Buldak Ramen
by Samyang
Buldak Ramen by Samyang receives a safety score of 100/100 based on ingredient analysis using FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) data and CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings. None of the ingredients in this product are flagged for safety concerns by FDA or CSPI databases. Product label data is sourced from the OpenFoodFacts collaborative database. See the full ingredient breakdown and safety assessment below.
What the Data Says About
Buldak Ramen by Samyang carries a composite safety score of 100/100, which we classify as "Safe" on our four-tier shelf-label framework. The score is computed by mapping each labeled ingredient against FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) regulatory status and CSPI Chemical Cuisine classifications, then penalizing the overall product for each additive rated as caution-or-worse. Product data originates from the OpenFoodFacts collaborative catalog; safety annotations come from federal regulators and the Center for Science in the Public Interest.
Our scan did not identify any ingredients in this product that FDA SAFFA or CSPI Chemical Cuisine data flags as requiring caution or avoidance at the time of analysis. That is a meaningful clean-label signal, though it does not account for personal allergens, regional recalls, or inspection findings not reflected in federal additive databases. The per-ingredient breakdown below shows the source-level classification for each component.
On the NOVA processing scale, Buldak Ramen is classified as Group 4 (Ultra-processed). NOVA measures industrial processing intensity rather than ingredient-level safety, so it complements the SAFFA and CSPI ratings: a product can be clean on additive flags but heavily processed, or lightly processed but carry individually flagged ingredients. Combining both lenses gives a fuller picture than either alone.
Safety Profile at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| PlainFoodSafe Score | 100/100 | FDA SAFFA + CSPI composite |
| Flagged ingredients | 0 | CSPI/FDA review |
| NOVA processing group | Group 4 | OpenFoodFacts |
| Nutri-Score | Not available | OpenFoodFacts |
Composite metric derived from FDA SAFFA, CSPI Chemical Cuisine, OpenFoodFacts. See methodology.
Ingredient Safety Analysis
Full Ingredient List
Ramen Noodles (Wheat Flour, Palm Oil, Food Starch-Modified, 2% Salt, Glycerin, Soy Lecithin, Polyglycerol Esters of Fatty Acids, Potassium Carbonate, Sodium Carbonate, Sodium Phosphate Dibasic, Guar Gum, Tocopherols, Riboflavin (Color)), Sauce Packet (Water, Soy Sauce Seasoning (Soybeans, Water, Salt, Wheat, Hydrochloric Acid, Sodium Carbonate, Sodium Hydroxide, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Garlic, Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate, Steviol Glycoside, Maltodextrin, Sugar), Artificial Chicken Flavor Powder(Artificial Flavor, Dextrin, Sugar, Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate, Egg White Powder, Garlic Powder, Dextrose Anhydrous, Yeast Extract), Sugar, Hot Pepper Seasoning (Red Pepper, Dextrin, Salt, Sugar, Onion Powder, Yeast Extract, Artificial Flavor, Garlic Powder, Silicon Dioxide, Soy Sauce [Water, Soybeans, Wheat, Salt], Capsicum Oleoresin, Paprika Oleoresin, Monosodium Glutamate, Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate), Artificial Corn Flavor, Soybean Oil, Onion, 2% Garlic, Food Starch-Modified, Paprika Oleoresin, Capsicum Oleoresin, Red Pepper Seed Oil, Black Pepper Powder, Natural and Artificial Curry Flavor (Cumin, Salt, Maltodextrin, Artificial Flavor). Powder Packet: Sugar, Chili Seasoning Powder(Maltodextrin, Tomato, Salt, Red Pepper, Sugar, Lactic Acid, Yeast Extract, Spices[Cumin, Oregano, Paprika Oleoresin], Garlic, Onion, Citric Acid), Milk Powder, Corn Powder, Mixed Cheese Powder(Mozzarella Cheese[Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Cream, Skim Milk Powder, Sodium Polyphosphate, Sodium Phosphate Tribasic, Lactose, Paprika Oleoresin, Palm Oil, Dextrin, Sodium Caseinate, Cheddar Cheese [Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Whey Powder, Lactic Acid, Glycerin Esters of Fatty Acids, Annatto Extract(Color), Artificial Flavor), Salt, Butter, Monosodium Glutamate, Food Starch - Modified, 2% Palm Oil, Artificial Corn Flavor, Pepper Powder, Turmeric, Capsicum Oleoresin.)
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Data Sources
Data as of 2025. Source: OpenFoodFacts, FDA SAFFA, CSPI Chemical Cuisine.
Product data from OpenFoodFacts (ODbL). Ingredient safety ratings from FDA SAFFA and CSPI Chemical Cuisine. See our methodology for details.
This information is for reference only and does not constitute dietary or medical advice.
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