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Buldak Original Spicy Chicken Flavor Ramen
Barcode 8801073110502
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Buldak Original Spicy Chicken Flavor Ramen

4.94 oz (140 g)
BARCODE:8801073110502
COMMON NAME:spicy ramen with chewy noodles and spicy chicken flavor.
CATEGORIES:Plant Based Foods And Beverages, Plant Based Foods, Dried Products, Pastas, Dried Products To Be Rehydrated, Noodles, Instant Noodles, Chinese Noodles, Flavoured Asian Noodles, Korean Noodles
LABELS:Vegetarian, Halal, Vegan, Haccp, Made In South Korea
PACKAGING:Plastic, Packet
ORIGIN:South Korea
MANUFACTURING:South Korea
COUNTRIES:Bolivia, Croatia, France, Germany, Morocco, Netherlands, South Korea, United Kingdom, United States
STORES:freshasia.de,Carrefour,Terramar

Labels

Nutri-Score
Nutri-ScoreNot computed
NOVA Group
NOVA GroupUltra-processed food and drink products
Green-Score
Green-ScoreLow environmental impact

Health

Nutrition

Nutrition label

Buldak Original Spicy Chicken Flavor Ramen nutrition label

Nutrition facts

Nutrition factsAs sold for 100 g / 100 ml
Energy~ 1,702.3 kJ (400 kcal)
FAT12.9 g
Saturated fat5 g
Carbohydrates61.4 g
Sugars5 g
Added sugars4.29 g
Starch0 g
Dietary fiber1.4 g
Proteins10 g
Salt3 g
Sodium1.18 g
Minerals
Iron0 g
Fruits, vegetables and legumes~ 11.15 %
Choline0 g
Carbohydrates Total86 g

Nutrition facts (Detailed data)

Nutrition factsAs sold for 100 g / 100 mlAs sold Per 100 g (packaging)As sold Per serving (140 g) (packaging)As sold Per 100 g (estimate)
Energy~ 1,702.3 kJ (400 kcal)? (400 kcal)? (530 kcal)?
FAT12.9 g12.9 g16 g?
Saturated fat5 g5 g7 g?
Carbohydrates61.4 g61.4 g85 g?
Sugars5 g5 g7 g?
Added sugars4.29 g4.29 g?~ 2.62 g
Starch0 g0 g??
Dietary fiber1.4 g1.4 g4 g?
Proteins10 g10 g12 g?
Salt3 g3 g??
Sodium1.18 g1.18 g1.68 g?
Minerals
Iron0 g0.71 mg??
Fruits, vegetables and legumes~ 11.15 %??~ 11.15 %
Choline0 g0 g??
Carbohydrates Total86 g86 g??

Serving size

140 g

Estimated Activity Time

Approximate time needed to burn the energy in 100 g / 100 ml: 1,702 kJ. Reference adult weight: 70 kg. Energy density: Moderate.

Walking
99 min (~9,926 steps)
Swimming
60 min
Bicycling
46 min
Running
35 min

Ingredients

Ingredients image

Buldak Original Spicy Chicken Flavor Ramen ingredients image

Ingredients list

Noodle [Wheat flour, Food Starch Modified, Palm Oil, 2% Wheat gluten, Salt, Glycerin, Soy Lecithin, Polyglycerol Esters of Fatty Acids, Potassium Carbonate, Sodium Carbonate, Sodium Phosphate Dibasic, Guar Gum, Tocopherols, Riboflavin (Color)], Sauce [Water, Artificial Chicken Flavor Powder (Artificial Flavor, Dextrin, Wheat Starch, Sugar, Salt, Yeast Extract, Natural Flavor, Disodium 5'-Ribonucleotide, Maltodextrin, Corn Starch), Soy Sauce Seasoning (Soybeans, Water, Salt, Wheat, Sodium Carbonate, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Disodium 5'-Ribonucleotide, Garlic, Steviol Glycoside, Maltodextrin, Sugar), Sugar, Hot Pepper Seasoning (Red Pepper, Dextrin, Salt, Sugar, Onion Powder, Artificial Flavor, Garlic Powder, Silicon Dioxide, Soy Sauce (Water, Soybeans, Wheat, Salt), Capsicum Oleoresin, Paprika Oleoresin, Monosodium Glutamate, Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate), Soybean Oil, Onion, Red Pepper Seed Oil, 2% Garlic, Food Starch Modified, Capsicum Oleoresin, Paprika Oleoresin, Black Pepper Powder, Natural and Artificial Curry Flavor (Cumin, Salt, Maltodextrin, Artificial Flavor)], Flake [Sesame, Dried Seaweed].

Ingredient information

Noodle
57.67% (estimate)
Wheat Flour
30.02% (estimate)
Modified Starch
14.82% (estimate)
Palm Oil
7.41% (estimate)
Wheat Gluten
2.0%
Salt
1% (estimate)
E422
1% (estimate)
Soya Lecithin
0.71% (estimate)
E475
0.35% (estimate)
E501i
0.18% (estimate)
E500i
0.09% (estimate)
Sodium Phosphate Dibasic
0.04% (estimate)
E412
0.02% (estimate)
E306
0.01% (estimate)
E101
0.01% (estimate)
Colour
0.01% (estimate)
Sauce
30.17% (estimate)
Water
16.08% (estimate)
Artificial Chicken Flavor Powder
8.04% (estimate)
Artificial Flavouring
4.12% (estimate)
E1400
1.96% (estimate)
Wheat Starch
0.98% (estimate)
Sugar
0.49% (estimate)
Salt
0.25% (estimate)
Yeast Extract
0.12% (estimate)
Natural Flavouring
0.06% (estimate)
E635
0.03% (estimate)
Maltodextrin
0.02% (estimate)
Corn Starch
0.02% (estimate)
Soy Sauce Seasoning
4.02% (estimate)
Soya Bean
2.1% (estimate)
Water
0.96% (estimate)
Salt
0.48% (estimate)
Wheat
0.24% (estimate)
E500i
0.12% (estimate)
High Fructose Corn Syrup
0.06% (estimate)
E635
0.03% (estimate)
Garlic
0.01% (estimate)
E960
0.01% (estimate)
Maltodextrin
0% (estimate)
Sugar
0% (estimate)
Sugar
2.01% (estimate)
Hot Pepper Seasoning
1.01% (estimate)
Red Bell Pepper
0.57% (estimate)
E1400
0.22% (estimate)
Salt
0.11% (estimate)
Sugar
0.05% (estimate)
Onion
0.03% (estimate)
Artificial Flavouring
0.01% (estimate)
Garlic
0.01% (estimate)
E551
0% (estimate)
Soy Sauce
0% (estimate)
Water
0% (estimate)
Soya Bean
0% (estimate)
Wheat
0% (estimate)
Salt
0% (estimate)
Capsicum Oleoresin
0% (estimate)
E160c
0% (estimate)
E621
0% (estimate)
E631
0% (estimate)
E627
0% (estimate)
Soya Oil
0.5% (estimate)
Onion
0.25% (estimate)
Red Pepper Seed Oil
0.13% (estimate)
Garlic
2.0%
Modified Starch
< 2% (estimate)
Capsicum Oleoresin
< 2% (estimate)
E160c
< 2% (estimate)
Black Pepper
< 2% (estimate)
Natural And Artificial Curry Flavor
< 2% (estimate)
Cumin
< 2% (estimate)
Salt
< 1% (estimate)
Maltodextrin
< 0.67% (estimate)
Artificial Flavouring
< 0.5% (estimate)
Flake
12.17% (estimate)
Sesame
6.08% (estimate)
Seaweed
6.08% (estimate)

Allergens

GlutenSesame SeedsSoybeans

Traces

EggsMilkNutsPeanuts

Ingredients analysis

Palm oil free
No

Contains ingredients containing palm oil.

Vegan
Yes

No non-vegan ingredients.

Unrecognized: en:sodium-phosphate-dibasic, en:capsicum-oleoresin, en:capsicum-oleoresin

Vegetarian
Yes

No non-vegetarian ingredients.

Unrecognized: en:sodium-phosphate-dibasic, en:capsicum-oleoresin, en:capsicum-oleoresin


Food Processing

NOVA group

4Ultra-processed food and drink products

Elements that indicate the product is in NOVA group 4

Additives
E101 - Riboflavin
Additives
E1400 - Dextrin
Additives
E160c - Paprika extract
Additives
E322 - Lecithins
Additives
E412 - Guar gum
Additives
E422 - Glycerol
Additives
E475 - Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
Additives
E621 - Monosodium glutamate
Additives
E627 - Disodium guanylate
Additives
E631 - Disodium inosinate
Additives
E635 - Disodium 5'-ribonucleotide
Additives
E960 - Steviol glycosides
Ingredients
Colour
Ingredients
Flavouring
Ingredients
Glucose
Ingredients
Gluten
Ingredients
High Fructose Corn Syrup
Ingredients
Maltodextrin
Ingredients
Modified Starch
Ingredients
Fructose

How NOVA works

The NOVA classification assigns food products into 4 groups based on their degree of processing: 1. Unprocessed or minimally processed foods 2. Processed culinary ingredients 3. Processed foods 4. Ultra-processed food and drink products

Additives

E101 - RiboflavinColour

Riboflavin, also known as vitamin B2, is a vitamin found in food and used as a dietary supplement. Food sources include eggs, green vegetables, milk and other dairy product, meat, mushrooms, and almonds. Some countries require its addition to grains. As a supplement it is used to prevent and treat riboflavin deficiency and prevent migraines. It may be given by mouth or injection.It is nearly always well tolerated. Normal doses are safe during pregnancy. Riboflavin is in the vitamin B group. It is required by the body for cellular respiration.Riboflavin was discovered in 1920, isolated in 1933, and first made in 1935. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines, the most effective and safe medicines needed in a health system. Riboflavin is available as a generic medication and over the counter. In the United States a month of supplements costs less than 25 USD.

E101i - RiboflavinColour

No additive description is available yet.

E1400 - DextrinCarrierEmulsifierStabiliserThickener

Dextrins are a group of low-molecular-weight carbohydrates produced by the hydrolysis of starch or glycogen. Dextrins are mixtures of polymers of D-glucose units linked by α-(1→4) or α-(1→6) glycosidic bonds. Dextrins can be produced from starch using enzymes like amylases, as during digestion in the human body and during malting and mashing, or by applying dry heat under acidic conditions (pyrolysis or roasting). The latter process is used industrially, and also occurs on the surface of bread during the baking process, contributing to flavor, color and crispness. Dextrins produced by heat are also known as pyrodextrins. The starch hydrolyses during roasting under acidic conditions, and short-chained starch parts partially rebranch with α-(1,6) bonds to the degraded starch molecule. See also Maillard Reaction. Dextrins are white, yellow, or brown powders that are partially or fully water-soluble, yielding optically active solutions of low viscosity. Most of them can be detected with iodine solution, giving a red coloration; one distinguishes erythrodextrin (dextrin that colours red) and achrodextrin (giving no colour). White and yellow dextrins from starch roasted with little or no acid are called British gum.

E160c - Paprika extractColour

No additive description is available yet.

E306 - Tocopherol-rich extract

No additive description is available yet.

E322 - LecithinsAntioxidantEmulsifier

Lecithins are natural compounds commonly used in the food industry as emulsifiers and stabilizers.

Extracted from sources like soybeans and eggs, lecithins consist of phospholipids that enhance the mixing of oil and water, ensuring smooth textures in various products like chocolates, dressings, and baked goods.

They do not present any known health risks.

E322i - LecithinAntioxidantEmulsifier

Lecithins are natural compounds commonly used in the food industry as emulsifiers and stabilizers.

Extracted from sources like soybeans and eggs, lecithins consist of phospholipids that enhance the mixing of oil and water, ensuring smooth textures in various products like chocolates, dressings, and baked goods.

They do not present any known health risks.

E412 - Guar gumEmulsifierStabiliserThickener

Guar gum (E412) is a natural food additive derived from guar beans.

This white, odorless powder is valued for its remarkable thickening and stabilizing properties, making it a common ingredient in various food products, including sauces, dressings, and ice creams.

When used in moderation, guar gum is considered safe for consumption, with no known adverse health effects.

E422 - GlycerolHumectantThickener

Glycerol (; also called glycerine or glycerin; see spelling differences) is a simple polyol compound. It is a colorless, odorless, viscous liquid that is sweet-tasting and non-toxic. The glycerol backbone is found in all lipids known as triglycerides. It is widely used in the food industry as a sweetener and humectant and in pharmaceutical formulations. Glycerol has three hydroxyl groups that are responsible for its solubility in water and its hygroscopic nature.

E475 - Polyglycerol esters of fatty acidsEmulsifierStabiliser

No additive description is available yet.

E500 - Sodium carbonatesStabiliserThickener

Sodium carbonates (E500) are compounds commonly used in food preparation as leavening agents, helping baked goods rise by releasing carbon dioxide when they interact with acids.

Often found in baking soda, they regulate the pH of food, preventing it from becoming too acidic or too alkaline. In the culinary world, sodium carbonates can also enhance the texture and structure of foods, such as noodles, by modifying the gluten network.

Generally recognized as safe, sodium carbonates are non-toxic when consumed in typical amounts found in food.

E500i - Sodium carbonateStabiliserThickener

No additive description is available yet.

E501 - Potassium carbonatesStabiliser

Potassium carbonate (K2CO3) is a white salt, which is soluble in water (insoluble in ethanol) and forms a strongly alkaline solution. It can be made as the product of potassium hydroxide's absorbent reaction with carbon dioxide. It is deliquescent, often appearing a damp or wet solid. Potassium carbonate is used in the production of soap and glass.

E501i - Potassium carbonateStabiliser

No additive description is available yet.

E621 - Monosodium glutamateFlavour Enhancer

Monosodium glutamate (MSG), or E621, is the sodium salt of glutamic acid, an amino acid found naturally in many foods.

It is widely used as a flavor enhancer to provide an "umami" or savory taste to a variety of processed foods, including soups, snack chips, and frozen meals.

MSG is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by food authorities. However, some people report sensitivity to MSG, experiencing short-term symptoms like headaches and flushing, though scientific studies have not shown a consistent link.

E627 - Disodium guanylate

Disodium guanylate, also known as sodium 5'-guanylate and disodium 5'-guanylate, is a natural sodium salt of the flavor enhancing nucleotide guanosine monophosphate (GMP). Disodium guanylate is a food additive with the E number E627. It is commonly used in conjunction with glutamic acid. As it is a fairly expensive additive, it is not used independently of glutamic acid; if disodium guanylate is present in a list of ingredients but MSG does not appear to be, it is likely that glutamic acid is provided as part of another ingredient such as a processed soy protein complex. It is often added to foods in conjunction with disodium inosinate; the combination is known as disodium 5'-ribonucleotides. Disodium guanylate is produced from dried seaweed and is often added to instant noodles, potato chips and other snacks, savory rice, tinned vegetables, cured meats, and packaged soup.

E631 - Disodium inosinate

Disodium inosinate (E631) is the disodium salt of inosinic acid with the chemical formula C10H11N4Na2O8P. It is used as a food additive and often found in instant noodles, potato chips, and a variety of other snacks. Although it can be obtained from bacterial fermentation of sugars, it is often commercially prepared from animal sources.

E635 - Disodium 5'-ribonucleotide

No additive description is available yet.

E960 - Steviol glycosidesSweetener

Steviol glycosides are the chemical compounds responsible for the sweet taste of the leaves of the South American plant Stevia rebaudiana (Asteraceae) and the main ingredients (or precursors) of many sweeteners marketed under the generic name stevia and several trade names. They also occur in the related species Stevia phlebophylla (but in no other species of Stevia) and in the plant Rubus chingii (Rosaceae).Steviol glycosides from Stevia rebaudiana have been reported to be between 30 and 320 times sweeter than sucrose, although there is some disagreement in the technical literature about these numbers. They are heat-stable, pH-stable, and do not ferment. Additionally, they do not induce a glycemic response when ingested, because humans can not metabolize stevia. This makes them attractive as natural sugar substitutes for diabetics and other people on carbohydrate-controlled diets. Steviol glycosides stimulate the insulin secretion through potentiation of the β-cell, preventing high blood glucose after a meal. The acceptable daily intake (ADI) for steviol glycosides, expressed as steviol equivalents, has been established to be 4 mg/kg body weight/day, and is based on no observed effects of a 100 fold higher dose in a rat study.

Environment

Green-Score, origins bonus, and transportation impact are shown for Worldwide .

Green Score

Overall grade

BLow environmental impact

About Green-Score

The Green-Score is an experimental score that summarizes the environmental impacts of food products.

Current scope

The Green-Score was initially developed for France and it is being extended to other European countries. The Green-Score formula is subject to change as it is regularly improved to make it more precise and better suited to each country. Select a country to include the full impact of transportation in the final score.

Life cycle analysis

Average impact of the category

AAsian noodles, flavoured, dehydrated • Score: 88/100

Life-cycle reference

Category: Asian noodles, flavoured, dehydrated PEF environmental score: 0.22 Climate change impact: 1.68 kg CO2 eq / kg product The overall environmental impact figure (PEF) comes from ADEME's Agribalyse database, for the category: Asian noodles, flavoured, dehydrated. Source: ADEME Agribalyse Database.

Overall environmental impact by stage (PEF)

The overall environmental impact figure (PEF) comes from ADEME's Agribalyse database, for the category: Asian noodles, flavoured, dehydrated. Source: ADEME Agribalyse Database.

StageImpact
Agriculture47.9 %
Processing24.5 %
Packaging19.1 %
Transportation6.5 %
Distribution2.3 %
Consumption0.0 %

Bonuses and maluses

Origins of ingredients

Declared origins: South Korea Origins bonus: +1 Transportation (Worldwide): 0 Environmental policy adjustment: +1 Select a country to include the full impact of transportation.

Threatened species risk

Contains ingredients that may threaten species or ecosystems, such as palm oil.

Packaging impact

Packaging with a medium impact Malus: -12 Packaging score: -20

Green-Score for this product

Green-Score for this product

BFinal score: 67/100

Final score breakdown

Life cycle analysis score: 88 Sum of bonuses and maluses: -21 Final score: 67/100

Carbon footprint

Carbon footprint

Equivalent to driving 0.9 km in a petrol car. 168 g CO2e per 100g of product. Reference category: Asian noodles, flavoured, dehydrated. The carbon emission figure comes from ADEME's Agribalyse database, for the category: Asian noodles, flavoured, dehydrated. Source: ADEME Agribalyse Database.

Climate impact by stage (CO2e)

The carbon emission figure comes from ADEME's Agribalyse database, for the category: Asian noodles, flavoured, dehydrated. Source: ADEME Agribalyse Database.

StageImpact
Agriculture42.6 %
Processing14.8 %
Packaging30.5 %
Transportation10.8 %
Distribution1.2 %
Consumption0.0 %

Packaging

Buldak Original Spicy Chicken Flavor Ramen packaging image

Packaging impact

Packaging with a medium impact Malus: -12 Packaging score: -20

Packaging materials

Material%Packaging weightPackaging weight per 100 g of product
Plastic
Total

Declared packaging

Plastic, Packet

Transportation

Manufacturing locations

South Korea

Origins of ingredients

Declared origins: South Korea Origins bonus: +1 Transportation (Worldwide): 0 Environmental policy adjustment: +1 Select a country to include the full impact of transportation.

Origins breakdown

OriginPercent of ingredientsImpact
South Korea100 %Medium

Data Source

Data presented on this page is sourced from the Open Food Facts database. This platform does not alter the original dataset; its purpose is solely to enhance data visualization and user accessibility.

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