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Monosodium Glutamate
Reported migraine and MCAS trigger in sensitive individuals.
Niaz et al. EXCLI J 2018 (review); Yang et al. Nutrients 1997
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Paldo Ramen Lobster 4 pack
Is Paldo Ramen Lobster 4 pack low tox? Our scanner flagged 2 ingredients (2 in the caution tier) on its published label, screened against our 237 source-cited chemical rules.
2 caution
2 ingredients flagged
What we flagged
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Sodium Ribonucleotides
MSG-family flavour enhancer (mix of E627 + E631). Always paired with MSG.
Full ingredients (from label)
Noodles: Wheat flourModified potato starchPalm oilPotato StarchWheat glutenSaltEmulisfied oil?sunflower seed oillecithin(soy)]Vegetable extract(garlic, onion)Alkaline agent(potassium carbonate, sodium carbonate, sodium phosphate)Guar gumCanola oil Soup base: SaltSoy sauce powder(soy, wheat, salt)Flavour enhance (monosodium glutamate)SugarShrimp powder(crustacean)Crab extract powder(crustacean)Seasoning[soy sauce(soy, wheat, salt), onion, yeast extract, maltodextrin, glucose]Seafood seasoning[oyster(mollusc), mussel(mollusc), monosodium glutamate, salt, Lolio beka(mollusc), shrimp(crustacean)]Garlic powderBlack pepper powderFlavour enhancer(sodium ribonucleotides)Paprika Flakes: Dried bok chouDried cabbageDried crab flake(crustacean)Dried carrotDried seaweed.
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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