Is Classic Curry Singapore Street Noodles Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Simply Asia
This page reviews Classic Curry Singapore Street Noodles by Simply Asia as a food. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Carrageenan, Sodium Caseinate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The product contains several processed ingredients like sodium caseinate and carrageenan, which raise quality concerns. The presence of sugar and xanthan gum also indicates a less clean composition.
Main concern
Sodium caseinate is a dairy-derived ingredient that may raise concerns for those avoiding animal products.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Contains coconut cream and coconut milk powder, which provide a rich flavor and texture.
- Includes natural ingredients like garlic and onion, contributing to the overall taste profile.
Concerns
- Sodium caseinate is a dairy-derived ingredient that may raise concerns for those avoiding animal products.
- Carrageenan is a thickener that has been associated with digestive issues in some individuals.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this food and why it matters.
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a fundamental base for both the noodles and sauce, ensuring proper hydration and texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Rice safe in this food?
Good
Rice is used here as base. Rice is a primary ingredient in the noodles, providing a gluten-free carbohydrate source.
Role in formula: base
Original: rice
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Is Potato Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Potato Starch is used here as thickener. Potato starch acts as a thickening agent in the noodles, contributing to texture but may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: potato starch
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Is Lactic Acid safe in this food?
Medium
Lactic Acid is used here as acidulant. Lactic acid is used for flavor enhancement and preservation, but its synthetic nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: lactic acid
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Is Amylase safe in this food?
Medium
Amylase is used here as enzyme. Amylase is an enzyme that helps break down starches, improving noodle texture but indicating processing.
Role in formula: enzyme
Original: amylase
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Is Coconut Cream safe in this food?
Good
Coconut Cream is used here as base. Coconut cream adds richness and flavor, derived from natural coconut, enhancing the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: coconut cream
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this food?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is a thickening agent that improves texture but is a processed ingredient with mixed safety assessments.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: xanthan gum
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Is Guar Gum safe in this food?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as thickener. Guar gum is used for thickening and stabilizing, but its processed nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: guar gum
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Is Carrageenan safe in this food?
Bad
Carrageenan is used here as thickener. Carrageenan is a thickener linked to digestive issues, raising significant quality concerns in food products.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: carrageenan
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, but its presence indicates a processed composition that may not be ideal for health.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Onion safe in this food?
Good
Onion is used here as flavor. Onion contributes natural flavor and aroma, enhancing the overall taste profile of the dish.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: onion
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Is Coconut Milk Powder safe in this food?
Medium
Coconut Milk Powder is used here as base. Coconut milk powder provides flavor and creaminess but is processed, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: coconut milk powder
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Is Sodium Caseinate safe in this food?
Bad
Sodium Caseinate is used here as emulsifier. Sodium caseinate is a dairy-derived emulsifier that may pose concerns for those avoiding animal products.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: sodium caseinate {milk}
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Is Soybean Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Soybean Oil is used here as oil_fat. Soybean oil is a common cooking oil that may raise concerns due to processing and potential allergens.
Role in formula: oil_fat
Original: soybean oil
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Is Red Curry Paste safe in this food?
Good
Red Curry Paste is used here as flavor. Red curry paste adds authentic flavor, made from natural ingredients like chili and garlic, enhancing quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: red curry paste (red chili pepper, garlic, lemon grass, salt, shallot, galangal, shrimp paste {shrimp, salt}, kaffir lime, pepper)
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Is Sea Salt safe in this food?
Good
Sea Salt is used here as flavor. Sea salt enhances flavor and is a natural mineral, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sea salt
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Is Lemon safe in this food?
Good
Lemon is used here as flavor. Lemon adds freshness and acidity, enhancing the overall flavor profile of the dish.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: lemon
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Is Curry Powder safe in this food?
Good
Curry Powder is used here as flavor. Curry powder includes spices that contribute to flavor complexity, derived from natural sources.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: curry powder (including turmeric, chili pepper, spices, garlic, vanilla)
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Is Garlic safe in this food?
Good
Garlic is used here as flavor. Garlic is a natural flavor enhancer, providing depth and aroma to the dish.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: garlic
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Is Citric Acid safe in this food?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used for flavor enhancement and preservation, but its synthetic nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: citric acid
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Is Glucono Delta Lactone safe in this food?
Medium
Glucono Delta Lactone is used here as acidulant. Glucono-delta lactone acts as an acidulant, improving flavor but indicating processing.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: glucono-delta lactone (acidulant)
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this food?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is a thickening agent that improves texture but is a processed ingredient with mixed safety assessments.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: xanthan gum
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Is Carrot safe in this food?
Good
Carrot is used here as base. Carrot adds natural sweetness and color, enhancing the nutritional profile of the vegetable packet.
Role in formula: base
Original: carrot
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Is Green Onion safe in this food?
Good
Green Onion is used here as flavor. Green onion contributes fresh flavor and color, enhancing the overall quality of the vegetable packet.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: green onion
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 3481165
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