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Plant Based Foods And Beverages · 0013934068114

Juzz's mee instant flat noodles developed by the singapore flour experts

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

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Gluten
  • Soy

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 23 Apr 2020

Why it's rated this way

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Sodium phosphatesMinor 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.
  5. Potassium phosphatesMinor 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)Minor concernSynthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.
    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

  • Noodle51.4%No flag
  • Wheat flour51.4%No flag›
  • Palm olein24.3%No flag
  • Contains tbhq · E31924.3%No flag
  • Antioxidant24.3%No flag
  • Salt1.6%No flag›
  • Sugar1.6%No flag›
  • Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose1.6%No flag›
  • E452vi1.6%No flag
  • Potassium carbonate · E501i1.6%No flag
  • E500ii1.6%No flag
  • Seasoning sachet1.6%No flag
  • Salt1.6%No flag›
  • Corn starch1.6%No flag›
  • Sugar1.6%No flag›
  • Curry1.6%No flag
  • Chili pepper0.8%No flag›
  • Coriander0.4%No flag›
  • Cumin0.2%No flag›
  • Fenugreek0.1%No flag›
  • Turmeric<0.1%No flag›
  • White pepper<0.1%No flag›
  • Nutmeg<0.1%No flag›
  • GingerNo flag›
  • CloveNo flag›
  • CardamomNo flag›
  • Dried vegetables1.6%No flag
  • Carrot0.8%No flag›
  • Leek0.4%No flag›
  • Sodium metabisulfite · E2230.4%Moderate

    Sulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.

  • Preservative0.4%No flag
  • Coconut milk powder1.6%No flag
  • Coconut kernel extract0.8%No flag
  • Maltodextrin0.4%No flag›
  • Sodium caseinate0.2%No flag›
  • E339iii0.2%No flag
  • Yeast extract1.6%No flag›
  • Monosodium glutamate · E6211.5%Moderate

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

  • Hydrolysed soy protein0.8%No flag
  • Disodium 5'-inosinate0.4%No flag›
  • Tomato0.2%No flag›
  • Tomato pulp<0.1%No flag
  • Sodium metabisulfite · E223<0.1%Moderate

    Sulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.

  • Preservative<0.1%No flag
  • Caramel color · E150a<0.1%No flag
  • Citric acid · E330<0.1%No flag
  • Maltodextrin<0.1%No flag›
  • Silicon dioxide · E551<0.1%No flag
  • Non-dairy creamer sachetNo flag
  • Glucose syrupNo flag›
  • TapiocaNo flag
  • PalmNo flag
  • Coconut fatNo flag
  • Sodium caseinateNo flag›
  • E340iiNo flag
  • Sodium hexametaphosphate · E452iNo flag
  • Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids · E471No flag
  • Sodium stearoyl lactylate · E481No flag
  • E332iiNo flag
  • Silicon dioxide · E551No flag
  • E160aiNo flag
  • ColourNo flag
  • Oil sachetNo flag
  • Palm oleinNo flag
  • Contains tbhq · E319No flag
  • AntioxidantNo flag
  • OnionNo flag›
  • Chili pepperNo flag›
  • Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate

    Caramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.

  • Sodium phosphates (E339)Low

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

  • Potassium phosphates (E340)Low

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

  • 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.

  • Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) (E466)Low

    Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.

Show original label text

Noodle: wheat flour, palm olein [contains tbhq (antioxidant)], salt, sugar, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, sodium tripolyphosphate, potassium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate; seasoning sachet: salt, corn starch, sugar, curry powder (chili, coriander, cumin, fenugreek, turmeric, white pepper, nutmeg, ginger, clove, cardamom), dried vegetables [carrot, leek, sodium metabisulfite (preservative)], coconut milk powder (coconut kernel extract, maltodextrin, sodium caseinate, trisodium phosphate), yeast extract, monosodium glutamate, hydrolyzed soya protein, disodium 5'-inosinate, tomato powder [tomato pulp, sodium metabisulfite (preservative)], caramel color, citric acid, maltodextrin, silicon dioxide; non-dairy creamer sachet: glucose syrup solids (tapioca), hydrogenated palm & coconut fat, sodium caseinate, dipotassium phosphate, sodium hexametaphosphate, mono - and di-glycerides of fatty acids, sodium stearoyl lactylate, tripotassium citrate, silicon dioxide, beta-carotene (color); oil sachet: palm olein [contains tbhq (antioxidant)], onion, chili powder

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Gluten, Soy.

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 23 Apr 2020

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.
  • Sodium metabisulphiteSulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.
  • Monosodium glutamate (MSG)Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
  • Sodium phosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
  • Potassium phosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
  • PolyphosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
  • Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.

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