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Knorr Sweet Corn Chicken Soup
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Reviewed 11 times · Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This instant soup mix contains hydrogenated palm oil, a source of saturated fat. While it offers some dehydrated vegetables and chicken, the high sodium content and presence of artificial and nature-identical flavors, along with the highly processed nature of the product, make it less ideal for regular consumption, especially for young children due to the high sodium and sugar load.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Corn
- Carrot flakes
- Cabbage Flakes
- Dehydrated Chicken
Highly processed soup mix with hydrogenated fat and additives.
This soup mix is a highly processed food containing hydrogenated palm oil, which is a source of saturated fat. It also includes several additives like stabilizers, antioxidants, thickeners, and flavour enhancers, raising transparency concerns about the specific substances used. The product is high in sodium and sugar, making it less suitable for frequent consumption, particularly for young children.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Hydrogenated Palm Oil and Flavour Enhancer 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 1.4 g · trans fat 0 g per 100 g/ml
Infants under 1
AvoidContains added sugar, which is not recommended for infants under 1 year of age.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitThis product is high in sodium and added sugar, which are not recommended in large quantities for young children's developing systems.
Why the score is capped
Very high sodium per serving
Rule F-CAP-02
Highly processed (NOVA) and high in sugar
Rule F-CAP-07
Stabilizer not disclosed — the label does not say which substance this is
Rule F-CAP-13
What's good
Contains some dehydrated vegetables (corn, carrot, cabbage) and dehydrated chicken, providing some nutrients and protein.
Iodised salt provides essential iodine.
Watch out for
Hydrogenated Palm Oil contributes to high saturated fat intake, a concern for cardiovascular health.
High sodium content from iodised salt, which can be a concern for blood pressure and overall health, especially for children.
Contains added sugar, contributing to overall sugar intake.
Artificial and nature-identical flavors are present, which some consumers prefer to avoid.
The product is highly processed (NOVA-4).
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.
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 saturated fat, which is a cardiovascular concern. While the label declares 0g trans fat, hydrogenated fats are generally high in saturated fat.
Flavour Enhancers, if they include ingredients like Disodium Ribonucleotides, can trigger gout in susceptible individuals due to their purine content.
Refined wheat flour contains gluten, which is an allergen for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
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 ingredients list dehydrated vegetables including corn and dehydrated chicken, supporting the product name.
The ingredients list 'Dehydrated Chicken (2.3%)', indicating the presence of chicken pieces.
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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Refined Wheat FlourRefined Wheat Flour (Maida)
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Maize Starch
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Sugar
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Dehydrated VegetablesDehydrated Vegetables (Corn (5.8%), Carrot Flakes (2.8%), Cabbage Flakes (2.3%), Leeks (0.4%))
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Corn 5.8% within Dehydrated VegetablesCorn (5.8%)
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Carrot Flakes 2.8% within Dehydrated VegetablesCarrot Flakes (2.8%)
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Cabbage Flakes 2.3% within Dehydrated VegetablesCabbage Flakes (2.3%)
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Leeks 0.4% within Dehydrated Vegetables trace amountLeeks (0.4%)
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Iodised SaltIodised salt
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Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
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Flavours - Artificial (Corn), Natural (Garlic) & Nature Identical Flavouring substances
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Dehydrated Chicken 2.3%#Dehydrated Chicken (2.3%)
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StabilizerMethylcellulose (INS 461), Carrageenan (INS 407)(Stabilizer - 461 & 407
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AntioxidantAscorbic acid (Vitamin C) (INS 300)Antioxidant - 300)
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Hydrogenated Palm Oil
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ThickenerXanthan gum (INS 415)Thickener - 415
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Spices & CondimentsSpices & Condiments (White Pepper (1%), Celery (0.2%))
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White Pepper 1% within Spices & Condiments trace amountWhite Pepper (1%)
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Celery 0.2% within Spices & Condiments trace amountCelery (0.2%)
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Flavour EnhancerDisodium guanylate (INS 627), Disodium inosinate (INS 631)Flavour Enhancer - 627 & 631.
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
About this ingredient
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| Energy | 332 kcal |
| Protein | 8.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 68.4 g |
| Total Sugars | 21.7 g |
| Added Sugars | 16.1 g |
| Total Fat | 3.5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.03 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 3.8 g |
| Sodium | 4,933 mg |
| Cholesterol | 4.5 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 Sweet Corn Chicken Soup?
The label of Knorr Sweet Corn Chicken Soup lists 21 ingredients, in label order: Refined wheat flour, Maize starch, Sugar, Dehydrated Vegetables, Corn, Carrot flakes, Cabbage Flakes, Leeks, Iodised Salt, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Flavours - Artificial (Corn), Natural (Garlic) & Nature Identical Flavouring substances, Dehydrated Chicken, Stabilizer, Antioxidant, Hydrogenated Palm Oil, Thickener, Spices & Condiments, White Pepper, Celery, Flavour Enhancer. Flagged by the analysis: Hydrogenated Palm Oil, Flavour Enhancer, Stabilizer.
Is Knorr Sweet Corn Chicken Soup safe to eat?
Knorr Sweet Corn Chicken Soup scores 1.5/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This soup mix is a highly processed food containing hydrogenated palm oil, which is a source of saturated fat. It also includes several additives like stabilizers, antioxidants, thickeners, and flavour enhancers, raising transparency concerns about the specific substances used. The product is high in sodium and sugar, making it less suitable for frequent consumption, particularly for young children.
Why does Knorr Sweet Corn Chicken Soup score 1.5/10?
Flagged in the score: Hydrogenated Palm Oil contributes to high saturated fat intake, a concern for cardiovascular health. Also noted: High sodium content from iodised salt, which can be a concern for blood pressure and overall health, especially for children. Contains added sugar, contributing to overall sugar intake.
Who should avoid Knorr Sweet Corn Chicken Soup?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Individuals with cardiovascular concerns; Those sensitive to undisclosed additives; People managing sodium intake; Individuals with gout due to flavour enhancers; Gluten / wheat sensitivity (coeliac disease).
Is Knorr Sweet Corn Chicken Soup suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Knorr Sweet Corn Chicken Soup 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 Knorr Sweet Corn Chicken 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 Sweet Corn Chicken Soup?
21.7 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 16.1 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Is Knorr Sweet Corn Chicken Soup high in salt?
Yes — 4,933 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 12.33 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 Sweet Corn Chicken Soup pack accurate?
Yes — all 3 claims on the pack checked out against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
Is Knorr Sweet Corn Chicken Soup vegetarian?
Knorr Sweet Corn Chicken Soup is marked non-vegetarian.
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