Is Singapore Style Vegetable Noodles Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Co-op
Singapore Style Vegetable Noodles is a food from Co-op. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes several processed ingredients like soy sauce and miso paste, which contain preservatives and sugars. This raises concerns about overall quality and safety.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like soy sauce and miso paste, which contain preservatives and sugars. This raises concerns about overall quality and safety.
Main concern
Soy sauce and miso paste contain added sugars and preservatives, which may raise quality concerns.
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 a variety of vegetables like spring greens and red pepper, contributing to a diverse flavor profile.
- Coconut cream adds a creamy texture and flavor, enhancing the overall taste experience.
Concerns
- Soy sauce and miso paste contain added sugars and preservatives, which may raise quality concerns.
- Presence of rapeseed oil and other processed ingredients indicates a less natural composition.
Who should avoid this product?
This food may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this food so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a fundamental ingredient, providing moisture and acting as a solvent for other components.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water
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Is Rice Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Rice Flour is used here as base. Rice flour is a processed ingredient used for texture in noodles, raising moderate concerns due to processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rice Flour
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Is Spring Greens safe in this food?
Good
Spring Greens is used here as natural_extract. Spring greens provide essential nutrients and contribute to the product's vegetable content, enhancing its health profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Spring Greens
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Is Onion safe in this food?
Good
Onion is used here as natural_extract. Onion adds flavor and aroma, while also providing some nutritional benefits, supporting the overall quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Onion
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Is Red Pepper safe in this food?
Good
Red Pepper is used here as natural_extract. Red pepper contributes color and flavor, along with vitamins, enhancing the product's nutritional value.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Red Pepper
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Is Carrot safe in this food?
Good
Carrot is used here as natural_extract. Carrot adds sweetness and color, along with vitamins, improving the overall health profile of the noodles.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Carrot
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Is Coconut Cream safe in this food?
Medium
Coconut Cream is used here as base. Coconut cream provides a rich texture and flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Coconut Cream (Coconut Extract, Water)
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Is Soy Sauce safe in this food?
Medium
Soy Sauce is used here as flavor. Soy sauce adds umami flavor but contains added sugars and salt, which may raise concerns about sodium content.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Soy Sauce (Water, Soya Beans, Sugar, Wheat, Salt, Rice Vinegar)
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Is Miso Paste safe in this food?
Medium
Miso Paste is used here as flavor. Miso paste enhances flavor but includes preservatives and sugars, indicating a processed nature that may affect quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Miso Paste (Rapeseed Oil, Water, Salt, Sugar, Corn Starch, Soya Beans, Ginger Purée, Carrot Juice from Concentrate, Rice, Wheat, Acid (Citric acid), Preservative (Sulphur dioxide))
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is a common cooking oil that is refined, raising moderate concerns about processing and quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rapeseed Oil
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Is Toasted Sesame Oil safe in this food?
Good
Toasted Sesame Oil is used here as base. Toasted sesame oil adds flavor and aroma, contributing positively to the overall taste profile of the dish.
Role in formula: base
Original: Toasted Sesame Oil
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Is Ginger Puree safe in this food?
Good
Ginger Puree is used here as natural_extract. Ginger purée provides a distinct flavor and potential health benefits, enhancing the product's quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Ginger Purée
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Is Tamarind Paste safe in this food?
Good
Tamarind Paste is used here as flavor. Tamarind paste adds a tangy flavor, contributing to the overall taste complexity of the noodles.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Tamarind Paste
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Is Demerara Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Demerara Sugar is used here as sweetener. Demerara sugar is a less refined sugar that adds sweetness but raises concerns about added sugars in the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Demerara Sugar
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Is Cornflour safe in this food?
Medium
Cornflour is used here as thickener. Cornflour is used as a thickening agent, which is processed and may raise concerns about the overall quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Cornflour
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Is Garlic Puree safe in this food?
Good
Garlic Puree is used here as natural_extract. Garlic purée enhances flavor and may offer some health benefits, positively impacting the product's quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Garlic Purée
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Is Ground Turmeric safe in this food?
Good
Ground Turmeric is used here as natural_extract. Ground turmeric adds color and potential health benefits, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Ground Turmeric
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Is Ground Paprika safe in this food?
Good
Ground Paprika is used here as natural_extract. Ground paprika provides color and flavor, enhancing the sensory attributes of the noodles.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Ground Paprika
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Is Chilli Powder safe in this food?
Good
Chilli Powder is used here as natural_extract. Chilli powder adds heat and flavor, contributing to the overall taste profile of the dish.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Chilli Powder
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Is Coriander Powder safe in this food?
Good
Coriander Powder is used here as natural_extract. Coriander powder enhances flavor and aroma, positively impacting the overall quality of the noodles.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Coriander Powder
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Is Ground Cumin safe in this food?
Good
Ground Cumin is used here as natural_extract. Ground cumin adds warmth and depth of flavor, contributing positively to the overall taste experience.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Ground Cumin
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Is Ground Fennel Seeds safe in this food?
Good
Ground Fennel Seeds is used here as natural_extract. Ground fennel seeds provide a sweet, aromatic flavor, enhancing the complexity of the dish.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Ground Fennel Seeds
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Is White Pepper safe in this food?
Good
White Pepper is used here as natural_extract. White pepper adds a mild heat and flavor, contributing to the overall seasoning of the noodles.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: White Pepper
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Is Ground Cinnamon safe in this food?
Good
Ground Cinnamon is used here as natural_extract. Ground cinnamon adds warmth and sweetness, enhancing the flavor profile of the dish.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Ground Cinnamon
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Is Star Anise safe in this food?
Good
Star Anise is used here as natural_extract. Star anise provides a unique flavor and aroma, contributing to the overall complexity of the noodles.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Star Anise
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: 3924190
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Allergens detected: wheat , soy
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