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Knorr International Italian
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This instant 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 convenience, its highly processed nature and the presence of these additives make it a concern most relevant to those with cardiovascular concerns or gout.
At a glance
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Highly Processed Instant Mix with Hydrogenated Fat and Flavour Enhancers
This instant mix contains hydrogenated palm oil, a source of saturated fat, which is a concern for cardiovascular health. It also includes flavour enhancers (Disodium Ribonucleotides) that are linked to gout flare-ups in sensitive individuals. The product is highly processed and contains significant amounts of refined flour and sugar.
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 3.1 g · trans fat 0.1 g per 100 g/ml
Infants under 1
LimitContains iodised salt and sugar, which should be limited in an infant's diet.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitHigh sodium and added sugar content should be consumed in moderation.
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
Watch out for
High saturated fat content from Hydrogenated Palm Oil.
Presence of flavour enhancers (Disodium Ribonucleotides) which can affect individuals with gout.
High sodium content from Iodised Salt.
Contains refined wheat flour (Maida) and sugar, contributing to a highly processed food profile.
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, a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease. While the nutrition panel declares 0g trans fat, hydrogenated fats are still high in saturated fat.
Flavour Enhancers INS 627 (Disodium Guanylate) and INS 631 (Disodium Inosinate), collectively Disodium Ribonucleotides, are purine-based compounds that can trigger gout attacks in individuals prone to the condition.
Refined Wheat Flour (Maida) contains gluten, making this product unsuitable 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, milk solids, sugar, hydrolyzed vegetable protein, and hydrogenated palm oil, which are not vegetables.
The label states 42 kcal per serving, but does not provide the total GDA (Guideline Daily Amount) for calories to verify the 2% claim.
The product name describes the type of soup, and the ingredients list mushroom flakes.
The ingredient list does not contain any common preservatives.
The nutrition information states 350 kcal per 100g. For a 12g serving, this calculates to 42 kcal (350 kcal / 100g * 12g = 42 kcal).
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 Flour (Maida)
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Milk solids
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Iodised salt
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Dehydrated Vegetables#Dehydrated Vegetables (Mushroom flakes (2.5%), Onion powder, Leeks (0.4%))
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Mushroom flakes 2.5% within Dehydrated VegetablesMushroom flakes (2.5%)
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Onion powder within Dehydrated Vegetables
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Leeks 0.4% within Dehydrated Vegetables trace amountLeeks (0.4%)
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Sugar
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Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
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Vegetable Fat Powder Mix
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Hydrogenated Palm Oil
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Flavour Enhancer - 627 & 631
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Spices & CondimentsSpices & Condiments (Black Pepper (0.3%))
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Black Pepper 0.3% within Spices & Condiments trace amountBlack Pepper (0.3%)
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
Who should take caution
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| Energy | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 13.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 61.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 17.2 g |
| Total Fat | 5.9 g |
| Saturated Fat | 3.1 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.08 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 1.1 g |
| Sodium | 3,562 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 International Italian?
The label of Knorr International Italian lists 14 ingredients, in label order: Refined Wheat Flour (Maida), Milk Solids, Iodised Salt, Dehydrated Vegetables, Mushroom flakes, Onion powder, Leeks, Sugar, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Vegetable Fat Powder Mix, Hydrogenated Palm Oil, Flavour Enhancer - 627 & 631, Spices & Condiments, Black Pepper. Flagged by the analysis: Hydrogenated Palm Oil, Flavour Enhancer - 627 & 631.
Is Knorr International Italian safe to eat?
Knorr International Italian scores 1.5/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This instant mix contains hydrogenated palm oil, a source of saturated fat, which is a concern for cardiovascular health. It also includes flavour enhancers (Disodium Ribonucleotides) that are linked to gout flare-ups in sensitive individuals. The product is highly processed and contains significant amounts of refined flour and sugar.
Why does Knorr International Italian score 1.5/10?
Flagged in the score: High saturated fat content from Hydrogenated Palm Oil. Also noted: Presence of flavour enhancers (Disodium Ribonucleotides) which can affect individuals with gout. High sodium content from Iodised Salt.
Who should avoid Knorr International Italian?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Heart conditions; Gout; Celiac disease or gluten sensitivity; Milk allergy / lactose intolerance.
Is Knorr International Italian suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Limit. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Knorr International Italian contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains milk (Milk Solids) and gluten (Refined Wheat Flour (Maida)). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Knorr International Italian 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 International Italian contain gluten?
Yes — the ingredient list names Refined Wheat Flour (Maida). 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 International Italian?
17.2 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 International Italian high in salt?
Yes — 3,562 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 8.91 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 International Italian pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 5 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "with 100% Real Vegetables" — misleading. "Per Serve (12 g Soup powder + 150 ml water) 2% of GDA" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Knorr International Italian vegetarian?
Knorr International Italian 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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