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Instant noodles

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health high · 3 additives of concern.

Food health
High
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Gluten
  • Soy

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 23 Apr 2026

Why it's rated this way

3 additives on this label are on our additives-of-concern list.

  1. Sulphite ammonia caramelModerate concernCaramel colour class IV (cola colour); may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI).
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Caramel colour class IV (cola colour); may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI).
    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.
  2. TriphosphatesMinor 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.
  3. Disodium 5'-ribonucleotidesMinor concernRibonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Ribonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.
    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.

A food's rating also reflects nutrition (Nutri-Score) and processing (NOVA); the additives above are the ingredient-level part of it.

Ingredients

  • Noodle50%No flag
  • Refined Wheat Flour50%No flag
  • Refined wheat flour50%No flag
  • Refined Palm Oil25%No flag
  • Lodised Salt12.5%No flag
  • Wheat Gluten6.3%No flag›
  • Thickener3.1%No flag
  • E5083.1%No flag
  • Stabiliser1.6%No flag
  • E4511.6%Low

    Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.

  • Acidity Regulator0.8%No flag
  • E501i0.8%No flag
  • Raising Agent0.4%No flag
  • E500i0.4%No flag
  • Antioxidant0.2%No flag
  • E3190.2%No flag
  • Mixed condiments<0.1%No flag
  • Mixed Spices<0.1%No flag
  • CorianderNo flag›
  • Cumin<0.1%No flag›
  • Chili pepper<0.1%No flag›
  • Ginger<0.1%No flag›
  • Lodised SaltNo flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • VegetableNo flag
  • CarrotNo flag›
  • ParsleyNo flag›
  • Dehydrated OnionNo flag
  • Corn FlourNo flag›
  • Soy SauceNo flag›
  • Soya beanNo flag›
  • WheatNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Flavour EnhancerNo flag
  • E635Low

    Ribonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.

  • Acidity RegulatorNo flag
  • E260No flag
  • Anti caking agentNo flag
  • E551No flag
  • Sunflower OilNo flag›
  • Yeast ExtractNo flag›
  • Natural ColourNo flag
  • E150dModerate

    Caramel colour class IV (cola colour); may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI).

  • Natural Flavouring SubstancesNo flag
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Noodles: Refined Wheat Flour (Maida), Refined Palm Oil, lodised Salt, Wheat Gluten, Thickener (INS 508), Stabilizer (INS 451), Acidity Regulator (INS 501 (i)), Raising Agent (INS 500(i)). Antioxidant (INS 319). Seasoning Mix: Mixed Spices (22.6%) [Coriander, Cumin, Chilli, Ginger], lodised Salt, Sugar, Dehydrated Garlic, Dehydrated Vegetables (7.5%) [Carrot, Parsley], Dehydrated Onion, Corn Flour, Soy Sauce Powder (Soybean, Wheat, Salt), Flavour Enhancer (INS 635)), Acidity Regulator (INS 260)), Anticaking Agent (INS 551) Sunflower Oil, Yeast Extract, Natural Colour (INS 150d), Natural Flavouring Substances. ALLERGEN ADVICE: Contains Wheat and Soy. May contain Mustard, Milk & Celery

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Gluten, Soy.

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 23 Apr 2026

Food health

Nutrition profile and additives of concern

Contains additive of concern
  • Sulphite ammonia caramelCaramel colour class IV (cola colour); may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI).
  • TriphosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
  • Disodium 5'-ribonucleotidesRibonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.

Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety

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1 high · 4 low · 5 not assessed

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