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2-Minute Noodles Masala
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This instant noodle product contains several ingredients that warrant caution, particularly the sulphite ammonia caramel (Colour 150d), which is associated with 4-MEI, classified by IARC as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans). While the concentration of 4-MEI is not stated, this is a significant concern. The product also contains disodium 5'-ribonucleotides (Flavour Enhancer 635), which is a purine source relevant for individuals managing gout. Furthermore, the presence of hydrolysed groundnut protein makes it unsuitable for individuals with peanut allergies due to the risk of severe reactions. The product's overall nutritional profile, including sugar and sodium content, should be considered, especially for young children.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Onion powder
- Coriander powder
- Red chilli powder
- Turmeric powder
- Aniseed powder
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Contains IARC-classified caramel colour and peanut allergen
The score is held down by this product's nutrition profile, which dominates the assessment regardless of the rest of the formulation. This instant noodle product includes sulphite ammonia caramel (Colour 150d), which can generate 4-MEI, a substance classified by IARC as possibly carcinogenic to humans. It also contains hydrolysed groundnut protein, a major allergen that can cause life-threatening reactions in individuals with peanut allergies. People managing gout should be aware of the flavour enhancer disodium 5'-ribonucleotides, which is a purine source.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Palm oil and Flavour Enhancer are declared.
Declared allergens: Peanuts and Gluten
People with these allergies should avoid it and check the pack’s own allergen statement.
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 5.8 g · trans fat 0.2 g per 100 g/ml
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitHigh added sugar and sodium content may not be suitable for regular consumption by young children, as their dietary needs differ from adults.
Why the score is capped
Contains ammonia caramel colour (E150c/d) — which can generate 4-MEI during manufacture — IARC classifies 4-MEI as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans); this label does not state its concentration
Rule F-CAP-10 · Source: IARC / EFSA classification of the additive
What's good
Contains a variety of natural spices for flavour
Includes mineral fortification
Watch out for
High in added sugar
High in sodium from iodised salt
Contains refined wheat flour and wheat gluten, unsuitable for gluten-sensitive individuals
Humectant — triphosphates (Humectant 451(i)) are generally recognized as safe food additives.
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.
Peanuts
Peanut allergy is one of the most common and severe food allergies, capable of causing anaphylaxis — a potentially fatal allergic reaction. Even trace amounts (cross-contamination) can trigger reactions. Peanut allergy is usually lifelong and requires strict avoidance. Always carry an epinephrine auto-injector if allergic.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: FSSAI; FDA; Allergy & Asthma Network
Peanuts: 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 →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 →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 hydrolysed groundnut protein, a major allergen (peanut) that can cause life-threatening anaphylaxis in sensitive individuals. FSSAI declarable allergen.
Contains sulphite ammonia caramel (Colour 150d), which can generate 4-MEI during manufacture. IARC classifies 4-MEI as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans).
Contains disodium 5'-ribonucleotides (Flavour Enhancer 635), a purine source relevant for people managing gout.
Contains palm oil, which is very high in saturated fat and may carry processing contaminants (glycidyl esters, 3-MCPD) depending on refining processes, as per EFSA CONTAM opinion (2016).
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.
This describes the product’s packaging or its category, not a testable attribute of the food itself — so it’s classified separately rather than flagged as a doubtful claim.
This is a promotional offer that cannot be verified from the product's ingredients or nutritional information.
This is a promotional offer that cannot be verified from the product's ingredients or nutritional information.
This is a promotional offer that cannot be verified from the product's ingredients or nutritional information.
This describes the product’s packaging or its category, not a testable attribute of the food itself — so it’s classified separately rather than flagged as a doubtful claim.
This is a subjective claim that cannot be objectively verified from the label.
The ingredient list includes 'Mixed Spices' and various individual spices, but the 'quality' of these spices cannot be verified from the label.
The nutrition information states that the product contains 6.9 mg of Iron per 100g.
The ingredient list includes 'Mixed Spices' and other individual spices, confirming the 'Masala' and 'Seasoning' components.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
33 entries as printed on the label · 29 distinct ingredients (some are declared more than once).
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Refined wheat flourRefined wheat flour (Maida)
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Palm oil
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Iodized salt
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Wheat gluten
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ThickenersPotassium chloride (INS 508), Guar gum (INS 412)Thickeners (508 & 412)
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Acidity regulatorsPotassium carbonates (INS 501), Sodium carbonates (INS 500)Acidity regulators (501(i) & 500(i))
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HumectantTriphosphates (INS 451)Humectant (451(i))
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Mixed spices 26.2%Mixed Spices (26.2%)
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Onion powder within Mixed spices
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Coriander powder within Mixed spices
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Red chilli powder within Mixed spices
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Turmeric powder within Mixed spices
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Aniseed powder within Mixed spices
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Ginger powder within Mixed spices
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Fenugreek powder within Mixed spices
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Black pepper powder within Mixed spices
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Toasted onion powder within Mixed spices
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Clove powder within Mixed spices
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Green cardamom powder within Mixed spices
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Nutmeg powder within Mixed spices
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Hydrolysed groundnut protein
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Refined wheat flourRefined wheat flour (Maida)
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Noodle powder
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Sugar
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Starch
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Palm oil
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Iodized salt
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ThickenerPotassium chloride (INS 508)Thickener (508)
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Flavour enhancerDisodium 5'-ribonucleotides (INS 635)Flavour enhancer (635)
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Colour synthetic colourSulphite ammonia caramel (INS 150D)Colour (150d)
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Mineral
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Acidity regulatorCitric acid (INS 330)Acidity regulator (330)
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Wheat gluten
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
Declared on this label as
No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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| Energy | 384 kcal |
| Protein | 8.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 59.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.8 g |
| Added Sugars | 1.1 g |
| Total Fat | 12.5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.2 g |
| Sodium | 1,000 mg |
| Iron | 6.9 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 2-Minute Noodles Masala?
The label of 2-Minute Noodles Masala lists 27 ingredients, in label order: Humectant, Mixed Spices, Onion powder, Coriander powder, Red chilli powder, Turmeric powder, Aniseed powder, Ginger powder, Fenugreek powder, Black pepper powder, Toasted onion powder, Clove powder, Green cardamom powder, Nutmeg powder, Hydrolysed groundnut protein, Refined wheat flour, Noodle Powder, Sugar, Starch, Palm oil, Iodised Salt, Thickener, Flavour Enhancer, Colour, Mineral, Acidity Regulator, Wheat gluten. Flagged by the analysis: Palm oil, Colour, Flavour Enhancer, Humectant.
Is 2-Minute Noodles Masala safe to eat?
2-Minute Noodles Masala scores 1.5/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). The score is held down by this product's nutrition profile, which dominates the assessment regardless of the rest of the formulation. This instant noodle product includes sulphite ammonia caramel (Colour 150d), which can generate 4-MEI, a substance classified by IARC as possibly carcinogenic to humans. It also contains hydrolysed groundnut protein, a major allergen that can cause life-threatening reactions in individuals with peanut allergies. People managing gout should be aware of the flavour enhancer disodium 5'-ribonucleotides, which is a purine source.
Why does 2-Minute Noodles Masala score 1.5/10?
What the analysis notes: High in added sugar. High in sodium from iodised salt. Contains refined wheat flour and wheat gluten, unsuitable for gluten-sensitive individuals.
Who should avoid 2-Minute Noodles Masala?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Avoiding IARC Group 2B caramel-colour additives; Peanut allergy; Gout; Gluten sensitivity or celiac disease; Managing sodium or sugar intake.
Is 2-Minute Noodles Masala suitable for babies or young children?
Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does 2-Minute Noodles Masala contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains peanuts (Hydrolysed groundnut protein) and gluten (Refined wheat flour and Wheat gluten). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does 2-Minute Noodles Masala contain peanuts?
Yes — the ingredient list names Hydrolysed groundnut protein. People with groundnut (peanut) allergy should treat it as containing peanuts, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does 2-Minute Noodles 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 2-Minute Noodles Masala?
1.8 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 1.1 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Is 2-Minute Noodles Masala high in salt?
Yes — 1,000 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 2.5 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 2-Minute Noodles Masala pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 7 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "Win a Gold Bowl" — can't be verified from the label. "Worth ₹5 Lakhs every week" — can't be verified from the label. "Win Gold Vouchers worth ₹2000 Every Hour" — can't be verified from the label.
Is 2-Minute Noodles Masala vegetarian?
2-Minute Noodles Masala 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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