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Ichiran Ramen Curly Noodles with Special Red Secret Spice(5 servings)

Contains modified starch

This pack contains five servings of instant ramen with wheat noodles, pork-based soup and chili seasoning. It has 2,690 mg of sodium per pack and includes modified starches and other additives; the pork source isn’t given.

No artificial flavorsNo synthetic preservativesNo added nitritesDairy-freeLow sugarContains soyContains wheat
$26.00 133 g (4.7 oz) x 5 packs · lowest price at Omi Japan Market
Price and stock checked Oct 30, 2026
Key nutrition facts
560caloriesPer serving · 1 Pack (133g)
Protein
14g▲
Fiber
0g
Added sugar
0g
Sodium
2690mg▼
Saturated fat
0g
▲ raises the score · ▼ lowers it · From the product label
Ingredients: Fried noodles (wheat flour, vegetable oil, salt, lard), soup (flavor oil, pork extract, soy sauce, protein hydrolyzate, sugar, pork paste, salt, fermented seasoning, seasoning paste, spices), seasonings (chili pepper, pepper), modified starch, seasonings (amino acids, etc.), thickeners (modified starch, thickening polysaccharides), alcohol, calcium carbonate, oxidized starch, kansui, colorings (caramel color, vitamin B2), phosphate (sodium), antioxidants (vitamin E)
57 / 100
Fair Scored automatically
Weighted as ready meals, soups, saucesHigh confidence · Scored on 9 of 11 inputs
Nutrition · counts 35%59
Ingredients · counts 25%86
Processing · counts 15%25
Sourcing · counts 10%35
Transparency · counts 15%50
Why it scores 57
Nutrition 59 · Compared with other ready meals and sauces: more sodium (2690 mg), more protein (14 g); no added sugar per 1 Pack
Ingredients 86 · Vegetable oil, 4th ingredient (seed oil, −10, ClearShelf standard); Caramel colour (additive, −4); no dyes or artificial sweeteners
Processing 25 · Instant noodles with refined starches, oils, flavorings and multiple additives
Sourcing 35 · Refined flour and vegetable oil are listed; no sourcing practices are stated
Transparency 50 · Full ingredient list, but several seasonings and oils are broadly named
2,690 mg sodium per pack
Contains vegetable oil and multiple additives
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Varies by additive−4 for caramel colour
ClearShelf standard−10 for vegetable oil · our house standard, not a medical claim
Scored Oct 21, 2026 · Scoring guide v3.1 · Updated Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed

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Ingredients
Fried noodles (wheat flour, vegetable oil, salt, lard) Soup (flavor oil, pork extract, soy sauce, protein hydrolyzate, sugar, pork paste, salt, fermented seasoning, seasoning paste, spices) Seasonings (chili pepper, pepper) Modified starch Seasonings (amino acids, etc.) Thickeners (modified starch, thickening polysaccharides) Alcohol Calcium carbonate Oxidized starch Kansui Colorings (caramel color, vitamin B2) Phosphate (sodium) Antioxidants (vitamin E)
13 ingredients 6 to watch3 to avoid
Sourcing

A rich yet light tonkotsu broth with a silky smooth texture. This authentic soup is a result of Ichiran's relentless pursuit of true flavor and quality. The chewy curly noodles, made with carefully selected wheat, pair perfectly with the broth, ensuring an excellent combination. The moderately spicy red secret powder enhances the taste, further elevating the noodles and soup. Enjoy the deliciousness crafted by a company dedicated to perfecting tonkotsu ramen. Curly Noodles, Designed with the perfect pairing to the soup as the top priority, every detail—from the wheat blend to the thickness, sh

Additives4 additives · 4 limited risk
Caramel colour (E150)ColourLimited risk
Some types (E150c, E150d) can contain 4-MEI, which IARC lists as possibly carcinogenic (Group 2B); levels are regulated.
Seed oilFatLimited risk
ClearShelf standard: we lower the Ingredients score when seed oils are used. This is our house standard, not a medical claim. Research is mixed; major health groups have not found harm at typical intakes.
Modified starch (E14xx)ThickenerLimited risk
Chemically treated starch; considered safe, but a marker of more processed food.
Added sugarSugarLimited risk
Added sugar; the WHO and the US Dietary Guidelines advise keeping added sugars under 10% of daily calories.
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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