2PMInstant Noodles#31 of 89 in categoryRating 2.7/5

2PM Kimchi Ramen Instant Noodles

Red flags

  • Red flag: High sodium (1330mg per 100g)
  • Red flag: High saturated fat (8.7g)
  • Red flag: Contains Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)
  • Red flag: Contains Maltodextrin

Green flags

  • Green flag: Source of protein (10g)

Ingredients, decoded

39 listed
ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

CC4

Nutrition per 100 g
CNutritionCIngredients4Risk
VerdictFAIR
Energy460.9 kcal
Protein10 g
Carbohydrates65.3 g
Total sugars0.82 g
Added sugars0.52 g
Dietary fibre2.2 g
Total fat17.7 g
Saturated fat8.7 g
Trans fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium1330 mg
Calcium7.6 mg
Iron0.8 mg
Potassium75 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

Real kimchi flakes in a 150 g salty pack

2PM Kimchi Ramen is a fried wheat noodle with an MSG-based kimchi seasoning, a sachet of dried kimchi (cabbage, radish, chilli, carrot) that is 8.33% of the pack, and a palmolein kimchi oil.

CleanPlate scores it CC4. The C for nutrition is borderline, from protein and a little fibre. The C for ingredients reflects a refined noodle, palmolein, three enhancers and sodium benzoate, helped by real kimchi. The 4 for risk comes from very high sodium.

Claims vs reality

What the pack says, checked against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.

  • Product name

    “Kimchi”

    Holds

    Dried kimchi flakes (cabbage, chilli, radish, carrot) are 8.33% of the pack.

  • On the pack

    “Authentic kimchi taste”

    Be careful

    The kimchi is real, but the oil is flavoured with kimchi flavour and the seasoning relies on MSG.

How CC4 breaks down

Each grade is scored on its own. Here are the label numbers behind each one, per 100 g.

How we score →
01 Nutritional valueA to E
C

Adequate nutrient density

Protein
10 g
Fibre
2.2 g
Vitamins and minerals
Calcium, Iron, Potassium
Energy
461 kcal

Scored on eight nutrients (protein, fibre, calcium, iron, vitamins A, C, D and zinc), per 100 g and per 100 kcal.

02 Ingredient & label integrityA to E
C

Mixed processing and additives

Base
Noodle: Wheat Flour
Main fat
Vegetable Oil
Sweeteners
Sugar, Maltodextrin
Additives
9
Flagged
4 ingredients

Scored on six things: base processing, fat quality, sweeteners, additives, colours and flavours.

03 Risk nutrients1 to 5
4

High risk

Added sugar
0.52 g
Sodium
1330 mg
Saturated fat
8.7 g
Trans fat
0 g

Scored on added sugar, sodium and saturated fat, with a penalty for trans fat.

A closer look

Does the label add up?

The noodle (80%) is wheat flour, vegetable oil, tapioca starch, salt, raising agent, acidity regulator, a phosphate and guar gum. The seasoning (8.34%) is salt, garlic, MSG with 627 and 631, chilli, tomato, sugar, starch, maltodextrin, hydrolysed protein, soya sauce powder, onion, sesame, pepper, acids, spices, paprika, anticaking agent and xanthan. The kimchi flakes (8.33%) are cabbage, chilli, radish, carrot, green onion, ginger, salt, palmolein, paprika, malic acid and sodium benzoate. The oil (3.33%) is palmolein with kimchi flavour.

Per 100 g: 461 kcal, 17.7 g fat of which 8.7 g saturated, 1330 mg sodium, 0.5 g added sugar, 10 g protein and 2.2 g fibre.

Ingredients to watch

  • SodiumConcern

    1330 mg per 100 g; 1995 mg in the 150 g pack.

  • Saturated fatConcern

    8.7 g per 100 g from palmolein.

  • PreservativeWorth watching

    Sodium benzoate in the kimchi flakes.

  • Real kimchiFine

    Dried kimchi is 8.33% of the pack.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "Kimchi ramen is probiotic"

The kimchi is dried and then boiled; any live cultures are gone.

Myth: "MSG is what makes instant noodles unhealthy"

Flavour enhancers are not the main issue at food levels. The salt and the palm-fried noodle matter far more.

How often, and how

  • Healthy adultsRarely; share the pack
  • ChildrenRarely; spicy
  • High blood pressureAvoid

Smarter ways to eat it

Share the pack

The 150 g pack holds a full day's sodium; split it between two.

Add fresh vegetables

Cabbage, spring onion or tofu stretch the bowl.

Common questions

Is 2PM Kimchi Ramen Instant Noodles healthy?

2PM Kimchi Ramen Instant Noodles scores CC4 (Fair) on CleanPlate, which makes it an occasional-use product, where the concerns start to outweigh the positives. The main concerns are: High sodium (1330mg per 100g); High saturated fat (8.7g); Contains Monosodium Glutamate (MSG); Contains Maltodextrin. On the plus side: Source of protein (10g).

What does the CC4 score mean?

The first letter (C) grades nutritional value: adequate nutrient density. The second letter (C) grades ingredient and label integrity: mixed processing and additives. The number (4) grades risk nutrients (sugar, sodium, saturated fat): high risk.

Which ingredients in 2PM Kimchi Ramen Instant Noodles should I watch?

Flavour Enhancer (Monosodium Glutamate E621, Disodium Guanylate E627, Disodium Inosinate E631) (Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)), Maltodextrin (Maltodextrin), Palmolein (Palmolein), Malic Acid & Preservative (Sodium Benzoate E211) (Sodium Benzoate), Kimchi Flavoured Oil (3.33%): Palmolein & Kimchi Flavour (Palmolein).

Last reviewed September 28, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label.

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