THERE ARE A NUMBER OF REASONS WHY INSTANT NOODLES LIKE MAGGI MIGHT BE BAD FOR YOU.
IN THIS ARTICLE, WE EXPLORE THE VARIOUS INGREDIENTS IN INSTANT NOODLES THAT MAKE YOU WONDER WHY IS MAGGI BAD FOR YOU.
IT CONTAINS REFINED FLOUR OR MAIDA
The terms “Wheat flour” or “refined wheat flour” or “all-purpose flour” refer to Maida. Atta is referred to either as “Atta” or “Whole wheat flour”.
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IT IS DEEP FRIED
As per food law, it is a mandatory requirement that ingredients be mentioned in order of proportion, i.e. the ingredient which forms the largest percentage of the product must come first and so on. This means that the 2nd largest constituent of Maggi Noodles is Edible Vegetable oil! So where is it?The oil is actually used in flash-frying the product.
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DANGEROUS LEVELS OF SODIUM
The amount of Sodium in the pack is close to 46 % of the daily requirement. Which is a Lot !
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IT MIGHT CONTAIN LEAD
A few samples of Maggi were collected in Uttar Pradesh and tested for permissible ingredients at Kolkata’s referral laboratory. Maggi was found to contain 17 parts per million of lead, enormously crossing the permissible limit of mere 0.01 parts per million of lead.
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IT IS NOTHING BUT EMPTY CALORIES
Maggi’s nutritional summary:
Calories:360
Fat:14g
Carbs:47g
Protein:7g
There are 360 calories in a 1 block serving of Maggi Masala Noodles.Calorie breakdown: 37% fat, 55% carbs, 8% protein.
Now , go do the math yourself !
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PRESENCE OF TRANS-FATS
Trans fats are twice as difficult for the body to dissolve as saturated fats. They boost bad cholesterol (LDL) and reduce good cholesterol (HDL). Manufacturers love it because it reduces cost. They’re active agents of heart disease, diabetes, nutritional deficiencies and cellular deterioration.
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CAUSES ACIDITY
Citric acid (E 330), an active ingredient in instant noodles, enhances the activity of many antioxidants, but is no antioxidant by itself. It is mainly used as an acidity regulator as well as aroma compound. In addition it increases gel consistency in marmalades and decreases enzymatic browning in fruits and fruit products.
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LIGHT CONTAIN MONO SODIUM GLUTAMATE (MSG)
Monosodium glutamate (MSG, also known as sodium glutamate) is the sodium salt of glutamic acid, one of the most abundant naturally occurring non-essential amino acids. You might be knowing it by the more commonly known “Ajino-Moto” brand.
MSG is used in the food industry and acts as a flavor enhancer.
Consuming high amount of MSG can lead to the following short-term problems:
Headaches
Weakness of Arms & Legs.
Burning sensation of Mouth.
Upset Stomach.
Hives or Other Types of Allergic reactions to the skin.
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HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP
HFCS and cane sugar are NOT biochemically identical or processed the same way by the body. High fructose corn syrup is an industrial food product and far from “natural” or a naturally occurring substance.
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DRIED VEGETABLES
These vegetables are devoid of any nutrition. These are unhealthy as they are already dehydrated, you are better off not adding any of these. The amount of “vegetables” dehydrated is literally not even handful. We are not aware of their equipment and the process of how they are dehydrated.
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