Is Nongshim Bowl Noodles Hot & Spicy vegan?

Nongshim · Barcode 8801043057752 · Automated ingredient assessment

The short answer

No — not vegan

Contains fish. Contains fish, which is animal-derived.

Why it is not veganfish
48 ingredient entries checkedSource record: 2022-10-11

Based on the recorded recipe, not certification. Match it with your current package.

Nongshim Bowl Noodles Hot & Spicy package
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Evidence, not a guess

What the ingredient list tells us

Original label (source language)

MAKARON (39%) [mąka _pszenna_, olej palmowy, skrobia ziemniaczana, sól, mieszanina smakowa (olej słonecznikowy, maltodekstryna, czosnek), regulatory kwasowości (E501, E500, E339), przeciwutleniacz (E306), emulgator (E322 (zawiera soję)) ekstrakt z zielonej herbaty, barwnik (E101)], DODATKI SMAKOWE W PROSZKU (3%) [mieszanina smakowa (hydrolizowane białko roślinne (_soja_), maltodekstryna, sól, papryka chili, ekstrakt drożdżowy, czosnek, olej palmowy, mąka _pszenna_), sól, mieszanina przyprawowa (maltodekstryna, papryka chili, pieprz czarny, czosnek), cukier, wzmacniacze smaku (E631, E627)], DODATKI W KAWAŁKACH (2%) [ciasto rybne (_ryba_, skrobia ziemniaczana, mąka _pszenna_, _soja_), zielona cebulka]

Source ingredient text. Check it against your current package; recognition and source data can contain errors.

Animal-derived ingredients identified

fish

Fish and seafood are animal-derived ingredients.

Ingredients with an unresolved source

lecithin

Lecithin is usually plant-derived, but its source should be identified for a confident result.

riboflavin

Riboflavin can be produced by fermentation or other processes; the manufacturing source is not confirmed here.

source-dependent additives

This additive can be manufactured from plant or animal-derived raw materials unless its source is stated.

cake

This ingredient name is in the source dictionary, but it is not yet covered by a verified assessment. This is not evidence of animal origin.

Acidity regulator

This ingredient name is in the source dictionary, but it is not yet covered by a verified assessment. This is not evidence of animal origin.

Antioxidant

This ingredient name is in the source dictionary, but it is not yet covered by a verified assessment. This is not evidence of animal origin.

Colour

This ingredient name is in the source dictionary, but it is not yet covered by a verified assessment. This is not evidence of animal origin.

pasta

The source or production method of pasta can vary, so it is not always vegan.

Recognised ingredient entries (48)
makaronmąka pszennaolej palmowyskrobia ziemniaczanasólmieszanina smakowaolej słonecznikowymaltodekstrynaczosnekregulatory kwasowoście501e500e339przeciwutleniacze306e322zawiera sojęekstrakt z zielonej herbatybarwnike101dodatki smakowe w proszkumieszanina smakowahydrolizowane białko roślinnesojamaltodekstrynasólpapryka chiliekstrakt drożdżowyczosnekolej palmowymąka pszennasólmieszanina przyprawowamaltodekstrynapapryka chilipieprz czarnyczosnekcukierwzmacniacze smakue631e627dodatki w kawałkachciasto rybnerybaskrobia ziemniaczanamąka pszennasojazielona cebulka

Allergens, trace warnings & additives

Declared allergens in the record

fishglutensoybeans

Precautionary “may contain” information

celerycrustaceanseggsglutenmilkmolluscsmustardpeanutssesame seeds

Trace warnings are kept separate from recipe ingredients. Do not use this page to decide whether food is safe for an allergy.

Additives listed

e101e306e322e339e500e501e627e631

Labels reported by the source

palm oilnon vegannon vegetarian

These are source labels, not certifications independently verified by Veganory.

Nutrition & processing, separately explained

Source Nutri-Score
Not available
Source NOVA group
4 of 4
Veganory indicator
Not rated
Indicator inputs
Insufficient data

Nutri-Score is the grade reported in the source, not a score calculated or certified by us. NOVA describes processing. The Veganory indicator is a separate estimate; it does not determine whether a product is vegan.

Source values per 100 g or 100 ml, as supplied by the record. Confirm the basis on the package; these are not per-serving values.
Energy440 kcal
How our indicator is calculated

When available, Nutri-Score A–E maps to 92, 74, 55, 34 or 16 points. With NOVA present, we combine 80% of those points with 20% of the processing indicator (100, 82, 52 or 16 for groups 1–4). Without NOVA we use the nutrition points alone. Without a usable Nutri-Score, we do not rate the product. This is a simplified comparison aid, not a validated health assessment.

Vegan alternatives to explore

Compare the product type and ingredient evidence, then check the individual label. Availability in your country or shop is not confirmed.

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Not sponsored. Product similarity is not a safety or certification score. Photos: community contributions and Open Food Facts (CC BY-SA).

Questions about this product

Is this answer valid for every Nongshim product?

No. This page covers Nongshim Bowl Noodles Hot & Spicy, barcode 8801043057752. Other flavours, package versions or recipes sold in different countries may differ. Match the barcode and ingredient list on your package.

What still needs to be confirmed?

The source of lecithin, riboflavin, source-dependent additives, cake, Acidity regulator, Antioxidant, Colour, pasta needs clarification. Check the current package for a vegan certification or ask the manufacturer about these exact ingredients. A confidence label is not a certification.

Does “may contain” make it non-vegan?

A precautionary trace statement describes possible cross-contact, not an ingredient intentionally included in the recipe. We keep it separate from the recipe assessment. This distinction does not establish allergy safety.

Is the nutrition rating the same as the vegan result?

No. Vegan status concerns ingredient origin. Nutri-Score describes a nutrition profile, NOVA describes processing, and the Veganory score is our own combination of available indicators. A vegan result does not mean a food is nutritionally balanced.

What if my label is different?

Use the current package as your reference. Open a personal check or add a clear ingredient photo below. Community evidence is reviewed before shared information changes; this page is not proof of a manufacturer review.

Sources & how this page is made

Product data: Open Food Facts record for 8801043057752 · Open Database License (ODbL).

Source record updated . This is not the date a person checked your package.

Veganory automatically analyses the available ingredient text, source labels and ingredient rules. We have not taste-tested this product, certified it or independently confirmed its current recipe with the manufacturer.

Read our checking method and limitations. Recipes can change. Compare the current label, especially for strict dietary requirements.

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