amber
E621
Reported migraine and MCAS trigger in sensitive individuals.
Niaz et al. EXCLI J 2018 (review); Yang et al. Nutrients 1997
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Nissin Noodle Bowl Sesame Oil Flavour 110g
Is Nissin Noodle Bowl Sesame Oil Flavour 110g low tox? Our scanner flagged 3 ingredients (3 in the caution tier) on its published label, screened against our 237 source-cited chemical rules.
3 caution
3 ingredients flagged
What we flagged
amber
E635
MSG-family flavour enhancer (mix of E627 + E631). Always paired with MSG.
amber
E471
Industrial fatty-acid emulsifier shown to disrupt gut mucus barrier and microbiome in mouse models. Ubiquitous in baked goods and chocolate.
Full ingredients (from label)
Wheat FlourPalm Oil [Contains Antioxidants (307b, 304)]Tapioca StarchSaltAcidity Regulators (500, 452, 451, 339, 330, 529)Flavour Enhancers (621, 635)Mineral Salt (508)Emulsifier (322 From Soy) [Contains Lactose (Milk)]Soy Sauce (Water, Soybeans, Wheat, Salt)Garlic PowderWheat ProteinThickener (412). SOUP BASE: SaltWhite SugarFlavour Enhancers (621, 635)Soy Sauce Powder (Soybeans, Wheat, Salt)Colour (150a)Yeast ExtractsSpicesGarlic PowderFlavoursMineral Salt (508)MaltodextrinAcidity Regulator (330). CONDIMENT: Dehydrated Vegetables [Carrot, Cabbage [Contains Lactose (Milk)], Corn, Green Onion]Dehydrated Pollack Fish Meat [Pollack Fish, Corn Starch, Humectant (420), Salt, Sugar, Flavour Enhancer (621), Emulsifier (471), Colour (160c)]. SEASONING OIL: Sesame Oil (2.8%)Rice Oil [Contains Antioxidant (307b)]Flavours (Soybean, Wheat, Sesame Seeds)Colour (160c).
How this analysis is generated
Each ingredient on this product's published label is matched against our 237 source-cited chemical rules, each documenting a concern from peer-reviewed research and regulatory sources. Severity tiers:
- Avoid (red) — banned or restricted in the EU, UK or Canada but still legal in the US, IARC-listed, or strong contact-allergen evidence.
- Caution (amber) — regulatory caution, contamination risk, or condition-specific irritant.
- Mild (green) — low concern but commonly avoided in low-tox formulations.
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