Pack image shown to identify the product. Decode Label is independent of Ching's and is not sponsored or endorsed by it. Trademarks
Brand owned by Tata Consumer Products (India) · about the brand
Ching's Secret Mix Veg Cook Up Soup
Decode Label Safety Score
How we got 1.5 ShowHide
Reviewed 5 times · Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This soup mix is a convenient option, but its high sodium and sugar content, combined with the presence of a flavor enhancer linked to gout, make it less ideal for regular consumption, especially for children and individuals with specific health concerns. While it contains a good variety of dehydrated vegetables, the overall nutritional profile is dominated by the additives and high levels of salt and sugar.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Carrot
- Sweet Corn
- Green Peas
- Cabbage
- Broccoli
- +3 more →
High in sodium and sugar; contains flavor enhancer linked to gout
The score is held down by this product's nutrition profile, which dominates the assessment regardless of the rest of the formulation. This soup mix contains a significant amount of sodium and sugar, which can be a concern for daily intake. It also includes Disodium Ribonucleotides (INS 635), a flavor enhancer that contains purines and may trigger gout in susceptible individuals. While it offers a variety of dehydrated vegetables, the overall formulation is highly processed.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Looking for a lower-sugar option — Total sugar is 35.8 g per 100 g.
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Flavour Enhancer (INS 635) is declared.
Declared allergens: Milk, 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 0.6 g · trans fat 0 g per serving
Infants under 1
AvoidThis product is not suitable for infants due to high sodium and sugar levels, and the presence of milk solids and other ingredients not recommended for this age group.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitThe high sodium and sugar content may not be suitable for young children, as their dietary needs differ from adults and excessive intake can be detrimental to their developing systems.
Why the score is capped
Very high sodium per serving
Rule F-CAP-02
Highly processed (NOVA) and high total sugar
Rule F-CAP-07
What's good
Contains a good variety of dehydrated vegetables (19%)
Includes beneficial spices like turmeric and pepper
Watch out for
Very high sodium content, contributing to daily intake limits
High total sugar content from dried glucose syrup and sugar
Contains Disodium Ribonucleotides (INS 635), which can be problematic for individuals with gout
Contains common allergens: milk, soy, wheat (gluten)
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 Disodium Ribonucleotides (INS 635), a flavor enhancer that contains purines and may 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 '1 Minute Mein Taiyar' (Ready in 1 Minute) refers to preparation time, which cannot be verified from the ingredient or nutrition list.
The claim 'Just Add Boiling Water' refers to preparation instructions, which cannot be verified from the ingredient or nutrition list.
The claim 'I Love Desi Chinese' is a marketing slogan or preference statement and cannot be verified from the ingredient or nutrition list.
The product is described as an instant soup, which is a product category rather than a specific claim about its composition or health benefits.
The ingredients list includes dehydrated vegetables such as carrot, sweet corn, green peas, cabbage, and broccoli, supporting the 'Mix Veg' 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.
-
1.
Corn Flour
-
2.
Dehydrated Vegetables 19%Dehydrated Vegetables (19%)
-
Carrot within Dehydrated Vegetables
-
Sweet Corn within Dehydrated Vegetables
-
Green Peas within Dehydrated Vegetables
-
Cabbage within Dehydrated Vegetables
-
Broccoli within Dehydrated Vegetables
-
3.
Dried Glucose Syrup
-
4.
Milk Solids
-
5.
Iodised Salt
-
6.
Sugar
-
7.
Flavour Enhancer (INS 635)
-
8.
Thickener (INS 415)
-
9.
Onion Powder
-
10.
Pepper Powder
-
11.
Soy Sauce PowderSoy Sauce Powder (Soybean, Wheat, Salt)
-
Soybean within Soy Sauce Powder
-
Wheat within Soy Sauce Powder
-
Salt within Soy Sauce Powder
-
12.
Acidity Regulator (INS 330)
-
13.
Sunflower Oil
-
14.
Anticaking Agent (INS 551)
-
15.
Turmeric Powder
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.
Learn More
| Energy | 188 kcal |
| Protein | 4.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 38 g |
| Total Sugars | 19.7 g |
| Total Fat | 2 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Sodium | 3,027 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.
Compare with other instant mix products
Assessed using the same Decode Label methodology, sorted by score. Each score reflects the information available for that product at the time of assessment.
Kitchens of India Chicken Darbari, ITC Ready to Eat Indian Food, Just Heat and Eat, Microwavable
9.3Kitchen of India
Kitchens of India Dal Makhani, Itc Ready to Eat Indian Food, Just Heat and Eat, Microwavable
8.9Kitchens of India
MTR RTE Masala Rice
8.6MTR
MTR Minute Meals Palak Paneer 300g
8.3MTR
MTR Ready to Eat Dal Fry
8.3MTR
Also on this shelf
More Instant Mix & Ready-to-Cook products we've analysed, in name order.
-
Ching's Ching's Hot and Sour Cook Up Soup
See the analysis
-
Ching's Ching's Instant Manchow Cook Up Soup
See the analysis
-
Ching's Ching's Secret Instant Soup - Manchow
See the analysis
-
Ching's Ching's Secret Sweet Corn Veg Instant Soup
See the analysis
-
Ching's Ching's Sweet Corn Soup
See the analysis
-
Ching's Ching's Tomato Cook Up Soup
See the analysis
What are the ingredients in Ching's Secret Mix Veg Cook Up Soup?
The label of Ching's Secret Mix Veg Cook Up Soup lists 23 ingredients, in label order: Corn flour, Dehydrated Vegetables, Carrot, Sweet Corn, Green Peas, Cabbage, Broccoli, Dried Glucose Syrup, Milk Solids, Iodised Salt, Sugar, Flavour Enhancer (INS 635), Thickener (INS 415), Onion powder, Pepper Powder, Soy Sauce Powder, Soybean, Wheat, Salt, Acidity Regulator (INS 330), Sunflower oil, Anticaking Agent (INS 551), Turmeric powder. Flagged by the analysis: Flavour Enhancer (INS 635).
Is Ching's Secret Mix Veg Cook Up Soup safe to eat?
Ching's Secret Mix Veg Cook Up Soup 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 soup mix contains a significant amount of sodium and sugar, which can be a concern for daily intake. It also includes Disodium Ribonucleotides (INS 635), a flavor enhancer that contains purines and may trigger gout in susceptible individuals. While it offers a variety of dehydrated vegetables, the overall formulation is highly processed.
Why does Ching's Secret Mix Veg Cook Up Soup score 1.5/10?
What the analysis notes: Very high sodium content, contributing to daily intake limits. High total sugar content from dried glucose syrup and sugar. Contains Disodium Ribonucleotides (INS 635), which can be problematic for individuals with gout.
Who should avoid Ching's Secret Mix Veg Cook Up Soup?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Individuals with gout; Those monitoring sodium intake; Those monitoring sugar intake; Children under 5; Milk allergy / lactose intolerance.
Is Ching's Secret Mix Veg Cook Up Soup suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Ching's Secret Mix Veg Cook Up Soup contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains milk (Milk Solids), soy (Soy Sauce Powder and Soybean) and gluten (Wheat). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Ching's Secret Mix Veg Cook Up Soup contain milk?
Yes — the ingredient list names Milk Solids. People with milk allergy / lactose intolerance should treat it as containing milk, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does Ching's Secret Mix Veg Cook Up Soup contain soy?
Yes — the ingredient list names Soy Sauce Powder and Soybean. People with soy allergy should treat it as containing soy, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does Ching's Secret Mix Veg Cook Up Soup contain gluten?
Yes — the ingredient list names Wheat. People with gluten / wheat sensitivity (coeliac disease) should treat it as containing gluten, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Is Ching's Secret Mix Veg Cook Up Soup high in sugar?
Yes — 35.8 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 does not declare added sugar separately, so we cannot say how much of it is added.
Is Ching's Secret Mix Veg Cook Up Soup high in salt?
Yes — 5,504 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 13.76 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 Mix Veg Cook Up Soup pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 5 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "1 Minute Mein Taiyar" — can't be verified from the label. "Just Add Boiling Water" — can't be verified from the label. "I Love Desi Chinese" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Ching's Secret Mix Veg Cook Up Soup vegetarian?
Ching's Secret Mix Veg Cook Up Soup 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.
Reader reviews
How the product performed for people who used it — taste, value, everyday experience. Separate from the Decode Label score above, which rates what is on the label.
Sign in to leave a review.
Sign in →No reviews yet — be the first to share your experience.
Help us keep this accurate
Two quick questions about our analysis — not about the product.
Was this analysis helpful?
Tells us whether the breakdown above actually answered your question.
0 of 0 readers found this analysis helpful
Does your pack match this page?
Recipes change and packs get reformulated. If the ingredients or the panel on the pack in your hand differ from what we show, tell us and we will check it.
About this analysis: Based on declared label information and available evidence. Decode Label does not independently laboratory-test products, and a score is not a regulatory determination or medical advice.
Disclaimer: Safety scores are Decode Label-generated assessments based on publicly available regulatory data (FSSAI, WHO, EFSA, IARC) and peer-reviewed research. They are not a substitute for professional medical advice, and they are not a regulatory determination, a laboratory safety certification or a medical diagnosis. Ingredient safety can vary by individual health conditions, concentration, and usage context. Decode Label is an independent information service and scores every brand by the same rules. No brand pays for or influences its score. Our founder also founded the personal-care brand Botani Bestie (see our story); its products are scored exactly like everyone else's. Data limitations: This assessment is based on the information declared on the product label and the evidence sources above — Decode Label does not independently laboratory-test this product. Ingredient concentrations, sourcing and manufacturing can vary between batches and are not always disclosed. A finding that is not shown here means it was not identified from the available label information, not that it has been ruled out.
Report Error
If you believe this score is inaccurate, provide details below. Our team reviews every report and will update the rating if warranted.
Report submitted
Our team will review your report and update the rating if the evidence warrants it. Thank you for helping keep our data accurate.
Share this product
Ching's Secret Mix Veg Cook Up Soup
Link copied — paste it in your Instagram bio or Story!