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

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Gluten
  • Soy

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 28 Jul 2024

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Why it's rated this way

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

  1. Sulphite ammonia caramelModerate concernCaramel colour class IV (cola colour); may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI).
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Caramel colour class IV (cola colour); may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI).
    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. TriphosphatesMinor 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

  • Noodle51.8%No flag
  • Refined WHEAT Flour51.8%No flag
  • Refined wheat flour51.8%No flag
  • Edible Palm Vegetable Oil24.1%No flag›
  • Lodised Salt12.1%No flag
  • WHEAT Gluten6%No flag›
  • Flavour Enhancers3%No flag
  • E6211.5%Moderate

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

  • E6270.8%Low

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

  • E6310.8%Low

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

  • SOY Sauce1.5%No flag›
  • E150d1.5%Moderate

    Caramel colour class IV (cola colour); may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI).

  • Acidity Regulators0.8%No flag
  • E170i0.4%No flag
  • E451i0.2%No flag
  • E500ii0.2%No flag
  • Thickener0.4%No flag
  • E4120.4%No flag
  • Black Pepper0.2%No flag›
  • Onion<0.1%No flag›
  • Artificial Chicken Flavour<0.1%No flag
  • E150d<0.1%Moderate

    Caramel colour class IV (cola colour); may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI).

  • Water<0.1%No flag›
  • StarchNo flag›
  • Flavour enhancerNo flag
  • E627Low

    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.

  • DextroseNo flag›
  • EmulsifierNo flag
  • E414No flag
  • Coating<0.1%No flag›
  • Lodised Salt<0.1%No flag
  • Garlic<0.1%No flag›
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • E1400No flag
  • OnionNo flag›
  • White PepperNo flag›
  • Flavour EnhancersNo flag
  • E621Moderate

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

  • E627Low

    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.

  • ChivesNo flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Black PepperNo flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Onion OilNo flag›
  • Edible Vegetable oilNo flag›
  • Palm OleinNo flag
  • OnionNo flag›
  • Chili pepperNo flag›
  • In a Separate SachetNo flag
  • Contains permitted natural colorNo flag
  • E150dModerate

    Caramel colour class IV (cola colour); may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI).

  • FlavouringNo flag
  • Artificial flavouri substancesNo flag
  • ChickenNo flag›
  • This Product was processed on machinery and in a plant that o processes Mustard and MilkNo flag
  • Dairy productsNo flag
  • Triphosphates (E451)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

Noodles: Refined WHEAT Flour (Maida), Edible Vegetable Oil (Palm), lodised Salt, WHEAT Gluten, Flavour Enhancers (INS 621, INS 627, INS 631), SOY Sauce [Caramel (INS 150d)], Acidity Regulators (INS 170i, INS 451i, INS 500ii), Thickener (INS 412), Black Pepper, Onion and Artificial Chicken Flavour [Caramel (INS 150d), Water, Starch, Flavor Enhancers (INS 627, INS 631), Dextrose, Emulsifier (INS 414)]. Seasoning: lodised Salt, Garlic, Maltodextrin (INS 1400), Onion, White Pepper, Flavour Enhancers (INS 621, INS 627, INS 631), Chives, Sugar, Black Pepper, Sugar. Onion Flavoured Oil: Edible Vegetable oil (Palm Olein) & Onion. Chilli Powder (in a Separate Sachet). CONTAINS PERMITTED NATURAL COLOR (INS 150d) AND ADDED FLAVOUR [Artificial flavouri substances (Chicken)) Contains Wheat and Soy. This Product was processed on machinery and in a plant that o processes Mustard and Milk (dairy products).

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Gluten, Soy.

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 28 Jul 2024

Food health

Nutrition profile and additives of concern

Contains additive of concern
  • Sulphite ammonia caramelCaramel colour class IV (cola colour); may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI).
  • Monosodium glutamate (MSG)Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
  • TriphosphatesInorganic 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 · 1 moderate · 4 low · 6 not assessed

6 of 12 ingredients not yet assessed · Show all
  3. 09Soy sauceNot assessed

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