47
Nutrition Score
Poor

Instant noodles chicken flavor

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Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.
69
Hazard Score
Use with caution
45
Mirella Index
Basic
Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)
Ingredients
wheat
wheat  ·  No known concerns
Contains cereals containing gluten
sunflower oil
sunflower oil  ·  No known concerns
Modified Starch
ModStarch  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Chemically or physically treated starch for improved cooking properties. Generally safe.
Water
Water  ·  No known concerns
The most common ingredient in processed foods.
Salt (Sodium Chloride)
Salt  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA
Common table salt used for flavouring and preservation. High intake is linked to hypertension.
Potassium Carbonate
E501  ·  No known concerns
Acidity regulator and raising agent.
Monosodium Glutamate
E621  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Flavor enhancer. Linked to headaches and sensitivity reactions in high doses.
Polyphosphates
E452  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA
Water-binding phosphate in processed meat/cheese.
Beta-Carotene
E160a  ·  No known concerns
Natural orange-yellow pigment found in carrots. Acts as a precursor to vitamin A; generally safe.
Disodium Ribonucleotides
E635  ·  −3 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA
Blend of E627 + E631. Strong flavour enhancer for umami. Often used with MSG.
Sugar (Sucrose)
Sugar  ·  −4 pts
Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA
Common refined sugar. High consumption is linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and tooth decay.
Onion Powder
OnionPowder  ·  No known concerns
Dehydrated ground onion.
Garlic Powder
GarlicPowder  ·  No known concerns
Dehydrated ground garlic.
Chili / Cayenne
Chili  ·  No known concerns
Hot spice from chili peppers.
Black Pepper
BlackPepper  ·  No known concerns
Common spice from peppercorns.
Cardamom
Cardamom  ·  No known concerns
Aromatic spice.
Ginger
Ginger  ·  No known concerns
Spicy aromatic root.
Turmeric
Turmeric  ·  No known concerns
Spice/root, source of curcumin.
Parsley
Parsley  ·  No known concerns
Fresh or dried herb.
Star Anise
StarAnise  ·  No known concerns
Liquorice-flavoured spice.
Carrot Powder
CarrotPowder  ·  No known concerns
Leek
Leek  ·  No known concerns
Onion
Onion  ·  No known concerns
Common aromatic vegetable.
Paprika
Paprika  ·  No known concerns
Ground spice from red peppers.
Soy Sauce
SoySauce  ·  −2 pts
Contains soybeans
Fermented soy condiment (soy + gluten).
Soya (Soybean)
SoyaIng  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Contains soybeans
Common allergen; also a source of protein and plant-based alternatives. Phytoestrogen content.
Maltodextrin
MaltodextrinIng  ·  −4 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA, EFSA
Highly processed starch derivative. Very high glycaemic index, used as filler and thickener.
Malic Acid
E296  ·  No known concerns
Natural acid found in apples and pears. Used as acidity regulator and flavour enhancer.
Yeast Extract
YeastExt  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Flavour enhancer with natural umami taste from autolysed yeast. Contains naturally occurring glutamates.
Barley Malt
Malt  ·  No known concerns
Contains cereals containing gluten
Natural Flavouring
NatFlavour  ·  No known concerns
Catch-all term for flavour compounds derived from natural sources (plants, animals, fermentation).
Paprika Extract
E160c  ·  No known concerns
Natural orange-red colour (capsanthin).
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