These Instant Noodle Soups Passed Profeco’s Labeling Tests

Profeco tested 33 instant soups to determine whether their labels accurately reflected the products inside. The review covered nine chicken-flavored soups, three shrimp products, seven shrimp-flavored soups, five beef varieties, one birria flavor, seven spicy options and one vegetarian soup.

Published in the September issue of the Consumer Magazine, the study involved 2,037 tests. Inspectors checked net content, nutritional and energy information after preparation, sodium levels and total calories per 100 grams.

Products that met the criteria included varieties from Buldak, Maruchan, Nissin and Ottogi. The evaluation covered options such as Buldak’s spicy flavors, Maruchan ramen and instant lunch products, Nissin ramen and Cup Noodles, Nissin U.F.O. pasta, Maruchan Yakisoba and Ottogi.

Profeco also found problems in several products. A-SHA did not include preparation instructions in Spanish or provide nutritional information for the prepared soup. Maruchan pasta rápida Yakisoba declared 6.1 grams of fat per 100 grams, while Profeco found 8.8 grams after preparation. Nissin pasta U.F.O. fuego declared 8.5 grams, but testing found 9.8 grams.

Ramen Express by Chef Woo also lacked Spanish preparation instructions and did not provide nutritional information for the prepared product. The study noted that most instant soups contain excess sodium, and advised consumers to eat them in moderation.