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Ching’s Secret Paneer Chilli Masala Mix, 100g
Decode Label Safety Score
How we got 3.9 ShowHide
Scored as a condiment: nutrition is judged on what a 5 g serving delivers — a typical single use — not on the per-100g figures, which describe a quantity of this product nobody eats. The per-100g panel is still shown in full below.
Reviewed 3 times · Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
The score is capped for a specific safety reason, set out below. This seasoning mix offers a convenient way to add flavor, but it contains an ammonia caramel color (E150c/d) which is classified by IARC as a Group 2B possible human carcinogen. While the amount in a typical serving is small, individuals concerned about such additives should be aware. For most healthy adults using it in moderation, the primary concern is the presence of the IARC 2B classified additive.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Dehydrated Garlic
- Mixed Spices
- Chilli
- Ginger
- Cumin
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Contains IARC 2B classified additive; undisclosed flavor enhancers
The score is capped for a specific safety reason, set out below. This seasoning mix includes an ammonia caramel color (E150c/d) which is classified by IARC as a possible human carcinogen. It also contains unspecified flavor enhancers and natural flavorings, which may be a concern for individuals with sensitivities to undisclosed ingredients. While the amount per serving is small, those who prefer to avoid such additives should be cautious.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Flavour Enhancer is declared.
Declared allergens: Soy
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 1.1 g · trans fat 0 g per 100 g/ml
Why the score is capped
Contains ammonia caramel colour (E150c/d) — which can generate 4-MEI during manufacture — IARC classifies 4-MEI as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans); this label does not state its concentration
Rule F-CAP-10 · Source: IARC / EFSA classification of the additive
Flavouring not disclosed — the label does not say which substance this is
Rule F-CAP-13
What's good
Rich in natural spices and botanicals for flavor
Contains iodised salt, contributing to iodine intake
Watch out for
Presence of 'Natural Colour' which may include IARC Group 2B classified ammonia caramel (E150c/d)
Contains soy, a common 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.
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 →Decode Label Analysis
Contains 'Natural Colour' which, if it refers to ammonia caramel (E150c/d), is classified by IARC as a Group 2B possible human carcinogen due to its 4-MEI by-product.
If this is Disodium Ribonucleotides, it can trigger gout in susceptible individuals.
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 claim 'Easy to cook!' is a subjective statement about convenience that cannot be objectively verified from the provided label information.
The claim 'Cooks in 4/5 Min.' is a preparation time claim that cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition facts.
The claim 'I Love Desi Chinese' is a subjective statement about taste and cultural fusion that cannot be objectively verified from the provided label information.
The claim 'Bachchon Ka Favourite Minton Mein Taiyar!' (Children's Favorite Ready in Minutes!) is a subjective statement about preference and preparation time that cannot be objectively verified from the provided label information.
This claim involves subjective preference ('children's favourite') and a preparation time ('in just a few minutes') that cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition facts.
This claim is a serving suggestion and a subjective statement about taste pairing that cannot be objectively verified from the provided label information.
The packaging clearly states '5 Single Use Pouch Inside', indicating the number of pouches included.
The nutrition information states 'Cholesterol 0 mg' per 100g, which supports the claim.
The nutrition information states 'trans fat g 0' per 100g, which supports the claim.
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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Corn Flour
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Iodised Salt
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Dehydrated Garlic
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Mixed Spices 6%
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Chilli
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Ginger
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Cumin
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Coriander
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Pepper
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Sugar
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Onion Powder
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Natural Colour synthetic colourSulphite ammonia caramel (INS 150D)Natural Colour (INS 150d)
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Flavour EnhancerDisodium 5'-ribonucleotides (INS 635)Flavour Enhancer (INS 635)
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Tomato Powder
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Soy Sauce PowderSoy Sauce Powder (Soybean, Wheat, Salt)
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Anticaking AgentSilicon dioxide (INS 551)Anticaking Agent (INS 551)
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Thickening & Stabilizing AgentXanthan gum (INS 415)Thickening & Stabilizing Agent (INS 415)
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Dried Glucose Syrup
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Sunflower Oil
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Acidity RegulatorAcetic acid (INS 260)Acidity Regulator (INS 260)
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Natural Flavouring Substances
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
No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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| Energy | 293 kcal |
| Protein | 6.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 61.9 g |
| Total Sugars | 14.5 g |
| Added Sugars | 11.9 g |
| Total Fat | 2.2 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Sodium | 10,754 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Colour shows the per-100g level (green = low, amber = moderate, red = high), from the product's label. This is a condiment — used by the pinch or the spoonful, not eaten by the plate — so a red row here means the product is dense in that nutrient, not that a serving of it is. The score judges its nutrition on what a 5 g serving actually delivers.
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What are the ingredients in Ching’s Secret Paneer Chilli Masala Mix, 100g?
The label of Ching’s Secret Paneer Chilli Masala Mix, 100g lists 21 ingredients, in label order: Corn flour, Iodised Salt, Dehydrated Garlic, Mixed Spices, Chilli, Ginger, Cumin, Coriander, Pepper, Sugar, Onion powder, Natural Colour, Flavour Enhancer, Tomato Powder, Soy Sauce Powder, Anticaking Agent, Thickening & Stabilizing Agent, Dried Glucose Syrup, Sunflower oil, Acidity Regulator, Natural Flavouring Substances. Flagged by the analysis: Natural Colour, Flavour Enhancer.
Is Ching’s Secret Paneer Chilli Masala Mix, 100g safe to eat?
Ching’s Secret Paneer Chilli Masala Mix, 100g scores 3.9/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). The score is capped for a specific safety reason, set out below. This seasoning mix includes an ammonia caramel color (E150c/d) which is classified by IARC as a possible human carcinogen. It also contains unspecified flavor enhancers and natural flavorings, which may be a concern for individuals with sensitivities to undisclosed ingredients. While the amount per serving is small, those who prefer to avoid such additives should be cautious.
Why does Ching’s Secret Paneer Chilli Masala Mix, 100g score 3.9/10?
Flagged in the score: Presence of 'Natural Colour' which may include IARC Group 2B classified ammonia caramel (E150c/d). Also noted: Contains soy, a common allergen.
Who should avoid Ching’s Secret Paneer Chilli Masala Mix, 100g?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Individuals avoiding IARC 2B classified substances; Those with sensitivities to undisclosed flavorings; Soy allergy.
Does Ching’s Secret Paneer Chilli Masala Mix, 100g contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains soy (Soy Sauce Powder). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Ching’s Secret Paneer Chilli Masala Mix, 100g contain soy?
Yes — the ingredient list names Soy Sauce Powder. People with soy allergy should treat it as containing soy, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
How much sugar is in Ching’s Secret Paneer Chilli Masala Mix, 100g?
14.5 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 11.9 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Is Ching’s Secret Paneer Chilli Masala Mix, 100g high in salt?
Yes — 10,754 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 26.89 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 Ching’s Secret Paneer Chilli Masala Mix, 100g pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 9 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "Easy to cook!" — can't be verified from the label. "Cooks in 4/5 Min." — can't be verified from the label. "I Love Desi Chinese" — can't be verified from the label.
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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