Nisin
CHOW MEIN
Ingredient score
8/10
1 ingredient worth a closer look
Worth a closer look
Caramel colorLimited concern
Some types contain 4-MEI, a possible carcinogen in animal studies; FDA sees no short-term risk at food levels.
Worth knowing; no urgent action implied.
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Ingredients
Enriched flourWheat flourNiacinReduced ironThiamine mononitrateRiboflavinFolic acidVegetable oilPalm oilCanola oilWaterAutolyzed yeast extractBaker's yeast extractBeef fatBeta carotene colorBrown sugarCaramel colorCitric acidDextrinDextroseDisodium guanylateDisodium inosinateDried carrot flakeDried green onionDried onion flakeDried shiitake mushroomGarlic powderGelatinHydrolyzed corn proteinMaltodextrinModified food starchMonosodium glutamateNatural and artificial flavorOnion powderPowdered beefSaltSodium phosphateSodium tripolyphosphateSoy lecithinSoy sauceWaterWheatSoybeanSaltSodium benzoatePreservativeSucraloseSugarTBHQPreservativeTextured soy proteinVinegar
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Open Food Facts record · updated Sep 21, 2026 · US · 4 oz
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