
Maruchan, Inc.
Label Serving
64 g
Barcode
041789001314
Data last verified: 1 Oct 2026
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TRANSPARENCY PROFILE
Concern
High processing or notable additives
Detailed Review Recommended
Profile Spectrum — Nutritional Index
2.8/10
Health Score
Elevated
Concern Index
Calculation Pillars:
How we calculate this →Nutritional values transcribed from the product label. Actual values may vary.
Share of an average adult's daily allowance in one serving (64 g) — the label's %RDA
Remaining vitamins and trace minerals: US FDA Daily Values. Low = under 5% of a day in one portion · High = 20% or more. Reference values, not medical advice.
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12 / 24 researched · AI analyzing 12 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), VEGETABLE OIL (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: CANOLA, COTTONSEED, PALM) PRESERVED BY TBHQ, SALT, DEHYDRATED VEGETABLES (CARROT, CORN, GREEN PEAS, GARLIC, ONION, CELERY STALK), CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: MALTODEXTRIN, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SUGAR, HYDROLYZED CORN, WHEAT AND SOY PROTEIN, CHICKEN FAT, POWDERED COOKED CHICKEN, SPICES (CELERY SEED), YEAST EX-TRACT, DEHYDRATED SOY SAUCE (WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT), POTASSIUM CARBONATE, SODIUM (MONO, HEXAMETA, AND/OR TRIPOLY) PHOSPHATE, SODIUM CARBONATE, TURMERIC, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, SILICON DIOXIDE (ANTI-CAKING AGENT), LACTOSE, CHICKEN BROTH, SOYA LECITHIN.
Contains allergens: Enriched Wheat Flour
Enriched Wheat Flour
structural base, texture enhancement, and nutrient fortification in baking and food manufacturing
Salt
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
Vegetable Oil (Contains One Or More Of The Following: Canola, Cottonseed, Palm) Preserved By Tbhq
Dehydrated Vegetables
Monosodium Glutamate
E621
No Notablesflavour enhancer
Maltodextrin
INS 1400
Lowbulking agent, thickener, stabilizer, texturizer, and carrier for flavors
Hydrolyzed Corn
Sugar
Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent
And Wheat Protein
Spices
Flavour and aroma enhancement
Chicken Fat
flavour, texture modification, and cooking medium
Powdered Cooked Chicken
Dehydrated Soy Sauce
Potassium Carbonate
Yeast Ex-Tract
Sodium Carbonate
Sodium (Mono, Hexameta, And/Or Tripoly) Phosphate
Turmeric
Disodium Inosinate
E635
LowFlavour enhancer
Disodium Guanylate
E635
LowFlavour enhancer
Silicon Dioxide
E551
No NotablesAnti-caking agent and processing aid
Lactose
Chicken Broth
Flavour enhancer and base liquid
Soy Lecithin
E322
LowEmulsifier, stabilizer, and releasing agent
| Ingredient | Concern | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Enriched Wheat Flour Allergen | ✓Low Concern | structural base, texture enhancement, and nutrient fortification in baking and food manufacturing | Enriched wheat flour is a widely consumed staple ingredient providing essential added micronutrients, though individuals managing gluten sensitivities or specific glycemic goals may monitor its intake. |
2 Salt | ⚠Moderate Concern | flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller | An essential dietary mineral whose intake levels warrant monitoring in accordance with established public health guidelines. |
3 Vegetable Oil (Contains One Or More Of The Following: Canola, Cottonseed, Palm) Preserved By Tbhq | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
4 Dehydrated Vegetables | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
5 Monosodium Glutamate E621 | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavour enhancer | Monosodium glutamate is recognized as safe by major global regulatory agencies for general consumption as a flavor enhancer. |
6 Maltodextrin INS 1400 | ✓Low Concern | bulking agent, thickener, stabilizer, texturizer, and carrier for flavors | Maltodextrin is a widely utilized food ingredient with a high glycemic index, meaning intake is associated with rapid increases in blood glucose response. |
7 Hydrolyzed Corn | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
8 Sugar | ⚠Moderate Concern | Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent | Sugar provides rapid energy but moderate consumption is recommended to align with established nutritional guidelines. |
9 And Wheat Protein | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
10 Spices | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour and aroma enhancement | Standard culinary spices are well-tolerated and recognized as safe for general consumption within normal dietary parameters. |
11 Chicken Fat | ✓Low Concern | flavour, texture modification, and cooking medium | Chicken fat is a standard culinary fat whose intake should be balanced within overall daily saturated fatty acid guidelines. |
12 Powdered Cooked Chicken | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
13 Dehydrated Soy Sauce | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
14 Potassium Carbonate | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
15 Yeast Ex-Tract | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
16 Sodium Carbonate | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
17 Sodium (Mono, Hexameta, And/Or Tripoly) Phosphate | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
18 Turmeric | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
19 Disodium Inosinate E635 | ✓Low Concern | Flavour enhancer | Disodium Inosinate and Guanylate is a widely permitted savory flavor enhancer with an established safety profile for general consumption. |
20 Disodium Guanylate E635 | ✓Low Concern | Flavour enhancer | Disodium Inosinate and Guanylate is a widely permitted savory flavor enhancer with an established safety profile for general consumption. |
21 Silicon Dioxide E551 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Anti-caking agent and processing aid | These ingredients are utilized in minimal quantities as processing aids and present established safety profiles under current regulatory guidelines. |
22 Lactose | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
23 Chicken Broth | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour enhancer and base liquid | Generally recognized as safe, with consideration for sodium content in commercially prepared formulations. |
24 Soy Lecithin E322 | ✓Low Concern | Emulsifier, stabilizer, and releasing agent | Soy lecithin is a commonly utilized emulsifier derived from soybeans, generally recognized as safe for the general population while requiring consideration for individuals with soy allergies. |
Research sourced from FDA · USDA · EFSA · WHO · Peer-reviewed scientific literature. Informational only — not medical advice.
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