2PMInstant Noodles#56 of 89 in categoryRating 2.3/5

2PM Korean Ramen Chicken Flavour Instant Noodles

Red flags

  • Red flag: High sodium (1150mg per 100g)
  • Red flag: High saturated fat (11.1g)
  • Red flag: Palm oil listed
  • Red flag: Contains Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)

Green flags

  • Green flag: Source of protein (10g)

Ingredients, decoded

23 listed
  • Noodles (82.2%): Wheat Flour
  • Palmolein
  • Tapioca Starch
  • Wheat Gluten
  • Salt
  • Raising Agent {Sodium Bicarbonate E500(ii)}
  • Acidity Regulator {Potassium Carbonate E501(i)}
  • Emulsifier {Sodium Triphosphate E451(i)} and Thickener (Guar Gum E412)
  • Korean Ramen Tastemaker Seasoning (7.5%): Spices Mix (Chilli, Garlic, Pepper & Paprika)
  • Sugar
  • Artificial Chicken Flavour
  • Salt
  • Flavour Enhancer (Monosodium Glutamate E621)
  • Starch
  • Green Capsicum Powder
  • Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein
  • Soya Sauce Powder & Anticaking Agent (Silicon Dioxide E551)
  • Korean Sauce (10%): Palmolein & Paprika Extract
  • Dehydrated Vegetable Flakes (2.3%): Carrot
  • Chives
  • Seaweed
  • Sesame
  • Cabbage and Peas
ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

DC4

Nutrition per 100 g
DNutritionCIngredients4Risk
VerdictPOOR
Energy469.1 kcal
Protein10 g
Carbohydrates56 g
Total sugars0.92 g
Added sugars0.66 g
Dietary fibre1.2 g
Total fat22.8 g
Saturated fat11.1 g
Trans fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium1150 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

Chicken-flavoured, palm oil on palm oil

2PM Korean Ramen Chicken Flavour is the 2PM Korean ramen with an artificial chicken flavour in the seasoning: a palmolein-fried wheat noodle, an MSG chilli seasoning, a palmolein-and-paprika "Korean sauce" and a small sachet of dried vegetables and seaweed.

CleanPlate scores it DC4. The D for nutrition reflects protein and little else. The C for ingredients reflects palm oil in two places, MSG and artificial flavour, with a smaller penalty because the name says "flavour". The 4 for risk comes from saturated fat and sodium together.

Claims vs reality

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

  • Product name

    “Chicken Flavour”

    Partly true

    The name says flavour, and that is all it is: artificial chicken flavour, no chicken.

How DC4 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
D

Low nutrient density

Protein
10 g
Fibre
1.2 g
Vitamins and minerals
None declared
Energy
469 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
Noodles: Wheat Flour
Main fat
Palmolein
Sweeteners
Sugar
Additives
5
Flagged
Palmolein, Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)
Artificial flavour or colour
Yes

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

03 Risk nutrients1 to 5
4

High risk

Added sugar
0.66 g
Sodium
1150 mg
Saturated fat
11.1 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 noodles (82.2%) are wheat flour, palmolein, tapioca starch, gluten, salt, raising agent, acidity regulator, a phosphate and guar gum. The seasoning (7.5%) is chilli, garlic, pepper and paprika, sugar, artificial chicken flavour, salt, MSG, starch, capsicum, hydrolysed protein, soya sauce powder and anticaking agent. The sauce (10%) is palmolein and paprika extract; the vegetables (2.3%) are carrot, chives, seaweed, sesame, cabbage and peas.

Per 100 g (one pack): 469 kcal, 22.8 g fat of which 11.1 g saturated, 1150 mg sodium, 0.7 g added sugar, 10 g protein and 1.2 g fibre.

Ingredients to watch

  • Saturated fatConcern

    11.1 g per pack; the sauce is palmolein on top of a palm-fried noodle.

  • SodiumConcern

    1150 mg per pack, 58% of the daily limit.

  • Artificial flavourWorth watching

    The chicken taste is artificial.

  • Low sugarFine

    0.7 g added sugar per pack.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "The Korean sauce is chilli paste"

It is palmolein oil with paprika extract.

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
  • ChildrenRarely
  • High blood pressureAvoid

Smarter ways to eat it

Skip the oil sauce

Leave out the palmolein sauce; add chilli flakes and a little sesame oil instead.

Add real chicken

Leftover chicken or an egg gives real protein.

Common questions

Is 2PM Korean Ramen Chicken Flavour Instant Noodles healthy?

2PM Korean Ramen Chicken Flavour Instant Noodles scores DC4 (Poor) on CleanPlate, which makes it best kept as a rare treat rather than a regular buy. The main concerns are: High sodium (1150mg per 100g); High saturated fat (11.1g); Palm oil listed; Contains Monosodium Glutamate (MSG). On the plus side: Source of protein (10g).

What does the DC4 score mean?

The first letter (D) grades nutritional value: low 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 Korean Ramen Chicken Flavour Instant Noodles should I watch?

Palmolein (Palmolein), Flavour Enhancer (Monosodium Glutamate E621) (Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)), Korean Sauce (10%): Palmolein & Paprika Extract (Palmolein).

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

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