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Batchelors Cup a Soup, Chicken and Leek
Decode Label Safety Score
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Reviewed 7 times · Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This instant soup mix offers a quick meal option, but its nutritional profile is limited by its ultra-processed nature and the presence of several additives. Individuals with kidney conditions should be cautious due to Dipotassium Phosphate, and those prone to gout should avoid it due to Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides. The product also contains Monosodium Glutamate, which may cause sensitivity reactions in some individuals. While it contains trace amounts of chicken, this does not contribute meaningfully to its nutritional value.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Leek
- Onion
- Turmeric
Ultra-processed soup mix with multiple additives; caution for kidney patients and gout.
This instant soup mix is an ultra-processed food containing several additives, including flavour enhancers like Monosodium Glutamate and Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides, and Dipotassium Phosphate. People with kidney conditions should be cautious due to the phosphate and potassium content, and those with gout should avoid it due to purines. Some individuals may also experience sensitivity to MSG.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Flavour Enhancers is declared.
Declared allergens: Milk
Relevant if you have this allergy or intolerance.
Based on the declared ingredient list. This is a risk only to people with the allergy, not a general-population safety issue, so it does not lower the safety score.
Concern breakdown
Score out of 10 · higher = fewer concernsHow this product performs on each concern we check for food. This is a breakdown of the same evidence behind the score above — not a separate verdict.
Saturated fat 0.9 g per 100 g/ml
Other audiences
LimitContains Dipotassium Phosphate, which can impact electrolyte balance. Consult a healthcare professional.
Specific sensitivities
Avoid if affectedContains Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides, which are purine-containing flavour enhancers that can trigger gout attacks.
Contains Monosodium Glutamate, which may cause adverse reactions in sensitive individuals.
Why the score is capped
Emulsifier, flavourings, acidity regulator not disclosed — 3 additive classes are named without saying which substances they are
Rule F-CAP-13
What's good
Contains natural vegetables like leek and onion for flavour.
Includes natural spices like turmeric.
Watch out for
Contains multiple undisclosed additive classes (Flavour Enhancers, Emulsifier, Flavourings, Acidity Regulator), raising transparency concerns.
Contains Monosodium Glutamate (MSG), which may cause sensitivity reactions in some individuals.
Contains Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides, which can trigger gout.
Contains Dipotassium Phosphate, requiring caution for kidney patients.
Ultra-processed food with limited nutritional contribution.
Trace amount of chicken (1.3%) provides no meaningful nutritional benefit.
Ingredient Concerns safety database
Sources cited below may be Indian (FSSAI) or international (EU, US, WHO, IARC) — an international classification or law is evidence, not an Indian regulatory finding.
Disodium Ribonucleotides (E635)
E635 is a mixture of disodium inosinate (E631) and disodium guanylate (E627). Both are purine nucleotides, which the body breaks down to uric acid. People with gout or hyperuricaemia, or who have been advised to limit purines, may wish to limit foods containing it. The amounts used in foods are small, so the concern applies to people already managing uric acid rather than to the general population.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EFSA; WHO; Arthritis Foundation
Disodium Ribonucleotides: regulation, sources and other products →Monosodium Glutamate (E621)
Generally recognised as safe by FSSAI and FDA. However, some individuals report sensitivity symptoms (headache, flushing, sweating) known as "MSG symptom complex". Those who react to MSG should check labels carefully, as it appears under many names.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: FSSAI INS 621; FDA GRAS
Monosodium Glutamate: regulation, sources and other products →Dipotassium Phosphate (E340)
Used as an emulsifier and stabiliser. Adds both phosphate and potassium load, which patients with kidney disease or hyperkalaemia need to monitor closely.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: FSSAI INS 340
Dipotassium Phosphate: regulation, sources and other products →Decode Label Analysis
Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides is a flavour enhancer that contains purines and can trigger gout in susceptible individuals.
Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) may cause sensitivity reactions such as headaches, flushing, and sweating in some people.
Dipotassium Phosphate is a phosphate and potassium additive that should be used with caution by individuals with kidney conditions due to potential electrolyte imbalances.
Claim check
Front-of-pack marketing claims checked against this product's actual ingredients and nutrition. "Can't verify" means the label does not provide enough information to check the claim — it is not the same as the claim being false.
This describes the product’s packaging or its category, not a testable attribute of the food itself — so it’s classified separately rather than flagged as a doubtful claim.
The ingredients list chicken and leek.
The ingredient list does not contain any artificial colours.
The ingredient list does not contain any artificial preservatives.
The nutrition information states 94 calories per portion.
The nutrition information states 2.8g of sugars per portion.
The nutrition information states 4.0g of fat per portion.
The nutrition information states 2.3g of saturates per portion.
The nutrition information states 1.40g of salt per portion.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
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Water
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Leek 5.4%Leek (5.4%)
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Onion 3%Onion (3%)
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Maize Starch
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Glucose Syrup
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Vegetable Oil
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Chicken 1.3% trace amountChicken (1.3%)
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Salt
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Yeast ExtractYeast Extract (contains Barley)
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Milk Proteins
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Flavour EnhancersFlavour Enhancers (Monosodium Glutamate, Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides)
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Monosodium Glutamate within Flavour Enhancers
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Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides within Flavour Enhancers
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EmulsifierEmulsifier (Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids)
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Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids within Emulsifier
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Flavourings
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Acidity RegulatorAcidity Regulator (Dipotassium Phosphate)
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Dipotassium Phosphate within Acidity Regulator
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Turmeric
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Natural Flavouring
Trace amounts: some named ingredients appear in token quantities or low in the list. At these concentrations a meaningful benefit is unlikely, and their front-of-pack prominence may not reflect their level in the formulation.
In label order — normally largest quantity first. Select a row for the full write-up and sources.
These are major food allergens named on the ingredient list. They are a risk only to people allergic to them — not a general-population safety issue — so they do not lower the safety score. Anyone with the allergy should avoid this product, and check the pack’s own allergen statement.
The label declares each of these as a blend and then lists what is in it. The components appear in the groups above on their own merits, so the blend itself is shown here rather than counted a second time.
✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
Who should take caution
About this ingredient
No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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| Energy | 37 kcal |
| Protein | 0.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 5.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.1 g |
| Total Fat | 1.6 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 0.4 g |
| Sodium | 220 mg |
| Salt equivalent | 0.55 g |
Colour shows the per-100g level (green = low, amber = moderate, red = high), from the product's label.
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What are the ingredients in Batchelors Cup a Soup, Chicken and Leek?
The label of Batchelors Cup a Soup, Chicken and Leek lists 20 ingredients, in label order: Water, Leek, Onion, Maize starch, Glucose Syrup, Vegetable Oil, Chicken, Salt, Yeast Extract, Milk Proteins, Flavour Enhancers, Monosodium Glutamate, Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides, Emulsifier, Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Flavourings, Acidity Regulator, Dipotassium Phosphate, Turmeric, Natural Flavouring. Flagged by the analysis: Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides, Monosodium Glutamate, Dipotassium Phosphate, Flavour Enhancers, Flavourings.
Is Batchelors Cup a Soup, Chicken and Leek safe to eat?
Batchelors Cup a Soup, Chicken and Leek scores 4.5/10 on Decode Label (Moderate). This instant soup mix is an ultra-processed food containing several additives, including flavour enhancers like Monosodium Glutamate and Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides, and Dipotassium Phosphate. People with kidney conditions should be cautious due to the phosphate and potassium content, and those with gout should avoid it due to purines. Some individuals may also experience sensitivity to MSG.
Why does Batchelors Cup a Soup, Chicken and Leek score 4.5/10?
Flagged in the score: Contains multiple undisclosed additive classes (Flavour Enhancers, Emulsifier, Flavourings, Acidity Regulator), raising transparency concerns. Contains Monosodium Glutamate (MSG), which may cause sensitivity reactions in some individuals. Contains Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides, which can trigger gout.
Who should avoid Batchelors Cup a Soup, Chicken and Leek?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Kidney conditions; Gout; MSG sensitivity; Milk allergy / lactose intolerance.
Does Batchelors Cup a Soup, Chicken and Leek contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains milk (Milk Proteins). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Batchelors Cup a Soup, Chicken and Leek contain milk?
Yes — the ingredient list names Milk Proteins. People with milk allergy / lactose intolerance should treat it as containing milk, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
How much sugar is in Batchelors Cup a Soup, Chicken and Leek?
1.1 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label does not declare added sugar separately, so we cannot say how much of it is added.
Are the claims on the Batchelors Cup a Soup, Chicken and Leek pack accurate?
Yes — all 8 claims on the pack checked out against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
Is Batchelors Cup a Soup, Chicken and Leek vegetarian?
Batchelors Cup a Soup, Chicken and Leek is marked non-vegetarian.
Answers are generated from this product's own Decode Label analysis — the score, the ingredient list and the label claims shown above. Always check the pack itself for allergen and dietary information.
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