Koka Original Chicken Flavour Oriental Style Instant Noodles ,90g (Pack of 12)

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As with Pot Noodles, there are a few ingredients that could be considered non-vegan, such as palm oil or even the flour or sugar included (which might have used animal products during the manufacturing processes). There are also some ingredients that – vegan or not – you might not be too impressed by. Butylated Hydroxyanisole, has been assessed for health risks and it was concluded that it can be reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen, which is not ideal, especially if you are motivated by the health reasons for going vegan. Cross-Contamination Many vegan cook books include variations of pot noodles, and they are usually far tastier than the originals truth be told! This is because you can add various fresh ingredients instead of having to rely on dehydrated ones. You can also tailor your pot noodle to your taste in terms of the spices you add. When it comes to palm oil (which includes palm fat and other variations), the vegan jury is out as to whether it should be consumed by vegans. Technically, it is vegan as it comes from plants, but there are various environmental issues that mean some vegans choose to avoid palm oil. Maltodextrin This will come as a major disappointment to many vegans who used to be quite partial to a Sweet and Sour or Beef and Tomato Pot Noodle. Note that all standard Pot Noodle flavours are vegetarian (though some of their Pot Pasta, Pot Rice and Asian Street Style flavours are not). But, what is it that renders them non-vegan? Let’s find out! What Stops Pot Noodles Being Vegan? So, as suspected, it is more a case of possible contamination than the fact that any of the ingredients are derived from animals. As such, for those willing to risk cross-contamination, we can say that some Super Noodles flavours are essentially fine for vegans. Which Super Noodle Flavours Are Vegan?

Spicy, tangy, sweet, peppery. Any true Asian knows that bold flavours are at the heart of a delicious bowl of steaming instant noodles. KOKA Signature is the perfect union of Singapore’s favourite herbs and spices with her best-loved local dishes.Heavy - Active for much of the day, walking non-stop and carrying objects. Typical jobs: hospital/ward nurse, waitressing in a busy restaurant, cleaner, porter, labourer/construction worker, gardener, farm worker. Leisure Activity Level Here are the ingredients that either are definitely non-vegan or which might be non-vegan: Palm Oil / Palm Fat Clearly, the big issue with this Pot Noodle flavour from a vegan perspective is the inclusion of milk-derived ingredients. But not all the Pot Noodle flavours that the makers Unilever suggest are non-vegan actually contain milk-based ingredients. Inactive - Do very little exercise, going for the occasional walk (moderate pace, low intensity). Spend majority of leisure time doing activities such as watching TV, playing computer games, on the internet, reading, cooking, driving, general household chores. If all that seems a little too much like hard work, you can of course simply buy any of the vegan-friendly options above. Pot Noodle & Super Noodles Conclusions

Obviously milk is not vegan as it comes from cows, so anything that contains dairy milk or ingredients derived from it cannot be vegan. Skimmed Milk Powder It is our policy that a product labelled as ‘vegan’ means that the product is not made from or contains ingredients derived from animals, has not been contaminated with non-vegan foods and that we can demonstrate this via scientific testing.

As a responsible manufacturer, we are committed to providing accurate information on the labelling of our products. Quite how the risk of cross-contamination varies between the certified-vegan Miso option and the other flavours is unclear, so we think this is a product where you will have to make your own mind up really! Which Pot Noodle Flavours Are Vegan? The thing is, the aforementioned Miso Soup flavour Pot Noodle also carries a warning that it “may contain egg and milk”, so it is unlikely to be the cross-contamination risk that is stopping the other flavours being presented as vegan. In truth, this is all very confusing and seemingly contradictory, because the Miso Soup product is certified as vegan and proudly sold as such. We suspect this may well be a similar scenario as M&S’s (in)famous vegan range which was controversially labelled with the same allergy warning in 2019. From our celebrated kitchen to your table, KOKA serves up ever more healthier, delicious recipes like no other. This low-fat, multigrain noodle is fortified with the goodness of whole oats and barley for your guilt-free enjoyment.

Another rival to Pot Noodles, and one that does better on the flavour front, Itsu’s Noodle Cups come in Chilli Miso and Satay flavours.

Other Vegan Instant Noodles

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If that’s not off-putting enough, in addition to wheat flour and oil, the noodles are made up of butylated hydroxyanisole, citric acid and propyl gallate. Butylated hydroxyanisole is used to stop oil from going rancid. Early studies showed it caused tumours in hamsters, so don’t give it to any pets. Propyl gallate is another antioxidant. There are better products out there. An almost direct copy of the Beef and Tomato Pot Noodle, this own-brand option from Morrisons is equally devoid of taste and is seemingly vegan friendly. Things like soy sauce, for instance, in theory could be non-vegan. The same with maltodextrin and sugar. But the one Pot Noodle flavour that is definitely vegan friendly – the Asian Street Style Japanese Miso Noodle Soup flavour – contains all those, so they can’t be the culprits.Awakening your senses while boosting immunity with each delicious bite, this antioxidant-rich noodle, made with the unique Peruvian purple corn, is the epitome of taste meets wellness in the truest sense. The products which are not marked as vegan are being produced in an environment where eggs and milk products are used. Therefore, it may contain traces of animal-based products. Moderately active - Do light to moderate intensity exercise 3-4 times a week. E.g. going to the gym / swimming / cycling / horse riding / dance classes / playing golf. Daily dog walking (brisk pace, twice a day).