hanno wrote:I'd be a lot more worried about the sodium than the wax (the wax myth has long since been debunked: http://www.snopes.com/food/warnings/noodles.asp):

Kuroneko wrote:

hanno wrote:I'd be a lot more worried about the sodium than the wax (the wax myth has long since been debunked: http://www.snopes.com/food/warnings/noodles.asp):

That's correct, palm oil is actually used now to stop noodles sticking together. But wax was used originally but not sure whether this was connected to noodles or their container.

Kuroneko wrote:Plenty of literature and studies on the adverse health effects of packet noodles. Here's a brief summary

Stay away from instant noodles to keep healthy
According to the Codex Standards (FAO standards) for instant noodles, acid regulators, flavour enhancers, thickeners, humectants, colours, stabilizers, anti-oxidants, emulsifiers, flour treatment agents, preservatives and anti-caking agents are allowed to use in the making of instant noodles.

24 of the 136 listed additives in the Codex Standards are sodium salts. And the use of sodium additives is the main reason why instant noodles are high in sodium. High-sodium foods can cause hypertension, heart disease, stroke, kidney damage and other health problems.

Another health concern is the reported leaching of dioxin and other hormone-like substances from the plastic container of the cup noodle. As hot water is added harmful substances could seep into the soup.

One of the major concerns with instant noodle is that it can produce oxidised fat and oil if it is not managed properly during the manufacturing process. This is of concern if the cooking oil is not maintained at the proper temperature or the oil is not changed as often as necessary.

Instant noodles are coated with wax to prevent the noodles from sticking together. This can be seen when hot water is added to the noodles. After some time the wax can be seen floating in the water.

The Codex Standards also allow the use of 10,000 mg/kg of the chemical propylene glycol, an anti-freeze ingredient as humectants (help to retain moisture to prevent noodles from drying) in instant noodles. Propylene glycol is readily absorbed and it accumulates in the heart, liver and kidneys causing abnormalities and damage. The chemical is also capable of weakening the immune system.https://www.consumer.org.my/index.php/f ... ep-healthy

hanno wrote:

Kuroneko wrote:

hanno wrote:I'd be a lot more worried about the sodium than the wax (the wax myth has long since been debunked: http://www.snopes.com/food/warnings/noodles.asp):

That's correct, palm oil is actually used now to stop noodles sticking together. But wax was used originally but not sure whether this was connected to noodles or their container.

Nope: http://jacksonville.com/reason/fact-che ... tes-report

phrammoianchor wrote: Of course everything in moderation, Besides I found a new shop with fresh nom bahn chok for 2000 riel it's way more nourishing and healthy than instant noodle.

Generally in Cambodia you should go minimum 3 streets from a main road and the food will drop in price and increase in quality, Khmers seem to enjoy seeing barangs in there restaurant out of tourist areas.

Kuroneko wrote:

phrammoianchor wrote: Of course everything in moderation, Besides I found a new shop with fresh nom bahn chok for 2000 riel it's way more nourishing and healthy than instant noodle.

Generally in Cambodia you should go minimum 3 streets from a main road and the food will drop in price and increase in quality, Khmers seem to enjoy seeing barangs in there restaurant out of tourist areas.

Much better choice than packet noodles. You should be able to get a plate of rice for 1000riel and chicken, pork or beef on skewers for around 2000, or 3000riel also.

You might get some ideas from the PPP cheap eats list there is a section for under $1.50, but this might be above your budget
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/post-weeke ... -eats-2016

BTW here's the Bay Ko Dot FB page for anyone interested.https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bay-Ko-D ... 3342858377

phrammoianchor wrote:

Kuroneko wrote:

phrammoianchor wrote: Of course everything in moderation, Besides I found a new shop with fresh nom bahn chok for 2000 riel it's way more nourishing and healthy than instant noodle.

Generally in Cambodia you should go minimum 3 streets from a main road and the food will drop in price and increase in quality, Khmers seem to enjoy seeing barangs in there restaurant out of tourist areas.

Much better choice than packet noodles. You should be able to get a plate of rice for 1000riel and chicken, pork or beef on skewers for around 2000, or 3000riel also.

You might get some ideas from the PPP cheap eats list there is a section for under $1.50, but this might be above your budget
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/post-weeke ... -eats-2016

BTW here's the Bay Ko Dot FB page for anyone interested.https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bay-Ko-D ... 3342858377

Is there a similar list for SR?

Jamie_Lambo wrote:

phrammoianchor wrote:

Kuroneko wrote:

phrammoianchor wrote: Of course everything in moderation, Besides I found a new shop with fresh nom bahn chok for 2000 riel it's way more nourishing and healthy than instant noodle.

Generally in Cambodia you should go minimum 3 streets from a main road and the food will drop in price and increase in quality, Khmers seem to enjoy seeing barangs in there restaurant out of tourist areas.

Much better choice than packet noodles. You should be able to get a plate of rice for 1000riel and chicken, pork or beef on skewers for around 2000, or 3000riel also.

You might get some ideas from the PPP cheap eats list there is a section for under $1.50, but this might be above your budget
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/post-weeke ... -eats-2016

BTW here's the Bay Ko Dot FB page for anyone interested.https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bay-Ko-D ... 3342858377

Is there a similar list for SR?

most sufficient Khmer noodle/rice meals cost 4-5000r, whether its fried noodles, khmer noodles, pork and rice, fried rice etc, all with meat and an egg, i dont see why you would waste your time on that shit that looks like vomit

phrammoianchor wrote:

Jamie_Lambo wrote:

phrammoianchor wrote:

Kuroneko wrote:

phrammoianchor wrote: Of course everything in moderation, Besides I found a new shop with fresh nom bahn chok for 2000 riel it's way more nourishing and healthy than instant noodle.

Generally in Cambodia you should go minimum 3 streets from a main road and the food will drop in price and increase in quality, Khmers seem to enjoy seeing barangs in there restaurant out of tourist areas.

Much better choice than packet noodles. You should be able to get a plate of rice for 1000riel and chicken, pork or beef on skewers for around 2000, or 3000riel also.

You might get some ideas from the PPP cheap eats list there is a section for under $1.50, but this might be above your budget
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/post-weeke ... -eats-2016

BTW here's the Bay Ko Dot FB page for anyone interested.https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bay-Ko-D ... 3342858377

Is there a similar list for SR?

most sufficient Khmer noodle/rice meals cost 4-5000r, whether its fried noodles, khmer noodles, pork and rice, fried rice etc, all with meat and an egg, i dont see why you would waste your time on that shit that looks like vomit

When im broke I'll eat anything, except offal or insects but I will eat the occasional aborted baby bird when I get the chance, looks horrid but tastes lovely.

Jamie_Lambo wrote:

phrammoianchor wrote:

Jamie_Lambo wrote:

phrammoianchor wrote:

Kuroneko wrote:
Much better choice than packet noodles. You should be able to get a plate of rice for 1000riel and chicken, pork or beef on skewers for around 2000, or 3000riel also.

You might get some ideas from the PPP cheap eats list there is a section for under $1.50, but this might be above your budget
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/post-weeke ... -eats-2016

BTW here's the Bay Ko Dot FB page for anyone interested.https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bay-Ko-D ... 3342858377

Is there a similar list for SR?

most sufficient Khmer noodle/rice meals cost 4-5000r, whether its fried noodles, khmer noodles, pork and rice, fried rice etc, all with meat and an egg, i dont see why you would waste your time on that shit that looks like vomit

When im broke I'll eat anything, except offal or insects but I will eat the occasional aborted baby bird when I get the chance, looks horrid but tastes lovely.

Pong Tia Goun <- duck eggs w/ fetus

if youre broke wtf you doing here?