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Top Ramen Curry Saucy Flat Noodles
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The score is capped for a specific safety reason, set out below. This instant noodle product contains several additives that warrant caution, particularly the ammonia-process Caramel IV, which is associated with the possible formation of 4-MEI, classified by IARC as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans). The product also includes TBHQ, a synthetic antioxidant with animal study links to tumors at high doses, and phosphate additives (Sodium Triphosphate) which EFSA has noted can lead to mean dietary intake exceeding the Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) for children, raising concerns for kidney and heart health. While it offers convenience, its reliance on refined carbohydrates and the presence of these specific additives mean it is not suitable for frequent consumption, especially for children or individuals with pre-existing health conditions like kidney disease or gout due to the purine-based flavour enhancers.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Onion powder
- Red Chilli
- Turmeric
- Coriander
- Cumin
- +7 more →
Contains IARC-classified caramel colour and multiple warning-level additives
The score is capped for a specific safety reason, set out below. This instant noodle product contains Caramel IV, an ammonia-process colour that can generate 4-MEI, which IARC classifies as possibly carcinogenic to humans. It also includes TBHQ, a synthetic antioxidant linked to tumors in animal studies at high doses, and Sodium Triphosphate, a phosphate additive that may contribute to dietary phosphate intake exceeding recommended levels, particularly for children. These factors suggest caution for regular consumption, especially for sensitive groups.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Disodium inosinate and Disodium guanylate are declared.
Declared allergens: Gluten
Relevant if you have this allergy or intolerance.
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 9.2 g per 100 g/ml
1 concern could not be assessed from this label. That means we don't know — not that there's nothing to find.
Other audiences
LimitContains Sodium Triphosphate, a phosphate additive that EFSA has noted can lead to mean dietary intake exceeding the ADI for children, with concerns for kidney and heart health.
Contains Caramel IV, an ammonia-process colour that can generate 4-MEI, classified by IARC as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans).
Specific sensitivities
Avoid if affectedContains Disodium Guanylate and Disodium Inosinate, which are purine-based flavour enhancers that may exacerbate gout symptoms.
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 a variety of natural spices and flavourings (onion, garlic, red chilli, turmeric, coriander, cumin, ginger, cinnamon, fenugreek, clove, asafoetida, tomato powder).
Acidity is regulated with citric acid, a common and generally safe food acidulant.
Watch out for
High in refined carbohydrates (Wheat Flour, Corn Starch) with no whole-grain content, contributing to a high glycemic load.
Contains added sugar, contributing to overall free sugar intake.
Contains Iodised Salt and Sodium Carbonate, contributing to the overall sodium content, which should be consumed in moderation.
The product contains multiple flavour enhancers (Yeast Extract, Disodium Guanylate, Disodium Inosinate) which contribute to its ultra-processed nature.
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.
Disodium Inosinate (E631)
Disodium inosinate is a nucleotide flavour enhancer derived from meat or fish. High in purines; individuals with gout or elevated uric acid should avoid products containing this additive.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EFSA INS 631
Disodium Inosinate: regulation, sources and other products →Disodium Guanylate (E627)
Disodium guanylate is a nucleotide flavour enhancer high in purines. Often found alongside MSG or E635. Gout sufferers and those with kidney stones should avoid foods containing E627.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EFSA INS 627
Disodium Guanylate: regulation, sources and other products →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 →TBHQ (E319)
TBHQ is a synthetic antioxidant used to extend shelf life of oils and fried foods. Animal studies at high doses showed tumour formation. Acceptable daily intake (ADI) is 0–0.7 mg/kg body weight. Children who consume large amounts of TBHQ-containing snacks may approach or exceed safe limits.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EFSA 2004; FDA 21 CFR 172.185
TBHQ: regulation, sources and other products →Sodium Triphosphate (E451)
High dietary phosphate intake is linked to impaired kidney function, accelerated cardiovascular disease, and increased all-cause mortality in people with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Individuals with pre-existing kidney or heart conditions should strictly limit consumption of phosphate-rich processed foods.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: FSSAI INS 451; EFSA Opinion on Phosphates
Sodium Triphosphate: 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 →Caramel Colour (Class III & IV) (E150c)
Classes III and IV of caramel colour (INS 150c/150d) are made with ammonia, a process that can generate 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI) as a by-product. IARC classifies 4-MEI as Group 2B, possibly carcinogenic to humans, and California lists it under Proposition 65 with a warning threshold — though EFSA's own re-evaluation did not reach the same level of concern as IARC's classification. This label does not state the product's 4-MEI concentration, so exposure from this specific product cannot be determined from the ingredient list alone. It is the colour that makes colas and dark sauces brown. Classes I and II are made without ammonia and do not carry this concern.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: IARC Monograph Vol. 101 (4-MEI); California Proposition 65; EFSA re-evaluation of caramel colours (2011)
Caramel Colour (Class III & IV): regulation, sources and other products →Sodium Carbonate (E500)
Used as a leavening agent and acidity regulator. Contributes to total dietary sodium. Individuals on sodium-restricted diets (hypertension, kidney disease, heart failure) should account for sodium from all food additive sources, not just table salt.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: FSSAI INS 500
Sodium Carbonate: 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 Caramel Colour (Class IV), an ammonia-process caramel colour (INS 150d) that can generate 4-MEI, which IARC classifies as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans).
Contains TBHQ (INS 319), a synthetic antioxidant linked to tumours in animals at high doses. The total antioxidant content is capped at 0.02% of oil/fat content.
Contains Sodium Triphosphate, a phosphate additive. EFSA's re-evaluation (2019) found mean dietary phosphate intake already exceeds the ADI for infants, toddlers, and children, raising concerns for kidney and heart health.
Contains Disodium Guanylate and Disodium Inosinate, purine-based flavour enhancers that may pose a gout risk for sensitive individuals.
Contains Palm Oil, which is very high in saturated fat and refined palm oil may carry processing contaminants (glycidyl esters, 3-MCPD).
Contains Sodium Carbonate, which contributes to the overall sodium load in the diet, relevant for managing sodium intake (WHO advises adults under 2g sodium/day).
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 ingredient list includes 'Spice Mix - 8.8%', which confirms the presence of a seasoning mix.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
51 entries as printed on the label · 37 distinct ingredients (some are declared more than once).
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Wheat Flour
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Edible Vegetable Oil (Palm)
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Iodised Salt
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Acidity RegulatorsAcidity Regulators [INS 500(i), INS 451(i)]
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Sodium Carbonate within Acidity RegulatorsINS 500(i)
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Sodium Triphosphate within Acidity RegulatorsINS 451(i)
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ThickenerThickener (INS 412)
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Guar Gum within ThickenerINS 412
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Antioxidant& Antioxidant (INS 319)
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TBHQ within AntioxidantINS 319
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Corn Starch
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Iodised Salt
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Sugar
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Onion Powder
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Spice Mix 8.8%Spice Mix - 8.8% (Red Chilli, Turmeric, Coriander, Cumin, Ginger, Cinnamon, Fenugreek, Clove & Asafoetida)
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Red Chilli within Spice Mix
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Turmeric within Spice Mix
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Coriander within Spice Mix
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Cumin within Spice Mix
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Ginger within Spice Mix
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Cinnamon within Spice Mix
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Fenugreek within Spice Mix
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Clove within Spice Mix
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Asafoetida within Spice Mix
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Noodle PowderNoodle Powder [Wheat Flour, Edible Vegetable Oil (Palm), Iodised Salt, Acidity Regulators {INS 500(i), INS 451(i)}, Thickener (INS 412) & Antioxidant (INS 319)]
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Wheat Flour within Noodle Powder
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Edible Vegetable Oil (Palm) within Noodle Powder
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Iodised Salt within Noodle Powder
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Acidity Regulators within Noodle PowderAcidity Regulators {INS 500(i), INS 451(i)}
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Sodium Carbonate within Acidity RegulatorsINS 500(i)
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Sodium Triphosphate within Acidity RegulatorsINS 451(i)
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Thickener within Noodle PowderThickener (INS 412)
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Guar Gum within ThickenerINS 412
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Antioxidant within Noodle Powder& Antioxidant (INS 319)
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TBHQ within Antioxidant listed twiceINS 319
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Edible Vegetable Oil (Palm)
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Flavour EnhancersFlavour Enhancers [Yeast Extract, INS 627, INS 631]
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Yeast Extract within Flavour Enhancers trace amount
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Disodium Guanylate within Flavour EnhancersINS 627
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Disodium Inosinate within Flavour EnhancersINS 631
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Garlic
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Tomato Powder
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Acidity RegulatorAcidity Regulator (INS 330)
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Citric Acid within Acidity RegulatorINS 330
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ColoursColours [INS 160c(i), INS 150d]
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Paprika Extract within Colours trace amount synthetic colourPaprika extract (INS 160C)INS 160c(i)
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Caramel IV within Colours synthetic colourSulphite ammonia caramel (INS 150D)INS 150d
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Anticaking AgentAnticaking Agent (INS 551)
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Silicon Dioxide within Anticaking AgentINS 551
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Antioxidant& Antioxidant (INS 319)
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TBHQ within Antioxidant listed twiceINS 319
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.
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 | 462 kcal |
| Protein | 8.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 64.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 5.1 g |
| Total Fat | 18.7 g |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g |
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 Top Ramen Curry Saucy Flat Noodles?
The label of Top Ramen Curry Saucy Flat Noodles lists 36 ingredients, in label order: Corn Starch, Sugar, Onion powder, Spice Mix, Red Chilli, Turmeric, Coriander, Cumin, Ginger, Cinnamon, Fenugreek, Clove, Asafoetida, Noodle Powder, Wheat Flour, Iodised Salt, Sodium carbonate, Sodium Triphosphate, Thickener, Guar gum, Edible Vegetable Oil (Palm), Flavour Enhancers, Yeast Extract, Disodium guanylate, Disodium inosinate, Garlic, Tomato Powder, Acidity Regulator, Citric Acid, Colour, Paprika Extract, Caramel IV, Anticaking Agent, Silicon Dioxide, Antioxidant, TBHQ. Flagged by the analysis: Caramel IV, Sodium Triphosphate, Edible Vegetable Oil (Palm), Flavour Enhancers, Disodium guanylate and 4 more.
Is Top Ramen Curry Saucy Flat Noodles safe to eat?
Top Ramen Curry Saucy Flat Noodles scores 3.9/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). The score is capped for a specific safety reason, set out below. This instant noodle product contains Caramel IV, an ammonia-process colour that can generate 4-MEI, which IARC classifies as possibly carcinogenic to humans. It also includes TBHQ, a synthetic antioxidant linked to tumors in animal studies at high doses, and Sodium Triphosphate, a phosphate additive that may contribute to dietary phosphate intake exceeding recommended levels, particularly for children. These factors suggest caution for regular consumption, especially for sensitive groups.
Why does Top Ramen Curry Saucy Flat Noodles score 3.9/10?
What the analysis notes: High in refined carbohydrates (Wheat Flour, Corn Starch) with no whole-grain content, contributing to a high glycemic load. Contains added sugar, contributing to overall free sugar intake. Contains Iodised Salt and Sodium Carbonate, contributing to the overall sodium content, which should be consumed in moderation.
Who should avoid Top Ramen Curry Saucy Flat Noodles?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Avoiding IARC Group 2B caramel-colour additives; Kidney disease or heart conditions; Gout or purine-sensitive diets; Sensitivity to synthetic antioxidants (TBHQ); Gluten / wheat sensitivity (coeliac disease).
Does Top Ramen Curry Saucy Flat Noodles contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains gluten (Wheat Flour). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Top Ramen Curry Saucy Flat Noodles contain gluten?
Yes — the ingredient list names 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 Top Ramen Curry Saucy Flat Noodles?
5.1 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label does not declare added sugar separately, so we cannot say how much of it is added.
Are the claims on the Top Ramen Curry Saucy Flat Noodles pack accurate?
Yes — all 1 claim on the pack checked out against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
Is Top Ramen Curry Saucy Flat Noodles vegetarian?
Top Ramen Curry Saucy Flat Noodles 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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