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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 Ramen Instant Noodles Pork Flavoured 340g
Is Trident Ramen Instant Noodles Pork Flavoured 340g low tox? Our scanner flagged 5 ingredients (5 in the caution tier) on its published label, screened against our 237 source-cited chemical rules.
5 caution
5 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
amber
E635
MSG-family flavour enhancer (mix of E627 + E631). Always paired with MSG.
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E471
Industrial fatty-acid emulsifier shown to disrupt gut mucus barrier and microbiome in mouse models. Ubiquitous in baked goods and chocolate.
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E472E
Bread-conditioning emulsifier in the diglyceride family flagged by Chassaing 2015; sensitisation reported in case studies.
Full ingredients (from label)
Noodles (90.6%): Wheat FlourVegetable OilSaltSugarGarlic PowderMineral Salts (500, 501)Thickeners (412, 466).
Seasoning Powder (5.9%): SaltYeast ExtractFlavour Enhancers (621, 635)SugarMaltodextrinGarlic PowderSoy Sauce Powder(Soybeans, Wheat, Salt)Onion PowderCreamer [Palm Oil, Glucose Syrup, Sodium Caseinate (Milk), Emulsifiers (452, 471, 472e), Acidity Regulator (331), Anticaking Agent (551)]White Pepper PowderTurmeric Extract.
Soup Stock Sauce (3.5%): SaltCreamer [Palm Oil, Glucose Syrup, Sodium Caseinate(Milk), Emulsifiers (452, 471, 472e), Acidity Regulator (331), Anticaking Agent (551)]Yeast Extract.
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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