Pack image shown to identify the product. Decode Label is independent of Yippee and is not sponsored or endorsed by it. Trademarks
Brand owned by ITC Limited (India) · about the brand
Korean Spicy Kimchi Style
Decode Label Safety Score
How we got 4.3 ShowHide
Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This instant noodle product is primarily composed of refined wheat flour and refined palm oil, contributing to a high saturated fat content. It contains several food additives, including flavour enhancers disodium guanylate and disodium inosinate, which are purine sources and should be noted by individuals managing gout. The presence of refined palm oil also raises concerns due to potential processing contaminants like glycidyl esters and 3-MCPD, as highlighted by EFSA. While it includes dehydrated vegetables and spices, the overall nutritional profile is dominated by refined ingredients and additives. The product also contains natural and nature-identical flavouring substances, which are not fully disclosed, impacting transparency.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Dehydrated Onion
- Dried Garlic
- Red Chilli
- Dried Ginger
- Black Pepper
- +9 more →
Refined ingredients and multiple additives, including purine-based flavour enhancers
This instant noodle product is made with refined wheat flour and refined palm oil, which contributes to its saturated fat content. It contains several food additives, including flavour enhancers disodium guanylate and disodium inosinate, which are purine sources and may be a concern for individuals with gout. The refined palm oil may also contain processing contaminants. The flavouring substances are not fully specified, limiting transparency.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Flavour Enhancers (INS 627, INS 631) and Emulsifier (Mono and diglycerides of fatty acids (from Palm Oil)) are declared.
Declared allergens: Milk, 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.
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 8.6 g · trans fat 0.1 g per 100 g/ml
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitHigh sodium and added sugar content may not be suitable for regular consumption by young children, as their dietary needs differ from adults.
Why the score is capped
Flavours not disclosed — the label does not say which substance this is
Rule F-CAP-13
What's good
Contains a variety of dehydrated vegetables (cabbage, carrots, green chives, spring onion, beans, zucchini), adding some fibre and micronutrients.
Includes a range of natural spices and condiments (dried garlic, red chilli, dried ginger, black pepper, spice oleoresins) for flavour.
Watch out for
High in refined ingredients like Maida (Refined Wheat Flour) and Refined Palm Oil.
Contains added sugar, which WHO advises keeping under 10% of energy intake, ideally under 5%.
Multiple sodium-contributing additives (sodium carbonates, sodium phosphates) in addition to iodised salt, contributing to overall sodium intake.
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 Inosinate (E631)
Disodium inosinate is a nucleotide flavour enhancer derived from meat or fish. High in purines; individuals with gout or elevated uric acid should avoid products containing this additive.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EFSA INS 631
Disodium Inosinate: regulation, sources and other products →Disodium Guanylate (E627)
Disodium guanylate is a nucleotide flavour enhancer high in purines. Often found alongside MSG or E635. Gout sufferers and those with kidney stones should avoid foods containing E627.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EFSA INS 627
Disodium Guanylate: regulation, sources and other products →Palm Oil
Palm oil is about half saturated fat, which raises LDL cholesterol when eaten regularly in quantity, and the WHO advises keeping saturated fat under 10 percent of energy. Refined palm oil also carries the highest levels of process contaminants among edible oils: glycidyl esters, which the European Food Safety Authority considers genotoxic and carcinogenic with no safe level, and 3-MCPD esters, for which it set a tolerable daily intake of 2 micrograms per kilogram of body weight in 2018. IARC lists glycidol as probably carcinogenic (Group 2A) and 3-MCPD as possibly carcinogenic (Group 2B). The contaminants form during the high-temperature deodorising step of refining, so unrefined palm oil carries less of them. EU maximum levels now apply to these contaminants in oils and in infant formula.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EFSA CONTAM Panel opinions on glycidyl esters and 3-MCPD esters in food (2016) and 3-MCPD update (2018); IARC Monographs Volumes 77 and 101; WHO guideline on saturated fat and trans fat intake (2023)
Palm Oil: 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 →Potassium Carbonate (E501)
Potassium carbonate adds to dietary potassium load. For patients with chronic kidney disease who cannot efficiently excrete potassium, excess potassium can lead to dangerous hyperkalaemia (elevated blood potassium), which can cause cardiac arrhythmias.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: FSSAI INS 501; National Kidney Foundation
Potassium Carbonate: regulation, sources and other products →Sodium Carbonate (E500)
Used as a leavening agent and acidity regulator. Contributes to total dietary sodium. Individuals on sodium-restricted diets (hypertension, kidney disease, heart failure) should account for sodium from all food additive sources, not just table salt.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: FSSAI INS 500
Sodium Carbonate: 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 Guanylate (INS 627) and Disodium Inosinate (INS 631), which are purine-based flavour enhancers. Individuals managing gout should be cautious as purines can contribute to uric acid levels.
Contains Refined Palm Oil, which is very high in saturated fat. EFSA's CONTAM opinion (2016) also highlights potential processing contaminants like glycidyl esters and 3-MCPD in refined palm oil, with levels depending on processing.
Contains Sodium Carbonates (INS 500(ii)) and Sodium Phosphates (INS 339(ii), INS 450(iii)), which contribute to the overall sodium load. WHO advises adults to consume less than 2 g of sodium per day.
Contains Natural Flavours and Natural Flavouring Substances, and Nature Identical Flavouring Substances. The specific compounds in these flavour blends are not disclosed, limiting transparency.
Contains Wheat Gluten and Soy Protein Isolate, which are common allergens (wheat, soy). Not suitable for individuals with celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, or soy allergy.
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 claim refers to a style or origin that cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition facts.
The claim refers to a style or flavor profile that cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition facts.
The product is marked with a green circle, indicating it is vegetarian, and the ingredient list does not contain any animal-derived ingredients.
The ingredient list confirms the presence of instant noodles, seasoning (spices and condiments), and dehydrated vegetables.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
49 entries as printed on the label · 40 distinct ingredients (some are declared more than once).
-
1.
Maida (Refined Wheat Flour)
-
2.
Refined Palm Oil
-
3.
Starch
-
4.
Iodized Salt
-
5.
Emulsifier (Mono and diglycerides of fatty acids (from Palm Oil))
-
Mono and diglycerides of fatty acids (from Palm Oil) within Emulsifier (Mono and diglycerides of fatty acids (from Palm Oil))
-
6.
Wheat Gluten
-
7.
Thickener (INS 466)Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (INS 466)
-
8.
Acidity Regulators (INS 500(ii), INS 501(ii), INS 330)Sodium carbonates (INS 500), Potassium carbonates (INS 501), Citric acid (INS 330)
-
9.
Stabilizers (INS 339(ii), INS 450(iii))Sodium phosphates (INS 339), Diphosphates (INS 450)
-
10.
Instant Noodle Powder (Maida (Refined Wheat Flour))
-
Maida (Refined Wheat Flour) within Instant Noodle Powder (Maida (Refined Wheat Flour))
-
11.
Refined Palm Oil listed twice
-
12.
Starch
-
13.
Iodized Salt listed twice
-
14.
Wheat Gluten
-
15.
Dehydrated Onion
-
16.
Spices and Condiments (14.3%) [Dried Garlic, Red Chilli, Dried Ginger, Black Pepper, Spice Oleoresins] 14.3%
-
Dried Garlic within Spices and Condiments (14.3%) [Dried Garlic, Red Chilli, Dried Ginger, Black Pepper, Spice Oleoresins]
-
Red Chilli within Spices and Condiments (14.3%) [Dried Garlic, Red Chilli, Dried Ginger, Black Pepper, Spice Oleoresins]
-
Dried Ginger within Spices and Condiments (14.3%) [Dried Garlic, Red Chilli, Dried Ginger, Black Pepper, Spice Oleoresins]
-
Black Pepper within Spices and Condiments (14.3%) [Dried Garlic, Red Chilli, Dried Ginger, Black Pepper, Spice Oleoresins]
-
Spice Oleoresins within Spices and Condiments (14.3%) [Dried Garlic, Red Chilli, Dried Ginger, Black Pepper, Spice Oleoresins]
-
17.
Iodized Salt listed twice
-
18.
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein [Soy Protein Isolate, Maltodextrin]
-
Soy Protein Isolate within Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein [Soy Protein Isolate, Maltodextrin]
-
Maltodextrin within Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein [Soy Protein Isolate, Maltodextrin]
-
19.
Sugar
-
20.
Yeast Extract
-
21.
Soybean Sauce Powder [Soybean Sauce, Maltodextrin]
-
Soybean Sauce within Soybean Sauce Powder [Soybean Sauce, Maltodextrin]
-
Maltodextrin within Soybean Sauce Powder [Soybean Sauce, Maltodextrin]
-
22.
Dehydrated Vegetables (Cabbage, Carrots, Green Chives)
-
Cabbage within Dehydrated Vegetables (Cabbage, Carrots, Green Chives)
-
Carrots within Dehydrated Vegetables (Cabbage, Carrots, Green Chives)
-
Green Chives within Dehydrated Vegetables (Cabbage, Carrots, Green Chives)
-
23.
Flavour Enhancers (INS 627, INS 631)Disodium guanylate (INS 627), Disodium inosinate (INS 631)
-
24.
Acidity Regulator (INS 330)Citric acid (INS 330)
-
25.
Refined Palm Oil listed twice
-
26.
Natural Flavours and Natural Flavouring Substances
-
27.
Anticaking Agent (INS 551)Silicon dioxide (INS 551)
-
28.
Nature Identical Flavouring Substances
-
29.
Thickener (INS 415)Xanthan gum (INS 415)
-
30.
Dehydrated Vegetables (100.0%) (Cabbage, Carrot, Spring Onion, Beans, Zucchini) 100%
-
Cabbage within Dehydrated Vegetables (100.0%) (Cabbage, Carrot, Spring Onion, Beans, Zucchini)
-
Carrot within Dehydrated Vegetables (100.0%) (Cabbage, Carrot, Spring Onion, Beans, Zucchini)
-
Spring Onion within Dehydrated Vegetables (100.0%) (Cabbage, Carrot, Spring Onion, Beans, Zucchini)
-
Beans within Dehydrated Vegetables (100.0%) (Cabbage, Carrot, Spring Onion, Beans, Zucchini)
-
Zucchini within Dehydrated Vegetables (100.0%) (Cabbage, Carrot, Spring Onion, Beans, Zucchini)
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.
A blend of refined vegetable oils, judged as a single concern — a high saturated-fat source — rather than one flag per oil. The individual oils are listed below and in "What the label actually shows".
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.
Learn More
| Energy | 444 kcal |
| Protein | 9.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 65.7 g |
| Total Sugars | 3.4 g |
| Added Sugars | 1.4 g |
| Total Fat | 17.2 g |
| Saturated Fat | 8.6 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 1,608.2 mg |
Colour shows the per-100g level (green = low, amber = moderate, red = high), from the product's label.
Compare with other instant noodles products
Assessed using the same Decode Label methodology, sorted by score. Each score reflects the information available for that product at the time of assessment.
Also on this shelf
More Instant Noodles & Pasta products we've analysed, in name order.
-
Ching's Secret Korean Ramen Kimchi Instant Noodles
See the analysis
-
Ching's Secret Korean Ramen Soupy Noodles Kimchi Flavoured
See the analysis
-
Ching's Secret Korean Ramen Spicy Veg Instant Noodles
See the analysis
-
Nestle Maggi 2 min noodles Masala Taste
See the analysis
-
Maggi MAGGI 2-Minute Instant Noodles, Favourite Masala Taste, Masala Noodles With Goodness Of Iron, Made With Choicest Quality Spices
See the analysis
-
Maggi MAGGI Korean Spicy Cheesy Cuppa Noodles
See the analysis
What are the ingredients in Korean Spicy Kimchi Style?
The label of Korean Spicy Kimchi Style lists 40 ingredients, in label order: Emulsifier (Mono and diglycerides of fatty acids (from Palm Oil)), Mono and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids (from Palm Oil), Thickener (INS 466), Acidity Regulators (INS 500(ii), INS 501(ii), INS 330), Stabilizers (INS 339(ii), INS 450(iii)), Instant Noodle Powder (Maida (Refined Wheat Flour)), Maida (Refined Wheat Flour), Starch, Wheat gluten, Dehydrated Onion, Spices and Condiments (14.3%) [Dried Garlic, Red Chilli, Dried Ginger, Black Pepper, Spice Oleoresins], Dried Garlic, Red Chilli, Dried Ginger, Black Pepper, Spice Oleoresins, Iodised Salt, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein [Soy Protein Isolate, Maltodextrin], Soy protein isolate, Sugar, Yeast Extract, Soybean Sauce Powder [Soybean Sauce, Maltodextrin], Soybean Sauce, Maltodextrin, Dehydrated Vegetables (Cabbage, Carrots, Green Chives), Carrots, Green Chives, Flavour Enhancers (INS 627, INS 631), Acidity Regulator (INS 330), Refined Palm Oil, Natural Flavours and Natural Flavouring Substances, Anticaking Agent (INS 551), Nature identical flavouring substances, Thickener (INS 415), Dehydrated Vegetables (100.0%) (Cabbage, Carrot, Spring Onion, Beans, Zucchini), Cabbage, Carrot, Spring Onion, Beans, Zucchini. Flagged by the analysis: Flavour Enhancers (INS 627, INS 631), Natural Flavours and Natural Flavouring Substances, Nature identical flavouring substances, Stabilizers (INS 339(ii), INS 450(iii)).
Is Korean Spicy Kimchi Style safe to eat?
Korean Spicy Kimchi Style scores 4.3/10 on Decode Label (Moderate). This instant noodle product is made with refined wheat flour and refined palm oil, which contributes to its saturated fat content. It contains several food additives, including flavour enhancers disodium guanylate and disodium inosinate, which are purine sources and may be a concern for individuals with gout. The refined palm oil may also contain processing contaminants. The flavouring substances are not fully specified, limiting transparency.
Why does Korean Spicy Kimchi Style score 4.3/10?
What the analysis notes: High in refined ingredients like Maida (Refined Wheat Flour) and Refined Palm Oil. Contains added sugar, which WHO advises keeping under 10% of energy intake, ideally under 5%. Multiple sodium-contributing additives (sodium carbonates, sodium phosphates) in addition to iodised salt, contributing to overall sodium intake.
Who should avoid Korean Spicy Kimchi Style?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Managing gout (due to purine-based flavour enhancers); Avoiding refined palm oil and its potential contaminants; Seeking fully disclosed flavouring substances; Limiting sodium intake (due to multiple sodium-contributing additives); Soy allergy.
Is Korean Spicy Kimchi Style suitable for babies or young children?
Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Korean Spicy Kimchi Style contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains milk (the pack’s allergen statement), soy (Soy Protein Isolate, Soy protein isolate, Soybean Sauce Powder [Soybean Sauce, Maltodextrin] and Soybean Sauce) and gluten (Instant Noodle Powder (Maida (Refined Wheat Flour)), Maida (Refined Wheat Flour) and Wheat gluten). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Korean Spicy Kimchi Style 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 Korean Spicy Kimchi Style contain soy?
Yes — the ingredient list names Soy Protein Isolate, Soy protein isolate, Soybean Sauce Powder [Soybean Sauce, Maltodextrin] and Soybean Sauce. People with soy allergy should treat it as containing soy, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does Korean Spicy Kimchi Style contain gluten?
Yes — the ingredient list names Instant Noodle Powder (Maida (Refined Wheat Flour)), Maida (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.
How much sugar is in Korean Spicy Kimchi Style?
3.4 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 1.4 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Is Korean Spicy Kimchi Style high in salt?
Yes — 1,608 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 4.02 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 Korean Spicy Kimchi Style pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 4 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "KOREAN" — can't be verified from the label. "SPICY KIMCHI STYLE" — can't be verified from the label.
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.
Reader reviews
How the product performed for people who used it — taste, value, everyday experience. Separate from the Decode Label score above, which rates what is on the label.
Sign in to leave a review.
Sign in →No reviews yet — be the first to share your experience.
Help us keep this accurate
Two quick questions about our analysis — not about the product.
Was this analysis helpful?
Tells us whether the breakdown above actually answered your question.
0 of 0 readers found this analysis helpful
Does your pack match this page?
Recipes change and packs get reformulated. If the ingredients or the panel on the pack in your hand differ from what we show, tell us and we will check it.
About this analysis: Based on declared label information and available evidence. Decode Label does not independently laboratory-test products, and a score is not a regulatory determination or medical advice.
Disclaimer: Safety scores are Decode Label-generated assessments based on publicly available regulatory data (FSSAI, WHO, EFSA, IARC) and peer-reviewed research. They are not a substitute for professional medical advice, and they are not a regulatory determination, a laboratory safety certification or a medical diagnosis. Ingredient safety can vary by individual health conditions, concentration, and usage context. Decode Label is an independent information service and scores every brand by the same rules. No brand pays for or influences its score. Our founder also founded the personal-care brand Botani Bestie (see our story); its products are scored exactly like everyone else's. Data limitations: This assessment is based on the information declared on the product label and the evidence sources above — Decode Label does not independently laboratory-test this product. Ingredient concentrations, sourcing and manufacturing can vary between batches and are not always disclosed. A finding that is not shown here means it was not identified from the available label information, not that it has been ruled out.
Report Error
If you believe this score is inaccurate, provide details below. Our team reviews every report and will update the rating if warranted.
Report submitted
Our team will review your report and update the rating if the evidence warrants it. Thank you for helping keep our data accurate.
Share this product
Korean Spicy Kimchi Style
Link copied — paste it in your Instagram bio or Story!