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Buldak Cream Carbonara Hot Chicken Flavor Ramen

Buldak Cream Carbonara Hot Chicken Flavor Ramen

Samyang

19%

Poor product

We recommend significantly limiting consumption.

✓ High data reliability (23 sources)
Description
Samyang Buldak Cream Carbonara is a delicious combination of creamy carbonara flavor with the iconic spiciness of Buldak hot chicken noodles. These instant noodles are known for their satisfyingly strong and chewy texture, which perfectly coats the rich sauce. It's a quick and tasty meal with a Korean-Italian fusion flavor. It is Halal certified.
Ingredients
Noodles (77.5%): WHEAT flour, modified tapioca starch, refined palm oil, modified potato starch, refined salt, glycerin, SOYBEAN oil, thickener (E412), emulsifiers (E500, E322 - SOY lecithin, mono-glycerol ester of fatty acids), water, E501, sweetener (E422), acidity regulator (E339, E330), green tea flavor oil, color (E101 - riboflavin). Soup base (2.7%): Water, dried artificial chicken flavor, SOY sauce (water, defatted SOYBEANS, salt, WHEAT), white sugar, SOYBEAN oil, chili pepper powder (SOY), onion, red pepper powder (SOY), garlic, red pepper seed oil, modified potato starch, paprika extract (E160c), decolorized chili extract, dried black pepper, dried curry, cheese sauce (MOZZARELLA CHEESE (whey, dextrin, enzymes, annatto extract), water, yeast extract, dried skimmed MILK), MILK, chili pepper powder, monosodium glutamate (E621), yeast extract, citric acid (E330), sweetener (E960a - steviol glycosides), flavor (WHEAT, SOY, CELERY), habanero seasoning (anti-caking agent (E551), flavor enhancers (E627, E631), color (E160c)). Powder (9.6%): Dried whole MILK, white sugar, dried MILK, edible salt, MOZZARELLA CHEESE powder, BUTTER powder, modified potato starch, curly parsley, dried paprika, dried garlic, SOYBEAN oil, cheese powder blend (cheddar, camembert, gouda).
Nutritional values

per 100g

Energy423 kcal
Fat15.4 g
of which saturated7.7 g
Carbohydrates64.6 g
of which sugars3.8 g
Fiber2.5 g
Protein8.0 g
Salt2.6 g
Nutritional rating
A
B
C
D
E

Lower nutritional quality

✓ Positives

Low sugar content (3.8 g)

✗ Negatives

Higher energy value (423 kcal) · High saturated fat content (7.7 g) · Higher fat content (15.4 g) · High salt content (2.6 g) · Low fiber content (2.5 g) · Low protein content (8 g) · High carbohydrate content (64.6 g)

Degree of processing
1
2
3
4

Ultra-processed food

We recommend significantly limiting consumption. Contains industrially processed ingredients.

Additives
15

Contains controversial substances

Safe Acceptable Controversial Problematic
E101Riboflavin (B2)
Colorant · Safe
E160cPaprikový extrakt
Colorant · Safe
E322Lecitin
Antioxidant · Safe
E330Kyselina citronová
Antioxidant · Safe
E412Guarová guma
Emulsifier / stabilizer · Safe
E422Glycerol
Emulsifier / stabilizer · Safe
E500Uhličitan sodný (soda)
Acidity regulator · Safe
E501Uhličitan draselný
Acidity regulator · Safe
E551Oxid křemičitý
Acidity regulator · Safe
E960Steviol-glykosidy (stévie)
Sweetener · Safe
E960aSteviol-glykosidy (stévie)
Sweetener · Safe
E339Fosforečnan sodný
Acidity regulator · Acceptable
E627Guanylát sodný
Flavor enhancer · Acceptable
E631Inosinát sodný
Flavor enhancer · Acceptable
E621Glutamát sodný (MSG)
Flavor enhancer · Controversial

Consume with caution.

Allergens
6

Medium allergen risk

gluten (wheat)Risk for celiacs
soyCommon allergen
milkCommon intolerance
celeryLess common allergen
yeastAllergen
None Low Medium High

Contains several common allergens. Caution for sensitive individuals.

Organic production
Without organic certification

Conventional product

The product does not originate from certified organic production.

NO BIO CERTIFICATION
Sustainability
15
5
Very low sustainability
Vysoký stupeň průmyslového zpracování
Obsahuje palmový olej
ExcellentGoodAverageLowVery low
Pesticide load
1
2
3
4
5
🔴

Very high risk

EWG Dirty Dozen — among the most contaminated foods

📋

EWG Dirty Dozen

This ingredient is among the most pesticide-laden foods according to EWG

Detected ingredients

#3Paprika
#7Celer
Brambory
Cibule
Česnek
Pšenice
Sója
Fazole
Čaj

The rating is based on the EWG Dirty Dozen methodology and EFSA data on pesticide residues. It does not replace laboratory analysis of a specific product.

Contaminants
⚗️

Heavy metals

Categorical risk according to FDA / EFSA

Low

PbOlovo
CdKadmium

Chilli

Pb

Low

Celer

Cd

Low

Brambory

Cd

Low

🧬

Microplastics

Categorical risk according to EFSA / Pew Research

Medium

Sůl

Sůl může obsahovat mikroplasty

Medium

Med

Studie prokázaly mikroplasty i v medu

Medium

The rating is based on categorical data from FDA, EFSA, and WHO. The actual level of contaminants depends on the origin of the raw material and the production process and may vary significantly.

Diet suitability

Vegetarian

Contains animal ingredients

✗ NE

Vegan

Contains animal products

✗ NE

Gluten-free

Contains gluten

✗ NE

Lactose-free

Contains dairy ingredients

✗ NE

Keto

Carbohydrates 64.6 g / 100 g (max 5 g)

✗ NE

Low-carb

Carbohydrates 64.6 g / 100 g (max 15 g)

✗ NE

High-protein

Protein 8 g / 100 g (min 20 g)

✗ NE
Country of origin
🌍

South Korea

Foreign product

Certificates
Halal
Additional information

Contains artificial chicken flavorings and dairy products.

Rating generated automatically based on available data.
Does not replace professional nutritional advice.

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