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Manchurian Instant Noodles
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This instant noodle product contains several ingredients that warrant caution, particularly the sulphite ammonia caramel colour (INS 150d) which is associated with 4-MEI, classified by IARC as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans). The product is also high in sodium and contains palm oil, which is high in saturated fat and may contain processing contaminants. While convenient, it is best consumed in moderation, especially for individuals managing gout due to the presence of disodium 5'-ribonucleotides.
At a glance
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What’s favorable
- Dehydrated Garlic
- Dehydrated Onion
- Dehydrated Carrot
- Chilli Flakes
- Green Chilli Powder
- +1 more →
Contains IARC 2B-classified caramel colour; high in sodium and saturated fat
This instant noodle product contains sulphite ammonia caramel (INS 150d), which is associated with 4-MEI, a substance classified by IARC as possibly carcinogenic to humans. It is also high in sodium and contains palm oil, contributing to saturated fat intake. Individuals with gout should be aware of the flavour enhancer disodium 5'-ribonucleotides.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Palm oil and Flavour Enhancer are declared.
Declared allergens: Soy and Gluten
Relevant if you have any of these allergies or intolerances.
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 8.6 g · trans fat 0 g per 100 g/ml
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitHigh sodium content is not suitable for young children, as their kidneys are not fully developed to process large amounts of salt.
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
Flavours not disclosed — the label does not say which substance this is
Rule F-CAP-13
What's good
Contains several dehydrated vegetables and herbs for natural flavour
Iodised salt contributes to iodine intake
Watch out for
High sodium content from multiple salt sources and flavour enhancers
High saturated fat content primarily from palm oil
Contains wheat gluten, an allergen for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity
Contains multiple food additives, including colours and flavour enhancers
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 about half saturated fat, which raises LDL cholesterol when eaten regularly in quantity, and the WHO advises keeping saturated fat under 10 percent of energy. Refined palm oil also carries the highest levels of process contaminants among edible oils: glycidyl esters, which the European Food Safety Authority considers genotoxic and carcinogenic with no safe level, and 3-MCPD esters, for which it set a tolerable daily intake of 2 micrograms per kilogram of body weight in 2018. IARC lists glycidol as probably carcinogenic (Group 2A) and 3-MCPD as possibly carcinogenic (Group 2B). The contaminants form during the high-temperature deodorising step of refining, so unrefined palm oil carries less of them. EU maximum levels now apply to these contaminants in oils and in infant formula.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EFSA CONTAM Panel opinions on glycidyl esters and 3-MCPD esters in food (2016) and 3-MCPD update (2018); IARC Monographs Volumes 77 and 101; WHO guideline on saturated fat and trans fat intake (2023)
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
Contains Sulphite Ammonia Caramel (INS 150d), which can generate 4-MEI during manufacture. IARC classifies 4-MEI as Group 2B, 'possibly carcinogenic to humans'.
Contains Disodium 5'-Ribonucleotides (INS 635), a purine source, which may be a concern for individuals managing gout.
Contains Palm Oil, which is very high in saturated fat and may contain processing contaminants (glycidyl esters, 3-MCPD) depending on refining processes, as per EFSA.
Contains TBHQ (INS 319), a synthetic antioxidant with some regulatory scrutiny regarding high dose intake.
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 product is described as 'Manchurian Instant Noodles' on the packaging, which is consistent with the product type.
The packaging explicitly states 'Ready in 2-3 Minutes', indicating the preparation time.
The packaging indicates that a 'Seasoning Mix' is included inside the product.
The nutrition information states that the product contains 0g of trans fat per 100g.
The nutrition information states that the product contains 0.2 mg of cholesterol per 100g.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
28 entries as printed on the label · 24 distinct ingredients (some are declared more than once).
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Refined Wheat FlourRefined Wheat Flour (Maida)
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Palm Oil
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Iodised Salt
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Wheat Gluten
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ThickenerPotassium chloride (INS 508)Thickener (INS 508)
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StabilizerTriphosphates (INS 451)Stabilizer (INS 451 (i))
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Acidity RegulatorPotassium carbonates (INS 501)Acidity Regulator (INS 501 (i))
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Raising AgentSodium carbonates (INS 500)Raising Agent (INS 500 (ii))
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AntioxidantTBHQ (INS 319)Antioxidant (INS 319)
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Iodised Salt
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Dehydrated Garlic 18.5%Dehydrated Garlic (18.5%)
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Dehydrated Onion 14.4%Dehydrated Onion (14.4%)
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Soy Sauce Powder 5.2%Soy Sauce Powder (5.2%) [Salt, Maltodextrin, Salt, Colour (INS 150a)]
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Salt within Soy Sauce Powder listed twice
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Maltodextrin within Soy Sauce Powder
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Salt within Soy Sauce Powder listed twice
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Colour within Soy Sauce Powder synthetic colourPlain caramel (INS 150A)Colour (INS 150a)
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Flavour EnhancerDisodium 5'-ribonucleotides (INS 635)Flavour Enhancer (INS 635)
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Dehydrated Carrot 3.9%Dehydrated Carrot (3.9%)
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Corn Starch
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Colour synthetic colourSulphite ammonia caramel (INS 150D), Paprika extract (INS 160C)Colour (INS 150d, INS 160c(ii))
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Natural Flavour
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Acidity RegulatorMalic acid (INS 296), Acetic acid (INS 260)Acidity Regulator (INS 296, INS 260)
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Chilli Flakes
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Anticaking AgentSilicon dioxide (INS 551)Anticaking Agent (INS 551)
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Refined Sunflower Oil
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Green Chilli Powder
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24.
Dehydrated Herbs
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.
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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No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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| Energy | 443 kcal |
| Protein | 8.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 68.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 5.8 g |
| Added Sugars | 1.7 g |
| Total Fat | 15.9 g |
| Saturated Fat | 8.6 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 12.8 g |
| Sodium | 941 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0.2 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 Manchurian Instant Noodles?
The label of Manchurian Instant Noodles lists 24 ingredients, in label order: Refined wheat flour, Palm oil, Wheat gluten, Thickener, Stabilizers, Raising Agents, Antioxidant, Iodised Salt, Dehydrated Garlic, Dehydrated Onion, Soy Sauce Powder, Maltodextrin, Salt, Flavour Enhancer, Dehydrated Carrot, Corn Starch, Colour, Natural Flavours, Acidity Regulator, Chilli Flakes, Anticaking Agent, Refined Sunflower Oil, Green Chilli Powder, Dehydrated Herbs. Flagged by the analysis: Palm oil, Colour, Flavour Enhancer, Antioxidant.
Is Manchurian Instant Noodles safe to eat?
Manchurian Instant Noodles scores 3.7/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This instant noodle product contains sulphite ammonia caramel (INS 150d), which is associated with 4-MEI, a substance classified by IARC as possibly carcinogenic to humans. It is also high in sodium and contains palm oil, contributing to saturated fat intake. Individuals with gout should be aware of the flavour enhancer disodium 5'-ribonucleotides.
Why does Manchurian Instant Noodles score 3.7/10?
Flagged in the score: High saturated fat content primarily from palm oil. Also noted: High sodium content from multiple salt sources and flavour enhancers. Contains wheat gluten, an allergen for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
Who should avoid Manchurian Instant Noodles?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Avoiding IARC Group 2B caramel-colour additives; Managing gout (due to purine content); Limiting sodium intake; Limiting saturated fat intake; Gluten sensitivity or celiac disease.
Is Manchurian Instant Noodles suitable for babies or young children?
Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Manchurian Instant Noodles contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains soy (Soy Sauce Powder) and gluten (Refined wheat flour and Wheat gluten). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Manchurian Instant Noodles 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.
Does Manchurian Instant Noodles contain gluten?
Yes — the ingredient list names Refined wheat flour and Wheat gluten. 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 Manchurian Instant Noodles?
5.8 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 1.7 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Is Manchurian Instant Noodles high in salt?
Yes — 941 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 2.35 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 Manchurian Instant Noodles pack accurate?
Yes — all 5 claims on the pack checked out against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
Is Manchurian Instant Noodles vegetarian?
Manchurian Instant Noodles is marked vegetarian.
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