PHO BROTH VIBRANT VIETNAM⭑ DROP. STIR. ENJOY. JUST
Unknown brand
Processing
4
Ultra-processed
Group 4 of 4 on the NOVA scale
Additives listed
2
0 we grade moderate or higher
Counted from the label, not by quantity
Nutrients
–
Nothing above the low band
Or no figures recorded at all
Three separate readings, kept apart on purpose. This is not a score, and none of it says this product is harmful.
Additives (2)
This label lists 1 acidity regulator and 1 flavour enhancer.
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
E621
Monosodium glutamate
Flavour enhancer
What it is. The sodium salt of glutamate, an amino acid found naturally in tomatoes, cheese and mushrooms.
Why it is used. Boosts savoury, umami flavour in stocks, crisps, ready meals and sauces.
What the evidence says. The old idea of MSG causing headaches and flushing, once called Chinese restaurant syndrome, has not held up in controlled trials. Regulators worldwide treat it as safe at normal intake. A genuinely useful example of a feared additive that the evidence exonerates.
Permitted and classed as safe. Adds to total sodium, so it counts towards salt if a product uses a lot.
Assessed against EFSA, JECFA, US FDA. Full entry for E621
Ingredients
Garlic, salt, onion, corn starch favour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disadun Fribonucleotides), light brown sugar (sugar, molassed water vegetable protein extract. fish powder, sunflower all saya flour, tomato, chicken extract powder, pinger star anise, cardamon, cinnamon, ground cloves, colour (504) coriander, citric acid, xanthan gum ALLERGEN ADVICE See ingredients in beld May contain traces of gluten, milk, egg, celery crustaceans, lupin and mustard. COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Pho Broth Serves 2.45mins. Step 1: Add 1 Pho Bomb to 1200ml water and simmer for 40mins Step 2: Add 200g rice noodles & 2000 t sliced steak, cook for 5 mins on medium heat. For full & alternaterecipes scan the QR code below NET VOCHT 88g PARATE RECYCLE L#20251108 BBE: 11.2026 BUY WOMEN BUILT TAG US WITH YOUR CREATIONS
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.