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Souper Meal, Ramen Noodle Soup With Shrimp, Tomato & Galic

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 5 additives of concern.

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Egg
  • Gluten
  • Sesame
  • Shellfish
  • Soy

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 9 Mar 2017

Why it's rated this way

5 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. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

  • Flour51%No flag›
  • Wheat flour25.7%No flag›
  • Niacin · E37512.7%No flag
  • Reduced iron6.3%No flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrate3.2%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E1011.6%No flag
  • Folic acid1.6%No flag›
  • Vegetable oil24.5%No flag›
  • Palm oil12.2%No flag›
  • Partially hydrogenated soybean oil6.1%No flag›
  • Hydrogenated palm oil3.1%No flag›
  • Sesame oil3.1%No flag›
  • Salt2.3%No flag›
  • Tapioca starch2.3%No flag
  • Contains less than 2% of baker's yeast extract2.3%No flag
  • Beta carotene color2.3%No flag
  • Calcium silicate · E5522.3%No flag
  • Caramel color · E150a2.3%No flag
  • Citric acid · E3302.3%No flag
  • Corn syrup2.3%No flag›
  • Butter2.3%No flag›
  • Disodium guanylate · E6271.7%Low

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

  • Disodium inosinate · E6310.9%Low

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

  • Disodium succinate0.4%No flag›
  • Dried carrot flake0.2%No flag
  • Green pea0.1%No flag
  • Dried onion flake<0.1%No flag
  • Shrimp<0.1%No flag›
  • Dried tomato<0.1%No flag
  • Egg whiteNo flag›
  • Enzyme modified butterNo flag
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • Hydrolysed corn proteinNo flag
  • Hydrolysed soy proteinNo flag
  • LactoseNo flag›
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • Monosodium glutamate · E621Moderate

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

  • Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Skimmed milkNo flag
  • OnionNo flag›
  • Potassium carbonate · E501iNo flag
  • ChickenNo flag›
  • Shrimp powderNo flag
  • Sodium alginate · E401No flag
  • Sodium carbonate · E500iNo flag
  • Sodium caseinateNo flag›
  • Sodium phosphate · E339No flag
  • E452viNo flag
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • Soya beanNo flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • ColourNo flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Tbhq · E319No flag
  • PreservativeNo flag
  • TomatoNo flag›
  • VinegarNo flag›
  • WheatNo flag›
  • WheyNo 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.

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Enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), vegetable oil (palm oil, partially hydrogenated soybean oil, hydrogenated palm oil, sesame oil), salt, tapioca starch, contains less than 2% of baker's yeast extract, beta carotene color, calcium silicate, caramel color, citric acid, corn syrup, dehydrated butter, disodium guanylate, disodium inosinate, disodium succinate, dried carrot flake, dried green pea, dried onion flake, dried shrimp, dried tomato, egg white, enzyme modified butter, garlic powder, hydrolyzed corn protein, hydrolyzed soy protein, lactose, maltodextrin, monosodium glutamate, natural and artificial flavor, nonfat milk, onion powder, potassium carbonate, powdered chicken, shrimp powder, sodium alginate, sodium carbonate, sodium caseinate, sodium phosphate, sodium tripolyphosphate, soy lecithin, soybean, spice and color, sugar, tbhq (preservative), tomato powder, vinegar, wheat, whey.

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Egg, Gluten, Sesame, Shellfish, Soy.

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 9 Mar 2017

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.
  • PolyphosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
  • 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 high · 3 moderate · 3 low · 14 not assessed

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