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Chings Instant Soup - Tomato
Decode Label Safety Score
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Reviewed 3 times · Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This soup mix is primarily a source of added sugar and refined carbohydrates, with a significant amount of bread croutons and palm oil contributing to its calorie and saturated fat content. While it contains some spices and tomato powder, the overall nutritional profile is dominated by processed ingredients. It is best consumed in moderation, especially for individuals monitoring their sugar and saturated fat intake.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Tomato Powder
- Pepper Powder
- Coriander powder
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
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High in added sugar and refined carbs; contains palm oil and undisclosed flavourings.
This soup mix is high in added sugar and refined carbohydrates, with palm oil contributing to its saturated fat content. It's best consumed occasionally as part of a balanced diet.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Looking for a lower-sugar option — Added sugar is 31.9 g per 100 g.
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Palm oil and Flavour Enhancer are declared.
Declared allergens: Gluten
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 0.7 g · trans fat 0 g per serving
Infants under 1
AvoidContains added sugar, which is not recommended for infants under 1 year of age.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitThis product is high in added sugar and sodium, which should be limited in the diets of young children.
Why the score is capped
Very high added sugar
Rule F-CAP-01
Highly processed (NOVA) and high in sugar
Rule F-CAP-07
Flavouring not disclosed — the label does not say which substance this is
Rule F-CAP-13
What's good
Contains some natural spices and vegetable powders (tomato, onion, garlic, pepper, coriander, parsley)
Iodised salt provides essential iodine
Watch out for
Very high added sugar content from Sugar and Dried Glucose Syrup
High in refined carbohydrates from Potato Starch, Refined Wheat Flour, and Bread Croutons
Contains Palm Oil, which is high in saturated fat
High sodium content from Salt and Iodised Salt
Flavour Enhancer — flavour enhancer — a purine source; relevant for people managing gout.
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.
Palm Oil
Palm oil is very high in saturated fatty acids (~50%), which raise LDL cholesterol and increase cardiovascular risk with regular high consumption. Refined palm oil can also carry processing contaminants (glycidyl esters and 3-MCPD esters), which EFSA assessed in 2016.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: WHO; Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health; EFSA CONTAM opinion (2016)
Palm Oil: 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 →Wheat Flour
Wheat and wheat-derived ingredients contain gluten, which triggers an autoimmune response in people with celiac disease, causing intestinal damage. People with non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) or wheat allergy must also avoid this ingredient. Labelled as a major allergen by FSSAI.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: FSSAI Food Labelling Regulations; Celiac Disease Foundation
Wheat Flour: regulation, sources and other products →Decode Label Analysis
Palm Oil is high in saturated fat, which can contribute to cardiovascular concerns. EFSA CONTAM opinion (2016) also notes potential contaminants (glycidyl esters) depending on processing.
Refined Wheat Flour contains gluten, making this product unsuitable for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, as per FSSAI Labelling & Display Regulations 2020.
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 is a marketing slogan or brand identity statement that cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition facts.
The price is a commercial detail that cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition facts.
The preparation time is a functional claim that cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition facts.
The preparation method is a functional claim that cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition facts.
The product name states 'Tomato Instant Soup' and tomato powder is listed as an ingredient, confirming the tomato flavor and instant preparation.
The nutrition information states 0 mg of Cholesterol per serving.
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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Sugar
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Potato Starch
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Bread Croutons 19%Bread Croutons (19%)
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Refined Wheat Flour within Bread CroutonsRefined Wheat Flour (Maida)
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Palm Oil within Bread Croutons
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Spices & Condiments within Bread Croutons
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Salt within Bread Croutons
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Dried Glucose Syrup within Bread Croutons
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Iodised Salt
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Tomato Powder 5.5%Tomato Powder (5.5%)
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Flavour EnhancerFlavour Enhancer (INS 635)
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Pepper Powder
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Coriander Powder
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Acidity RegulatorAcidity Regulator (INS 330)
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Onion Powder
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Garlic Powder
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Dehydrated Parsley
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Sunflower Oil
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Anticaking AgentAnticaking Agent (INS 551)
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Beet Root Powder trace amount
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Natural Flavouring Substances
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 | 61 kcal |
| Protein | 0.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 11.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 5.4 g |
| Added Sugars | 5.1 g |
| Total Fat | 1.3 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Sodium | 706 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Colour shows the per-100g level (green = low, amber = moderate, red = high), calculated from the declared serving — this label prints per-serving figures only.
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What are the ingredients in Chings Instant Soup - Tomato?
The label of Chings Instant Soup - Tomato lists 21 ingredients, in label order: Sugar, Potato Starch, Bread Croutons, Refined wheat flour, Palm oil, Spices & Condiments, Salt, Dried Glucose Syrup, Iodised Salt, Tomato Powder, Flavour Enhancer, Pepper Powder, Coriander powder, Acidity Regulator, Onion powder, Garlic powder, Dehydrated Parsley, Sunflower oil, Anticaking Agent, Beet Root Powder, Natural Flavouring Substances. Flagged by the analysis: Palm oil, Flavour Enhancer.
Is Chings Instant Soup - Tomato safe to eat?
Chings Instant Soup - Tomato scores 1.5/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This soup mix is high in added sugar and refined carbohydrates, with palm oil contributing to its saturated fat content. It's best consumed occasionally as part of a balanced diet.
Why does Chings Instant Soup - Tomato score 1.5/10?
Flagged in the score: Contains Palm Oil, which is high in saturated fat. Also noted: Very high added sugar content from Sugar and Dried Glucose Syrup. High in refined carbohydrates from Potato Starch, Refined Wheat Flour, and Bread Croutons.
Who should avoid Chings Instant Soup - Tomato?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Individuals monitoring sugar intake; Those with cardiovascular concerns; Gout (due to flavour enhancers); Gluten sensitivity or celiac disease.
Is Chings Instant Soup - Tomato suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Chings Instant Soup - Tomato contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains gluten (Refined wheat flour). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Chings Instant Soup - Tomato contain gluten?
Yes — the ingredient list names Refined wheat flour. People with gluten / wheat sensitivity (coeliac disease) should treat it as containing gluten, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Is Chings Instant Soup - Tomato high in sugar?
Yes — 33.8 g of total sugar per 100 g, above the 22.5 g per 100 g that UK front-of-pack labelling marks as high. The label declares 31.9 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Is Chings Instant Soup - Tomato high in salt?
Yes — 4,413 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 11.03 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 Chings Instant Soup - Tomato pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 6 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "I Love Desi Chinese" — can't be verified from the label. "₹10 ONLY" — can't be verified from the label. "READY IN 1 MIN" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Chings Instant Soup - Tomato vegetarian?
Chings Instant Soup - Tomato is marked 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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