Declared allergens
This product declares Gluten, Soy.
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 25 Jan 2022
Ramen Express
Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 5 additives of concern.
- Critical
Allergens
- Gluten
- Soy
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 25 Jan 2022
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.
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.
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
- Niacin · E37512.8%No flag
- Riboflavin · E1011.6%No flag
- Peric acid1.6%No flag
- CONTAINS ONE and MORE OF THE FOLLOWING24.2%No flag
- Canola cottonseed12.1%No flag
- Palm12.1%No flag
- Potassium carbonate · E501i1%No flag
- E452vi1%No flag
- Preserved by tbhq1%No flag
- Tertiary butylhydroquinone · E3191%No flag
- Soup base ingredients1%No flag
- Monosodium glutamate · E6211%Moderate
Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
- Chili powder shrim powder0.6%No flag
- Vegetable0.6%No flag
- Dried carrot0.6%No flag
- Dried chickpeas0.6%No flag
- Dried c caramel color0.3%No flag
- Disodium inosinate · E6310.2%Low
Ribonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.
- Disodium guanylate · E627<0.1%Low
Ribonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.
- YEAST EXTRACT HYDROLYZED CORN and SOY PROTEIN<0.1%No flag
- Natural and artificial flavouring<0.1%No flag
- Citric acid · E330<0.1%No flag
- E powderNo flag
- Potassium carbonate · E501iNo flag
- Guar gum · E412No flag
- E452viNo flag
- IngredientsNo flag
- MANUFACTURED IN A FACILITY HAT ALSO PROCESSES NUTS and SHELLFISH PRODUCTSNo 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.
Show original label text
ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON. THIAMINE MONONITRATE. RIBOFLAVIN. PERIC ACID). VEGETABLE OIL (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: CANOLA COTTONSEED. PALM), MODIFIED STARCH (POTATO). SALT. WHEAT GLUTEN. POTASSIUM CARBONATE. SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE. PRESERVED BY TBHQ (TERTIARY BUTYLHYDROQUINONE). SOUP BASE INGREDIENTS: SALT, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE. SOY SAUCE [WHEAT. SOYBEAN. SALT], SUGAR. MALTODEXTRIN. CHILI POWDER SHRIM POWDER, DEHYDRATED VEGETABLES (DRIED CARROT. DRIED CHICKPEAS, DRIED C CARAMEL COLOR. DISODIUM INOSINATE. DISODIUM GUANYLATE, YEAST EXTRACT HYDROLYZED CORN & SOY PROTEIN, NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, CITRIC ACID, E POWDER, DRIED CHILI, POTASSIUM CARBONATE, GUAR GUM, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE. CONTAINS WHEAT AND SOY INGREDIENTS. MANUFACTURED IN A FACILITY HAT ALSO PROCESSES NUTS AND SHELLFISH PRODUCTS.
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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.
- 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
- SaltLow concern
- SugarLow concern
- MaltodextrinLow concern
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