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Geki Spicy Chicken
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This instant noodle product contains several common food additives, including flavour enhancers disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate, which are purine sources and should be noted by individuals managing gout. The presence of TBHQ as an antioxidant is also a point of caution due to its classification as a warning-level additive. While the product includes various spices and cheese powder for flavour, the overall nutritional profile is significantly impacted by high sodium and added sugar, which are common in instant noodle products. The use of refined wheat flour and an ambiguous vegetable oil blend (including palmolein) contributes to the product's processed nature. Individuals with specific dietary restrictions or sensitivities, particularly those managing purine intake or sensitive to food additives, should review the ingredient list carefully.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Turmeric powder
- Black Pepper
- Red Chilli
- White Pepper
- Red chilli flakes
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Contains flavour enhancers and warning-level antioxidant TBHQ
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 flavour enhancers disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate, which are purine sources and a consideration for those with gout. It also contains TBHQ, an antioxidant classified as a warning-level additive. The product's nutritional profile is typical for instant noodles, with high levels of sodium and added sugar. Consumers with specific dietary needs, especially regarding purine intake or additive sensitivities, should be aware of these ingredients.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Palmolein and Flavour Enhancers 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.
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- Allergies. Peanut, milk, gluten, egg and more, checked against the ingredient list.
- Diet. Vegetarian, vegan, Jain, no egg, no dairy.
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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 7.4 g · trans fat 0.1 g per 100 g/ml
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitHigh sodium and added sugar content are not ideal for young children, whose dietary needs require lower levels of these nutrients.
Why the score is capped
Very high sodium per serving
Rule F-CAP-02
Flavours not disclosed — the label does not say which substance this is
Rule F-CAP-13
What's good
Includes a variety of natural spices and herbs for flavour
Contains natural colourant (Paprika extract)
Watch out for
Very high sodium content per serving, a common concern in instant noodles
High added sugar content, which should be consumed in moderation
Contains refined wheat flour, which is not suitable for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity
Presence of an ambiguous 'Edible Vegetable Oil' blend, making the exact fat profile variable
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 →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 Flavour Enhancers (Disodium Inosinate INS 631 & Disodium Guanylate INS 627), which are purine sources. Individuals managing gout should be cautious.
Contains Antioxidant TBHQ (Tertiary Butylhydroquinone, INS 319), a synthetic antioxidant classified as a warning-level additive.
The product contains 'Flavours' without specific disclosure, which may be a concern for individuals with sensitivities to undisclosed flavouring compounds.
Contains Palmolein, a refined palm oil fraction high in saturated fat. Refined palm oil may contain processing contaminants (glycidyl esters, 3-MCPD) depending on the refining process (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.
The claim 'Korean Ramen' refers to a style or origin, which cannot be verified from the provided ingredient list or nutrition information.
The 'Chilli Meter 5' indicates a high level of spiciness, but this is a subjective measure and cannot be objectively verified from the ingredient list or nutrition facts.
The claim 'Suggested Garnishing' refers to a serving suggestion, not an ingredient or product characteristic, and therefore cannot be verified from the label.
The product name indicates it is spicy chicken flavored, and the ingredients list includes red chilli, black pepper, white pepper, and chicken flavor (implied by 'Spicy Chicken' and 'Flavours (Natural & Nature Identical)').
The ingredients list includes 'Refined Wheat Flour (Maida)' for noodles and 'Chilli Seed Oil' for chilli oil.
The ingredient list contains various spices and oils that would constitute a seasoning mix and seasoning oil.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
39 entries as printed on the label · 33 distinct ingredients (some are declared more than once).
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Refined Wheat FlourRefined Wheat Flour (Maida)
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Edible Vegetable OilEdible Vegetable Oil (Palm Oil)
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Tapioca Starch
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Iodised Salt
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Acidity RegulatorsAcidity Regulators (INS 451(i) & INS 500(i))
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Turmeric Powder
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ThickenerThickener (INS 412)
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AntioxidantAntioxidant (INS 319)
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Sugar
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Cheese Powder
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Mixed Spices 7.96%Mixed Spices 7.96% (Black Pepper, Red Chilli & White Pepper)
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Black Pepper within Mixed Spices
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Red Chilli within Mixed Spices
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White Pepper within Mixed Spices
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Iodised Salt
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Flavour EnhancersFlavour Enhancers (INS 631 & INS 627)
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Skimmed Milk Powder
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Fat PowderFat Powder (Milk Solids, Edible Vegetable Oil (Palm Oil & Coconut Oil))
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Milk Solids within Fat Powder
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Edible Vegetable Oil within Fat PowderEdible Vegetable Oil (Palm Oil & Coconut Oil)
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Anticaking Agent listed twiceAnticaking Agent (INS 551)
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EmulsifierMono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (INS 471)Emulsifier (INS 471)
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AntioxidantAntioxidant (INS 319)
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Soya Sauce Powder
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FlavoursFlavours (Natural & Nature Identical)
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Red Chilli Flakes
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Yeast Extract Powder trace amount
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Garlic Powder
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Onion Powder
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Dehydrated Parsley Leaves
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Anticaking Agent listed twiceAnticaking Agent (INS 551)
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Acidity RegulatorAcidity Regulator (INS 330)
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ThickenerThickener (INS 415)
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Edible Vegetable OilEdible Vegetable Oil (Palmolein, Soya Bean Oil & Chilli Seed Oil)
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Palmolein within Edible Vegetable Oil
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Soya Bean Oil within Edible Vegetable Oil trace amount
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Chilli Seed Oil within Edible Vegetable Oil trace amount
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Colour synthetic colourPaprika extract (INS 160C)Colour (INS160C(i))
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Oleoresin Rosemary 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.
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.
Present in trace amounts
Listed near the end of the ingredient list, so present in small quantities — not counted as a headline benefit.
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 | 461.33 kcal |
| Protein | 8.29 g |
| Carbohydrate | 65.76 g |
| Total Sugars | 7.93 g |
| Added Sugars | 7.01 g |
| Total Fat | 16.96 g |
| Saturated Fat | 7.36 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 1,740.12 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0.53 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 Geki Spicy Chicken?
The label of Geki Spicy Chicken lists 32 ingredients, in label order: Refined wheat flour, Tapioca starch, Turmeric powder, Sugar, Cheese Powder, Mixed Spices, Black Pepper, Red Chilli, White Pepper, Iodised Salt, Flavour Enhancers, Skimmed Milk Powder, Fat Powder, Milk Solids, Emulsifier, Antioxidant, Soya Sauce Powder, Flavours, Red chilli flakes, Yeast Extract Powder, Garlic powder, Onion powder, Dehydrated Parsley Leaves, Anticaking Agent, Acidity Regulator, Thickener, Edible Vegetable Oil, Palmolein, Soya Bean Oil, Chilli Seed Oil, Colour, Oleoresin Rosemary. Flagged by the analysis: Flavour Enhancers, Palmolein, Antioxidant.
Is Geki Spicy Chicken safe to eat?
Geki Spicy Chicken 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 flavour enhancers disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate, which are purine sources and a consideration for those with gout. It also contains TBHQ, an antioxidant classified as a warning-level additive. The product's nutritional profile is typical for instant noodles, with high levels of sodium and added sugar. Consumers with specific dietary needs, especially regarding purine intake or additive sensitivities, should be aware of these ingredients.
Why does Geki Spicy Chicken score 1.5/10?
What the analysis notes: Very high sodium content per serving, a common concern in instant noodles. High added sugar content, which should be consumed in moderation. Contains refined wheat flour, which is not suitable for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
Who should avoid Geki Spicy Chicken?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Managing gout (due to purines); Sensitive to food additives (TBHQ, flavour enhancers); Avoiding high sodium intake; Limiting added sugars; Celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
Is Geki Spicy Chicken suitable for babies or young children?
Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Geki Spicy Chicken contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains milk (Cheese Powder, Skimmed Milk Powder and Milk Solids), soy (Soya Sauce Powder and Soya Bean Oil) and gluten (Refined wheat flour). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Geki Spicy Chicken contain milk?
Yes — the ingredient list names Cheese Powder, Skimmed Milk Powder and Milk Solids. People with milk allergy / lactose intolerance should treat it as containing milk, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does Geki Spicy Chicken contain soy?
Yes — the ingredient list names Soya Sauce Powder and Soya Bean Oil. People with soy allergy should treat it as containing soy, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does Geki Spicy Chicken 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 Geki Spicy Chicken?
7.9 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 7 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Is Geki Spicy Chicken high in salt?
Yes — 1,740 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 4.35 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 Geki Spicy Chicken pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 6 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "Korean Ramen" — can't be verified from the label. "Chilli Meter 5" — can't be verified from the label. "Suggested Garnishing" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Geki Spicy Chicken vegetarian?
Geki Spicy Chicken 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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