2PMInstant Noodles#57 of 89 in categoryRating 2.3/5

2PM Korean Veg Ramen Noodles

Red flags

  • Red flag: High sodium (1200mg 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

30 listed
  • Noodles (81.5%): Wheat Flour
  • Palm Oil / Palmolein
  • Tapioca Starch
  • Salt
  • Raising Agent {Sodium Bicarbonate E500(ii)}
  • Acidity Regulator {Potassium Carbonate E501(i)}
  • Emulsifier {Sodium Triphosphate E451(i)}
  • Thickener (Guar Gum E412)
  • Korean Ramen Tastemaker Seasoning (8%): Spices Mix (Chilli, Garlic & Pepper)
  • Sugar
  • Salt
  • Flavour Enhancer {Monosodium Glutamate E621}
  • Disodium Guanylate E627
  • Disodium Inosinate E631
  • Starch
  • Green Capsicum Powder
  • Paprika (E160c)
  • Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein
  • Acidity Regulator (E330)
  • Encapsulated Capsicum Powder
  • Caramel (E150d)
  • Anticaking Agent (Silicon Dioxide E551)
  • Korean Sauce (8%): Palmolein
  • Paprika Extract
  • Dehydrated Vegetable Flakes (2.5%): Carrot
  • Chives
  • Seaweed
  • Sesame
  • Cabbage
  • Peas
ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

DC4

Nutrition per 100 g
DNutritionCIngredients4Risk
VerdictPOOR
Energy472.3 kcal
Protein10 g
Carbohydrates57 g
Total sugars0.96 g
Added sugars0.7 g
Dietary fibre1.2 g
Total fat22.7 g
Saturated fat11.1 g
Trans fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium1200 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

Korean ramen style, palm oil on palm oil

2PM Korean Veg Ramen is a palm-fried wheat noodle with an MSG-based 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 both the noodle and the sauce, three flavour enhancers and caramel colour. 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

    “Korean Veg Ramen”

    Holds

    A vegetarian product; the dried vegetable and seaweed sachet is 2.5% of the pack.

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
472 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
Palm Oil / Palmolein
Sweeteners
Sugar
Additives
6
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
0.7 g
Sodium
1200 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 (81.5%) are wheat flour, palm oil or palmolein, tapioca starch, salt, raising agent, acidity regulator, a phosphate emulsifier and guar gum. The seasoning (8%) is spices, sugar, salt, MSG with 627 and 631, starch, capsicum, paprika, hydrolysed protein, citric acid, caramel and anticaking agent. The sauce (8%) is palmolein and paprika extract.

Per 100 g (one pack): 472 kcal, 22.7 g fat of which 11.1 g saturated, 1200 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

    1200 mg per pack, 60% of the daily limit.

  • MSGWorth watching

    Three flavour enhancers; the pack says not suitable for infants.

  • Caramel colour (150d)Worth watching

    For colour only.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "The sauce is chilli paste"

The "Korean sauce" 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, the palm-fried refined flour and the lack of fibre 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.

Make it a meal

Add an egg, paneer, tofu or boiled chana and a handful of vegetables so the bowl brings protein and fibre, not just refined flour.

Common questions

Is 2PM Korean Veg Ramen Noodles healthy?

2PM Korean Veg Ramen 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 (1200mg 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 Veg Ramen Noodles should I watch?

Palm Oil / Palmolein (Palm oil), Flavour Enhancer {Monosodium Glutamate E621} (Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)), Caramel (E150d) (Caramel Colour (Class IV)), Korean Sauce (8%): Palmolein (Palmolein).

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

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