Declared allergens
This product declares Gluten, Sesame, Shellfish, Soy.
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 22 Apr 2020
Singapore style lo mein
Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health high · 3 additives of concern.
- High
Allergens
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Shellfish
- Soy
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 22 Apr 2020
Why it's rated this way
3 additives on this label are on our additives-of-concern list.
Ammonia caramelModerate concernCaramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Caramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
- Regulatory basis
- Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
- How sure we are
- High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
Sodium benzoateModerate concernPreservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Preservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
- Regulatory basis
- Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
- How sure we are
- High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
PolyphosphatesMinor concernInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
- Regulatory basis
- Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
- How sure we are
- High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
Ingredients
- Lo mein62.5%No flag
- Fortified wheat flour14.7%No flag
- Niacin · E3753.7%No flag
- Riboflavin · E1010.5%No flag
- Annatto · E160b0.5%No flag
- Colour0.5%No flag
- Potassium carbonate · E501i0.5%No flag
- Sodium carbonate · E500i12.8%No flag
- Sauce18.8%No flag
- Sodium benzoate · E2110.1%Moderate
Preservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
- Preservative0.1%No flag
- Sherry wine0.8%No flag
- Mushroom flavored dark soy sauce0.4%No flag
- Caramel color · E150a<0.1%No flag
- Natural and artificial flavouring<0.1%No flag
- Disodium inosinate · E631<0.1%No flag
- GuanylateNo flag
- Flavour enhancerNo flag
- Sodium benzoate · E211Moderate
Preservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
- PreservativeNo flag
- Contains 2% and less ofNo flag
- Natural flavouringNo flag
- Caramel color · E150aNo flag
- E452vi4.2%No flag
- Vegetable9.4%No flag
- Shiitake mushrooms1.2%No flag
- Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate
Caramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
- Polyphosphates (E452)Low
Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
Show original label text
Lo mein (water, enriched wheat flour [wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], salt, annatto and turmeric [for color], potassium carbonate, sodium carbonate), sauce (water, soy sauce [water, wheat, soybeans, salt, sodium benzoate [preservative}], sugar, modified cornstarch, sherry wine, mushroom flavored dark soy sauce [soy sauce {water, salt, soybean, wheat flour}, caramel color, sugar, natural and artificial flavor, disodium inosinate and guanylate {flavor enhancers}, sodium benzoate {preservative}, contains 2% or less of: distilled vinegar, sesame oil, autolyzed yeast extract, ginger, garlic, natural flavorings, caramel color, salt), shrimp (shrimp, salt, sodium tripolyphosphate), vegetables (broccoli, snow peas, shiitake mushrooms, red bell peppers, onions).
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Nutrition profile and additives of concern
Contains additive of concern
- Ammonia caramelCaramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
- Sodium benzoatePreservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
- PolyphosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety
Chemical identity has not been assessed for this ingredient yet.
Alternatives
No lower-concern alternatives are available for this product yet.
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