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Ching's Secret Red Chilli - Sauce
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Scored as a condiment: nutrition is judged on what a 15 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.
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This red chilli sauce offers a spicy kick but comes with some transparency concerns regarding its additives. It also contains refined wheat flour, making it unsuitable for individuals with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease. For most healthy adults, it's acceptable in moderation as a condiment, but those with specific dietary restrictions should exercise caution.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Red Chilli
- Garlic
- Coriander
- Cumin
- Capsicum
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Spicy condiment with additives and gluten content
This red chilli sauce contains beneficial spices but uses several food additives, making a full safety assessment difficult. It also includes refined wheat flour, which is a concern for individuals with gluten sensitivity. While fine for most in small amounts, those with allergies or seeking full ingredient transparency should be cautious.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Looking for a lower-sugar option — Total sugar is 28.3 g per 100 g.
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 g · trans fat 0 g per serving
Why the score is capped
Highly processed (NOVA) and high total sugar
Rule F-CAP-07
Acidity regulator not disclosed — the label does not say which substance this is
Rule F-CAP-13
What's good
Contains a significant amount of red chilli (14%) for flavor and potential antioxidant benefits.
Rich in natural spices like garlic, coriander, cumin, capsicum, and paprika for flavor.
Watch out for
Contains refined wheat flour, making it unsuitable for individuals with gluten allergies or sensitivities.
As a condiment, it may contribute to overall sodium and sugar intake if used excessively.
Preservative — without knowing the specific substance, a full safety assessment is not possible.
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.
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 refined wheat flour, which is a source of gluten. Not suitable for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, as classified by 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.
The product is explicitly named 'CHILLI SAUCE' on the label, and the ingredients include Red Chilli, supporting this product description.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
15 entries as printed on the label · 14 distinct ingredients (some are declared more than once).
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Water
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Red Chilli 14%
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Salt
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Sugar
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Refined Wheat FlourRefined Wheat Flour (Maida)
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ThickenerAcetylated distarch adipate (INS 1422)Thickener (E1422)
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Acidity RegulatorAcetic acid (INS 260)Acidity Regulator (E260
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Acidity RegulatorMalic acid (INS 296)E296)
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GarlicSpices (Garlic
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Coriander
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Cumin
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Capsicum
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PaprikaPaprika)
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14.
Emulsifying & Stabilizing AgentXanthan gum (INS 415)Emulsifying & Stabilizing Agent (E415)
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PreservativeSodium benzoate (INS 211)Preservative (E211)
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 | 13 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 3.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Sodium | 160 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. 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 15 g serving actually delivers.
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What are the ingredients in Ching's Secret Red Chilli - Sauce?
The label of Ching's Secret Red Chilli - Sauce lists 14 ingredients, in label order: Water, Red Chilli, Salt, Sugar, Refined wheat flour, Thickener, Acidity Regulator, Garlic, Coriander, Cumin, Capsicum, Paprika, Emulsifying & Stabilizing Agent, Preservative. Flagged by the analysis: Preservative.
Is Ching's Secret Red Chilli - Sauce safe to eat?
Ching's Secret Red Chilli - Sauce scores 4.5/10 on Decode Label (Moderate). This red chilli sauce contains beneficial spices but uses several food additives, making a full safety assessment difficult. It also includes refined wheat flour, which is a concern for individuals with gluten sensitivity. While fine for most in small amounts, those with allergies or seeking full ingredient transparency should be cautious.
Why does Ching's Secret Red Chilli - Sauce score 4.5/10?
Flagged in the score: Preservative — without knowing the specific substance, a full safety assessment is not possible. Also noted: Contains refined wheat flour, making it unsuitable for individuals with gluten allergies or sensitivities. As a condiment, it may contribute to overall sodium and sugar intake if used excessively.
Who should avoid Ching's Secret Red Chilli - Sauce?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Celiac disease; Gluten sensitivity; Additive sensitivities.
Does Ching's Secret Red Chilli - Sauce 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 Ching's Secret Red Chilli - Sauce 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 Ching's Secret Red Chilli - Sauce high in sugar?
Yes — 28.3 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 Red Chilli - Sauce high in salt?
Yes — 2,667 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 6.67 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 Red Chilli - Sauce pack accurate?
Yes — all 1 claim on the pack checked out against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
Is Ching's Secret Red Chilli - Sauce vegetarian?
Ching's Secret Red Chilli - Sauce 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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