Is Udon Noodle Bowl with Kimchi Style Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Asia Green Garden
Udon Noodle Bowl with Kimchi Style Sauce is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Asia Green Garden. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Glucose Fructose Syrup, Corn Syrup, Disodium 5 Ribonucleotide affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes modified starch (tapioca) and glucose-fructose syrup, which are processed ingredients raising quality concerns. Sodium alginate and flavor enhancers also indicate a reliance on additives.
Main concern
Modified starch and glucose-fructose syrup are processed ingredients that may raise concerns about quality and health implications.
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 miso, a fermented ingredient that can provide depth of flavor and potential probiotic benefits.
- Includes sesame seeds and sesame oil, which are natural sources of healthy fats and flavor.
Concerns
- Modified starch and glucose-fructose syrup are processed ingredients that may raise concerns about quality and health implications.
- Presence of flavor enhancers like disodium 5'-ribonucleotide indicates reliance on artificial additives for taste.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this food.
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this product, essential for hydration and texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Good
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is the main ingredient providing structure and texture to the udon noodles.
Role in formula: base
Original: Weizenmehl
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and is a common ingredient in noodle dishes, contributing to overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salz
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Is Modified Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Modified Starch is used here as stabilizer. Modified starch (tapioca) is used for thickening and stabilizing the sauce, but raises concerns about processing.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: modifizierte Stärke (Tapioka)
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Is Wheat Gluten safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Gluten is used here as base. Wheat gluten adds elasticity to the noodles, but may be problematic for those with gluten sensitivities.
Role in formula: base
Original: Weizengluten
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Is Lactic Acid safe in this food?
Medium
Lactic Acid is used here as acidulant. Lactic acid acts as a regulator to balance pH, but its presence indicates processing.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Säureregulator: Milchsäure
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Is Sodium Alginate safe in this food?
Medium
Sodium Alginate is used here as stabilizer. Sodium alginate is a thickening agent derived from seaweed, used for texture but raises processing concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Stabilisator: Natriumalginat
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Is Glucose Fructose Syrup safe in this food?
Bad
Glucose Fructose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can contribute to excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glucose-Fructose-Sirup (enthält Sulfite)
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Is Corn Syrup safe in this food?
Bad
Corn Syrup is used here as sweetener. Corn syrup is a processed sweetener that raises concerns about added sugars and health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Maismalzsirup
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Is Onions safe in this food?
Good
Onions is used here as flavor. Onions provide natural flavor and aroma, enhancing the overall taste profile of the dish.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Zwiebeln
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Is Miso safe in this food?
Good
Miso is used here as flavor. Miso is a fermented soybean paste that adds umami flavor and potential probiotic benefits.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Miso (Soja, Wasser, Salz)
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Is Chili safe in this food?
Good
Chili is used here as flavor. Chili adds heat and flavor complexity, contributing to the overall taste experience.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Chili
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Is Soy Paste safe in this food?
Good
Soy Paste is used here as flavor. Soy paste enhances flavor with its rich umami profile, complementing the other ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Sojapaste (Wasser, Soja, Weizenmehl, Salz)
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Is Garlic safe in this food?
Good
Garlic is used here as flavor. Garlic provides a strong flavor and aroma, enhancing the overall taste of the dish.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Knoblauch
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Is Yeast Extract safe in this food?
Medium
Yeast Extract is used here as flavor. Yeast extract is used for flavor enhancement but may raise concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Hefeextrakt
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Is Pureed Tomatoes safe in this food?
Good
Pureed Tomatoes is used here as flavor. Pureed tomatoes contribute natural sweetness and acidity, enhancing the sauce's flavor profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: pürierte Tomaten
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Is Soy Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Soy Oil is used here as base. Soy oil is a common cooking oil that adds fat content but may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sojaöl
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Is Spring Onions safe in this food?
Good
Spring Onions is used here as flavor. Spring onions add freshness and a mild onion flavor, enhancing the dish's overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Frühlingszwiebeln
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Is Apple Juice Concentrate safe in this food?
Medium
Apple Juice Concentrate is used here as sweetener. Apple juice concentrate adds sweetness but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Apfelsaftkonzentrat
Read the full ingredient profile for Apple Juice Concentrate
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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 is high in sodium, which may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Sojasauce (Wasser, Soja, Weizen, Salz)
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Is Sesame Oil safe in this food?
Good
Sesame Oil is used here as flavor. Sesame oil provides a rich flavor and healthy fats, contributing positively to the dish's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Sesamöl
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Is Sesame Seeds safe in this food?
Good
Sesame Seeds is used here as flavor. Sesame seeds add crunch and flavor, along with healthy fats and nutrients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Sesamsamen
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Is Disodium 5 Ribonucleotide safe in this food?
Bad
Disodium 5 Ribonucleotide is used here as flavor enhancer. Disodium 5'-ribonucleotide is a synthetic flavor enhancer that raises concerns about artificial additives.
Role in formula: flavor enhancer
Original: Geschmacksverstärker: Dinatrium-5'-ribonucleotid
Read the full ingredient profile for Disodium 5 Ribonucleotide
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Is Glucose safe in this food?
Bad
Glucose is used here as sweetener. Glucose is a simple sugar that can contribute to excessive sugar intake, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glucose
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Is Acetic Acid safe in this food?
Medium
Acetic Acid is used here as acidulant. Acetic acid is used to regulate acidity but indicates processing and may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Essigsäure
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Is Dried Carrot safe in this food?
Good
Dried Carrot is used here as flavor. Dried carrot adds natural sweetness and flavor, enhancing the overall taste of the dish.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: getrocknete Karotte
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Is Dried Spring Onions safe in this food?
Good
Dried Spring Onions is used here as flavor. Dried spring onions provide concentrated flavor and aroma, enhancing the dish's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: getrocknete Frühlingszwiebeln
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: 3862046
More from this brand: Asia Green Garden products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: soy , wheat , sesame
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