red
Hydrogenated Palm Oil
Trans-fat source. Banned/restricted by FDA, EU and most jurisdictions due to cardiovascular risk.
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The Han Kitchen Rapokki Cheese Noodle Cup 145g
Is The Han Kitchen Rapokki Cheese Noodle Cup 145g low tox? Our scanner flagged 5 ingredients (1 in the avoid tier, 4 caution) on its published label, screened against our 237 source-cited chemical rules.
1 avoid4 caution
5 ingredients flagged
What we flagged
amber
E471
Industrial fatty-acid emulsifier shown to disrupt gut mucus barrier and microbiome in mouse models. Ubiquitous in baked goods and chocolate.
amber
E407
Gut inflammation concerns; contested in research literature but worth a trial of avoidance for IBS.
amber
E955
Studies show altered gut microbiota and increased gut permeability.
amber
E635
MSG-family flavour enhancer (mix of E627 + E631). Always paired with MSG.
Full ingredients (from label)
Rice Cake: RiceSaltAcidity Regulator (330)Grain Alcohol.
Ramen: Wheat FlourPalm OilTapioca StarchWaterWheat GlutenSaltStabiliser (500, 452, 450, 451, 339, 471)Thickener (412, 415, 401).
Seasoning: Seasoning Complex [Wheat, Corn Powder, Dextrin, Salt, Sugar, Oil, Seasoning Base (Soy), Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein (Soy, Wheat), Onion Powder, Pepper Powder, Yeast Extract, Turmeric Mixture [Starch Syrup, Whey Powder (Milk), Lactose, Milk Cream, Hydrogenated Palm Oil, Sugar, Sodium Powder], Whey Powder (Milk), Sugar, Milk Cream Caseinate, Emulsifier (322), Thickener (407)]Cheddar Cheese Powder [Cheese Powder, Stabiliser (339)]Red Pepper PowderSaltMonosodium L-GlutamateHydrolysed Vegetable Protein (Soy, Wheat)Dried CarrotDried OnionDextrinYeast ExtractDried ParsleyEmulsifier (471)Sweetener (955)Acidity Regulator (341)Garlic PowderFlavour Enhancer (635)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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