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Geki Spicy Chicken Korean Ramen
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This instant noodle product is primarily composed of refined wheat flour and edible vegetable oil, with a seasoning mix that includes several flavour enhancers and a high sodium content. The presence of flavour enhancers like disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate is a key concern for individuals managing gout due to their purine content. While the product contains various spices and some dehydrated chicken, the overall nutritional profile is dominated by refined carbohydrates, fats, and a significant amount of sodium. The use of Palmolein contributes to saturated fat intake, and the Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein Powder may carry process contaminants.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Turmeric powder
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Nutmeg
- Cumin
- +4 more →
High sodium and flavour enhancers; contains refined flour and palm oil.
This instant noodle product contains a significant amount of sodium and flavour enhancers, which may be a concern for individuals with high blood pressure or gout. It is primarily made from refined wheat flour and edible vegetable oil, including palmolein, contributing to saturated fat. The product also includes hydrolysed vegetable protein, which can sometimes carry process contaminants. While it offers convenience, it's important to consider its overall nutritional impact.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Palmolein and Flavour Enhancers are declared.
Declared allergens: Sesame, Soy and Gluten
People with these allergies should avoid it and check the pack’s own allergen statement.
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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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 8.2 g · trans fat 0.1 g per 100 g/ml
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitHigh sodium and added sugar content may not be suitable for regular consumption by young children.
Why the score is capped
Very high sodium per serving
Rule F-CAP-02
What's good
Includes a variety of natural spices like turmeric, garlic, onion, nutmeg, cumin, ginger, black pepper, and coriander for flavour.
Contains turmeric powder, known for its antioxidant properties.
Watch out for
High sodium content from Iodised Salt, which is a concern for blood pressure.
Presence of synthetic antioxidant TBHQ (INS 319), which has some concerns regarding high dose effects.
Lack of specific disclosure for 'Nature Identical' flavours.
High saturated fat content from Palmolein.
Refined wheat flour is the primary ingredient, offering limited nutritional value compared to whole grains.
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 →Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein
Hydrolysed vegetable protein is a savoury flavour base made by breaking vegetable protein into amino acids, which gives a concentrated glutamate taste. When it is made with acid, chloropropanols such as 3-MCPD can form as a by-product, and the EU food safety authority has set a tolerable daily intake for 3-MCPD. The label does not say how it was made, so this is information, not a finding about this product.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EFSA Panel on Contaminants, Risks for human health related to the presence of 3- and 2-monochloropropanediol (MCPD) and glycidyl fatty acid esters in food, EFSA Journal 2016;14(5):4426
Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein: 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 (INS 631 & INS 627), which are disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate. These are purine sources and should be consumed with caution by individuals managing gout.
Contains Palmolein, which is very high in saturated fat. Refined palm oil may also carry processing contaminants such as glycidyl esters and 3-MCPD, as noted by EFSA CONTAM opinion (2016).
Contains Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein Powder. Acid-hydrolysed versions can carry process contaminants.
Contains Added Sugars. WHO advises keeping free sugar intake under 10% of total energy, ideally under 5%.
Contains Refined wheat flour, which contains gluten. Not suitable for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
Contains Acidity Regulators [INS 451(i) & INS 500(i)], which include triphosphates. High intake of phosphates can be a concern for individuals with kidney issues.
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 'KOREAN RAMEN' is a descriptive term about the product's origin or style, which cannot be verified from the provided ingredient list or nutrition facts.
The 'Chilli Meter 5' is a subjective measure of spiciness and cannot be objectively verified from the ingredient list or nutrition information.
The ingredient list includes 'Dehydrated Chicken Powder', 'Dehydrated Chicken Bits', and 'Oleoresin Capsicum', supporting the 'Spicy Chicken' claim.
The ingredient list explicitly mentions 'Noodles' and 'Chilli Seed Oil' as part of the seasoning oil, supporting the claim of 'Dry Noodles & Chilli Oil'.
The ingredient list explicitly includes 'SEASONING MIX (12.50%)' and 'SEASONING OIL (7.50%)', confirming their presence inside the package.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
38 entries as printed on the label · 35 distinct ingredients (some are declared more than once).
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Refined Wheat Flour within NoodlesRefined Wheat Flour (Maida)
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Edible Vegetable Oil within NoodlesEdible Vegetable Oil (Palm Oil)
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Tapioca Starch within Noodles
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Iodised Salt within Noodles
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Acidity Regulators within NoodlesAcidity Regulators [INS 451(i) & INS 500(i)]
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Turmeric Powder within Noodles
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Thickener within NoodlesThickener (INS 412)
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Antioxidant within NoodlesAntioxidant (INS 319)
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Noodles 80%Noodles (80.00%)
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Sugar within Seasoning Mix
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Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein Powder within Seasoning MixHydrolysed Vegetable Protein Powder (Soya)
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Dehydrated Chicken Powder within Seasoning Mix
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Dehydrated Chicken Bits within Seasoning Mix
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Flavours (Natural & Nature Identical) within Seasoning Mix
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Garlic Powder within Seasoning Mix
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Iodised Salt within Seasoning Mix
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Onion Powder within Seasoning Mix
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Yeast Extract Powder within Seasoning Mix
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Mixed Spices 2.25% within Seasoning MixMixed Spices 2.25% (Nutmeg, Cumin, Ginger, Black Pepper, Coriander & Turmeric)
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Nutmeg within Mixed Spices
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Cumin within Mixed Spices
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Ginger within Mixed Spices
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Black Pepper within Mixed Spices
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Coriander within Mixed Spices
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Turmeric within Mixed Spices
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Flavour Enhancers within Seasoning MixFlavour Enhancers (INS 631 & INS 627)
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Roasted Sesame Seeds within Seasoning Mix trace amount
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Acidity Regulators within Seasoning MixAcidity Regulators (INS 330)
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Oleoresin Capsicum within Seasoning Mix
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Anticaking Agent within Seasoning MixAnticaking Agent (INS 551)
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Seasoning Mix 12.5%SEASONING MIX (12.50%)
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Edible Vegetable Oil within Seasoning 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 within Seasoning Oil synthetic colourPaprika extract (INS 160C)Colour [INS 160c(i)]
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Oleoresin Rosemary within Seasoning Oil trace amount
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Seasoning Oil 7.5%SEASONING OIL (7.50%)
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
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| Energy | 476.95 kcal |
| Protein | 6.78 g |
| Carbohydrate | 67.96 g |
| Total Sugars | 4.54 g |
| Added Sugars | 4.27 g |
| Total Fat | 19.04 g |
| Saturated Fat | 8.19 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 1,876.31 mg |
| Cholesterol | 3.93 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 Korean Ramen?
The label of Geki Spicy Chicken Korean Ramen lists 35 ingredients, in label order: Refined wheat flour, Tapioca starch, Turmeric powder, Thickener, Antioxidant, Noodles, Sugar, Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein Powder, Dehydrated Chicken Powder, Dehydrated Chicken Bits, Flavours (Natural & Nature Identical), Garlic powder, Iodised Salt, Onion powder, Yeast Extract Powder, Mixed Spices, Nutmeg, Cumin, Ginger, Black Pepper, Coriander, Turmeric, Flavour Enhancers, Roasted Sesame Seeds, Acidity Regulator, Oleoresin Capsicum, Anticaking Agent, Seasoning Mix, Edible Vegetable Oil, Palmolein, Soya Bean Oil, Chilli Seed Oil, Colour, Oleoresin Rosemary, Seasoning Oil. Flagged by the analysis: Flavour Enhancers, Palmolein, Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein Powder, Antioxidant.
Is Geki Spicy Chicken Korean Ramen safe to eat?
Geki Spicy Chicken Korean Ramen scores 1.5/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This instant noodle product contains a significant amount of sodium and flavour enhancers, which may be a concern for individuals with high blood pressure or gout. It is primarily made from refined wheat flour and edible vegetable oil, including palmolein, contributing to saturated fat. The product also includes hydrolysed vegetable protein, which can sometimes carry process contaminants. While it offers convenience, it's important to consider its overall nutritional impact.
Why does Geki Spicy Chicken Korean Ramen score 1.5/10?
Flagged in the score: Presence of synthetic antioxidant TBHQ (INS 319), which has some concerns regarding high dose effects. Also noted: High sodium content from Iodised Salt, which is a concern for blood pressure. Lack of specific disclosure for 'Nature Identical' flavours.
Who should avoid Geki Spicy Chicken Korean Ramen?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Managing gout (due to purine-rich flavour enhancers); Monitoring sodium intake; Sensitive to food additives; Celiac disease or gluten sensitivity; Sesame allergy.
Is Geki Spicy Chicken Korean Ramen suitable for babies or young children?
Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Geki Spicy Chicken Korean Ramen contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains sesame (Roasted Sesame Seeds), soy (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 Korean Ramen contain sesame?
Yes — the ingredient list names Roasted Sesame Seeds. People with sesame allergy should treat it as containing sesame, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does Geki Spicy Chicken Korean Ramen contain soy?
Yes — the ingredient list names 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 Korean Ramen 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 Korean Ramen?
4.5 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 4.3 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Is Geki Spicy Chicken Korean Ramen high in salt?
Yes — 1,876 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 4.69 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 Korean Ramen pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 5 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.
Is Geki Spicy Chicken Korean Ramen vegetarian?
Geki Spicy Chicken Korean Ramen is marked non-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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