Why is Buldak Carbonara Flavour Hot Chicken Flavour Ramen classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The product is classified as ultra‑processed because it combines refined wheat flour, modified starches, multiple sauces and a long list of industrial additives; its label lists emulsifiers (E422, E322), thickening agents (E412, E1420), acidity regulators (E501, E500, E339, E330, E270, E341), antioxidants (E306), flavor enhancers (E621, E635, E631, E627), colorants (E101, E160c) and anti‑caking agents (E551) among others.

How does the 3 g of salt per 100 g in this ramen affect people who need to limit sodium, such as those with hypertension?

At 3 g of salt per 100 g, a typical serving can quickly approach or exceed the World Health Organization’s recommended maximum of 5 g of salt per day, making it a high‑salt food that should be consumed sparingly by individuals managing blood‑pressure or following a low‑sodium diet.

Can this product be considered suitable for vegan, gluten‑free or halal diets?

The ramen is not vegan because it contains wheat flour (gluten) and soy‑derived flavorings, and it is not gluten‑free due to the wheat content; however, it is certified Halal, so it meets the requirements for a Halal diet.

Buldak, Samyang • 5 x 130g

Buldak Carbonara Flavour Hot Chicken Flavour Ramen

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Buldak Carbonara Flavour Hot Chicken Flavour Ramen is a plant‑based noodle product belonging to the cereals and potatoes group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and belongs to NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed food with a relatively high amount of fat (15 g), saturated fat (6 g), and salt (3 g) per 100 g, while providing 7 g of protein and 2 g of fiber. The formulation includes wheat flour, modified starch, soy‑based sauces and a range of food additives such as several emulsifiers, flavor enhancers and colorants, and it is certified Halal but contains allergens like gluten, soy, and may contain traces of milk, nuts and shellfish.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

moderate

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal427 kcal

Fat15 g

Saturated Fat6 g

Carbohydrates66 g

Sugars5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar plant‑based noodle products, this ramen contains less sugar (5 g vs 9 g) but considerably more fat (15 g vs 6.9 g) and slightly higher salt (3 g vs 2.96 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

ZUTATEN NUDELN(77.4 %): WEIZENMEHL (GLUTEN), PALMOL, MODIFIZIERTE STÄRKE(KARTOFFEL, TAPIOKA), SALZ, EMULGATOREN(E 422, E 322 (SOJA)), VERDICKUNGSMITTEL(E 412), SÄUREREGULATOREN(E 501, E 500, E 339, E 330), ANTIOXIDATIONSMITTEL (E 306), GRÜNTEE-AROMA, FARBSTOFFE(E 101). FLÜSSIGE SOSSE(12.9 %) : WASSER, AROMA MIT HÜHNERFLEISCHGESCHMACK(WEIZEN, GLUTEN, SOJA, SELLERIE), SOJASAUCE(WASSER, SOJABOHNEN, WEIZEN(GLUTEN), SALZ, FRUCTOSE, GESCHMACKSVERSTÄRKER(E 635), KNOBLAUCH, AROMEN, SÄUREREGULATOREN(E 270), SÜBUNGSMITTEL(E 960)), ZUCKER, HABANERO-CHILI-GEWÜRZ(ENTHÄLT TRENNMITTEL(E 551), GESCHMACKSVERSTÄRKER(E 631, E 627), FARBSTOFFE(E 160c) (SOJA)), SOJABOHNENÖL, ZWIEBEL, GESCHMACKSVERSTÄRKER(E 621), CHILI, ROTES CHILISAMENÖL, CHILI-PULVER(SOJA), KNOBLAUCH, VERDICKUNGSMITTEL(E 1420), CHILI-EXTRAKT, FARBSTOFFE(E 160c), SCHWARZER PFEFFER GEMAHLEN, CURRY-GEWÜRZ(ENTHÄLT GESCHMACKSVERSTÄRKER(E 635)), SÄUREREGULATOREN(E 270). PULVERBRÜHE(9.7 %): AROMEN(SOJA), ZUCKER, SALZ, VERDICKUNGSMITTEL(E 1420), KRAUSE PETERSILIE, SOJABOHNENÖL, KNOBLAUCHPULVER(ENTHÄLT SÄUREREGULATOREN(E 330)), PFEFFER GEWÜRZ(ENTHÄLT SÄUREREGULATOREN(E 341)). ALLERGENE: ALLERGENE ENTNEHMEN SIE BITTE DEN FETTGEDRUCKTEN ZUTATEN. DIESES PRODUKT KANN SPUREN VON KREBSTIEREN, EIERN, FISCHEN, MILCH, WEICHTIEREN, ERDNÜSSEN, SESAMSAMEN UND SENF UND SCHALENFRÜCHTEN ENTHALTEN.

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