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Nourishing Instant Noodles Schezwan
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This instant noodle product is primarily made from whole wheat flour, offering a base with dietary fiber. However, it contains a flavour enhancer (Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides) which is a purine source and should be noted by individuals managing gout. While the product provides a convenient meal option, the presence of these additives means it may not be suitable for those seeking a completely clean label or with specific dietary restrictions related to purine intake.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Whole Wheat Flour
- Spices and Condiments
- Chilli
- Ginger
- Pepper
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Whole wheat noodles with flavour enhancers.
This instant noodle product is largely made from whole wheat flour, providing a source of dietary fiber. However, it contains Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides, a flavour enhancer that is a purine source, which is relevant for individuals with gout.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Flavour Enhancer is 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 5.1 g · trans fat 0.1 g per 100 g/ml
What's good
Primary ingredient is whole wheat flour, providing dietary fiber
Includes natural spices and vegetables for flavour
Watch out for
Contains Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides, a purine source relevant for individuals with gout
Flavouring substances are not fully disclosed, impacting transparency
Contains gluten, an allergen for sensitive individuals
Seasonings Mix — blend of spices and other ingredients for flavour.
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 →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 Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides (E 635), a flavour enhancer that is a purine source. This is relevant for individuals managing gout.
The product contains 'Natural and nature identical flavouring substances', which means the specific flavouring compounds are not fully disclosed, affecting transparency.
Contains Wheat Flour and Wheat Gluten, which are common allergens and not suitable for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
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 claim refers to consumer approval and preference, which cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition facts.
The label lists this only as a flavouring (nature-identical or artificial), which is made to resemble the ingredient rather than being it, so the pack cannot confirm the ingredient the name implies.
The ingredient list does not contain Maida (refined wheat flour).
The ingredient list does not contain palm oil; it lists Rice Bran Oil instead.
The primary ingredient listed for the instant noodles is Whole Wheat Flour (80.26%).
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
26 entries as printed on the label · 25 distinct ingredients (some are declared more than once).
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Instant NoodlesInstant Noodles: Whole Wheat Flour (80.26%), Rice Bran Oil, Iodized Salt, Raising Agent (E 500 (ii)), Wheat Gluten, Acidity Regulator (E45i), Guar Gum.
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Whole Wheat Flour 80.26% within Instant Noodles
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Rice Bran Oil within Instant Noodles
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Iodized Salt within Instant Noodles
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Raising Agent within Instant NoodlesRaising Agent (E 500 (ii))
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Wheat Gluten within Instant Noodles
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Acidity Regulator within Instant NoodlesAcidity Regulator (E45i)
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Guar Gum within Instant Noodles
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Seasonings MixSeasonings Mix: Spices & Condiments (Chilli, Ginger, Pepper), Salt, Vegetable Powder (Garlic, Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein, Edible Starch, Acidity Regulator (E 330, E 262), Flavour Enhancer (E 635), Dehydrated Vegetable (Spring Onion), Anticaking Agent (E 551), Paprika Extract (E 160c), Turmeric Extract (E 100).
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Spices & Condiments within Seasonings MixSpices & 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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Salt within Seasonings Mix
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Vegetable Powder within Seasonings MixVegetable Powder (Garlic)
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Garlic within Vegetable Powder
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Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein within Seasonings Mix
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Edible Starch within Seasonings Mix
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Acidity Regulator within Seasonings MixAcidity Regulator (E 330, E 262)
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Flavour Enhancer within Seasonings MixFlavour Enhancer (E 635)
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Dehydrated Vegetable within Seasonings MixDehydrated Vegetable (Spring Onion)
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Spring Onion within Dehydrated Vegetable
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Anticaking Agent within Seasonings MixAnticaking Agent (E 551)
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Paprika Extract within Seasonings Mix trace amount synthetic colourPaprika extract (INS 160C)Paprika Extract (E 160c)
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Turmeric Extract within Seasonings Mix trace amount synthetic colourCurcumin (INS 100)Turmeric Extract (E 100)
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Natural & Nature Identical Flavouring SubstancesContains Added Natural & Nature Identical Flavouring Substances
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
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No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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| Energy | 472.15 kcal |
| Protein | 10.14 g |
| Carbohydrate | 68.24 g |
| Total Sugars | 2.92 g |
| Added Sugars | 1 g |
| Total Fat | 18.55 g |
| Saturated Fat | 5.12 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.1 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 7.74 g |
| Sodium | 476.12 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 Nourishing Instant Noodles Schezwan?
The label of Nourishing Instant Noodles Schezwan lists 25 ingredients, in label order: Instant Noodles, Whole Wheat Flour, Rice Bran Oil, Iodised Salt, Raising Agents, Wheat gluten, Guar gum, Seasonings Mix, Spices and Condiments, Chilli, Ginger, Pepper, Salt, Vegetable Powder, Garlic, Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein, Edible Starch, Acidity Regulator, Flavour Enhancer, Dehydrated Vegetable, Spring Onion, Anticaking Agent, Paprika Extract, Turmeric Extract, Natural and nature identical flavouring substances. Flagged by the analysis: Flavour Enhancer, Natural and nature identical flavouring substances, Seasonings Mix, Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein.
Is Nourishing Instant Noodles Schezwan safe to eat?
Nourishing Instant Noodles Schezwan scores 6.2/10 on Decode Label (Moderate). This instant noodle product is largely made from whole wheat flour, providing a source of dietary fiber. However, it contains Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides, a flavour enhancer that is a purine source, which is relevant for individuals with gout.
Why does Nourishing Instant Noodles Schezwan score 6.2/10?
What the analysis notes: Contains Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides, a purine source relevant for individuals with gout. Flavouring substances are not fully disclosed, impacting transparency. Contains gluten, an allergen for sensitive individuals.
Who should avoid Nourishing Instant Noodles Schezwan?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Managing gout (due to purine source); Avoiding flavour enhancers; Seeking full flavour transparency; Celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
Does Nourishing Instant Noodles Schezwan contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains gluten (Whole Wheat Flour and Wheat gluten). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Nourishing Instant Noodles Schezwan 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 Nourishing Instant Noodles Schezwan?
2.9 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 1 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Are the claims on the Nourishing Instant Noodles Schezwan pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 5 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "Approved by Moms & Loved by Kids" — can't be verified from the label. "ZERO Added MSG" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Nourishing Instant Noodles Schezwan vegetarian?
Nourishing Instant Noodles Schezwan 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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