Can't imagine the amount of preservative inside these vending ready to eat food......
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/instant-meals-hindrance-healthy-eating-1013021
HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH?
Dietitian Louis Yap from Parkway East Hospital cautioned against consuming ready-to-eat meals on a regular basis, pointing to the higher salt content these meals tend to have.
“It is quite consistent in most processed food or ready-to-eat meals,” he said. “That’s because it not only adds to the flavour of the food, but also acts as a preservative to prevent bacteria growth and extend the shelf life of the product.”
This could put people at risk of hypertension or cardiovascular diseases, he said. Due to the perishability of vegetables, these meals also tend to have fewer greens, which affects the nutritional value, he added.
He also noted that the cooking and storage processes involved in preparing these meals may also reduce the nutrients in the food, particularly vitamins like Vitamin D and E, which are temperature-sensitive.
With all this in mind, Mr Yap’s recommendation is that these meals should not be eaten more than once or twice a week. Home cooking is still the healthiest option, he said, though he noted that consumers strapped for time can also opt for healthier choices at food courts or hawker centres.