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Ching's Secret Sweet Corn Veg Instant Soup
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Reviewed 3 times · Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This sweet corn soup mix is a convenient option, but its high sugar content and the presence of flavour enhancers like Disodium Ribonucleotides (INS 635) are significant drawbacks. While the dehydrated vegetables contribute some nutritional value, the overall formulation is highly processed and high in added sugars, making it less suitable for regular consumption, especially for young children. Individuals with gout should specifically avoid this product due to the purine content of INS 635.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Sweet Corn
- Carrot
- Parsley
- Onion powder
- Chilli Powder
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High in Added Sugar; Contains Gout-Triggering Flavour Enhancer
The score is held down by this product's nutrition profile, which dominates the assessment regardless of the rest of the formulation. This sweet corn soup mix contains a high amount of added sugar and includes Disodium Ribonucleotides (INS 635), a flavour enhancer that can trigger gout due to its purine content. While it offers some dehydrated vegetables, its highly processed nature and sugar load make it a concern most relevant to frequent consumption or particularly for children.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Looking for a lower-sugar option — Added sugar is 28 g per 100 g.
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Flavour Enhancer (INS 635) is 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 0.1 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 contains high levels of added sugar and sodium, which are not recommended for frequent consumption by young children.
Specific sensitivities
Avoid if affectedThe presence of Flavour Enhancer (INS 635) means this product should be avoided by those with gout due to its purine content.
Why the score is capped
Very high added sugar
Rule F-CAP-01
Highly processed (NOVA) and high in sugar
Rule F-CAP-07
What's good
Contains a variety of dehydrated vegetables (15.7%), including sweet corn, carrot, and parsley.
Uses natural spices and seasonings like onion, chilli, pepper, turmeric, and garlic powder.
Watch out for
High in added sugar (Sugar and Dried Glucose Syrup are listed high in the ingredient order).
Contains Flavour Enhancer (INS 635), which can trigger gout.
Contains common allergens: Soybean and Wheat (from soy sauce powder).
Overall, a highly processed food product.
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
Flavour Enhancer (INS 635) - Disodium Ribonucleotides, is known to trigger gout in susceptible individuals due to its purine content. (Source: Safety database)
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 'Instant Soup' describes the product's preparation method, which cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition facts.
The claim 'I Love Desi Chinese' is a marketing slogan or preference statement that cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition facts.
The claim 'Ready in 1 Min' refers to the preparation time, which cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition facts.
The claim 'Just Add Boiling Water' describes the preparation method, which cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition facts.
The ingredients list sweet corn and other vegetables, confirming the 'Sweet Corn Veg' claim.
The ingredients list several dehydrated vegetables, supporting the claim of 'Real Vegetables'. The '100%' refers to the vegetable content being real, not that the product is 100% vegetables.
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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Potato Starch
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Sugar
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Iodised Salt
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Dried Glucose Syrup
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Dehydrated Vegetables 15.7%Dehydrated Vegetables (15.7%)
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Sweet Corn 11.5% within Dehydrated VegetablesSweet Corn (11.5%)
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Carrot within Dehydrated Vegetables
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Parsley within Dehydrated Vegetables
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Flavour Enhancer (INS 635)
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Yeast Extract
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Onion Powder
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Chilli Powder
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Pepper Powder
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Turmeric Powder
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Acidity Regulator (INS 330)
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Garlic Powder
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Sunflower Oil
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Thickener (INS 415)
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Soy Sauce Powder
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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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Anticaking Agent (INS 551)
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Nature Identical Flavouring Substances - Sweet CornNature Identical Flavouring Substances-Sweet Corn
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 | 52 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 11.7 g |
| Total Sugars | 4.7 g |
| Added Sugars | 4.2 g |
| Total Fat | 0.3 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Sodium | 681 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 Ching's Secret Sweet Corn Veg Instant Soup?
The label of Ching's Secret Sweet Corn Veg Instant Soup lists 24 ingredients, in label order: Potato Starch, Sugar, Iodised Salt, Dried Glucose Syrup, Dehydrated Vegetables, Sweet Corn, Carrot, Parsley, Flavour Enhancer (INS 635), Yeast Extract, Onion powder, Chilli Powder, Pepper Powder, Turmeric powder, Acidity Regulator (INS 330), Garlic powder, Sunflower oil, Thickener (INS 415), Soy Sauce Powder, Soybean, Wheat, Salt, Anticaking Agent (INS 551), Nature Identical Flavouring Substances - Sweet Corn. Flagged by the analysis: Flavour Enhancer (INS 635), Nature Identical Flavouring Substances - Sweet Corn.
Is Ching's Secret Sweet Corn Veg Instant Soup safe to eat?
Ching's Secret Sweet Corn Veg Instant 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 sweet corn soup mix contains a high amount of added sugar and includes Disodium Ribonucleotides (INS 635), a flavour enhancer that can trigger gout due to its purine content. While it offers some dehydrated vegetables, its highly processed nature and sugar load make it a concern most relevant to frequent consumption or particularly for children.
Why does Ching's Secret Sweet Corn Veg Instant Soup score 1.5/10?
What the analysis notes: High in added sugar (Sugar and Dried Glucose Syrup are listed high in the ingredient order). Contains Flavour Enhancer (INS 635), which can trigger gout. Contains common allergens: Soybean and Wheat (from soy sauce powder).
Who should avoid Ching's Secret Sweet Corn Veg Instant Soup?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Gout; Sensitive to flavour enhancers; Diabetes; Children (due to high sugar); Soy allergy.
Is Ching's Secret Sweet Corn Veg Instant Soup suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Ching's Secret Sweet Corn Veg Instant Soup contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains 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 Sweet Corn Veg Instant 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 Sweet Corn Veg Instant 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 Sweet Corn Veg Instant Soup high in sugar?
Yes — 31.3 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 declares 28 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Is Ching's Secret Sweet Corn Veg Instant Soup high in salt?
Yes — 4,540 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 11.35 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 Ching's Secret Sweet Corn Veg Instant Soup pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 7 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "Instant Soup" — can't be verified from the label. "I Love Desi Chinese" — can't be verified from the label. "Ready in 1 Min" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Ching's Secret Sweet Corn Veg Instant Soup vegetarian?
Ching's Secret Sweet Corn Veg Instant 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.
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