kimchi hotpot udon
by Pulmuone
Scores 90/100 on FDA SAFFA + CSPI ingredient analysis , with 2 flagged ingredients identified.
The verdict
kimchi hotpot udon by Pulmuone scores 90/100 in PlainFoodSafe's ingredient screening. We compared its 88 labeled ingredients with FDA SAFFA regulatory records and CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings; 2 ingredients are flagged for caution. The source parser split this into a very long 88-component record, beginning with Wheat Flour, Water, Tapioca Starch. That density can include amounts and label fragments, so verify the physical label before relying on ingredient order or completeness. This is not a recall, allergy, medical, or dietary-safety determination.
- 90/100
- Safe safety score
- 2
- flagged ingredients of 88 analyzed
- Group 4
- Ultra-processed
- D
- Nutri-Score nutrition grade
Computed directly from OpenFoodFacts ingredient data cross-referenced with FDA SAFFA and CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings. See our methodology for the scoring formula.
What the Data Says About kimchi hotpot udon
kimchi hotpot udon by Pulmuone carries a composite safety score of 90/100, which we classify as "Safe" on our four-tier shelf-label framework.
Of the 88 ingredients parsed from this label, 28 are covered by a regulator or watchdog we screen against (Kelp, Sodium Pyrophosphate, Trisodium Citrate and 25 others), with 26 carrying an FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) status and 12 a CSPI Chemical Cuisine rating. The remaining 60 ingredients appear in neither registry, so they neither raise nor lower the score. Each additive rated caution-or-worse penalizes the composite. Product data originates from the OpenFoodFacts collaborative catalog; safety annotations come from federal regulators and the Center for Science in the Public Interest. This score is a transparent derived index we compute from that public data, not an official FDA rating or endorsement; see the Methodology page for the exact weighting.
Our scan identified 2 flagged ingredients in this product, components that at least one official source has classified as requiring caution, targeted avoidance, or further evaluation. Flagged ingredients are the items most likely to surface in FDA inspection findings, state-level ingredient bans, or outbreak-related recall notices, so the per-ingredient breakdown below is the most useful lens for anyone screening this product for a specific dietary concern.
On the NOVA processing scale, kimchi hotpot udon 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. The Nutri-Score grade of D reflects nutritional balance, calories, saturated fat, sugar, sodium versus fiber, protein, and produce content, which again is a distinct dimension from additive safety and worth weighing alongside the scores above.
Safety Profile at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| PlainFoodSafe Score | 90/100 | FDA SAFFA + CSPI composite |
| Flagged ingredients | 2 | CSPI/FDA review |
| NOVA processing group | Group 4 | OpenFoodFacts |
| Nutri-Score | D | OpenFoodFacts |
Composite metric derived from FDA SAFFA, CSPI Chemical Cuisine, OpenFoodFacts. See methodology.
How It Compares to Its Category
Among the 15,626 products we've scored in the Meals category, the average safety score is 93.6/100. kimchi hotpot udon scores 3.6 points below that category average (90/100 vs. 93.6/100), so it is roughly typical for shoppers screening within that category specifically, rather than against the product catalog as a whole.
Ingredient Safety Analysis
Full Ingredient List
Udon Noodles: Wheat Flour, Water, Modified Tapioca Starch, Wheat Gluten, Salt, Acidity Regulator (Lactic Acid, Maltitol Syrup, Water, Acetic Acid, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Sodium Acetate, Trisodium Citrate), Corn Oil, Emulsifier Blend (Corn Syrup, Soybean Oil, Water, Ethyl Alcohol, Soy Lecithin, Polyglycerol Esters of Fatty Acids), Stabilizer Blend (Xanthan Gum, Corn Starch, Carrageenan), Maltodextrin. Kimchi Sauce: Kimchi Napa Cabbage, Water, Red Pepper Powder, Salted Anchovy (Anchovy, Salt), Radish, Garlic, Salt, Salted Shrimp, Sugar, Onion, Rice, Ginger, Xanthan Gum, Water, Red Pepper Powder, Beef Bone Extract, Salt, Cayenne Pepper, Corn Oil, Garlic, Lactic Acid, Modified Tapioca Starch, Vinegar, Ethyl Alcohol, Dextrose, Malt, Sugar, Salt, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Disodium Guanylate, Disodium Inosinate, Maltodextrin, Paprika Oleoresin, Xanthan Gum, Calcium Lactate, Gum Arabic, Yeast Extract, Soybean Sprouts, Capsicum Oleoresin, Sugar, Fermented Soybean Concentrate (Soybeans, Salt, Water), Ethyl Alcohol, Radish Extract, Corn Syrup, Onion, Green Onion. Soup Base: Water, Corn Syrup, Soy Sauce (Water, Defatted Soybeans, Wheat, Salt, Brown Sugar, Salt, Dried Anchovy, Yeast Extract, Ethyl Alcohol), Skipjack Tuna Seasoning (Water, Skipjack Tuna Extract, Mackerel Extract, Salt, Corn Syrup, Dried Skipjack Tuna, Dextrin, Yeast Extract, Kelp Extract, Xanthan Gum, Hydrolyzed Tuna Protein, Maltodextrin, Disodium Guanylate, Disodium Inosinate, Hydrolyzed Fish Protein (Croaker, Cutlassfish), Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Dried Skipjack Tuna Seasoning Base (Dextrin, Yeast Extract, Salt, Tuna Extract, Cayenne Pepper, Soy Sauce, Dried Kelp, Dried Frigate Tuna, Caramel Color, Enzyme, Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum). Dried Vegetable Topping: Green Onion, Brown Sugar, Seaweed, Acidity Regulator (Potassium Carbonate, Sodium Carbonate, Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Pyrophosphate). CONTAINS: Soybeans, Wheat, Fish/Anchovy, Skipjack Tuna, Mackerel, Tuna, Croaker, Cutlassfish, Frigate Tuna, Crustacean.
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Data Sources
Data as of August 2026. 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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