EWG reserves the right to make public any information provided to it by companies. Thank you. You can opt out at any time. Other recent reviews have found that there in no evidence of a benefit from reducing saturated fat (Chowdhury 2014; Schwingshackl & Hoffmann 2014). Sign up to receive email updates, action alerts, healthy eating tips, promotions to support our work and more from EWG! For more information, please see our, (based on a 2,000 calorie diet and adult bodyweight). The resulting data pass through a complex computer program that checks for data inconsistencies, but occasional spelling errors persist. Generally, nutrition counts most, ingredient concerns next and degree of processing least. By submitting a suggested correction, you help make the database stronger and easier for other consumers to use. Notice (Dec. 9, 2014): EWG will be adding new data to the Food Scores database in February 2015. If I am contacting EWG on behalf of a company, by clicking "submit," I affirm that I have the authority to contact EWG on my company's behalf and to provide EWG permission to publicly disseminate all information provided. While it's clear that we still have a lot to learn about how fats behave and contribute to disease, the evidence supporting a moderate level of saturated fat consumption remains strong and consistent. This product has 4 ingredients with concerns: Estimates how much the food has been processed. Category Many of these uses are for the manufacturers benefit and not the consumer's health as excess sodium intake is linked to high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke and kidney disease (IOM 2010). The lack of disclosure is a public right to know issue and especially concerning to people with unusual food allergies or on restricted diets. WHEAT FLOUR, MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH, PALM OIL, SALT, CHILI PEPPER, CHILI POWDER (DEXTRIN, SALT, CHILI), HOT SAUCE POWDER (CHILI PEPPER, DEXTRIN, GARLIC), SUGAR, DRIED CABBAGE, SOY SAUCE POWDER (SOYBEANS, SALT, DISODIUM 5'-RIBONUCLEOTIDE), MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, TOMATO, DRIED BOK CHOY, DRIED CARROT, SOY LECITHIN, POTATO STARCH, MALIC ACID, YEAST, ONION, RED PEPPER, GARLIC, POTASSIUM CARBONATE, GUAR GUM, BLACK PEPPER, PARSLEY, PAPRIKA, MIXED TOCOPHEROL POWDER (DEXTRIN, SOYBEAN OIL), DISODIUM 5'-RIBONUCLEOTIDE, XANTHAN GUM, JALAPENO FLAVOR (JALAPENO PEPPER, SOYBEAN OIL), SODIUM CARBONATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE DIBASIC, GREEN TEA FLAVOR OIL (WATER, DEXTRIN, TEA CATECHIN), RIBOFLAVIN, CITRIC ACID. EWG marks a product it is aware has been discontinued with a banner identifying it as such.
This value is much lower than what the FDA requires be listed on food labels -- 2400 mg. Most of this sodium comes from processed foods where sodium is added to mask the lack of freshness by enhancing the flavor, texture or palatability and extending shelf-life (IOM 2010). Unauthorized seller on Amazon My product is certified as having 70% or more organic ingredients Contains ingredients that may contribute small amounts of unhealthy artificial trans fats: Palm Oil [read more], Contains a high level of saturated fat [read more], Contains 59% of the Institute of Medicine's daily sodium (salt) recommendations based on adequate intake [read more], This product contains added sugar ingredients: Sugars [read more]. Nutrition Panel, This product has been discontinued
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Unfortunately, due to lack of label disclosure and the trans fat labeling loophole, only the food scientists will ever know just how much trans fat these refined oils and emulsifiers are contributing to foods and the American diet.
While over 160 food ingredients may cause allergic reactions current Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations stipulate that 8 major food allergens must be labeled on products. EWG scored on three factors: nutrition, ingredient concerns, and the degree of processing. This product contains a high percentage of the Institute of Medicine's recommended adequate intake for sodium of 1500 mg a day (IOM 2005). Numerous authoritative bodies support the recommendation to limit saturated fat to 10 percent of calories -- equivalent to a reasonable limit of 14 slices of bacon's worth of saturated fat a day (WHO 2002; USDA and DHHS 2010). Note: The presence or absence of genetically engineered ingredients or ingredients derived from GE crops does not affect a product's overall score. The World Health Organization recommends limits on trans fat of less than 1 to 2 grams a dayin this context, its easy to see that 0.6 grams is not an insignificant contribution. Americans average 22 teaspoons of added sugar a day (NCI 2010; USDA and DHHS 2010).
Top Findings The new data may or may not affect product scores. "Dietary Reference Intakes Tables and Application." A 2012 study conducted by FDA scientists estimated that refined oil contributes an average 0.6 grams of trans fat a day (Doell 2012). Emulsifiers produced from hydrogenated fats contain measurable concentrations" of trans fats (Hasenhuettl and Hartel 2008). For this reason it has long been known as a "bad" fat that raises the "bad" cholesterol, LDL. Listings include farms, restaurants, stores, farmers' markets, and CSAs throughout the United States. Added sugars like high fructose corn syrup, honey, sugar and dextrose are more concerning than natural sugars like raisins because they can lead to obesity by adding calories without being accompanied by important nutrients like potassium, vitamin C or fiber.
EWG uses three factors to score foods: Nutrition, Ingredient Concerns, and the Degree of Processing. I have products I want to add to the database For more information on ingredient concerns, read methodology. Both refined oils and fully hydrogenated oils contain small amounts of unhealthy artificial trans fats and contribute to the total intake of trans fat in the diet (Biofortis 2014). Products remain in the database for two years after their label information is recorded in stores. LabelINSIGHT transcribes label information from product packaging pictures. This product is not certified organic [read more]. Accessed April 8, 2014: link. For more information on processing concerns, read our full methodology. Please note that EWG obtains the displayed images of products from third parties and that the product's manufacturer or packager may change the product's packaging at any point in time. A 2012 review by the Cochrane Collaboration, an independent non-profit organization, found that reducing or replacing saturated fat with other healthy fats reduced the risk of cardiovascular events by 14 percent (Hooper 2012). Ingredient List Eating too much of any type of sugar can lead to tooth decay. Artificial trans fats are generated in refined oils when they are processed at high temperatures from the crude oil into a bland, odorless, colorless oil (Greyt 1999). Content Copyright 2022, EWG. Considers calories, saturated fat, trans fat, sugar, sodium, protein, fiber and fruit, vegetable and nut content to differentiate between healthful and less healthful foods. Products remain in the Database for two years after their label information is recorded in stores, even when they have been discontinued (products may remain in stores and pantries long past the date they cease to be manufactured). Data provided by LabelINSIGHT. Read the full scoring methodology. Textbooks for food scientists reveal that the mono and di-glycerides and other emulsifiers are often made from hydrogenated fats (Hasenhuettl and Hartel 2008) and at temperatures above 220C (Sikorski and Kolakowka 2011). Products with moderate and high processing concerns generally have more artificial ingredients, more ingredients that have been significantly modified from whole foods, and more ingredients overall. The product score is based on weighted scores for nutrition, ingredient and processing concerns. Saturated fat is not an essential nutrient and with increasing intakes there is a increased risk of coronary heart disease (IOM 2005a; USDA and DHHS 2010). I understand that EWG does not accept any confidential or trade secret information that EWG does not have permission to share publicly. Read more about scores here. Considers many factors, chief among them, modification of individual ingredients from whole foods and number of artificial ingredients. All Rights Reserved. 2010. For more information on the topic visit: http://www.ewg.org/research/shoppers-guide-to-avoiding-ge-food Considers food additives, pesticides, hormones, antibiotics and contaminants like mercury and BPA, which can affect human health and the environment. The World Health Organization recommends no more than 6 to 12 teaspoons of added sugar a day for adults, children should eat even less (WHO 2002; WHO 2014). Therefore, EWG assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of images presented.
(53 g), Institute of Medicine. The new data is based on a published analysis of the Environmental Protection Agencys ToxCast data, which includes information about chemicals that may disrupt hormones. Still, consumers have many good reasons to avoid eating genetically engineered ingredients, including limited safety studies, the development of "superweeds" and increased pesticide use. This product contains the following ingredient(s) that may be genetically engineered or derived from GE crops: Soy Sauce Powder, Sugars, Oil, Soybean, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin (Soy), and Citric Acid [read more], Contains ingredients derived from wheat and soybean - these are considered major food allergens according to the FDA [read more], 1/2 cup1 cup (1x)1 1/2 cup2 cup (2x)3 cup (3x)4 cup (4x) Contains food additives of moderate concern, Contains the non-specific ingredient "flavor" [read more], EWG's 2014 Shopper's Guide to Avoiding GE Food, EWG's Shopper's Guide to Pesticide in Produce. Environmental Working Group is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, EIN 52-2148600. Note: The presence of potential allergens does not affect the overall product score. EWG assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of images presented. A product with label information last recorded more than a year ago is marked with an * identifying it as an older product. Americans average 3,400 mg of sodium a day. These allergens include; milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat and soybeans. For more information on nutrition concerns, read our full methodology. This product has been reformulated The weighted scores are added together to determine the final score. Product Image Products bearing the USDA certified organic seal must contain at least 95 percent organic ingredient, and must be produced without the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers and free of genetically engineered ingredients. Other (please describe problem in the description field above), Label for Tapatio Extra Spicy Ramen Noodle Soup, Extra Spicy captured by LabelINSIGHT on Jul 20, 2021, The nutrition factors used for scoring Tapatio Extra Spicy Ramen Noodle Soup, Extra Spicy. Name Product has been classified as having high processing concerns. The United States Department of Agriculture National Nutrition Database has tested refined, partially hydrogenated and fully hydrogenated oils and found trans fats in all of them (USDA 2013). In the case of fully hydrogenated oils, they should theoretically be free of trans fat, but since no hydrogenation process is 100 percent efficient, trans fats are often found in fully hydrogenated oils at low levels (FDA 2013). 
Added "flavors" are secret and often complex mixtures of chemicals that modify and manipulate the taste and smell of food. Scientists have not determined whether GE food poses risks to human health. I have a certification listed on my product packaging, but it isn't reflected in your database.