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Pad Thai Noodle Kit
Decode Label Safety Score
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Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This noodle product offers a convenient meal option, but its nutritional profile warrants caution, particularly due to very high sodium content and the presence of added sugars. While it includes whole wheat semolina and some vegetables, the formulation relies on flavour enhancers and added sugar, which detract from its overall healthfulness. Individuals with peanut allergies must strictly avoid this product due to the presence of peanuts, a major allergen. Those managing gout should also be aware of the disodium 5'-ribonucleotides (INS 635) as a purine source. The high sodium content is a significant concern for general health, especially for children and individuals monitoring their blood pressure.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Whole Wheat Semolina
- Red Capsicum
- Tomato Paste
- Tamarind
- Onion flakes
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High sodium and added sugar; contains flavour enhancers and peanuts
This noodle product is high in sodium and contains added sugars, which are key nutritional concerns. It also includes flavour enhancers (disodium 5'-ribonucleotides) and peanuts, a major allergen. People with peanut allergies must avoid this product, and those managing gout should be cautious due to the purine content from the flavour enhancer. The high sodium level is a general health consideration.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Flavour Enhancer (INS 635) is declared.
Declared allergens: Peanuts, 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 0.9 g · trans fat 0 g per 100 g/ml
Infants under 1
AvoidContains added salt and high sodium, which is not suitable for infants due to their developing kidneys.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitHigh sodium and added sugar content may not be suitable for regular consumption by young children.
Whole peanuts can be a choking hazard for young children.
Why the score is capped
Very high sodium per serving
Rule F-CAP-02
What's good
Contains whole wheat semolina as a base
Includes several vegetables and natural flavourings (red capsicum, tomato paste, tamarind, onion flakes, spices and herbs)
Uses natural vinegar
Watch out for
Very high sodium content from iodised salt and soya sauce
Contains added sugars (jaggery and sugar)
Presence of flavour enhancer (INS 635) which is a purine source
Peanuts are a significant allergen
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.
Peanuts
Peanut allergy is one of the most common and severe food allergies, capable of causing anaphylaxis — a potentially fatal allergic reaction. Even trace amounts (cross-contamination) can trigger reactions. Peanut allergy is usually lifelong and requires strict avoidance. Always carry an epinephrine auto-injector if allergic.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: FSSAI; FDA; Allergy & Asthma Network
Peanuts: regulation, sources and other products →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 →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
Peanuts are a major allergen and can cause life-threatening anaphylaxis in sensitive individuals. (FSSAI Labelling & Display Regulations 2020)
Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides (INS 635) is a flavour enhancer and a purine source, which is relevant for people managing gout.
This product contains added sugars (Jaggery, Sugar). WHO advises keeping free sugar intake under 10% of total energy, ideally under 5%.
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.
The preparation time is a functional claim that cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition facts.
The label lists this only as a flavouring (nature-identical or artificial), which is made to resemble the ingredient rather than being it, so the pack cannot confirm the ingredient the name implies.
This claim describes the style and experience of the product, which cannot be objectively verified from the ingredient list or nutrition facts.
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.
This claim describes the style of the sauce, which cannot be objectively verified from the ingredient list or nutrition facts.
The ingredient list includes peanuts and onion flakes, which can provide a crunchy texture as toppings.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
31 entries as printed on the label · 22 distinct ingredients (some are declared more than once).
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1.
Water listed twice
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2.
Whole Wheat Semolina
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3.
Iodized Salt listed twice
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4.
Refined Sunflower Oil listed twiceRefined Sunflower oil
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5.
Flavour Enhancer (INS 635) listed twice
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6.
Rosemary Extract listed twice
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Water listed twice
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8.
Jaggery
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9.
Red Capsicum
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10.
Tomato Paste
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11.
Refined Sunflower Oil listed twice
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Soya Sauce
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13.
Peanuts listed twice
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14.
Tamarind
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15.
Iodized Salt listed twice
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16.
Starch
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Spices & Herbs
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18.
Acidity Regulator (INS 330)
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Natural Vinegar
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20.
Flavour Enhancer (INS 635) listed twice
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21.
Thickener (INS 412)
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Peanuts listed twice
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23.
Onion FlakesOnion flakes
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Spices and Herbs
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25.
Sugar
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26.
Refined Sunflower Oil listed twiceRefined Sunflower oil
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27.
Flavour Enhancer (INS 635) listed twice
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28.
Lemon Juice Powder trace amountLemon Juice powder
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29.
Iodized Salt listed twiceIodized salt
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30.
Dry Mango Powder
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31.
Rosemary Extract trace amount listed twice
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.
Listed twice: an ingredient appears more than once in the same part of the list. This may indicate two separate ingredient blends in the formulation, or a duplication in how the label was recorded.
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.
✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
Who should take caution
About this ingredient
Declared on this label as
No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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| Energy | 209 kcal |
| Protein | 4.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 33 g |
| Total Sugars | 11.9 g |
| Added Sugars | 8.1 g |
| Total Fat | 6.5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.04 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 1.2 g |
| Sodium | 1,360 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 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 Pad Thai Noodle Kit?
The label of Pad Thai Noodle Kit lists 21 ingredients, in label order: Whole Wheat Semolina, Water, Jaggery, Red Capsicum, Tomato Paste, Soya Sauce, Tamarind, Starch, Acidity Regulator (INS 330), Natural vinegar, Thickener (INS 412), Peanuts, Onion flakes, Spices and Herbs, Sugar, Refined Sunflower Oil, Flavour Enhancer (INS 635), Lemon Juice Powder, Iodised Salt, Dry Mango Powder, Rosemary extract. Flagged by the analysis: Flavour Enhancer (INS 635), Jaggery.
Is Pad Thai Noodle Kit safe to eat?
Pad Thai Noodle Kit scores 1.5/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This noodle product is high in sodium and contains added sugars, which are key nutritional concerns. It also includes flavour enhancers (disodium 5'-ribonucleotides) and peanuts, a major allergen. People with peanut allergies must avoid this product, and those managing gout should be cautious due to the purine content from the flavour enhancer. The high sodium level is a general health consideration.
Why does Pad Thai Noodle Kit score 1.5/10?
Flagged in the score: Contains added sugars (jaggery and sugar). Also noted: Very high sodium content from iodised salt and soya sauce. Presence of flavour enhancer (INS 635) which is a purine source.
Who should avoid Pad Thai Noodle Kit?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Peanut allergy; Managing gout; Monitoring sodium intake; Sensitive to flavour enhancers; Soy allergy.
Is Pad Thai Noodle Kit suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Pad Thai Noodle Kit contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains peanuts (Peanuts), soy (Soya Sauce) and gluten (Whole Wheat Semolina). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Pad Thai Noodle Kit contain peanuts?
Yes — the ingredient list names Peanuts. People with groundnut (peanut) allergy should treat it as containing peanuts, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does Pad Thai Noodle Kit contain soy?
Yes — the ingredient list names Soya Sauce. People with soy allergy should treat it as containing soy, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does Pad Thai Noodle Kit contain gluten?
Yes — the ingredient list names Whole Wheat Semolina. People with gluten / wheat sensitivity (coeliac disease) should treat it as containing gluten, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
How much sugar is in Pad Thai Noodle Kit?
11.9 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 8.1 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Is Pad Thai Noodle Kit high in salt?
Yes — 1,360 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 3.4 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 Pad Thai Noodle Kit pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 5 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "READY IN 2 MINS" — can't be verified from the label. "NO ARTIFICIAL PRESERVATIVES" — can't be verified from the label. "Restaurant-Style Asian at Home" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Pad Thai Noodle Kit vegetarian?
Pad Thai Noodle Kit is marked vegetarian, and contains no animal-derived ingredients.
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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