Consumer Agency: "Eating 2 Jjajang and Bibim Ramen Exceeds Daily Saturated Fat and Sodium Limits"

Comparison Information of 15 Jjajang and Bibim Ramen Products

Saturated Fat and Sodium Content Are High, While Calories, Carbohydrates, and Protein Are Insufficient
Saturated Fat Content per Serving Reaches 53% of Daily Nutrient Reference Intake, Sodium Reaches 61%

[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Joo Sang-don] It has been found that the saturated fat and sodium content in Jjajang and Bibim ramen are high, requiring caution. Especially, consuming two servings at once exceeds the daily reference intake for saturated fat and sodium.

The Korea Consumer Agency conducted tests and evaluations on 15 products of Jjajang and Bibim ramen regarding safety, quality and characteristics (nutritional content, taste, noodle characteristics), and labeling compliance, and disclosed the results as follows.

The test results showed that sodium intake ranged from an average of 61% (1,227 mg) to a maximum of 82% (1,647 mg) of the daily nutrient reference intake, and saturated fat intake ranged from an average of 53% (8 g) to a maximum of 73% (11 g). When consuming two servings at once, saturated fat and sodium intake reached an average of 107% (16 g) and 123% (2,454 mg) of the daily reference intake, respectively. According to a survey by the Consumer Agency, 36% of 1,000 respondents answered that they eat more than one serving at a time.

All products were found to have no safety issues. Preservatives were not problematic in any product, and foreign substances and coliform bacteria were not detected. The individual product prices were 400 to 1,300 KRW for Jjajang ramen, 745 to 760 KRW for Bibim ramen, and 840 to 1,245 KRW for stir-fried ramen.

A representative from the Consumer Agency stated, "Unlike regular ramen, consumers cannot control the amount of broth intake in Jjajang and Bibim ramen, so voluntary reduction efforts by manufacturers to lower saturated fat and sodium intake are even more important." He added, "Based on these test results, we will recommend voluntary improvements for products that need quality and labeling enhancements and notify the relevant authorities of any non-compliance."

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