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E466
The 2015 Chassaing et al. study in Nature showed this emulsifier disrupts gut microbiota and induces low-grade inflammation.
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Trident Instant Noodles Singapore Flavoured 340g
Is Trident Instant Noodles Singapore Flavoured 340g 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
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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E635
MSG-family flavour enhancer (mix of E627 + E631). Always paired with MSG.
Full ingredients (from label)
Noodles (91%): Wheat FlourVegetable OilSaltMineral Salts (451, 500, 501)Thickener (466). Seasoning Powder: SugarSaltFlavour Enhancers (621, 635)Spices (Garlic, Onion)Colours (150a, 150c)Chilli PowderSoy Sauce Powder (Salt, Soybeans, Maltodextrin, Wheat)Artificial Meat Flavour(Flavouring, Salt, Yeast Extract, Corn Starch)Anticaking Agent (551). Seasoning Oil: Vegetable OilSpices (Garlic, Shallots, Onion, Ginger)Sesame OilCapsicum Oleoresin.
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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