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Contains sodium benzoate

This soy- and wheat-based ramen topping provides 4 g of protein per serving. It contains soy protein isolate, caramel color and sodium benzoate.

Seed-oil freeNo added sugarNo artificial flavorsNo natural flavorsNo added nitritesNo phosphatesNo gums or thickenersDairy-freeContains soyContains wheat
$7.49 4 oz · lowest price at The Ramen Bae
Price and stock checked Oct 30, 2026
Key nutrition facts
25caloriesPer serving · about 1tbs (7g)
Protein
4g▲
Fiber
1g▲
Added sugar
0g
Sodium
10mg
Saturated fat
0g▲
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Ingredients: soy protein isolate, wheat gluten, salt, brewed soy sauce, caramel color, sodium benzoate, disodium 5'-ribonucleotides
69 / 100
Fair Scored automatically
Weighted as plant-based alternativesHigh confidence · Scored on 9 of 11 inputs
Nutrition · counts 35%100
Ingredients · counts 20%74
Processing · counts 15%25
Sourcing · counts 15%35
Transparency · counts 15%65
Why it scores 69
Nutrition 100 · Compared with other plant-based foods: more protein (4 g), more fiber (1 g), less saturated fat (0 g); no added sugar per about 1tbs
Ingredients 74 · Benzoates (sodium benzoate, benzoic acid) (additive, −10); Soy protein isolate (additive, −4); Caramel colour (additive, −4); 2 more
Processing 25 · Soy protein isolate and wheat gluten with color and preservatives
Sourcing 35 · Main ingredients are refined soy protein and wheat gluten; sourcing is unstated
Transparency 65 · Complete ingredient list, but no specific sourcing claims
Contains soy and wheat
Contains caramel color and sodium benzoate
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Varies by additive−26 for soy protein isolate, benzoates, caramel colour and 1 more
Scored Oct 20, 2026 · Scoring guide v3.1 · Updated Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed

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Ingredients
Soy protein isolate Wheat gluten Salt Brewed soy sauce Caramel color Sodium benzoate Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides
7 ingredients 1 to watch2 to avoid
Sourcing

Origin not disclosed on the product page.

Additives4 additives · 1 moderate risk
Benzoates (sodium benzoate, benzoic acid) (E210–E212)PreservativeModerate risk
Can form small amounts of benzene with vitamin C in drinks, and was part of the 2007 UK hyperactivity study mix.
Caramel colour (E150)ColourLimited risk
Some types (E150c, E150d) can contain 4-MEI, which IARC lists as possibly carcinogenic (Group 2B); levels are regulated.
Disodium inosinate or guanylate (E627, E631)Flavour enhancerLimited risk
Usually paired with MSG; a source of purines, which people with gout are told to limit.
Soy protein isolateProtein isolateLimited risk
Highly processed protein extracted with solvents; a marker of ultra-processed food.
Matched from the ingredient list. Risk levels summarise findings from EFSA, the FDA, IARC and published studies; they explain a concern, not a diagnosis.

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