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

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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. So, there we have it. The non-vegan flavours that do not obviously contain non-vegan ingredients might be okay for vegans after all… as long as you don’t mind the possible risk of cross-contamination (which presumably is not that high, though we can’t say for certain).

Down below, we've discussed in better detail why Koka instant noodles are so high in syns, how many syns their curry version has, syn values of their flavours as well as some low syn instant noodle alternatives. Why Are Koka Instant Noodles So High In Syns? Similar to the Pot Noodle Asian Street Style flavours, the vegan-friendly Naked Noodles are available in a number of flavours, including Korean Style BBQ Ramen Vegetable Pot, which is rather tasty. 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. KOKA also have a KOKA Signature (Authentic Singapore), KOKA delight (low-fat), KOKA Silk (gluten free) and KOKA Purple Wheat (Antioxidant) range of noodles. [6]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. 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.

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. 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. 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.

What Stops Super Noodles Being Vegan?

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 One thing the Miso Noodle flavour does not contain, though, is palm oil. Could this be the ingredient that Unilever think is stopping most Pot Noodles being vegan? We doubt it, as palm oil is actually classed as vegan by PETA. 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? Here’s an example of the type of thing you might like to try, but clearly you can experiment as you see fit and see what exciting flavour combinations you can come up with. Ingredients 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).

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? Moderate - On your feet for much of the day, either standing or occasional slow paced walking. Typical jobs: shop assistant, teacher, chef/cook, bar worker, engineer. 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 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. 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.Anyway, potted or not, are Super Noodles vegan? Well, alas, no Super Noodles are officially classified as vegan by their makers Batchelors (owned by Premier Foods). Let’s delve into the ingredients and attempt to ascertain why that might be. What Stops Super Noodles Being Vegan? 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 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?

In the meantime, here are the Super Noodles flavours that do not contain any obviously non-vegan ingredients (unless you consider palm oil to be non-vegan): Unwanted Food or Drink Products - Once supply conditions are broken, there are a number of factors outside of our control that can affect the quality of a product. Therefore perishable goods such as food and drink cannot be returned. Here are the ingredients that either are definitely non-vegan or which might be non-vegan: Palm Oil / Palm Fat Noodle mix (96%): Dried noodles (69%) [WHEAT flour, palm oil, salt, firming agents (potassium carbonate, sodium carbonates)], maltodextrin, WHEAT flour, sweetcorn, potassium chloride, flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate), flavourings (contain MILK), sugar, skimmed MILK powder, palm fat, salt, onion powder†, yeast powder (contain WHEAT, BARLEY), mushrooms (0.4%), herbs (chives†, sage), potato starch, mushroom juice concentrate†, acid (citric acid). Sauce sachet (4%): Soy sauce [water, soy sauce (SOYBEANS, WHEAT), salt, molasses, sugar, acid (acetic acid)]. †From sustainable agriculture May contain egg, celery and mustard. Non Vegan IngredientsKoka instant noodlesall have a similar syn value no matter the flavour that you choose, to help you compare, we've listed all of their syn values down below.