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Crunchy Noodles Namkeen
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This noodle product is primarily composed of refined wheat flour and edible vegetable oil, contributing to its high calorie and fat content. The presence of multiple flavor enhancers and acidity regulators, while common in processed snacks, raises concerns for individuals sensitive to food additives. While generally suitable for healthy adults in moderation, those with specific dietary restrictions or sensitivities to food additives should exercise caution.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Spices and Condiments
- Dried Mango Powder
- Tomato Powder
Processed noodle snack with high sodium and undisclosed flavorings
This noodle product is a processed snack high in refined carbohydrates and fat. The exact composition of the edible vegetable oil is not specified, meaning its saturated fat content can vary.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Flavour Enhancers is declared.
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 11 g · trans fat 0.1 g per 100 g/ml
Infants under 1
AvoidHigh sodium content from iodised salt and black salt is not suitable for infants due to their developing kidneys.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitHigh sodium and added sugar content should be consumed in moderation to support healthy dietary habits.
What's good
Contains natural spices and condiments for flavour
Includes iodised salt, providing essential iodine
Watch out for
High in refined carbohydrates from refined wheat flour
Contains undisclosed 'Edible Vegetable Oil' which may be high in saturated fat
Multiple additives including 'Acidity regulators', 'Flavour Enhancers', and 'Flavor(s)'
High sodium content from iodised salt and black salt
Seasoning — citric acid (INS 330), a naturally occurring acid used to adjust pH; recognised as safe.
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 →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
Wheat Flour contains gluten, which is not suitable for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity (Authority: 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 label states '4.9% of Adult's GDA' but does not provide the full Adult's GDA value for comparison, making it unverifiable.
The product name describes the form of the snack as 'Crunchy Noodles', which is consistent with the visual representation of the product.
The product is identified as 'Namkeen', which is a category of savory snacks, consistent with the product type.
The nutrition information states 99 kcal per 20g serving.
The nutrition information states 0 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.
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Refined Wheat FlourRefined Wheat Flour (Maida)
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Edible Vegetable OilEdible Vegetable Oil (Refined Palmolein Oil)
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SeasoningSeasoning [Sugar, Spices and Condiments^, Iodised Salt, Black Salt, Maltodextrin, Dried Mango Powder, Tomato Powder, Acidity Regulators (INS 330, INS 296, INS 365, INS 334), Flavour Enhancers (INS 627, INS 631), Spice Extract, Anticaking Agent (INS 551)], Flavour(s) (Natural & Nature Identical Flavoring Substances), Starch (Tapioca & Corn), Raising Agent (INS 500(ii)), Iodized Salt.
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Sugar within Seasoning
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Spices and Condiments within SeasoningSpices and Condiments^
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Iodised Salt within Seasoning
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Black Salt within Seasoning
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Maltodextrin within Seasoning
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Dried Mango Powder within Seasoning
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Tomato Powder within Seasoning
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Acidity Regulators within SeasoningAcidity Regulators (INS 330, INS 296, INS 365, INS 334)
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Flavour Enhancers within SeasoningFlavour Enhancers (INS 627, INS 631)
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Spice Extract within Seasoning trace amount
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Anticaking Agent within SeasoningAnticaking Agent (INS 551)
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Flavor(s)Flavour(s) (Natural & Nature Identical Flavoring Substances)
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StarchStarch (Tapioca & Corn)
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Raising AgentRaising Agent (INS 500(ii))
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Iodized SaltIodized Salt.
Trace amounts: some named ingredients appear in token quantities or low in the list. At these concentrations a meaningful benefit is unlikely, and their front-of-pack prominence may not reflect their level in the formulation.
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 | 494 kcal |
| Protein | 6.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 64.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g |
| Added Sugars | 3.5 g |
| Total Fat | 23.4 g |
| Saturated Fat | 11 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 1,190 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 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 Crunchy Noodles Namkeen?
The label of Crunchy Noodles Namkeen lists 18 ingredients, in label order: Refined wheat flour, Edible Vegetable Oil, Seasoning, Sugar, Spices and Condiments, Iodised Salt, Black Salt, Maltodextrin, Dried Mango Powder, Tomato Powder, Acidity regulators, Flavour Enhancers, Spice Extract, Anticaking Agent, Flavor(s), Starch, Raising agent, Iodized Salt. Flagged by the analysis: Flavour Enhancers, Flavor(s), Seasoning.
Is Crunchy Noodles Namkeen safe to eat?
Crunchy Noodles Namkeen scores 5.2/10 on Decode Label (Moderate). This noodle product is a processed snack high in refined carbohydrates and fat. The exact composition of the edible vegetable oil is not specified, meaning its saturated fat content can vary.
Why does Crunchy Noodles Namkeen score 5.2/10?
Flagged in the score: Multiple additives including 'Acidity regulators', 'Flavour Enhancers', and 'Flavor(s)'. Also noted: High in refined carbohydrates from refined wheat flour. Contains undisclosed 'Edible Vegetable Oil' which may be high in saturated fat.
Who should avoid Crunchy Noodles Namkeen?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Sensitive to food additives; Managing sodium intake; Avoiding undisclosed flavorings; Gluten sensitivity or celiac disease.
Is Crunchy Noodles Namkeen suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Crunchy Noodles Namkeen 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 Crunchy Noodles Namkeen 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.
How much sugar is in Crunchy Noodles Namkeen?
1.2 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 3.5 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Is Crunchy Noodles Namkeen high in salt?
Yes — 1,190 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 2.98 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 Crunchy Noodles Namkeen pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 5 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "4.9% of Adult's GDA" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Crunchy Noodles Namkeen vegetarian?
Crunchy Noodles Namkeen 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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