Instant noodles

Cup and packet noodles. The soup base and the noodle's fat are the things to look at.

What to check

Instant noodles have long ingredient lists. For plant-based eating or allergen avoidance, the animal extracts in the powdered soup — chicken, pork, seafood — are the main issue.

The source of extracts in the soup base
Whether the noodle is fried or air-dried
Kansui and egg
Salt equivalent per serving