[prettyvacant]

I have nothing to eat exept for cup noodles that contain flavour enhancers such as 621, 631, 627, do these contain animal in them? also the product was made in china, im assuming it cant be vegeterian

[jeneticallymodified]

why can't it be vegetarian cos it was made in china? i've got vegetarian stuff that was made in china in my cupboards... rice noodles, canned beansprouts, etc.

you can look up flavour enhancers online to see what they are made of. 621 is MSG for example, which is fermented sugar (and bloody horrible stuff, but not un-vegan) . http://en.wikipedia....http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monosodium_glutamate

[Lani]

http://www.mbm.net.a...http://www.mbm.net.au/health/620-640.htm

621 Monosodium L-glutamate (MSG)
Sodium salt from glutamic acid (E620), a natural amino acid (building block of protein). Commercially prepared from molasses by bacterial fermentation. Added to any savoury processed protein food. In cigarettes and animal food. In over 10,000 foods in USA. Flavour enhancer derived from the fermentation of molasses, salt substitute; adverse effects appear in some asthmatic people, should not be permitted in foods for infants and young children as it could damage the nervous system. Typical products are canned vegetables, canned tuna, dressings, many frozen foods. To be avoided. It could kill nerve cells, resulting in diseases such as Huntington's, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Pregnant women, children, hypoglycaemic, elderly and those with heart disease are at risk from reactions.


627 Disodium guanylate Flavour enhancer.
Isolated from sardines or yeast extract; not permitted in foods for infants and young children. Persons with gout, hyperactivity, asthmatics and aspirin sensitive's should avoid it. It is found in instant noodles, potato chips and snacks, savoury rice, tinned vegetables, cured meats, packet soup.

631 Disodium inosinate
May be prepared from meat or sardines; not permitted in foods for infants and young children. Gout sufferers avoid. It is found in instant noodles, potato chips and snacks, savoury rice, tinned vegetables, cured meats, packet soup. Asthmatic people should avoid inosinates. As inosinates are metabolised to purines, they should be avoided by people suffering from gout. Frequently contains MSG(621).

Looks like it's unknown whether they are vegan or not unless you contact the manufacturer :(

Why can't you get something else to eat?

[prettyvacant]

oh no I just ate those noodles and it tasted weird, I couldnt figure if it was animal based or not, but I do feel sick and my throat started to hurt, and my stomach feels tight :doh::spew: May be prepared from meat or sardines, well I wont be eating that again, I feel like I wanna vomit it out

[prettyvacant]

Noodles: Wheat, Flour, Gluten, Vegetable oil, (palm), Water, Salt
Flavour: Salt, flavour enhancers (621, 631, 627), Wheat, flour, sugar, oriental flavour, garlic powder, dried shallot, pepper, food acid (cetric)

[prettyvacant]

Its just the name of the flavour they called the noodles, it means plain flavour. I brushed my teeth I got so worried, maby its in my head tehehe, I hope

[prettyvacant]

ok thanks :) at least I am more aware