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Spicy Cheesy Cuppa
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This instant noodle product is primarily composed of refined wheat flour and palm oil, contributing to its high saturated fat content. While it includes a variety of spices and some cheese for flavor, the presence of Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides (Flavour Enhancer 635) is a specific concern for individuals managing gout due to its purine content. The product also contains a 'Nature Identical Flavouring Substance' which, while common, means the specific flavor compounds are not disclosed. The overall nutritional profile, particularly the high sodium and saturated fat, means it is best consumed in moderation, especially for children.
At a glance
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What’s favorable
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Spice extract blend
- Capsicum extract
- Black pepper bits
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High in saturated fat and sodium; contains purine-source flavour enhancer.
This instant noodle product is high in saturated fat from palm oil and contains significant sodium. It includes Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides, a flavour enhancer that is a purine source, which individuals managing gout should be aware of. The product also uses a 'Nature Identical Flavouring Substance' without further detail on its specific components.
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 10.7 g · trans fat 0.2 g per 100 g/ml
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitThis product is high in sodium and added sugar, which should be limited in the diets of young children.
Why the score is capped
Contains trans fat
Rule F-CAP-03
What's good
Includes a variety of natural spices and extracts for flavor
Contains cheese for added flavor and richness
Watch out for
High in saturated fat from palm oil
High sodium content from iodised salt
Contains added sugar
Presence of 'Nature Identical Flavouring Substance' reduces transparency regarding specific flavour compounds
Humectant — humectant (451(i)) refers to triphosphates, used to retain moisture. Generally recognized as safe in food.
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 Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides (Flavour Enhancer 635), which is a purine source and should be noted by individuals managing gout.
Contains Palm Oil, which is very high in saturated fat. Refined palm oil may also contain processing contaminants like glycidyl esters and 3-MCPD, as noted by EFSA CONTAM (2016).
The product contains 'Nature Identical Flavouring Substance', meaning the specific chemical compounds used for flavour are not disclosed.
Contains Refined Wheat Flour, which includes gluten and is not suitable 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 mixed spices, garlic powder, onion powder, spice extract blend, capsicum extract, black pepper bits, and red chilli flakes, which support the claim of being spicy.
The ingredients list cheese (4.8%), which supports the claim of being cheesy.
The product is clearly instant noodles and the ingredients list mixed spices, garlic powder, onion powder, spice extract blend, capsicum extract, black pepper bits, red chilli flakes, and yeast extract powder, which serve as seasoning.
The ingredients list flavour enhancer (635) and nature identical flavouring substance, which function as tastemakers.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
26 entries as printed on the label · 23 distinct ingredients (some are declared more than once).
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Refined Wheat FlourRefined wheat flour (Maida)
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Palm OilPalm oil
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Iodized SaltIodized salt
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ThickenersThickeners (412 & 508)
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HumectantHumectant (451(i))
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Acidity RegulatorsAcidity regulators (501(i), 500 (i) & 330).
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Starch
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Sugar
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Mixed Spices 9%Mixed spices (9.0%)
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Garlic Powder within Mixed SpicesGarlic powder
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Onion Powder within Mixed SpicesOnion powder
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Spice Extract Blend within Mixed SpicesSpice extract blend
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Capsicum Extract within Mixed SpicesCapsicum extract
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Black Pepper Bits within Mixed SpicesBlack pepper bits
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Red Chilli Flakes 0.9% within Mixed Spices trace amountRed chilli flakes (0.9%)
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Rosemary Extract within Mixed SpicesRosemary extract
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Milk SolidsMilk solids
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ThickenersThickeners (508 & 412)
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Iodized SaltIodized salt
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Cheese 4.8%Cheese (4.8%)
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Flavour EnhancerFlavour enhancer (635)
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Yeast Extract Powder trace amountYeast extract powder
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Nature Identical Flavouring SubstanceNature identical flavouring substance
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Maltodextrin
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Palm OilPalm oil
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Spring Onion 0.8% trace amountSpring onion (0.8%).
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
Declared on this label as
No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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| Energy | 345 kcal |
| Protein | 6.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 47.5 g |
| Total Sugars | 3.8 g |
| Added Sugars | 3.1 g |
| Total Fat | 14.1 g |
| Saturated Fat | 10.7 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.21 g |
| Sodium | 804.6 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0.7 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 Spicy Cheesy Cuppa?
The label of Spicy Cheesy Cuppa lists 23 ingredients, in label order: Refined wheat flour, Humectant, Acidity Regulator, Starch, Sugar, Mixed Spices, Garlic powder, Onion powder, Spice extract blend, Capsicum extract, Black pepper bits, Red chilli flakes, Rosemary extract, Milk Solids, Thickener, Iodised Salt, Cheese, Flavour Enhancer, Yeast Extract Powder, Nature Identical Flavouring Substance, Maltodextrin, Palm oil, Spring Onion. Flagged by the analysis: Palm oil, Flavour Enhancer, Nature Identical Flavouring Substance, Humectant.
Is Spicy Cheesy Cuppa safe to eat?
Spicy Cheesy Cuppa scores 3.6/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This instant noodle product is high in saturated fat from palm oil and contains significant sodium. It includes Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides, a flavour enhancer that is a purine source, which individuals managing gout should be aware of. The product also uses a 'Nature Identical Flavouring Substance' without further detail on its specific components.
Why does Spicy Cheesy Cuppa score 3.6/10?
Flagged in the score: High in saturated fat from palm oil. Also noted: High sodium content from iodised salt. Contains added sugar.
Who should avoid Spicy Cheesy Cuppa?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Managing gout (due to purine source); Limiting saturated fat intake; Limiting sodium intake; Celiac disease or gluten sensitivity; Milk allergy / lactose intolerance.
Is Spicy Cheesy Cuppa suitable for babies or young children?
Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Spicy Cheesy Cuppa contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains milk (Milk Solids and Cheese), soy (the pack’s allergen statement) and gluten (Refined wheat flour). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Spicy Cheesy Cuppa 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 Spicy Cheesy Cuppa 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 Spicy Cheesy Cuppa 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 Spicy Cheesy Cuppa?
3.8 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 3.1 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Is Spicy Cheesy Cuppa high in salt?
Yes — 805 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 Spicy Cheesy Cuppa pack accurate?
Yes — all 4 claims on the pack checked out against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
Is Spicy Cheesy Cuppa vegetarian?
Spicy Cheesy Cuppa 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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