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Pazzta Mushroom Penne
Decode Label Safety Score
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This 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). The presence of disodium 5'-ribonucleotides (Flavour Enhancer 635) is also a concern for individuals managing gout due to its purine content. While the product provides a source of semolina and milk solids, the inclusion of palm oil contributes to saturated fat intake, and its refining process may introduce contaminants. The 'Nature Identical Flavouring Substance' and 'Thickener' (potassium chloride) are common food additives.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Semolina
- Milk Solids
- Cheese
- Onion
- Dehydrated Mushroom
- +1 more →
Contains IARC-classified caramel colour and flavour enhancer; high in saturated fat.
This product contains sulphite ammonia caramel (Colour 150d), which is linked to 4-MEI, a substance classified by IARC as possibly carcinogenic to humans. It also includes disodium 5'-ribonucleotides, a flavour enhancer that can be problematic for individuals with gout. Palm oil contributes to saturated fat, and its refining process may introduce contaminants.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Palm oil and Flavour Enhancer are declared.
Declared allergens: Mustard, 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 2.2 g · trans fat 0 g per 100 g/ml
Infants under 1
AvoidNot suitable for infants under 1 due to high sodium content, added sugar, and the presence of various additives and allergens.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitContains sulphite ammonia caramel (Colour 150d) and disodium 5'-ribonucleotides (Flavour Enhancer 635), which are best limited in young children's diets due to potential health concerns and additive load.
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 natural ingredients like onion and mushroom
Includes black pepper for natural flavour
Watch out for
High in saturated fat from palm oil
Contains added sugar
Contains refined wheat flour (gluten source)
Contains milk solids (dairy allergen)
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 →Flavouring Substances
Indian rules classify added flavours as natural, nature-identical (chemically synthesised copies of natural compounds) or artificial, and require the class to be declared. The label names the class, not the compounds, so a reader cannot see which substances make up the blend, or whether it carries something they avoid. This is information about transparency, not a finding of harm.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: FSS (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations 2011, flavours; FSS (Labelling and Display) Regulations 2020
Flavouring Substances: 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 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 that should be avoided by individuals managing gout.
Palm oil is very high in saturated fat and refined palm oil may contain processing contaminants (glycidyl esters, 3-MCPD) according to EFSA.
Contains 'Nature Identical Flavouring Substance', a blend whose specific compounds are not disclosed, limiting transparency.
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 claim 'Truly Good' is a subjective marketing statement that cannot be objectively verified from the provided label information.
The product name indicates mushroom penne pasta, and the ingredients list includes semolina (wheat) for pasta and dehydrated mushroom.
The product is pasta, and the ingredients list various seasonings such as onion, cheese, black pepper powder, and spring onion.
The ingredients list 'Semolina (Wheat) (100%)', and Suji/Rawa is a common name for semolina.
The product contains 9.6g of protein per 100g, which is a notable amount of protein.
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% within MacaroniSemolina (Wheat) (100%)
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Milk Solids within TastemakerMilk solids
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Refined Wheat Flour within TastemakerRefined Wheat Flour (Maida)
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Iodized Salt within Tastemaker
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Cheese 8.1% within TastemakerCheese (8.1%)
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Onion 6.9% within TastemakerOnion (6.9%)
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Sugar within Tastemaker
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Starch within Tastemaker
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Dehydrated Mushroom 3.5% within TastemakerDehydrated Mushroom (3.5%)
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Palm Oil within Tastemaker
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Maltodextrin within Tastemaker
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Nature Identical Flavouring Substance within TastemakerNature identical flavouring substance
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Thickener within TastemakerPotassium chloride (INS 508)Thickener (508)
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Black Pepper Powder within TastemakerBlack pepper powder
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Dehydrated Spring Onion 0.8% within Tastemaker trace amountDehydrated spring onion (0.8%)
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Flavour Enhancer within TastemakerDisodium 5'-ribonucleotides (INS 635)Flavour enhancer (635)
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Yeast Extract Powder within Tastemaker trace amountYeast extract powder
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Colour within Tastemaker synthetic colourSulphite ammonia caramel (INS 150D)Colour (150d)
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Corn Oil within Tastemaker trace amount
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.
✓ 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 | 317 kcal |
| Protein | 9.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 63.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 5.4 g |
| Added Sugars | 1.5 g |
| Total Fat | 2.8 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.01 g |
| Sodium | 571.4 mg |
| Cholesterol | 3.3 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 Pazzta Mushroom Penne?
The label of Pazzta Mushroom Penne lists 19 ingredients, in label order: Semolina, Milk Solids, Refined wheat flour, Iodised Salt, Cheese, Onion, Sugar, Starch, Dehydrated Mushroom, Palm oil, Maltodextrin, Nature Identical Flavouring Substance, Thickener, Black pepper powder, Dehydrated spring onion, Flavour Enhancer, Yeast Extract Powder, Colour, Corn Oil. Flagged by the analysis: Palm oil, Colour, Flavour Enhancer, Nature Identical Flavouring Substance.
Is Pazzta Mushroom Penne safe to eat?
Pazzta Mushroom Penne scores 3.9/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This product contains sulphite ammonia caramel (Colour 150d), which is linked to 4-MEI, a substance classified by IARC as possibly carcinogenic to humans. It also includes disodium 5'-ribonucleotides, a flavour enhancer that can be problematic for individuals with gout. Palm oil contributes to saturated fat, and its refining process may introduce contaminants.
Why does Pazzta Mushroom Penne score 3.9/10?
Flagged in the score: High in saturated fat from palm oil. Also noted: Contains added sugar. Contains refined wheat flour (gluten source).
Who should avoid Pazzta Mushroom Penne?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Avoiding IARC Group 2B caramel-colour additives; Managing gout (due to purines); Sensitive to food additives; Limiting saturated fat intake; Children due to additive load.
Is Pazzta Mushroom Penne suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Pazzta Mushroom Penne contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains mustard (the pack’s allergen statement), milk (Milk Solids and Cheese), soy (the pack’s allergen statement) and gluten (Semolina and Refined wheat flour). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Pazzta Mushroom Penne contain mustard?
Yes — the ingredient list names the pack’s allergen statement. People with mustard allergy should treat it as containing mustard, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does Pazzta Mushroom Penne contain milk?
Yes — the ingredient list names Milk Solids and Cheese. People with milk allergy / lactose intolerance should treat it as containing milk, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does Pazzta Mushroom 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 Mushroom Penne contain gluten?
Yes — the ingredient list names Semolina and 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 Pazzta Mushroom Penne?
5.4 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 1.5 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Are the claims on the Pazzta Mushroom Penne pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 5 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "Truly Good" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Pazzta Mushroom Penne vegetarian?
Pazzta Mushroom 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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