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MAGGI Masala Cuppa Noodles, Delicious Slurpy Saucy Taste With Veggies
Decode Label Safety Score
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Reviewed 4 times · Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This noodle product contains a significant amount of sodium and sugar, alongside palm oil which contributes to saturated fat intake. While it includes some dehydrated vegetables, the overall formulation leans towards an ultra-processed food profile, making it less ideal for regular consumption, especially for young children due to the sodium and sugar content.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Mixed Spices
- Dehydrated Vegetables
- Carrot flakes
- Green Peas
- Tomato Paste
- +5 more →
High in sodium and sugar; contains palm oil and flavour enhancers.
This noodle product is high in sodium and sugar, which can be a concern for overall dietary health, especially for children. It also contains palm oil, contributing to saturated fat, and flavour enhancers (INS 635) that may affect individuals with gout. The use of undisclosed flavouring substances means specific allergens or sensitivities cannot be fully assessed.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Palm oil and Humectant (451(i)) 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 12.2 g · trans fat 0.2 g per 100 g/ml
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitHigh sodium and sugar content may not be suitable for regular consumption by young children, potentially contributing to unhealthy dietary habits.
Why the score is capped
Flavouring not disclosed — the label does not say which substance this is
Rule F-CAP-13
What's good
Contains a variety of dehydrated vegetables (carrot, green peas, tomato, onion, garlic) adding some nutrients and fiber.
Includes natural spices and herbs for flavour.
Watch out for
High sodium content from Iodized Salt, which can contribute to high blood pressure.
Significant sugar content, contributing to overall added sugar intake.
Contains Palm Oil, high in saturated fat and associated with processing contaminants.
Flavour Enhancer (635) (Disodium Ribonucleotides) can trigger gout.
Presence of undisclosed 'Nature identical flavouring substances' and 'Natural flavouring substance' limits full ingredient transparency.
Refined wheat flour and wheat gluten are present, making it unsuitable for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
Humectant (451(i)) — phosphate additive — concern for kidney & heart health.
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 →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 →Potassium Carbonate (E501)
Potassium carbonate adds to dietary potassium load. For patients with chronic kidney disease who cannot efficiently excrete potassium, excess potassium can lead to dangerous hyperkalaemia (elevated blood potassium), which can cause cardiac arrhythmias.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: FSSAI INS 501; National Kidney Foundation
Potassium Carbonate: 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 →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
Palm Oil is high in saturated fat, which is a cardiovascular concern. EFSA also identified glycidyl esters as processing contaminants in refined palm oil.
Flavour Enhancer (635), Disodium Ribonucleotides, is a purine-containing additive that can trigger gout in susceptible individuals.
Undisclosed 'Nature identical flavouring substances' and 'Natural flavouring substance' reduce transparency and may hide potential allergens or sensitizers.
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 label does not provide information about the plastic content of the cup, nor does it provide a comparison to a previous cup.
This is a suggestion for presentation and cannot be verified from the ingredient or nutrition list.
The term 'Tastemaker' is a proprietary name and its specific components or addition cannot be verified from the ingredient list.
The presence and compostability of a fork inside the packaging cannot be verified from the ingredient or nutrition list.
The ingredients list includes 'Instant Noodles' and 'Mixed Spices' which serve as seasoning.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
32 entries as printed on the label · 27 distinct ingredients (some are declared more than once).
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Refined wheat flour listed twiceRefined wheat flour (Maida)
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Palm oil listed twice
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Iodized salt listed twice
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Thickener (412)Thickeners (412 & 508)
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Thickener (508) listed twiceThickeners (412 & 508)
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Humectant (451(i))Triphosphates (INS 451)
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Acidity Regulator (501(i))Potassium carbonates (INS 501)Acidity Regulators (501(i))
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Acidity Regulator (500(i))Sodium carbonates (INS 500)500(i)
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Acidity Regulator (330) listed twiceCitric acid (INS 330)330
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Mixed spices 18.4%Mixed spices (18.4%)
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Dehydrated vegetables 14.4%Dehydrated vegetables (14.4%)
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Carrot flakes 7.5%Carrot flakes (7.5%)
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Green peas 6.9%Green peas (6.9%)
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Sugar
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Starch
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Iodized salt listed twice
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Nature identical flavouring substances undisclosed flavouring
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18.
Tomato paste 5.6%Tomato paste (5.6%)
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Toasted onion flakes 4.7%Toasted onion flakes (4.7%)
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Refined wheat flour listed twiceRefined wheat flour (Maida)
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Roasted garlic flakes
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Thickener (508) listed twiceThickeners (508 & 415)
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Thickener (415)Thickeners (508 & 415)
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Onion powder 2.8%Onion powder (2.8%)
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Palm oil listed twice
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Herbs
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Natural flavouring substance undisclosed flavouring
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Yeast extract powder trace amount
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Flavour enhancer (635)Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides (INS 635)
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Tamarind powder
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Acidity Regulator (330) listed twiceCitric acid (INS 330)
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Wheat gluten
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.
Listed twice: an ingredient appears more than once in the same part of the list. This may indicate two separate ingredient blends in the formulation, or a duplication in how the label was recorded.
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.
✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
Who should take caution
About this ingredient
No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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| Energy | 387 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 52.5 g |
| Total Sugars | 3.2 g |
| Added Sugars | 2.3 g |
| Total Fat | 17.2 g |
| Saturated Fat | 12.2 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.18 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 2.9 g |
| Sodium | 904.3 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 MAGGI Masala Cuppa Noodles, Delicious Slurpy Saucy Taste With Veggies?
The label of MAGGI Masala Cuppa Noodles, Delicious Slurpy Saucy Taste With Veggies lists 27 ingredients, in label order: Thickener (412), Humectant (451(i)), Acidity Regulator (501(i)), Acidity Regulator (500(i)), Mixed Spices, Dehydrated Vegetables, Carrot flakes, Green Peas, Sugar, Starch, Iodized Salt, Nature identical flavouring substances, Tomato Paste, Toasted onion flakes, Refined wheat flour, Roasted garlic flakes, Thickener (508), Thickener (415), Onion powder, Palm oil, Herbs, Natural flavouring substance, Yeast Extract Powder, Flavour Enhancer (635), Tamarind Powder, Acidity Regulator (330), Wheat gluten. Flagged by the analysis: Palm oil, Humectant (451(i)), Flavour Enhancer (635).
Is MAGGI Masala Cuppa Noodles, Delicious Slurpy Saucy Taste With Veggies safe to eat?
MAGGI Masala Cuppa Noodles, Delicious Slurpy Saucy Taste With Veggies scores 3.6/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This noodle product is high in sodium and sugar, which can be a concern for overall dietary health, especially for children. It also contains palm oil, contributing to saturated fat, and flavour enhancers (INS 635) that may affect individuals with gout. The use of undisclosed flavouring substances means specific allergens or sensitivities cannot be fully assessed.
Why does MAGGI Masala Cuppa Noodles, Delicious Slurpy Saucy Taste With Veggies score 3.6/10?
Flagged in the score: Contains Palm Oil, high in saturated fat and associated with processing contaminants. Also noted: High sodium content from Iodized Salt, which can contribute to high blood pressure. Significant sugar content, contributing to overall added sugar intake.
Who should avoid MAGGI Masala Cuppa Noodles, Delicious Slurpy Saucy Taste With Veggies?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Gout; High blood pressure; Diabetes; Sodium-restricted diet; Sensitive to flavour enhancers.
Is MAGGI Masala Cuppa Noodles, Delicious Slurpy Saucy Taste With Veggies suitable for babies or young children?
Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does MAGGI Masala Cuppa Noodles, Delicious Slurpy Saucy Taste With Veggies 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 MAGGI Masala Cuppa Noodles, Delicious Slurpy Saucy Taste With Veggies 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 MAGGI Masala Cuppa Noodles, Delicious Slurpy Saucy Taste With Veggies?
3.2 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 2.3 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Is MAGGI Masala Cuppa Noodles, Delicious Slurpy Saucy Taste With Veggies high in salt?
Yes — 904 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 2.26 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 MAGGI Masala Cuppa Noodles, Delicious Slurpy Saucy Taste With Veggies pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 5 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "THIS CUP NOW HAS 40% LESSER PLASTIC" — can't be verified from the label. "Suggested Garnishing" — can't be verified from the label. "WITH ADDED TASTEMAKER" — can't be verified from the label.
Is MAGGI Masala Cuppa Noodles, Delicious Slurpy Saucy Taste With Veggies vegetarian?
MAGGI Masala Cuppa Noodles, Delicious Slurpy Saucy Taste With Veggies 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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