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Buldak Spicy Ramen
SamyangPlant Based Foods And Beverages · 8801073110502

Buldak Spicy Ramen

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 3 additives of concern.

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Gluten
  • Sesame
  • Soy

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 23 May 2026

Why it's rated this way

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Disodium 5'-ribonucleotidesMinor 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

  • Noodle50%No flag
  • Wheat Flour25%No flag›
  • Food Starch-Modified12.5%No flag›
  • Palm Oil6.3%No flag›
  • Wheat Gluten2%No flag›
  • Salt2.1%No flag›
  • Glycerin · E4221.1%No flag
  • Soya lecithin0.5%No flag›
  • Polyglycerol Esters of Fatty Acids · E4750.3%No flag
  • Potassium Carbonate · E501i0.1%No flag
  • Sodium Carbonate · E500i<0.1%No flag
  • Sodium Phosphate Dibasic<0.1%No flag›
  • Guar Gum · E412<0.1%No flag
  • Tocopherols · E306No flag
  • Riboflavin · E101No flag
  • ColourNo flag
  • Sauce25%No flag
  • Water12.5%No flag›
  • Artificial Chicken Flavor Powder6.3%No flag
  • Artificial flavouring3.1%No flag
  • Dextrin · E14001.6%No flag
  • Wheat Starch0.8%No flag›
  • Sugar0.4%No flag›
  • Salt0.2%No flag›
  • Yeast Extract<0.1%No flag›
  • Natural flavouring<0.1%No flag
  • Disodium 5'-Ribonucleotide · E635<0.1%Low

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

  • Maltodextrin<0.1%No flag›
  • Corn Starch<0.1%No flag›
  • Soy Sauce Seasoning3.1%No flag
  • Soya bean1.6%No flag›
  • Water0.8%No flag›
  • Salt0.4%No flag›
  • Wheat0.2%No flag›
  • Sodium Carbonate · E500i<0.1%No flag
  • High Fructose Corn Syrup<0.1%No flag›
  • Disodium 5'-Ribonucleotide · E635<0.1%Low

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

  • Garlic<0.1%No flag›
  • Steviol Glycoside · E960No flag
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Sugar1.6%No flag›
  • Hot Pepper Seasoning0.8%No flag
  • Red bell pepper0.4%No flag›
  • Dextrin · E14000.2%No flag
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Sugar<0.1%No flag›
  • Onion<0.1%No flag›
  • Artificial flavouring<0.1%No flag
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • Silicon Dioxide · E551No flag
  • Soy SauceNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Soya beanNo flag›
  • WheatNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Capsicum OleoresinNo flag›
  • Paprika Oleoresin · E160cNo flag
  • Monosodium Glutamate · E621Moderate

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

  • Disodium Inosinate Disodium GuanylateNo flag
  • Soya oil0.4%No flag›
  • Onion0.2%No flag›
  • Red Pepper Seed Oil<0.1%No flag
  • Garlic<0.1%No flag›
  • Food Starch-Modified<0.1%No flag›
  • Capsicum Oleoresin<0.1%No flag›
  • Paprika Oleoresin · E160cNo flag
  • Black PepperNo flag›
  • Natural and Artificial Curry FlavorNo flag
  • CuminNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • Artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Flake25%No flag
  • Sesame12.5%No flag
  • Seaweed12.5%No flag›
  • Disodium guanylate (E627)Low

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

Show original label text

Noodle [Wheat Flour, Food Starch-Modified, Palm Oil, 2% Wheat Gluten, Salt, Glycerin, Soy Lecithin, Polyglycerol Esters of Fatty Acids, Potassium Carbonate, Sodium Carbonate, Sodium Phosphate Dibasic, Guar Gum, Tocopherols, Riboflavin (Color)], Sauce {Water, Artificial Chicken Flavor Powder (Artificial Flavor, Dextrin, Wheat Starch, Sugar, Salt, Yeast Extract, Natural Flavor, Disodium 5'-Ribonucleotide, Maltodextrin, Corn Starch), Soy Sauce Seasoning (Soybeans, Water, Salt, Wheat, Sodium Carbonate, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Disodium 5'-Ribonucleotide, Garlic, Steviol Glycoside, Maltodextrin, Sugar), Sugar, Hot Pepper Seasoning [Red Pepper, Dextrin, Salt, Sugar, Onion Powder, Artificial Flavor, Garlic Powder, Silicon Dioxide, Soy Sauce (Water, Soybeans, Wheat, Salt), Capsicum Oleoresin, Paprika Oleoresin, Monosodium Glutamate, Disodium Inosinate Disodium Guanylate], Soybean Oil, Onion, Red Pepper Seed Oil, Garlic, Food Starch-Modified, Capsicum Oleoresin, Paprika Oleoresin, Black Pepper Powder, Natural and Artificial Curry Flavor (Cumin, Salt, Maltodextrin, Artificial Flavor)}, Flake [Sesame, Dried Seaweed].

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Gluten, Sesame, Soy.

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 23 May 2026

Food health

Nutrition profile and additives of concern

Contains additive of concern
  • 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 5'-ribonucleotidesRibonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.

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