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Red Pasta
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This pasta dish is primarily a source of carbohydrates and fats, with a significant amount of sodium and added sugar. While it contains fresh ingredients like tomato and onion, the overall nutritional profile is dominated by the pasta, cheese, and added seasonings. The high sodium content is a primary concern, especially for individuals monitoring their intake, and the presence of added sugar contributes to the overall free sugar load.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Fresh Tomato
- Tomato Puree
- Onion
- Garlic
- Celery
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High sodium and added sugar in this pasta dish
The score is held down by this product's nutrition profile, which dominates the assessment regardless of the rest of the formulation. This pasta dish contains a high amount of sodium and added sugar, which are significant nutritional concerns. While it includes fresh vegetables, the overall formulation contributes to a high intake of these components. Individuals managing blood pressure or sugar intake should be particularly mindful.
Declared allergens: Peanuts, Sesame, Mustard, Milk, Soy and Gluten
People with these allergies should avoid it and check the pack’s own allergen statement.
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 9.2 g · trans fat 0 g per 100 g/ml
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitContains high levels of added sugar and sodium, which are not recommended for frequent consumption by young children due to potential long-term health impacts.
Why the score is capped
Very high sodium per serving
Rule F-CAP-02
What's good
Contains fresh vegetables like tomato and onion
Uses durum wheat semolina for pasta
Watch out for
High sodium content from iodised salt
Presence of added sugar
Contains dairy products (butter, cheese, cream) which are allergens
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.
Added Sugars
Sugars added to food, and the sugars in honey, syrups and fruit juice concentrates, are "free sugars". The WHO guideline recommends that they stay below 10% of total energy intake and suggests below 5% for additional benefit. Where the sugar sits in the ingredient list and how many grams the panel declares is what matters; this is information, because the nutrition score already prices the grams.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: WHO, Guideline: Sugars intake for adults and children (2015)
Added Sugars: regulation, sources and other products →Decode Label Analysis
This product contains a significant amount of added sugar, contributing to overall free sugar intake. WHO advises limiting free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake, ideally under 5%.
The product contains iodised salt, contributing to a high sodium content per serving. High sodium intake is associated with increased blood pressure and cardiovascular risk.
Claim check
1 claim not supported by label dataFront-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.
The nutrition information shows a low protein content of 2.49g per 100g and a low fiber content of 0.16g per 100g, which does not support a claim of high nutrient content.
The label does not provide instructions to confirm if only hot water is needed for preparation.
The label does not provide information to confirm if the product is travel friendly.
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 ingredient list does not explicitly state the absence of preservatives, nor does it list any common preservatives by name or INS number.
The label does not provide information to confirm the originality of the taste and aroma.
The label does not provide information or certification to confirm that all ingredients are natural.
The label states 'FREEZE DRIED TECHNOLOGY' but does not provide further information or certification to confirm this processing method.
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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Fusilli Pasta 58.67%Fusilli Pasta (58.67 %)
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Durum Wheat Semolina within Fusilli Pasta
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Fresh Tomato 19.39%Fresh Tomato (19.39 %)
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Tomato Puree
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Spices & Condiments 9.16%Spices & Condiments (9.16 %)
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Onion 5.08%Onion (5.08 %)
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Pasturized Butter
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Molten Cheddar CheeseMolten Chheddar Cheese
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Garlic
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Sugar
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Fresh Cream
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Iodized Salt
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Celery
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Mixed Herbs Seasoning
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Oregano within Mixed Herbs Seasoning
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Basil within Mixed Herbs Seasoning
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Parsley within Mixed Herbs Seasoning
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Fresh Basil
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Chilli Flakes
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Red Chilli Powder
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Black Pepper
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
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| Energy | 258 kcal |
| Protein | 2.49 g |
| Carbohydrate | 24.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 13.72 g |
| Added Sugars | 4.71 g |
| Total Fat | 16.75 g |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 0.16 g |
| Sodium | 1,550 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Calcium | 7.65 mg |
| Iron | 0.52 mg |
| Potassium | 140 mg |
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 Red Pasta?
The label of Red Pasta lists 21 ingredients, in label order: Fusilli Pasta, Durum Wheat Semolina, Fresh Tomato, Tomato Puree, Spices and Condiments, Onion, Pasturized Butter, Molten Cheddar Cheese, Garlic, Sugar, Fresh Cream, Iodised Salt, Celery, Mixed Herbs Seasoning, Oregano, Basil, Parsley, Fresh Basil, Chilli Flakes, Red chilli powder, Black Pepper. None of them is flagged by the analysis.
Is Red Pasta safe to eat?
Red Pasta scores 1.5/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). The score is held down by this product's nutrition profile, which dominates the assessment regardless of the rest of the formulation. This pasta dish contains a high amount of sodium and added sugar, which are significant nutritional concerns. While it includes fresh vegetables, the overall formulation contributes to a high intake of these components. Individuals managing blood pressure or sugar intake should be particularly mindful.
Why does Red Pasta score 1.5/10?
What the analysis notes: High sodium content from iodised salt. Presence of added sugar. Contains dairy products (butter, cheese, cream) which are allergens.
Who should avoid Red Pasta?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Managing blood pressure due to high sodium; Monitoring sugar intake; Lactose intolerant due to dairy; Gluten / wheat sensitivity (coeliac disease).
Is Red Pasta suitable for babies or young children?
Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Red Pasta contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains peanuts (the pack’s allergen statement), sesame (the pack’s allergen statement), mustard (the pack’s allergen statement), milk (Pasturized Butter, Molten Cheddar Cheese and Fresh Cream), soy (the pack’s allergen statement) and gluten (Durum Wheat Semolina). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Red Pasta contain peanuts?
Yes — the ingredient list names the pack’s allergen statement. People with groundnut (peanut) allergy should treat it as containing peanuts, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does Red Pasta contain sesame?
Yes — the ingredient list names the pack’s allergen statement. People with sesame allergy should treat it as containing sesame, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does Red Pasta contain mustard?
Yes — the ingredient list names the pack’s allergen statement. People with mustard allergy should treat it as containing mustard, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does Red Pasta contain milk?
Yes — the ingredient list names Pasturized Butter, Molten Cheddar Cheese and Fresh Cream. 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 Red Pasta?
13.7 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 4.7 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Is Red Pasta high in salt?
Yes — 1,550 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 3.88 g of salt), above the 1.5 g of salt per 100 g that UK front-of-pack labelling marks as high.
Are the claims on the Red Pasta pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 7 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "HIGH NUTRIENT CONTENT" — misleading. "JUST ADD HOT WATER" — can't be verified from the label. "TRAVEL FRIENDLY" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Red Pasta vegetarian?
Red Pasta is marked vegetarian.
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