Declared allergens
This product declares Gluten, Soy, Sulphites.
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 7 Aug 2025
Chow mein with dried seaweed laver
Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 5 additives of concern.
- Critical
Allergens
- Gluten
- Soy
- Sulphites
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 7 Aug 2025
Why it's rated this way
5 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.
Monosodium glutamate (MSG)Moderate concernFlavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
- 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.
Annatto / bixin / norbixinMinor concernNatural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Natural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.
- 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.
Disodium guanylateMinor 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.
Disodium inosinateMinor 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.
Ingredients
- Oriental noodles51.5%No flag
- Fortified wheat flour26.5%No flag
- Niacin · E37524.3%No flag
- Riboflavin · E1013%No flag
- Tbhq · E3190.4%No flag
- Citric acid added to protect flavor0.4%No flag
- Sodium carbonate · E500i0.2%No flag
- Monosodium glutamate · E621<0.1%Moderate
Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
- Tocopherols · E306<0.1%No flag
- Potassium carbonate · E501i<0.1%No flag
- Sugar coatingNo flag
- Caramel color · E150aNo flag
- Monosodium glutamate · E621Moderate
Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
- Worcestershire sauceNo flag
- Silicon dioxide · E551No flag
- E262iiNo flag
- Citric acid · E330No flag
- Calcium carbonate · E170iNo flag
- Annatto · E160bLow
Natural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.
- ColourNo flag
- Disodium inosinate · E631Low
Ribonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.
- Disodium guanylate · E627Low
Ribonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.
- Artificial flavouringNo flag
- Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate
Caramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
Show original label text
Oriental noodles: enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), palm oil (tbhq and citric acid added to protect flavor), salt, sodium carbonate, sugar, monosodium glutamate, tocopherols, potassium carbonate. powdered seasoning: sugar, salt, caramel color (contains sulfites), monosodium glutamate, worcestershire sauce powder ([distilled vinegar, molasses, corn syrup, salt, caramel color, garlic powder, sugar, spices, tamarind, natural flavor and sulfiting agents], maltodextrin, silicon dioxide), vinegar powder (modified corn starch, maltodextrin, vinegar solids), maltodextrin, soy sauce powder (soy sauce [water, wheat, soybeans, salt], maltodextrin, salt), sodium diacetate, citric acid, tomato powder, spices, calcium carbonate, corn oil, corn starch, annatto (for color), disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate, disodium succinate, artificial flavor. dried seaweed: laver.
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Food health
Nutrition profile and additives of concern
Contains additive of concern
- Ammonia caramelCaramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
- Monosodium glutamate (MSG)Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
- Annatto / bixin / norbixinNatural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.
- Disodium guanylateRibonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.
- Disodium inosinateRibonucleotide 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
What drives this
- CoatingHigh concern
- Disodium SuccinateHigh concern
- Reduced IronModerate concern
6 of 16 ingredients not yet assessed · Show allHide
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