Udon Noodle Bowl Spicy kung Pao
Processing
4
Ultra-processed
Group 4 of 4 on the NOVA scale
Additives listed
8
0 we grade moderate or higher
6 of them not yet assessed here
Sugars per 100g
5.60g
Medium
UK FSA front of pack threshold
Three separate readings, kept apart on purpose. This is not a score, and none of it says this product is harmful.
Additives (8)
This label lists 3 acidity regulators, 3 thickeners and gelling agents and 1 colour. 1 more we cannot place from the code alone.
E330
Citric acid
Acidity regulator
What it is. A mild acid found naturally in citrus fruit, made commercially by fermentation.
Why it is used. Adds tartness, balances flavour and helps preserve. One of the most used additives in food.
What the evidence says. Safe at food levels. No credible health concern for the additive itself.
Permitted freely.
Assessed against EFSA, JECFA. Full entry for E330
E415
Xanthan gum
Thickener and stabiliser
What it is. A fibre made by fermenting sugars with a bacterium, which thickens liquids at very low doses.
Why it is used. Thickens sauces and dressings and gives structure to gluten free baking.
What the evidence says. Passes through largely undigested and is treated as safe by regulators, with no numerical intake limit. Very large amounts act as fibre does, which is a digestive effect rather than a safety one.
Permitted freely.
Assessed against EFSA, JECFA. Full entry for E415
Also on the label, not assessed here yet
- E1414 Acetylated distarch phosphate thickener
- E1421 No entry in our register
- E150C Ammonia caramel colour
- E270 Lactic acid acidity regulator
- E401 Sodium alginate thickener
- E575 Glucono-delta-lactone acidity regulator
Names and jobs come from the register of additives permitted in Great Britain, which we have not finished transcribing: a code shown without a name is a gap in our coverage, not a finding that it is unapproved. Naming one is not grading it either. Full detail appears only where we have an assessment against a named authority, so all of this describes our coverage rather than these additives. Most are common and low concern.
Ingredients
Udon Noodles (78%) (Water, Wheat Flour, Thickener: Acetylated Starch, Salt, Wheat Gluten, Acidity Regulator: Lactic Acid, Thickener: Sodium Alginate), Kung Pao Sauce (20%) (Sugar, Soya Bean Paste [Water, Wheat, Soya Bean, Salt], Soya Sauce [Water, Soya Bean, Salt], Soya Bean Oil, Water, Chilli Sauce [Water, Chilli, Salt], Rice Vinegar, Ginger, Peanut Butter, Garlic, Sesame Paste, Salt, Sesame Oil, Thickener: Acetylated Distarch Phosphate, Acidity Regulator: Glucono-Delta-Lactone, Colour: Ammonia Caramel, Yeast Extract, Spices, Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid, Thickener: Xanthan Gum), Dehydrated Vegetables (1%) (Carrot, Green Onion), Roasted Sesame Seeds (1%). Allergy Advice: For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold.
As printed on the pack, in the producer's own order: ingredients are listed by weight, so what comes first is most of what is in it. E numbers link to their assessment where we have one.