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Soupy Noodles Mast Masala
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This instant soup mix is primarily composed of refined wheat flour and palm oil, contributing to its high saturated fat content. The presence of flavour enhancers Disodium Guanylate and Disodium Inosinate, both purine-based, is a significant concern for individuals managing gout. The synthetic antioxidant TBHQ is also present, which has been linked to adverse effects at high doses in animal studies. While it contains some dehydrated vegetables like carrot and leeks, these are in trace amounts and do not contribute significantly to the nutritional profile. The product's high sodium content is a major nutritional drawback, especially for children. Overall, it is a highly processed food with several additives that warrant caution for specific populations.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
Highly processed soup mix with purine-based flavour enhancers and high sodium
This instant soup mix contains flavour enhancers Disodium Guanylate and Disodium Inosinate, which are purine sources and should be avoided by individuals with gout. It also includes the synthetic antioxidant TBHQ, linked to adverse effects in animal studies at high doses. The product is high in saturated fat from palm oil and has a very high sodium content, making it less suitable for regular consumption, particularly for young children.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Flavour Enhancer - 627 & 631 and Palm oil are 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 5.3 g · trans fat 0.1 g per serving
Infants under 1
AvoidDue to very high sodium and added sugar content, this product is not suitable for infants.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
AvoidThis product has a very high sodium content, which is not suitable for young children whose kidneys are still developing and who have lower sodium requirements.
Why the score is capped
Very high sodium per serving
Rule F-CAP-02
Watch out for
Very high sodium content, contributing significantly to daily intake.
High saturated fat content from palm oil and other edible vegetable fat.
Contains refined wheat flour, which is less nutritionally dense than whole grains.
Trace amounts of dehydrated vegetables (carrot, leeks) offer minimal nutritional benefit.
Contains added sugar, contributing to overall free sugar intake.
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 about half saturated fat, which raises LDL cholesterol when eaten regularly in quantity, and the WHO advises keeping saturated fat under 10 percent of energy. Refined palm oil also carries the highest levels of process contaminants among edible oils: glycidyl esters, which the European Food Safety Authority considers genotoxic and carcinogenic with no safe level, and 3-MCPD esters, for which it set a tolerable daily intake of 2 micrograms per kilogram of body weight in 2018. IARC lists glycidol as probably carcinogenic (Group 2A) and 3-MCPD as possibly carcinogenic (Group 2B). The contaminants form during the high-temperature deodorising step of refining, so unrefined palm oil carries less of them. EU maximum levels now apply to these contaminants in oils and in infant formula.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EFSA CONTAM Panel opinions on glycidyl esters and 3-MCPD esters in food (2016) and 3-MCPD update (2018); IARC Monographs Volumes 77 and 101; WHO guideline on saturated fat and trans fat intake (2023)
Palm Oil: regulation, sources and other products →TBHQ (E319)
TBHQ is a synthetic antioxidant used to extend shelf life of oils and fried foods. Animal studies at high doses showed tumour formation. Acceptable daily intake (ADI) is 0–0.7 mg/kg body weight. Children who consume large amounts of TBHQ-containing snacks may approach or exceed safe limits.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EFSA 2004; FDA 21 CFR 172.185
TBHQ: regulation, sources and other products →Sodium Triphosphate (E451)
High dietary phosphate intake is linked to impaired kidney function, accelerated cardiovascular disease, and increased all-cause mortality in people with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Individuals with pre-existing kidney or heart conditions should strictly limit consumption of phosphate-rich processed foods.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: FSSAI INS 451; EFSA Opinion on Phosphates
Sodium Triphosphate: 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 →Sodium Carbonate (E500)
Used as a leavening agent and acidity regulator. Contributes to total dietary sodium. Individuals on sodium-restricted diets (hypertension, kidney disease, heart failure) should account for sodium from all food additive sources, not just table salt.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: FSSAI INS 500
Sodium Carbonate: regulation, sources and other products →Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein
Hydrolysed vegetable protein is a savoury flavour base made by breaking vegetable protein into amino acids, which gives a concentrated glutamate taste. When it is made with acid, chloropropanols such as 3-MCPD can form as a by-product, and the EU food safety authority has set a tolerable daily intake for 3-MCPD. The label does not say how it was made, so this is information, not a finding about this product.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EFSA Panel on Contaminants, Risks for human health related to the presence of 3- and 2-monochloropropanediol (MCPD) and glycidyl fatty acid esters in food, EFSA Journal 2016;14(5):4426
Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein: regulation, sources and other products →Added Sugars
Sugars added to food, and the sugars in honey, syrups and fruit juice concentrates, are "free sugars". The WHO guideline recommends that they stay below 10% of total energy intake and suggests below 5% for additional benefit. Where the sugar sits in the ingredient list and how many grams the panel declares is what matters; this is information, because the nutrition score already prices the grams.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: WHO, Guideline: Sugars intake for adults and children (2015)
Added Sugars: 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
Contains Disodium Guanylate (627) and Disodium Inosinate (631), purine-based flavour enhancers that should be avoided by individuals managing gout.
Contains Palm Oil, which is very high in saturated fat and may contain processing contaminants like glycidyl esters and 3-MCPD.
Contains TBHQ (319), a synthetic antioxidant linked to tumours in animals at high doses.
Contains Sodium Triphosphate (451(i)), a phosphate additive with concerns for kidney and heart health.
Combined Effects interactions
The combination of purine-based flavour enhancers (Disodium Guanylate, Disodium Inosinate) and Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein can create a strong umami flavour profile, potentially encouraging overconsumption of a product already high in sodium and saturated fat.
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 name describes the form of the product as 'Soupy Noodles', which is consistent with the image showing noodles in a soup.
The product name includes 'Mast Masala', indicating a specific flavor profile, which is a descriptive claim.
The ingredients list dehydrated vegetables (Carrot, Leeks) and also lists Carrot and Leeks separately, supporting the claim of real vegetables.
The ingredient list does not contain any ingredients commonly identified as preservatives.
The packaging clearly states '4 Pack', indicating the quantity of units inside.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
22 entries as printed on the label · 21 distinct ingredients (some are declared more than once).
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Refined Wheat Flour
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Palm OilPalm Oil/ Palmolein
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Edible Common Salt
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Sugar
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Mixed Spices
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Hydrolyzed Vegetable ProteinHydrolyzed Protein (Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Maltodextrin, Salt)
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Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein within Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
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Maltodextrin within Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
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Salt within Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
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Dehydrated VegetablesDehydrated Vegetables (Carrot (0.78%), Leeks (0.08%))
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Carrot 0.78% within Dehydrated Vegetables trace amount
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Leeks 0.08% within Dehydrated Vegetables trace amount
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Onion PowderOnion powder
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Wheat Gluten
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Garlic PowderGarlic powder
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Edible Vegetable Fat
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Flavour Enhancer - 627 & 631
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Acidity Regulator - 500(ii)
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Texturizer - 451 (i)
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Anti-caking Agent - 551Anti-caking agent - 551
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Thickener - 415
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Antioxidant - 319
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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No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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| Energy | 310 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 43.8 g |
| Total Sugars | 7.4 g |
| Total Fat | 11.8 g |
| Saturated Fat | 5.3 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.1 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 0.7 g |
| Sodium | 1,442 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 Soupy Noodles Mast Masala?
The label of Soupy Noodles Mast Masala lists 21 ingredients, in label order: Refined wheat flour, Palm oil, Edible Common Salt, Sugar, Mixed Spices, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Maltodextrin, Salt, Dehydrated Vegetables, Carrot, Leeks, Onion powder, Wheat gluten, Garlic powder, Edible Vegetable Fat, Flavour Enhancer - 627 & 631, Acidity Regulator - 500(ii), Texturizer - 451 (i), Anti-caking Agent - 551, Thickener - 415, Antioxidant - 319. Flagged by the analysis: Palm oil, Flavour Enhancer - 627 & 631, Texturizer - 451 (i), Antioxidant - 319, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein.
Is Soupy Noodles Mast Masala safe to eat?
Soupy Noodles Mast Masala scores 1.5/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This instant soup mix contains flavour enhancers Disodium Guanylate and Disodium Inosinate, which are purine sources and should be avoided by individuals with gout. It also includes the synthetic antioxidant TBHQ, linked to adverse effects in animal studies at high doses. The product is high in saturated fat from palm oil and has a very high sodium content, making it less suitable for regular consumption, particularly for young children.
Why does Soupy Noodles Mast Masala score 1.5/10?
Flagged in the score: High saturated fat content from palm oil and other edible vegetable fat. Also noted: Very high sodium content, contributing significantly to daily intake. Contains refined wheat flour, which is less nutritionally dense than whole grains.
Who should avoid Soupy Noodles Mast Masala?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Managing gout (due to purine-based flavour enhancers); Avoiding synthetic antioxidants (TBHQ); Monitoring sodium intake (high sodium content); Sensitive to highly processed foods; Gluten / wheat sensitivity (coeliac disease).
Is Soupy Noodles Mast Masala suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Avoid.
Does Soupy Noodles Mast Masala contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains gluten (Refined wheat flour and Wheat gluten). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Soupy Noodles Mast Masala contain gluten?
Yes — the ingredient list names Refined wheat flour and Wheat gluten. 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 Soupy Noodles Mast Masala?
9.9 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 Soupy Noodles Mast Masala high in salt?
Yes — 1,923 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 4.81 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 Soupy Noodles Mast Masala pack accurate?
Yes — all 5 claims on the pack checked out against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
Is Soupy Noodles Mast Masala vegetarian?
Soupy Noodles Mast Masala is marked non-vegetarian.
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