.

How to Use Addme NoodleMate

1. Boil water as shown on your noodle pack.

2. Add the noodles and one sachet of NoodleMate.

3. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes and stir.

4. Add half of the noodle seasoning. Taste before adding more.

5. Add an egg or other protein if you like, then serve.

 

For more cooking tips, see how to cook noodles in 5 minutes.

Should You Buy a 10-Pack or a 40-Pack?

Each flavour comes in a 10-pack and a 40-pack. The 10-pack is good for trying a new flavour. The 40-pack costs less per sachet and suits families who eat noodles often. Our NoodleMate 10-pack vs 40-pack guide does the maths for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NoodleMate?

NoodleMate is an Addme sachet that adds vegetables and flavour to noodles. You pour it in while the noodles cook. There is no chopping.

How much is Addme NoodleMate?

NoodleMate comes in a 10-pack and a 40-pack. The 40-pack usually works out cheaper per sachet. See current prices in the NoodleMate collection.

Can I use NoodleMate with any brand of noodles?

Yes. NoodleMate is added while the noodles cook, so you can use it with the noodle brand you already buy.

Does NoodleMate replace the noodle seasoning?

NoodleMate adds vegetables and flavour. Many people use it with half of the noodle seasoning to cut down on salt.

Can I use NoodleMate in rice or pasta?

NoodleMate is made for noodles. For other dishes, Addme makes mixes just for them: RiceMate for rice and PastaMate for pasta.

The Bottom Line

Classic for a mild everyday taste. Chicken for chicken lovers. Crayfish for a rich Nigerian taste and a little extra protein, as long as no one in your home has a shellfish allergy. Not sure? Buy a 10-pack of two flavours and see which your family likes best. Shop all NoodleMate flavours.