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Instant Noodles ScheZwan
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This instant noodle product is primarily composed of semolina and wheat flour, providing a base for a quick meal. The main nutritional concern is the very high sodium content, which is a common issue in instant noodle products and should be considered by individuals monitoring their sodium intake. It also contains disodium 5'-ribonucleotides, a flavour enhancer that is a purine source, making it relevant for individuals managing gout. While the product includes a variety of dehydrated spices and a spice extract blend, the specific flavouring compounds are not fully disclosed, which may be a transparency concern for some consumers. The presence of hydrolysed vegetable protein means there's a potential for process contaminants, though this is an informational note rather than a direct hazard. Overall, it's a convenient food item, but its high sodium and the presence of certain additives warrant caution for specific dietary needs.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Dehydrated Garlic
- Dehydrated Onions
- Dehydrated Red Chillies
- Dehydrated Ginger
- White Pepper Powder
- +1 more →
High sodium content; contains flavour enhancers and hydrolysed protein
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 a very high amount of sodium, which is a significant concern for those monitoring their salt intake. It also includes disodium 5'-ribonucleotides, a flavour enhancer that is a purine source, relevant for individuals with gout. The label indicates 'Natural Flavouring Substances' without further detail, which means the specific flavour compounds are not fully transparent. Hydrolysed vegetable protein is present, which can sometimes carry process contaminants.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Flavour Enhancer is declared.
Declared allergens: Soy and Gluten
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.
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- 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 4.6 g · trans fat 0.2 g per 100 g/ml
Infants under 1
AvoidContains high levels of sodium, which is not suitable for infants under 1 year due to their developing kidneys.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitHigh sodium content is not ideal for young children and should be consumed in very limited amounts.
Why the score is capped
Very high sodium per serving
Rule F-CAP-02
Flavouring not disclosed — the label does not say which substance this is
Rule F-CAP-13
What's good
Contains a variety of natural dehydrated spices for flavour
Includes tomato powder for natural flavour and colour
Watch out for
Very high sodium content per serving, a common concern in instant noodle products
Contains disodium 5'-ribonucleotides, a purine source relevant for individuals with gout
Presence of hydrolysed vegetable protein, which may carry process contaminants
Undisclosed 'Natural Flavouring Substances' limit transparency
Contains wheat and gluten, unsuitable for those with coeliac disease or gluten sensitivity
Texturizer — refers to triphosphates (INS451(i)), used to improve texture. Generally considered safe in food.
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 Disodium Ribonucleotides (INS635), a flavour enhancer that is a purine source. This is relevant for people managing gout.
Contains Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein, a savoury flavour base. Acid-hydrolysed versions can carry process contaminants.
Contains 'Natural Flavouring Substances' without specific disclosure of individual compounds, which limits transparency.
Contains Wheat Flour and Wheat Gluten, which are declarable allergens (FSSAI Labelling & Display Regulations 2020) and not suitable for individuals with coeliac 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.
The product is described as 'Instant Noodles' on the packaging, which is a descriptive product type.
The product is named 'ScheZwan', and Schezwan Pepper is listed in the ingredients, confirming the presence of the named flavor.
The ingredients list Rice Bran Oil, and does not list Palm Oil.
The ingredients list Semolina and Wheat Flour (Atta), but does not list Maida (Refined Wheat Flour).
The ingredients list Flavour Enhancer (INS635), which is a combination of disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate, but does not list Monosodium Glutamate (MSG).
The ingredients list Natural Flavouring Substances, and does not list any artificial flavors.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
25 entries as printed on the label · 23 distinct ingredients (some are declared more than once).
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Semolina 55.1%Semolina (55.1%)
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Wheat Flour 23.5%Wheat Flour [(Atta) (23.5%)]
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Rice Bran Oil
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Iodised Salt
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Wheat Gluten
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Acidity RegulatorAcidity Regulator [INS500(ii)]
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TexturizerTexturizer [INS451(i)]
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ThickenerThickener [INS412]
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Mixed Spices 27%Mixed Spices [27.0% {Dehydrated Garlic, Dehydrated Onions, Dehydrated Red Chillies, Dehydrated Ginger, Spice Extract Blend, Schezwan Pepper (1.2%), White Pepper Powder}]
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Dehydrated Garlic within Mixed Spices
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Dehydrated Onions within Mixed Spices
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Dehydrated Red Chillies within Mixed Spices
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Dehydrated Ginger within Mixed Spices
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Spice Extract Blend within Mixed Spices
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Schezwan Pepper 1.2% within Mixed Spices trace amountSchezwan Pepper (1.2%)
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White Pepper Powder within Mixed Spices
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Iodised Salt
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Maltodextrin
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Sugar
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Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein
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Tomato Powder
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Flavour EnhancerFlavour Enhancer (INS635)
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Natural Flavouring Substances
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Acidity RegulatorAcidity Regulator (INS330)
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Anticaking AgentAnticaking Agent (INS551)
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 | 445.54 kcal |
| Protein | 9.66 g |
| Carbohydrate | 61.13 g |
| Total Sugars | 2.64 g |
| Added Sugars | 1.09 g |
| Total Fat | 19.24 g |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.15 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 5.39 g |
| Sodium | 1,294.55 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 Instant Noodles ScheZwan?
The label of Instant Noodles ScheZwan lists 23 ingredients, in label order: Semolina, Wheat Flour, Rice Bran Oil, Wheat gluten, Texturizer, Thickener, Mixed Spices, Dehydrated Garlic, Dehydrated Onions, Dehydrated Red Chillies, Dehydrated Ginger, Spice extract blend, Schezwan Pepper, White Pepper Powder, Iodised Salt, Maltodextrin, Sugar, Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein, Tomato Powder, Flavour Enhancer, Natural Flavouring Substances, Acidity Regulator, Anticaking Agent. Flagged by the analysis: Flavour Enhancer, Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein, Natural Flavouring Substances, Texturizer.
Is Instant Noodles ScheZwan safe to eat?
Instant Noodles ScheZwan 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 contains a very high amount of sodium, which is a significant concern for those monitoring their salt intake. It also includes disodium 5'-ribonucleotides, a flavour enhancer that is a purine source, relevant for individuals with gout. The label indicates 'Natural Flavouring Substances' without further detail, which means the specific flavour compounds are not fully transparent. Hydrolysed vegetable protein is present, which can sometimes carry process contaminants.
Why does Instant Noodles ScheZwan score 1.5/10?
Flagged in the score: Presence of hydrolysed vegetable protein, which may carry process contaminants. Also noted: Very high sodium content per serving, a common concern in instant noodle products. Contains disodium 5'-ribonucleotides, a purine source relevant for individuals with gout.
Who should avoid Instant Noodles ScheZwan?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Monitoring sodium intake; Managing gout (due to purine source); Sensitive to undisclosed flavouring substances; Coeliac disease or gluten sensitivity.
Is Instant Noodles ScheZwan suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Instant Noodles ScheZwan contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains soy (the pack’s allergen statement) and gluten (Semolina, Wheat Flour and Wheat gluten). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Instant Noodles ScheZwan contain soy?
Yes — the ingredient list names the pack’s allergen statement. People with soy allergy should treat it as containing soy, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does Instant Noodles ScheZwan contain gluten?
Yes — the ingredient list names Semolina, 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 Instant Noodles ScheZwan?
2.6 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 1.1 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Is Instant Noodles ScheZwan high in salt?
Yes — 1,295 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 3.24 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 Instant Noodles ScheZwan pack accurate?
Yes — all 6 claims on the pack checked out against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
Is Instant Noodles ScheZwan vegetarian?
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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