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Pazzta Masala Penne
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This product is primarily semolina with a significant amount of Masala Tastemaker, which includes various spices, milk solids, sugar, and iodized salt. The presence of Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides (Flavour Enhancer 635) is a concern for individuals managing gout due to its purine content. The use of Sulphite Ammonia Caramel (Colour 150d) is also a notable concern, as its manufacturing process can generate 4-MEI, which IARC classifies as Group 2B, 'possibly carcinogenic to humans'. While the label does not state the concentration of 4-MEI, this classification warrants caution. The product also contains palm oil, which is high in saturated fat and may carry processing contaminants. The high sodium and sugar content are general nutritional concerns, particularly for young children.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
Contains IARC-classified caramel colour and purine-source flavour enhancer
This product contains Sulphite Ammonia Caramel (Colour 150d), which is associated with a manufacturing by-product classified by IARC as possibly carcinogenic to humans. It also includes Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides (Flavour Enhancer 635), a purine source that individuals managing gout should be aware of. The product is high in sodium and sugar, which are general nutritional concerns, especially for young children.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Palm oil and Flavour Enhancer are declared.
Declared allergens: Milk, Soy 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 1.5 g · trans fat 0 g per 100 g/ml
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitThe product's high 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
Watch out for
High added sugar content, which WHO advises keeping under 10% of energy, ideally under 5%.
High sodium content, which can be a concern for blood pressure and overall 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 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 →Decode Label Analysis
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 refined palm oil may carry processing contaminants (glycidyl esters, 3-MCPD) as per EFSA.
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 term 'Truly GOOD' is a subjective marketing statement and cannot be objectively verified from the provided label information.
The product name describes the type of pasta and flavor, which is consistent with the product image and ingredients.
The ingredient list confirms that Semolina (Suji/Rawa) is the primary ingredient, listed as 100% of the pasta.
The nutrition information states that the product contains 8.9g of protein per 100g, which supports the claim of 'goodness of protein'.
The product is described as 'Pasta with Seasoning' and the ingredients list 'SEMOLINA (Wheat)' for pasta and 'MASALA "TASTEMAKER"' for seasoning.
The label explicitly states 'If a serve is 69.5 g', providing the serving size.
Based on 279 kcal per 100g and a 69.5g serving size, the energy per serve is calculated as 193.805 kcal, which rounds to 194 kcal.
Based on 2g total fat per 100g and a 69.5g serving size, the total fat per serve is calculated as 1.39g, which rounds to 1.4g.
Based on 1.5g saturated fat per 100g and a 69.5g serving size, the saturated fat per serve is calculated as 1.0425g, which rounds to 1.0g.
Based on 6.9g total sugar per 100g and a 69.5g serving size, the total sugars per serve is calculated as 4.7955g, which rounds to 4.8g.
Based on 803mg sodium per 100g and a 69.5g serving size, the sodium per serve is calculated as 558.085mg, which rounds to 558.1mg.
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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Semolina 100%SEMOLINA (Wheat) (100%)
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Masala Tastemaker 21.7%MASALA "TASTEMAKER": Mixed spices (21.7%)
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Dehydrated Onion within Masala TastemakerDehydrated onion
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Toasted Onion Flakes within Masala TastemakerToasted onion flakes
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Coriander Powder within Masala TastemakerCoriander powder
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Roasted Garlic Flakes within Masala TastemakerRoasted garlic flakes
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Aniseed Powder within Masala TastemakerAniseed powder
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Turmeric Powder within Masala TastemakerTurmeric powder
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Dehydrated Coriander Leaves within Masala TastemakerDehydrated coriander leaves
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Cumin Powder within Masala TastemakerCumin powder
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Garlic Powder within Masala TastemakerGarlic powder
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Red Chili Powder within Masala TastemakerRed chili powder
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Black Pepper Powder within Masala TastemakerBlack pepper powder
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Fenugreek Powder within Masala TastemakerFenugreek powder
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Ginger Powder within Masala TastemakerGinger powder
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Capsicum Extract within Masala TastemakerCapsicum extract
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Clove Powder within Masala TastemakerClove powder
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Green Cardamom Powder within Masala TastemakerGreen cardamom powder
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Nutmeg Powder within Masala TastemakerNutmeg powder
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Coriander Extract within Masala TastemakerCoriander extract
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Cumin Extract within Masala TastemakerCumin extract
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Milk Solids within Masala TastemakerMilk solids
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Sugar within Masala Tastemaker
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Iodized Salt within Masala TastemakerIodized salt
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Starch within Masala Tastemaker
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Dehydrated Green Peas 6.7% within Masala TastemakerDehydrated green peas (6.7%)
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Flavor Enhancer within Masala TastemakerFlavor enhancer (635)
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Palm Oil within Masala TastemakerPalm oil
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Yeast Extract Powder within Masala Tastemaker trace amountYeast extract powder
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Thickener within Masala TastemakerPotassium chloride (INS 508)Thickener (508)
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Colour within Masala Tastemaker synthetic colourSulphite ammonia caramel (INS 150D)Colour (150d)
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Acidity Regulator within Masala TastemakerCitric acid (INS 330)Acidity regulator (330)
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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No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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| Energy | 279 kcal |
| Protein | 8.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 58 g |
| Total Sugars | 6.9 g |
| Added Sugars | 3.1 g |
| Total Fat | 2 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.01 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 3.5 g |
| Sodium | 803 mg |
| Cholesterol | 2 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 Pazzta Masala Penne?
The label of Pazzta Masala Penne lists 32 ingredients, in label order: Semolina, Masala TASTEMAKER, Dehydrated Onion, Toasted onion flakes, Coriander powder, Roasted garlic flakes, Aniseed powder, Turmeric powder, Dehydrated coriander leaves, Cumin powder, Garlic powder, Red Chili Powder, Black pepper powder, Fenugreek powder, Ginger powder, Capsicum extract, Clove powder, Green cardamom powder, Nutmeg powder, Coriander extract, Cumin Extract, Milk Solids, Sugar, Iodised Salt, Starch, Dehydrated Green Peas, Flavour Enhancer, Palm oil, Yeast Extract Powder, Thickener, Colour, Acidity Regulator. Flagged by the analysis: Palm oil, Colour, Flavour Enhancer.
Is Pazzta Masala Penne safe to eat?
Pazzta Masala Penne scores 2.2/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This product contains Sulphite Ammonia Caramel (Colour 150d), which is associated with a manufacturing by-product classified by IARC as possibly carcinogenic to humans. It also includes Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides (Flavour Enhancer 635), a purine source that individuals managing gout should be aware of. The product is high in sodium and sugar, which are general nutritional concerns, especially for young children.
Why does Pazzta Masala Penne score 2.2/10?
What the analysis notes: High added sugar content, which WHO advises keeping under 10% of energy, ideally under 5%. High sodium content, which can be a concern for blood pressure and overall health.
Who should avoid Pazzta Masala Penne?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Avoiding IARC Group 2B caramel-colour additives; Managing gout (due to purine source); Sensitive to high sodium intake; Limiting added sugar intake; Milk allergy / lactose intolerance.
Is Pazzta Masala Penne suitable for babies or young children?
Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Pazzta Masala Penne contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains milk (Milk Solids), soy (the pack’s allergen statement) and gluten (Semolina). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Pazzta Masala Penne 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 Pazzta Masala Penne contain soy?
Yes — the ingredient list names the pack’s allergen statement. People with soy allergy should treat it as containing soy, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does Pazzta Masala Penne contain gluten?
Yes — the ingredient list names Semolina. 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 Pazzta Masala Penne?
6.9 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 3.1 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Is Pazzta Masala Penne high in salt?
Yes — 803 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 2.01 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 Pazzta Masala Penne pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 11 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "Truly GOOD" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Pazzta Masala Penne vegetarian?
Pazzta Masala Penne 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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