Instant Noodles in Check: One Third Fails Due to Too Much Fat and Salt

The magazine "Konsument" analyzed 21 products. Eight products performed well, six were average, and seven were less satisfactory, informed the Chamber of Labor (AK) Upper Austria on Tuesday about the results.

Test Shows: Unhealthy Fat Bombs and Too Many Additives in Instant Noodles

In terms of price, the Asian snacks ranged from 99 cents to 1.99 euros. Some products contained extremely high amounts of salt, up to 4.6 grams per cup, which almost corresponds to the recommended daily dose, warned the AK Upper Austria. The fat content was also sometimes enormous. The highest value was 17.1 grams per cup. Additives were also added in significant amounts, with one product containing 14. Ten snacks contained palm oil.

Furthermore, it turned out that consumer-friendliness was lacking in many cases. Small, densely set print and weak contrast make it difficult to read the nutritional information.

The testers' recommendation is therefore: eat instant noodles only occasionally. Those who value a healthier choice should carefully check the ingredient list.

(APA/Red)

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