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Desi Manchow Noodles
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This instant noodle product contains several ingredients that warrant caution for specific groups. The presence of sulphite ammonia caramel (E 150d), which can generate 4-MEI (classified by IARC as Group 2B, possibly carcinogenic to humans), is a significant concern, although the label does not state its concentration. Individuals with peanut allergies must strictly avoid this product due to the explicit listing of groundnut (peanut), which can cause severe anaphylactic reactions. The product also contains disodium 5'-ribonucleotides (E 635), a flavour enhancer that is a purine source, making it relevant for those managing gout. While whole wheat flour and various vegetable powders offer some nutritional aspects, the overall formulation includes multiple additives and flavour enhancers. The high sodium content, as indicated by the overall score, is a general concern for all consumers, particularly children.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Whole Wheat Flour
- Rice Bran Oil
- Xanthan Gum
- Spices and Condiments
- Chilli
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Contains IARC-classified caramel colour and major allergens; high sodium
This instant noodle product contains sulphite ammonia caramel (E 150d), which is associated with a possible carcinogen (4-MEI) by IARC. It also lists groundnut (peanut), a major allergen that can cause life-threatening reactions in sensitive individuals. The product includes disodium 5'-ribonucleotides, a flavour enhancer that is a purine source, relevant for those with gout. Additionally, the product is high in sodium, which is a concern for general health.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Flavour Enhancers is declared.
Declared allergens: Peanuts, 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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- 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 7.2 g · trans fat 0.1 g per 100 g/ml
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitThis product is high in sodium, which is not suitable for young children whose kidneys are still developing and who have lower daily sodium limits.
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
Stabilizers not disclosed — the label does not say which substance this is
Rule F-CAP-13
What's good
Contains whole wheat flour as a base ingredient
Includes various vegetable powders and dehydrated vegetables
Watch out for
High sodium content (as indicated by the overall score)
Contains Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein, which can carry process contaminants in acid-hydrolysed versions
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 →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 →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 Groundnut (Peanut), a major allergen that can cause life-threatening anaphylaxis. Relevant to people with a peanut allergy.
Contains Caramel (E 150d), an ammonia caramel colour. This type of caramel can generate 4-MEI during manufacture, which is classified by IARC as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans). The label does not state the concentration of 4-MEI.
Contains Disodium Ribonucleotides (E 635), a flavour enhancer that is a purine source. This is relevant for people managing gout.
Contains Wheat Flour and Wheat gluten, which are sources of gluten. Not suitable for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
The label lists 'Stabilizers', 'Humectant', 'Acidity Regulator', 'Flavour Enhancers', and 'Anticaking' without specific substance names or INS codes, which reduces transparency regarding the exact additives used.
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.
Whole Wheat Flour (Atta) is the first ingredient listed in the instant noodles, indicating a significant presence of whole wheat.
Maida (Refined Wheat Flour) is not listed in the ingredients.
Palm Oil is not listed in the ingredients. Rice Bran Oil and Edible Vegetable Oil are listed instead.
Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is not explicitly listed as an ingredient. Flavour Enhancers (E 635) are present, which are not MSG.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
33 entries as printed on the label · 29 distinct ingredients (some are declared more than once).
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Whole Wheat FlourInstant Noodles: Whole Wheat Flour (Atta)
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Rice Bran Oil
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Salt
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Wheat Gluten
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StabilizerStabilizer (Xanthan Gum)
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Xanthan Gum within Stabilizer
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HumectantTriphosphates (INS 451)Humectant (INS 451(i))
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Acidity Regulator listed twiceSodium carbonates (INS 500)Acidity Regulator (INS 500(i))
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Acidity Regulator listed twiceSodium carbonates (INS 500)(INS 500(ii))
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Spices & CondimentsSeasoning: Spice & Condiments (Chilli, Ginger, Pepper)
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Chilli within Spices & Condiments
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Ginger within Spices & Condiments
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Pepper within Spices & Condiments
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Vegetable PowdersVegetable Powders (Garlic, Tomato, Onion, Soya Sauce Pd)
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Garlic within Vegetable Powders
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Tomato within Vegetable Powders
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Onion within Vegetable Powders
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Soya Sauce Powder within Vegetable PowdersSoya Sauce Pd
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Dehydrated VegetablesDehydrated Vegetables (Garlic, Onion, Carrot, Green Chilli)
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Garlic within Dehydrated Vegetables
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Onion within Dehydrated Vegetables
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Carrot within Dehydrated Vegetables
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Green Chilli within Dehydrated Vegetables
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Acidity RegulatorCitric acid (INS 330), Acetic acid (INS 260), Sodium diacetate (INS 262)Acidity Regulator (E 330,E 260,E 262)
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Hydrolysed Vegetable ProteinHydrolysed Vegetable Protein (Soya, Groundnut)
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Soya within Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein
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Groundnut within Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein
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Edible Vegetable Oil
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Flavour EnhancersDisodium 5'-ribonucleotides (INS 635)Flavour Enhancers (E 635)
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Yeast Extract Powder trace amount
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AnticakingSilicon dioxide (INS 551)Anticaking (E 551)
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Paprika Extract trace amount synthetic colourPaprika extract (INS 160C)Paprika Extract (E 160c)
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Caramel synthetic colourSulphite ammonia caramel (INS 150D)Caramel (E 150d)
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
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No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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| Energy | 420.91 kcal |
| Protein | 9.77 g |
| Carbohydrate | 61.82 g |
| Total Sugars | 2.79 g |
| Added Sugars | 1 g |
| Total Fat | 14.95 g |
| Saturated Fat | 7.17 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.1 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 12.83 g |
| Sodium | 1,918.04 mg |
| Cholesterol | 1 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 Desi Manchow Noodles?
The label of Desi Manchow Noodles lists 29 ingredients, in label order: Whole Wheat Flour, Rice Bran Oil, Salt, Wheat gluten, Stabilizers, Xanthan Gum, Humectant, Spices and Condiments, Chilli, Ginger, Pepper, Vegetable Powders, Tomato, Soya Sauce Powder, Dehydrated Vegetables, Garlic, Onion, Carrot, Green Chilli, Acidity Regulator, Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein, Soya, Groundnut, Edible Vegetable Oil, Flavour Enhancers, Yeast Extract Powder, Anticaking, Paprika Extract, Caramel. Flagged by the analysis: Caramel, Flavour Enhancers, Humectant, Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein.
Is Desi Manchow Noodles safe to eat?
Desi Manchow Noodles scores 1.5/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This instant noodle product contains sulphite ammonia caramel (E 150d), which is associated with a possible carcinogen (4-MEI) by IARC. It also lists groundnut (peanut), a major allergen that can cause life-threatening reactions in sensitive individuals. The product includes disodium 5'-ribonucleotides, a flavour enhancer that is a purine source, relevant for those with gout. Additionally, the product is high in sodium, which is a concern for general health.
Why does Desi Manchow Noodles score 1.5/10?
Flagged in the score: Contains Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein, which can carry process contaminants in acid-hydrolysed versions. Also noted: High sodium content (as indicated by the overall score).
Who should avoid Desi Manchow Noodles?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Peanut allergy; Avoiding IARC Group 2B caramel-colour additives; Managing gout (due to purine source); Gluten sensitivity or celiac disease; Sensitive to food additives.
Is Desi Manchow Noodles suitable for babies or young children?
Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Desi Manchow Noodles contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains peanuts (Groundnut), soy (Soya Sauce Powder and Soya) and gluten (Whole Wheat Flour and Wheat gluten). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Desi Manchow Noodles contain peanuts?
Yes — the ingredient list names Groundnut. People with groundnut (peanut) allergy should treat it as containing peanuts, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does Desi Manchow Noodles contain soy?
Yes — the ingredient list names Soya Sauce Powder and Soya. People with soy allergy should treat it as containing soy, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does Desi Manchow Noodles contain gluten?
Yes — the ingredient list names Whole 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.
How much sugar is in Desi Manchow Noodles?
2.8 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 1 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Is Desi Manchow Noodles high in salt?
Yes — 1,918 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 4.8 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 Desi Manchow Noodles pack accurate?
Yes — all 4 claims on the pack checked out against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
Is Desi Manchow Noodles vegetarian?
Desi Manchow 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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