Poison was found in a popular brand of instant noodles in Russia

Experts have detected pesticides—toxic substances used to combat pests and parasites—in instant noodle brands popular in Russia. Roskachestvo released the relevant findings.

Specifically, pesticides were found in products from “Doshirak,” “Chan Ramen,” “Business Lunch,” BigBon, “Every Day,” “Rollton,” and other brands. However, the levels of these substances did not exceed the permissible limits established by technical regulations.

However, products with such results are not eligible for the Russian “Quality Mark.” Roskachestvo’s standard requires the complete absence of pesticides in such products.

The inspection also revealed other non-conformities. Ten brands were found to exceed the recommended moisture content, and in seven, the actual protein, fat, and carbohydrate content did not match the information on the packaging.

At the same time, compared to the 2019 study, experts noted an improvement in the microbiological safety of the noodles. This time, no dangerous bacteria, antibiotics, heavy metals, or radionuclides were found in the tested samples.

Roskachestvo also highlighted the high content of salt, simple carbohydrates, and saturated fats in instant noodles. They recommend consuming it no more than twice a month, and to increase its nutritional value, they advise adding eggs, meat, seafood, vegetables, and herbs.

Information about the detected violations was forwarded to regulatory authorities, retail chains, and manufacturers. Warnings were issued regarding importers of SamYang, Nissin, JML, and Naruto products.

Source: The Moscow Times

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