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MasterChow Limited Edition Chilli Garlic Crisp
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How we got 3.9 ShowHide
Scored as a condiment: nutrition is judged on what a 15 g serving delivers — a typical single use — not on the per-100g figures, which describe a quantity of this product nobody eats. The per-100g panel is still shown in full below.
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This chili garlic sauce offers a flavorful kick but comes with a few notable health considerations. The presence of roasted peanuts makes it unsuitable for individuals with peanut allergies due to the risk of severe reactions. Additionally, the flavor enhancer I+G (Disodium Ribonucleotides) is a purine source that can trigger gout in susceptible individuals. While the product contains beneficial ingredients like red chillies and garlic, its overall nutritional profile, particularly sodium and saturated fat from refined sunflower oil, should be consumed in moderation as a condiment.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Red Chillies
- Fried Garlic
- Fried Onion
- Celery
- Mixed Spices & Condiments
Flavorful condiment with peanut allergen and gout-triggering additive.
The score is capped for a specific safety reason, set out below. This chili garlic sauce contains peanuts, a major allergen that can cause life-threatening reactions in allergic individuals. It also includes the flavor enhancer I+G, which is a purine source and can trigger gout. While offering good flavor, it should be used in moderation due to these specific concerns.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — I+G is declared.
Declared allergens: Peanuts and Soy
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.
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 4 g · trans fat 1 g per 100 g/ml
Why the score is capped
Contains trans fat
Rule F-CAP-03
What's good
Rich in natural flavors from red chillies, garlic, and onion
Contains beneficial compounds from spices and vegetables
Iodized salt provides essential iodine
Watch out for
High sodium content from soy sauce and iodized salt, should be consumed in moderation
Refined sunflower oil contributes to overall fat intake
Contains a flavor enhancer (I+G) that can trigger gout
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.
Peanuts
Peanut allergy is one of the most common and severe food allergies, capable of causing anaphylaxis — a potentially fatal allergic reaction. Even trace amounts (cross-contamination) can trigger reactions. Peanut allergy is usually lifelong and requires strict avoidance. Always carry an epinephrine auto-injector if allergic.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: FSSAI; FDA; Allergy & Asthma Network
Peanuts: 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 →Decode Label Analysis
Contains Peanuts, a major allergen that can cause life-threatening anaphylaxis in sensitive individuals. (Authority: FSSAI Labelling & Display Regulations 2020)
Contains Disodium Ribonucleotides (I+G), a flavor enhancer that is a purine source and can trigger gout in susceptible individuals.
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 label declares Mixed Spices & Condiments without naming what is in it, so this could be inside an unnamed spice blend. The list cannot confirm the claim — but it cannot contradict it either.
This is a subjective marketing statement that cannot be verified from the provided label information.
The spice level is a subjective assessment that cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition facts.
This claim refers to the product's availability status, which cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition facts.
This claim refers to the availability of recipes, which cannot be verified from the provided label information.
The product name and ingredients like red chillies, fried garlic, and fried onion support the description of a crunchy, spicy condiment.
The ingredient list includes red chillies and mixed spices & condiments, supporting the claim of being spicy.
The ingredient list includes fried garlic, fried onion, and roasted peanuts, which contribute to a crunchy texture.
The ingredient list explicitly includes 'Fried Garlic', which supports the claim of a garlicky flavor.
The ingredient list includes 'Fried Garlic', which is a form of crunchy garlic.
The ingredient list explicitly includes 'Red Chillies'.
The nutrition information states 0 g of Cholesterol per 100g.
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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Refined Sunflower Oil
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Red Chillies
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Fried Garlic
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Fried Onion
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Roasted Peanuts
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Celery
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Soy Sauce
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Iodized Salt
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Sugar
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Mixed Spices & Condiments unnamed
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I+G
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
No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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| Energy | 443 kcal |
| Protein | 6.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 26.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g |
| Added Sugars | 1.6 g |
| Total Fat | 34.4 g |
| Saturated Fat | 4 g |
| Trans Fat | 1 g |
| Sodium | 635 mg |
Colour shows the per-100g level (green = low, amber = moderate, red = high), from the product's label. This is a condiment — used by the pinch or the spoonful, not eaten by the plate — so a red row here means the product is dense in that nutrient, not that a serving of it is. The score judges its nutrition on what a 15 g serving actually delivers.
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What are the ingredients in MasterChow Limited Edition Chilli Garlic Crisp?
The label of MasterChow Limited Edition Chilli Garlic Crisp lists 11 ingredients, in label order: Refined Sunflower Oil, Red Chillies, Fried Garlic, Fried Onion, Roasted Peanuts, Celery, Soy Sauce, Iodized Salt, Sugar, Mixed Spices & Condiments, I+G. Flagged by the analysis: I+G, Refined Sunflower Oil.
Is MasterChow Limited Edition Chilli Garlic Crisp safe to eat?
MasterChow Limited Edition Chilli Garlic Crisp scores 3.9/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). The score is capped for a specific safety reason, set out below. This chili garlic sauce contains peanuts, a major allergen that can cause life-threatening reactions in allergic individuals. It also includes the flavor enhancer I+G, which is a purine source and can trigger gout. While offering good flavor, it should be used in moderation due to these specific concerns.
Why does MasterChow Limited Edition Chilli Garlic Crisp score 3.9/10?
Flagged in the score: Refined sunflower oil contributes to overall fat intake. Contains a flavor enhancer (I+G) that can trigger gout. Also noted: High sodium content from soy sauce and iodized salt, should be consumed in moderation.
Who should avoid MasterChow Limited Edition Chilli Garlic Crisp?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Peanut allergy; Gout; Soy allergy.
Does MasterChow Limited Edition Chilli Garlic Crisp contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains peanuts (Roasted Peanuts) and soy (Soy Sauce). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does MasterChow Limited Edition Chilli Garlic Crisp contain peanuts?
Yes — the ingredient list names Roasted Peanuts. People with groundnut (peanut) allergy should treat it as containing peanuts, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does MasterChow Limited Edition Chilli Garlic Crisp contain soy?
Yes — the ingredient list names Soy Sauce. People with soy allergy should treat it as containing soy, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
How much sugar is in MasterChow Limited Edition Chilli Garlic Crisp?
1.6 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 1.6 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Is MasterChow Limited Edition Chilli Garlic Crisp high in salt?
Yes — 635 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 1.59 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 MasterChow Limited Edition Chilli Garlic Crisp pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 12 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "Made With Sichuan Peppercorns" — can't be verified from the label. "THE BEST & MOST ADDICTIVE TOPPING TO PUT ON EVERYTHING!" — can't be verified from the label. "SPICE LEVEL: MILD" — can't be verified from the label.
Is MasterChow Limited Edition Chilli Garlic Crisp vegetarian?
MasterChow Limited Edition Chilli Garlic Crisp 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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