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Knorr Classic Mixed Vegetable Soup
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This soup mix contains hydrogenated palm oil, a source of saturated fat, and flavour enhancers (Disodium Ribonucleotides) which may trigger gout in susceptible individuals. While it offers some dehydrated vegetables, the overall formulation is highly processed with a significant sodium and sugar load, making it less suitable for regular consumption, especially for young children.
At a glance
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What’s favorable
- Carrot flakes
- Cabbage Flakes
- Green Peas
- Corn
Highly processed soup mix with hydrogenated fat and gout-triggering additives.
This soup mix is a highly processed food containing hydrogenated palm oil, which contributes to saturated fat intake. It also includes flavour enhancers (Disodium Ribonucleotides) that are known to trigger gout in individuals prone to the condition. The product has a high sodium and sugar content, which is a concern for general health and particularly for young children.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Flavour Enhancer - 627 & 631 and Hydrogenated Palm Oil are declared.
Declared allergens: Milk 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 1.3 g · trans fat 0 g per 100 g/ml
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitThis product has a high sodium and sugar content, which is not recommended for regular consumption by young children due to potential long-term health impacts.
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 several dehydrated vegetables (carrot, cabbage, green peas, corn) providing some fiber and nutrients.
Transparency in disclosing specific INS codes for additives.
Watch out for
Contains hydrogenated palm oil, contributing to high saturated fat intake.
Includes flavour enhancers (Disodium Ribonucleotides) that can trigger gout.
High overall sodium and sugar content, typical of instant soup mixes.
Contains refined wheat flour, an allergen for those with gluten sensitivity.
Presence of artificial flavouring substances.
Added Flavours - Natural (Garlic) — a flavouring blend. Flavour substances are FSSAI/JECFA-evaluated, and labelling rules permit them to be declared by category ("natural", "nature identical", "artificial") rather than by individual compound — so the specific substances used are usually not disclosed. That means someone avoiding artificial flavourings, or with a known sensitivity, cannot verify what is in it. Noted as a moderate, transparency-level concern rather than a hazard.
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 Inosinate (E631)
Disodium inosinate is a nucleotide flavour enhancer derived from meat or fish. High in purines; individuals with gout or elevated uric acid should avoid products containing this additive.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EFSA INS 631
Disodium Inosinate: regulation, sources and other products →Disodium Guanylate (E627)
Disodium guanylate is a nucleotide flavour enhancer high in purines. Often found alongside MSG or E635. Gout sufferers and those with kidney stones should avoid foods containing E627.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EFSA INS 627
Disodium Guanylate: regulation, sources and other products →Palm Oil
Palm oil is very high in saturated fatty acids (~50%), which raise LDL cholesterol and increase cardiovascular risk with regular high consumption. Refined palm oil can also carry processing contaminants (glycidyl esters and 3-MCPD esters), which EFSA assessed in 2016.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: WHO; Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health; EFSA CONTAM opinion (2016)
Palm Oil: regulation, sources and other products →Hydrogenated Vegetable Fat
A vegetable oil hardened by hydrogenation — including vanaspati / dalda. Labelled without "partially", it is in practice fully hydrogenated, and post-FSSAI-2021 vanaspati is reformulated to meet the 2% industrial-trans-fat cap — so it is treated as the modern, trans-FREE form rather than a trans-fat source, but it is high in saturated fat, which raises LDL cholesterol and cardiovascular risk with regular high consumption. If an oil is explicitly PARTIALLY hydrogenated it does carry industrial trans fat; either way, the product's declared trans-fat figure on the nutrition panel is the definitive check.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: WHO; FSSAI Trans Fatty Acids Regulation 2021; EFSA
Hydrogenated Vegetable Fat: regulation, sources and other products →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
Hydrogenated Palm Oil is a source of high saturated fat, which is a cardiovascular concern. While the nutrition panel declares 0g trans fat, it remains a high saturated fat source.
Flavour Enhancers INS 627 & 631 (Disodium Ribonucleotides) are known to trigger gout in susceptible individuals due to their purine content.
Refined wheat flour contains gluten, which is a common allergen and not suitable for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
Claim check
1 claim not supported by label dataFront-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.
While the product contains dehydrated vegetables, the ingredient list also includes refined wheat flour (Maida), milk solids, sugar, hydrogenated palm oil, thickener, anti-caking agent, and flavour enhancers, indicating that the product is not made with '100% Real Vegetables' as
The ingredients list dehydrated vegetables including carrot flakes, cabbage flakes, green peas, corn, onion powder, and leeks, supporting the 'Mixed Vegetable Soup' claim.
The ingredient list does not contain any ingredients commonly identified as preservatives.
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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Maize Starch
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Dehydrated Vegetables#Dehydrated Vegetables
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Carrot Flakes 7.1% within Dehydrated VegetablesCarrot flakes (7.1%)
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Cabbage Flakes 4.7% within Dehydrated VegetablesCabbage flakes (4.7%)
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Green Peas 4.7% within Dehydrated VegetablesGreen Peas (4.7%)
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Corn 4.7% within Dehydrated VegetablesCorn (4.7%)
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Onion Powder 2% within Dehydrated Vegetables trace amountOnion Powder (2%)
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Leeks 0.71% within Dehydrated Vegetables trace amountLeeks (0.71%))
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Refined Wheat FlourRefined Wheat Flour (Maida)
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Milk Solids
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Iodised Salt
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Sugar
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Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
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Hydrogenated Palm Oil
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Thickener - 415
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Spices & Condiments
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Anti Caking Agent - 551
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Flavour Enhancer - 627 & 631
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Added Flavours - Natural (Garlic)ADDED FLAVOURS - NATURAL (GARLIC)
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Nature Identical and Artificial (Corn) Flavouring SubstancesNATURE IDENTICAL AND ARTIFICIAL (CORN) FLAVOURING SUBSTANCES.
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.
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
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| Energy | 344 kcal |
| Protein | 11.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 68.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 22 g |
| Total Fat | 2.8 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1.3 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.03 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 7 g |
| Sodium | 4,040 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 Knorr Classic Mixed Vegetable Soup?
The label of Knorr Classic Mixed Vegetable Soup lists 20 ingredients, in label order: Maize starch, Dehydrated Vegetables, Carrot flakes, Cabbage Flakes, Green Peas, Corn, Onion powder, Leeks, Refined wheat flour, Milk Solids, Iodised Salt, Sugar, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Hydrogenated Palm Oil, Thickener - 415, Spices & Condiments, Anti Caking Agent - 551, Flavour Enhancer - 627 & 631, Added Flavours - Natural (Garlic), Nature Identical and Artificial (Corn) Flavouring Substances. Flagged by the analysis: Hydrogenated Palm Oil, Flavour Enhancer - 627 & 631, Added Flavours - Natural (Garlic), Nature Identical and Artificial (Corn) Flavouring Substances.
Is Knorr Classic Mixed Vegetable Soup safe to eat?
Knorr Classic Mixed Vegetable Soup scores 1.5/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This soup mix is a highly processed food containing hydrogenated palm oil, which contributes to saturated fat intake. It also includes flavour enhancers (Disodium Ribonucleotides) that are known to trigger gout in individuals prone to the condition. The product has a high sodium and sugar content, which is a concern for general health and particularly for young children.
Why does Knorr Classic Mixed Vegetable Soup score 1.5/10?
Flagged in the score: Contains hydrogenated palm oil, contributing to high saturated fat intake. Also noted: Includes flavour enhancers (Disodium Ribonucleotides) that can trigger gout. High overall sodium and sugar content, typical of instant soup mixes.
Who should avoid Knorr Classic Mixed Vegetable Soup?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Gout; Heart conditions; Gluten sensitivity; High blood pressure; Diabetes.
Is Knorr Classic Mixed Vegetable Soup suitable for babies or young children?
Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Knorr Classic Mixed Vegetable Soup contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains milk (Milk Solids) and gluten (Refined wheat flour). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Knorr Classic Mixed Vegetable 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 Knorr Classic Mixed Vegetable Soup 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 Knorr Classic Mixed Vegetable Soup?
22 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 Knorr Classic Mixed Vegetable Soup high in salt?
Yes — 4,040 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 10.1 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 Knorr Classic Mixed Vegetable Soup pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 3 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "with 100% Real Vegetables" — misleading.
Is Knorr Classic Mixed Vegetable Soup vegetarian?
Knorr Classic Mixed Vegetable 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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