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K-BOMB RAMEN HOT 'N' SPICY FLAVOUR
Decode Label Safety Score
How we got 1.5 ShowHide
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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 contains several common food additives, including flavour enhancers disodium guanylate and disodium inosinate, and sulphite ammonia caramel (INS 150d), which is classified by IARC as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans) due to a manufacturing by-product, 4-MEI. While the label does not state the concentration of 4-MEI, this is a significant concern for those seeking to avoid such additives. The product also contains refined wheat flour, making it unsuitable for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. The presence of multiple flavour enhancers and a natural colour indicates a highly processed food formulation. Individuals managing gout should be aware of the purine content from disodium guanylate and disodium inosinate. The overall formulation is typical for an instant noodle product, with a focus on convenience and flavour, but it carries notable additive-related cautions.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Onion
- Garlic
- Pepper
- Carrot
- Cabbage
- +2 more →
Contains IARC-classified caramel colour and multiple flavour enhancers
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 sulphite ammonia caramel (INS 150d), which is associated with a possible carcinogen (4-MEI) by IARC. It also features several flavour enhancers and refined wheat flour, which contains gluten. This product is not suitable for individuals with gluten sensitivity or those who prefer to avoid certain food additives, particularly the IARC-classified caramel colour.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Flavour Enhancers is declared.
Declared allergens: Milk, Soy, Gluten and Sulphites
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 3.7 g · trans fat 0 g per 100 g/ml
Why the score is capped
Very high sodium per serving
Rule F-CAP-02
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
Includes a variety of natural spices, herbs, and dehydrated vegetables for flavour and minor nutritional contribution.
Watch out for
Contains multiple flavour enhancers and a natural colour, indicating a highly processed food formulation.
The product's overall sodium and sugar content should be considered as part of a balanced diet.
Sequestrant — flagged as a moderate-level concern — see the ingredient breakdown below.
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 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 →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 Natural Colour (INS 150d), sulphite ammonia caramel, which can generate 4-MEI during manufacture. IARC classifies 4-MEI as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans). The label does not state the concentration of 4-MEI.
Contains Flavour Enhancers (INS 627, INS 631), disodium guanylate and disodium inosinate, which are purine sources. Individuals managing gout should be aware of this.
Contains Refined wheat flour and Wheat gluten, which are sources of gluten. Not suitable for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
Contains Soya Granules and Fermented Soya Sauce Powder, which are sources of soy. Soy is a common allergen.
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 spices and condiments including chilli and pepper, which supports the 'Hot 'n' Spicy' flavour claim.
No preservatives are listed in the ingredients.
The ingredients list Edible Vegetable Oil (Rice Bran Oil) and Rice Bran Oil, with no mention of palm 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.
35 entries as printed on the label · 32 distinct ingredients (some are declared more than once).
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Refined Wheat Flour
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2.
Edible Vegetable OilEdible Vegetable Oil (Rice Bran Oil)
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Rice Bran Oil within Edible Vegetable Oil
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Iodized Salt
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Wheat Gluten
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Starch
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Gelling AgentGelling Agent (INS 508)
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SequestrantSequestrant (INS 451(i))
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ThickenersThickeners (INS 412)
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Acidity RegulatorsAcidity Regulators (INS 501(i), INS 500(i))
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Iodized Salt
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Maltodextrin
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Sugar
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Spices and CondimentsSpices and Condiments (Contains Onion, Garlic, Chilli and Pepper)
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Onion within Spices and Condiments
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Garlic within Spices and Condiments
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Chilli within Spices and Condiments
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Pepper within Spices and Condiments
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Natural and Nature Identical Flavouring Substances
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Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein
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Fermented Soya Sauce Powder
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Flavour EnhancersFlavour Enhancers (INS 627, INS 631)
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Acidity RegulatorAcidity Regulator (INS 330)
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ThickenerThickener (INS 412)
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Yeast Extract trace amount
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Anticaking AgentAnticaking Agent (INS 551)
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Natural ColourNatural Colour (INS 150d)
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Soya Granules
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Dehydrated VegetablesDehydrated Vegetables (Carrot, Cabbage)
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Carrot within Dehydrated Vegetables
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Cabbage within Dehydrated Vegetables
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Spices and CondimentsSpices and Condiments (Chilli)
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Chilli within Spices and Condiments
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Dehydrated HerbDehydrated Herb (chives)
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Chives within Dehydrated Herbchives
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 | 431 kcal |
| Protein | 11.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 66 g |
| Total Sugars | 4 g |
| Added Sugars | 2.3 g |
| Total Fat | 13.7 g |
| Saturated Fat | 3.7 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Sodium | 1,852 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 K-BOMB RAMEN HOT 'N' SPICY FLAVOUR?
The label of K-BOMB RAMEN HOT 'N' SPICY FLAVOUR lists 30 ingredients, in label order: Refined wheat flour, Edible Vegetable Oil, Rice Bran Oil, Wheat gluten, Starch, Gelling Agent, Sequestrant, Iodised Salt, Maltodextrin, Sugar, Onion, Garlic, Pepper, Natural and nature identical flavouring substances, Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein, Fermented Soya Sauce Powder, Flavour Enhancers, Acidity Regulator, Thickener, Yeast Extract, Anticaking Agent, Natural Colour, Soya Granules, Dehydrated Vegetables, Carrot, Cabbage, Spices and Condiments, Chilli, Dehydrated herb, Chives. Flagged by the analysis: Natural Colour, Flavour Enhancers, Natural and nature identical flavouring substances, Sequestrant, Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein.
Is K-BOMB RAMEN HOT 'N' SPICY FLAVOUR safe to eat?
K-BOMB RAMEN HOT 'N' SPICY FLAVOUR 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 sulphite ammonia caramel (INS 150d), which is associated with a possible carcinogen (4-MEI) by IARC. It also features several flavour enhancers and refined wheat flour, which contains gluten. This product is not suitable for individuals with gluten sensitivity or those who prefer to avoid certain food additives, particularly the IARC-classified caramel colour.
Why does K-BOMB RAMEN HOT 'N' SPICY FLAVOUR score 1.5/10?
Flagged in the score: Contains multiple flavour enhancers and a natural colour, indicating a highly processed food formulation. Sequestrant — flagged as a moderate-level concern — see the ingredient breakdown below. Also noted: The product's overall sodium and sugar content should be considered as part of a balanced diet.
Who should avoid K-BOMB RAMEN HOT 'N' SPICY FLAVOUR?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Avoiding IARC Group 2B caramel-colour additives; Celiac disease or gluten sensitivity; Managing gout (due to purines); Sensitive to food additives; Soy allergy.
Does K-BOMB RAMEN HOT 'N' SPICY FLAVOUR contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains milk (the pack’s allergen statement), soy (Fermented Soya Sauce Powder and Soya Granules), gluten (Refined wheat flour and Wheat gluten) and sulphites (the pack’s allergen statement). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does K-BOMB RAMEN HOT 'N' SPICY FLAVOUR contain milk?
Yes — the ingredient list names the pack’s allergen statement. People with milk allergy / lactose intolerance should treat it as containing milk, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does K-BOMB RAMEN HOT 'N' SPICY FLAVOUR contain soy?
Yes — the ingredient list names Fermented Soya Sauce Powder and Soya Granules. People with soy allergy should treat it as containing soy, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does K-BOMB RAMEN HOT 'N' SPICY FLAVOUR contain gluten?
Yes — the ingredient list names Refined wheat flour and Wheat gluten. People with gluten / wheat sensitivity (coeliac disease) should treat it as containing gluten, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does K-BOMB RAMEN HOT 'N' SPICY FLAVOUR contain sulphites?
Yes — the ingredient list names the pack’s allergen statement. People with sulphite sensitivity (asthma) should treat it as containing sulphites, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
How much sugar is in K-BOMB RAMEN HOT 'N' SPICY FLAVOUR?
4 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 2.3 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Is K-BOMB RAMEN HOT 'N' SPICY FLAVOUR high in salt?
Yes — 1,852 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 4.63 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 K-BOMB RAMEN HOT 'N' SPICY FLAVOUR pack accurate?
Yes — all 3 claims on the pack checked out against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
Is K-BOMB RAMEN HOT 'N' SPICY FLAVOUR vegetarian?
K-BOMB RAMEN HOT 'N' SPICY FLAVOUR 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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