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Mi Goreng Instant Noodles
Indomie ✅, Indomie, IndofoodPlant Based Foods And Beverages · 0089686062007

Mi Goreng Instant Noodles

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 7 additives of concern.

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Egg
  • Gluten
  • Soy

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 29 Apr 2026

Why it's rated this way

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

  1. TartrazineHigh concernSouthampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Southampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Sodium metabisulphiteModerate concernSulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Sulphite; asthma/allergic-type 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.
  4. Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA)Moderate concernAntioxidant; classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (animal forestomach tumours).
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Antioxidant; classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (animal forestomach tumours).
    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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.

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

Ingredients

  • Wheat Flour60%No flag›
  • Vegetable Oil10%No flag›
  • Tapioca Floux7%No flag
  • Hot sauce6%No flag›
  • Contains Preservatives Sodium Benzoate8.5%No flag
  • E2118.5%Moderate

    Preservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.

  • Sodium Metabisulfite · E2234.3%Moderate

    Sulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.

  • E2334.3%No flag
  • Sweet Soy Sauce4%No flag
  • Fried Onions0.3%No flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Flavour enhancerNo flag
  • Monosodium Glutamate · E621Moderate

    Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.

  • E621Moderate

    Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.

  • Disodium Inosinate · E631Low

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

  • E631Low

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

  • GuanylateNo flag
  • E627Low

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

  • Synthetic FlavorNo flag
  • Flavour enhancerNo flag
  • L-Glutamic Acid · E620No flag
  • E620No flag
  • Antioxidant Alpha TocopherolNo flag
  • E307No flag
  • Fried Noodle SeasoningNo flag
  • Contains Antioxidant Alpha TocopherolNo flag
  • E307No flag
  • BHA · E320Moderate

    Antioxidant; classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (animal forestomach tumours).

  • E320Moderate

    Antioxidant; classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (animal forestomach tumours).

  • EmulsifierNo flag
  • VegetableNo flag
  • PhosphateNo flag›
  • Acidity RegulatorNo flag
  • 0‚5No flag
  • StabiliserNo flag
  • VegetableNo flag
  • PhosphateNo flag›
  • Synthetic FlavorNo flag
  • Natural Coloring Caramel 1No flag
  • E150aNo flag
  • PepperNo flag›
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • AntioxidantNo flag
  • Tbhq · E319No flag
  • E319No flag
  • Synthetic Coloring Tartrazine CI 19140No flag
  • E102High

    Southampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.

  • Allergens InformationNo flag
  • Wheat FlourNo flag›
  • Soya beanNo flag›
  • WheatNo flag›
  • EggNo flag›
  • MilkNo flag›
Show original label text

Wheat Flour (60%), Vegetable Oil (10%), Tapioca Floux (7%), Chili Sauce (6%) (Contains Preservatives Sodium Benzoate (E211) and Sodium Metabisulfite (E233), Sweet Soy Sauce (4%) (Contains Soybeans and Wheat), Fried Onions (3.7%), Salt (2%), Sugar (1,7%), Flavor Enhancers (1,5%) (Monosodium Glutamate (E621), Disodium Inosinate (E631) and Guanylate (E627)), Synthetic Flavor (1%) (Contains Eggs, Milk, Flavor Enhancer L-Glutamic Acid (E620) & Antioxidant Alpha Tocopherol (E307)), Fried Noodle Seasoning (0.9%) (Contains Antioxidant Alpha Tocopherol (E307) & BHA (E320)), Emulsifier (0,5%) (Vegetable & Phosphate), Acidity Regulator (0,5), Stabilizer (0,3%) (Vegetable & Phosphate), Synthetic Flavor (0,3%), Natural Coloring Caramel 1 (0,2%) (E150a), Pepper Powder (0,1%), Garlic Powder (0,1%), Antioxidant TBHQ (E319) (0,1%), Synthetic Coloring Tartrazine CI 19140 (E102) (0,1%). Allergens Information: Wheat Flour, Soybean, Wheat, Egg, Milk. May contain traces of Peanut, Shrimp, and Fish.

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Egg, Gluten, Soy.

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 29 Apr 2026

Food health

Nutrition profile and additives of concern

Contains additive of concern
  • TartrazineSouthampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
  • Sodium benzoatePreservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
  • Sodium metabisulphiteSulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.
  • Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA)Antioxidant; classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (animal forestomach tumours).
  • Monosodium glutamate (MSG)Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
  • 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

1 moderate · 2 low · 8 not assessed

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