Product Review: Knorr Asian Sides

This month's product focus is on Knorr Asian Sides® Teriyaki Noodles Flavor.

Manufacturer: Knorr is owned by Lipton/Unilever.

There are 23 separate ingredients listed on the package of Knorr Asian Sides. In summary, this is a highly processed "noodle mix".

Nutrition Information:
2 servings per container
250 calories per serving
3.5 grams fat per serving (1 grams of saturated fat) per serving
780 mg sodium per serving
36 grams carbohydrates per serving
6 grams protein

This packaged mix tells you to use 1 ½ tablespoon vegetable oil and most people do not realize that this adds 50 calories and 6 grams fat (1 gram saturated) per serving. With the addition of vegetable oil you increase the calories to 300 and the fat to 9.5 grams per serving
There are 2 flavor enhancers Disodium Inosinate and Disodium Guanylate which may trigger gout. This type of flavor enhance is not allowed in foods for infants and young children.
The package lists "Natural flavors (including lemon grass flavor)" but it does not list what the other natural flavors there are any how many of them.

Ingredients List - Knorr Asian Sides Teriyaki Noodles

Enriched Macaroni Product
    Wheat Flour
    Niacin(Vitamin B3)
    Iron
    Thiamin Mononitrate (Vitamin B1)
    Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
    Folic Acid(Vitamin B)
Sugar
Sesame Seeds
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Vegetables (Red Bell Peppers, Leeks)
Maltodextrin
Salt
Sesame Oil
Soy Sauce (soybeans, wheat, salt)
Garlic Powder
Spices (including Paprika, Cilantro)
Disodium Inosinate
Disodium Guanylate
Natural flavors (including lemon grass flavor)

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