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Nourishing Masala Noodles
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This noodle product offers a convenient meal option, primarily composed of whole wheat flour. The product's overall nutritional profile, particularly its sodium and sugar content, should be considered, especially for young children. Individuals managing gout should be aware of the purine content from the flavour enhancer. The trace amounts of paprika and turmeric extracts do not contribute significantly to the product's nutritional or health benefits.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Whole Wheat Flour
- Wheat gluten
- Rice Bran Oil
- Xanthan Gum
- Spices and Condiments
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Processed noodles with undisclosed stabilizers and flavour enhancer
It also includes Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides, a flavour enhancer that is a purine source, relevant for individuals managing gout. The product's overall sodium and sugar content should be monitored, particularly for young children, as high intake is not recommended for this age group. While it contains whole wheat flour and various spices, the presence of multiple additives warrants attention.
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.
- Health and goals. Sugar, salt, protein, steady blood sugar, heart-friendly, weight.
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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 7.1 g · trans fat 0.1 g per 100 g/ml
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitHigh added sugar and sodium content in processed foods like this should be limited for young children to support healthy dietary habits.
Why the score is capped
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 primary ingredient
Includes a variety of natural spices and vegetable powders
No artificial colors or artificial flavors explicitly listed
Watch out for
Flavour enhancer (Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides) is a purine source, relevant for gout management
High sodium content (implied by 'Salt' high in list and typical for instant noodles)
Added sugar content (implied by 'Sugar' high in list and typical for instant noodles)
Generic 'Edible Vegetable Oil' lacks specificity regarding fat profile
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein may contain process contaminants
Humectant — 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 →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 Flavour Enhancer (E 635), Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides, which is a purine source and should be noted by individuals managing gout.
Contains Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, a savoury flavour base; acid-hydrolysed versions can carry process contaminants.
Contains Wheat Flour and Wheat gluten, which are declarable allergens and not suitable for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
Claim check
1 claim not supported by label dataFront-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 ingredient list includes 'Flavor Enhancer (E 635)', which is a combination of disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate, commonly used as an MSG substitute and functions similarly to MSG.
The first ingredient listed is Whole Wheat Flour (Atta), which supports the claim of goodness of whole wheat.
The ingredient list does not contain Maida (Refined Wheat Flour).
The ingredient list does not contain 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.
36 entries as printed on the label · 32 distinct ingredients (some are declared more than once).
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Whole Wheat FlourWhole Wheat Flour (Atta)
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Rice Bran Oil
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Salt listed twice
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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)Acidity Regulator (INS 500(ii))
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Spices & CondimentsSpices & Condiments (Chilly, Coriander, Cumin, Pepper, Turmeric, Fennel, Fenugreek)
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Chilly within Spices & Condiments
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Coriander within Spices & Condiments
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Cumin within Spices & Condiments
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Pepper within Spices & Condiments
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Turmeric within Spices & Condiments
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Fennel within Spices & Condiments
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Fenugreek within Spices & Condiments
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Salt listed twice
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Sugar
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Vegetable PowdersVegetable Powders (Garlic, Onion)
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Garlic within Vegetable Powders
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Onion within Vegetable Powders
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Maltodextrin
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Edible Starch
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Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
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Dried VegetablesDried Vegetables (Peas, Kasuri Methi, Coriander)
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Peas within Dried Vegetables
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Kasuri Methi within Dried Vegetables
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Coriander within Dried Vegetables
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Potato Starch
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Flavor EnhancerDisodium 5'-ribonucleotides (INS 635)Flavor Enhancer (E 635)
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Acidity RegulatorCitric acid (INS 330)Acidity Regulator (E 330)
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Anticaking AgentSilicon dioxide (INS 551)Anticaking Agent (E 551)
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Edible Vegetable Oil
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Paprika Extract trace amountPaprika Extract (E 160c)
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Turmeric Extract trace amountTurmeric Extract (E 100)
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 | 423.06 kcal |
| Protein | 10.06 g |
| Carbohydrate | 61.64 g |
| Total Sugars | 2 g |
| Added Sugars | 1 g |
| Total Fat | 15.14 g |
| Saturated Fat | 7.14 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.1 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 13.51 g |
| Sodium | 886.3 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 Masala Noodles?
The label of Nourishing Masala Noodles lists 32 ingredients, in label order: Whole Wheat Flour, Rice Bran Oil, Wheat gluten, Stabilizers, Xanthan Gum, Humectant, Spices and Condiments, Chilly, Cumin, Pepper, Turmeric, Fennel, Fenugreek, Salt, Sugar, Vegetable Powders, Garlic, Onion, Maltodextrin, Edible Starch, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Dried Vegetables, Peas, Kasuri Methi, Coriander, Potato Starch, Flavour Enhancer, Acidity Regulator, Anticaking Agent, Edible Vegetable Oil, Paprika Extract, Turmeric Extract. Flagged by the analysis: Flavour Enhancer, Humectant, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein.
Is Nourishing Masala Noodles safe to eat?
Nourishing Masala Noodles scores 4.0/10 on Decode Label (Moderate). It also includes Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides, a flavour enhancer that is a purine source, relevant for individuals managing gout. The product's overall sodium and sugar content should be monitored, particularly for young children, as high intake is not recommended for this age group. While it contains whole wheat flour and various spices, the presence of multiple additives warrants attention.
Why does Nourishing Masala Noodles score 4.0/10?
Flagged in the score: Flavour enhancer (Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides) is a purine source, relevant for gout management. Also noted: High sodium content (implied by 'Salt' high in list and typical for instant noodles). Added sugar content (implied by 'Sugar' high in list and typical for instant noodles).
Who should avoid Nourishing Masala Noodles?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Avoiding undisclosed stabilizers; Managing gout (due to purine source); Sensitive to flavour enhancers; Coeliac disease or gluten sensitivity.
Is Nourishing Masala Noodles suitable for babies or young children?
Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Nourishing Masala Noodles 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 Masala 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 Nourishing Masala Noodles?
2 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 1 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Is Nourishing Masala Noodles high in salt?
Yes — 886 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 2.22 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 Nourishing Masala Noodles pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 4 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "NO ADDED MSG" — false.
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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