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New Chowmein
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Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This noodle product is primarily refined wheat flour, with a seasoning sachet that contributes significantly to its high sodium content. The presence of disodium 5'-ribonucleotides (INS 635) as a flavour enhancer is a specific concern for individuals managing gout, as it is a purine source. While the label transparently identifies its additives by INS codes, the 'Natural Flavouring Substances' remain a blend whose individual compounds are not disclosed. The high sodium content makes it less suitable for frequent consumption, particularly for young children.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Chilli
- Cumin
- Coriander
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
High sodium content; contains flavour enhancer relevant for gout management
This noodle product is high in sodium, primarily from the seasoning sachet, which is a concern for overall dietary health. It also contains disodium 5'-ribonucleotides (INS 635), a flavour enhancer that individuals with gout should be aware of due to its purine content. The 'Natural Flavouring Substances' are a blend, meaning the specific flavour compounds are not individually listed.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Flavour Enhancer is declared.
Declared allergens: Mustard, 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 0.1 g · trans fat 0 g per 100 g/ml
Infants under 1
AvoidHigh sodium content is unsuitable for infants under 1 year due to their developing kidneys.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitHigh sodium and added sugar content should be limited for young children to support healthy dietary habits.
Why the score is capped
Very high sodium per serving
Rule F-CAP-02
Flavouring not disclosed — the label does not say which substance this is
Rule F-CAP-13
What's good
Transparently declares most additives by INS code
Includes a variety of natural spices for flavour
Watch out for
Very high sodium content per serving
Contains refined wheat flour as the primary ingredient
Contains disodium 5'-ribonucleotides (INS 635), a purine source
Contains 'Natural Flavouring Substances' without specific disclosure of compounds
Thickening & Stabilizing Agents — flagged as a moderate-level concern — see the ingredient breakdown below.
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 →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 →Flavouring Substances
Indian rules classify added flavours as natural, nature-identical (chemically synthesised copies of natural compounds) or artificial, and require the class to be declared. The label names the class, not the compounds, so a reader cannot see which substances make up the blend, or whether it carries something they avoid. This is information about transparency, not a finding of harm.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: FSS (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations 2011, flavours; FSS (Labelling and Display) Regulations 2020
Flavouring Substances: 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 Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides (INS 635), a flavour enhancer that is a purine source and should be noted by individuals managing gout.
The product contains 'Natural Flavouring Substances', which is a blend, and its individual flavour compounds are not disclosed on the label.
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 subjective statement about preference and cultural fusion that cannot be 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.
The claim 'NEW' indicates a recent introduction or reformulation, which cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition facts.
The preparation time cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition facts.
The claim 'MADE IN INDIA' is a country of origin statement, which cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition facts. The association with 'Rohit Shetty' is a marketing endorsement.
The nutrition information states that the product contains 0.1g of saturated fat 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.
23 entries as printed on the label · 21 distinct ingredients (some are declared more than once).
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1.
Refined Wheat Flour 96%Refined Wheat Flour (Maida) (96%)
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2.
Wheat Gluten
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3.
Iodised Salt
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4.
Raising AgentsRaising Agents (INS 500 (ii), INS 500(i))
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Thickening & Stabilizing AgentsThickening & Stabilizing Agents (INS 452 (i), INS 451 (i), INS 471, INS 339 (ii), INS 412)
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Acidity RegulatorsAcidity Regulators (INS 450 (iii), INS 501 (i))
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Iodised Salt
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Mixed Spices 17.5%Mixed Spices (17.5%) [Chilli, Cumin, Coriander]
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Chilli within Mixed Spices
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Cumin within Mixed Spices
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Coriander within Mixed Spices
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Sugar
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10.
Garlic Powder
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11.
Onion Powder
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12.
Flavour EnhancerFlavour Enhancer (INS 635)
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13.
Soy Sauce PowderSoy Sauce Powder (Soybean, Wheat, Salt)
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Soybean within Soy Sauce Powder
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Wheat within Soy Sauce Powder
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Salt within Soy Sauce Powder
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14.
Anticaking AgentAnticaking Agent (INS 551)
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Acidity RegulatorsAcidity Regulators (INS 330, INS 260)
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16.
Sunflower Oil
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17.
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.
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
Declared on this label as
No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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| Energy | 353 kcal |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Carbohydrate | 75.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g |
| Total Fat | 1.8 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Sodium | 2,448 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 New Chowmein?
The label of New Chowmein lists 21 ingredients, in label order: Refined wheat flour, Wheat gluten, Raising Agents, Thickening & Stabilizing Agents, Iodised Salt, Mixed Spices, Chilli, Cumin, Coriander, Sugar, Garlic powder, Onion powder, Flavour Enhancer, Soy Sauce Powder, Soybean, Wheat, Salt, Anticaking Agent, Acidity Regulator, Sunflower oil, Natural Flavouring Substances. Flagged by the analysis: Flavour Enhancer, Natural Flavouring Substances, Thickening & Stabilizing Agents.
Is New Chowmein safe to eat?
New Chowmein scores 1.5/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This noodle product is high in sodium, primarily from the seasoning sachet, which is a concern for overall dietary health. It also contains disodium 5'-ribonucleotides (INS 635), a flavour enhancer that individuals with gout should be aware of due to its purine content. The 'Natural Flavouring Substances' are a blend, meaning the specific flavour compounds are not individually listed.
Why does New Chowmein score 1.5/10?
What the analysis notes: Very high sodium content per serving. Contains refined wheat flour as the primary ingredient. Contains disodium 5'-ribonucleotides (INS 635), a purine source.
Who should avoid New Chowmein?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Managing gout (due to purine source); Limiting sodium intake; Gluten sensitivity or celiac disease; Sensitive to food additives; Soy allergy.
Is New Chowmein suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does New Chowmein contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains mustard (the pack’s allergen statement), milk (the pack’s allergen statement), soy (Soy Sauce Powder and Soybean) and gluten (Refined wheat flour, Wheat gluten and Wheat). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does New Chowmein contain mustard?
Yes — the ingredient list names the pack’s allergen statement. People with mustard allergy should treat it as containing mustard, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does New Chowmein contain milk?
Yes — the ingredient list names the pack’s allergen statement. People with milk allergy / lactose intolerance should treat it as containing milk, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does New Chowmein 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 New Chowmein contain gluten?
Yes — the ingredient list names Refined wheat flour, Wheat gluten and Wheat. 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 New Chowmein?
0.8 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label does not declare added sugar separately, so we cannot say how much of it is added.
Is New Chowmein high in salt?
Yes — 2,448 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 6.12 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 New Chowmein pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 5 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "I Love Desi Chinese" — can't be verified from the label. "NEW" — can't be verified from the label. "READY IN 5 MINUTES" — can't be verified from the label.
Is New Chowmein vegetarian?
New Chowmein 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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