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Yaki Udon Japanese Style Flat Noodles
Decode Label Safety Score
How we got 3.9 ShowHide
Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This instant noodle product contains several ingredients that warrant caution, particularly the sulphite ammonia caramel (Colour 150d), which is associated with a possible carcinogen (4-MEI) by IARC. The product is also high in sodium and contains flavour enhancers that may be relevant for individuals managing gout. While it offers some dehydrated vegetables, the overall formulation is typical of an ultra-processed snack food. It may be suitable for healthy adults in moderation, but individuals with specific dietary concerns or those avoiding certain additives should exercise caution.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Garlic
- Chilli
- Coriander
- Dried Ginger
- Dehydrated Onion
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Contains IARC-classified caramel colour and high sodium content
This instant noodle product includes sulphite ammonia caramel (Colour 150d), which is linked to a possible carcinogen (4-MEI) by IARC. It is also high in sodium and contains flavour enhancers that may be a concern for people with gout. The product is an ultra-processed food with several additives and undisclosed flavouring substances.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Refined Palm Oil and Flavour Enhancers are declared.
Declared allergens: Sesame, Milk, 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.
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 5.7 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.
Why the score is capped
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
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, carrot, spring onion, beans)
Includes a blend of spices and condiments for natural flavour
Watch out for
High sodium content from iodized salt
Contains added sugar
Presence of multiple food additives, including thickeners, stabilizers, and acidity regulators
Ultra-processed food formulation
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.
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 →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 Sulphite Ammonia Caramel (Colour 150d), which can generate 4-MEI during manufacture. IARC classifies 4-MEI as Group 2B, 'possibly carcinogenic to humans'. The concentration of 4-MEI in this product is not stated on the label.
Contains Disodium 5'-Ribonucleotides (Flavour Enhancer 635), a purine source that may be relevant for individuals managing gout.
Contains Refined Palm Oil, which is very high in saturated fat and may contain processing contaminants (glycidyl esters, 3-MCPD) according to EFSA.
Contains undisclosed Nature Identical Flavouring Substances and Natural Flavours and Natural Flavouring Substances, meaning the specific flavouring compounds are not listed.
Contains Maida (Refined Wheat Flour) and Wheat Gluten, which are sources of gluten and unsuitable 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.
The product name states 'Yaki Udon', which is a type of Japanese noodle dish, and the ingredient list includes 'Maida (Refined Wheat Flour)' as the primary ingredient for noodles, which is consistent with udon noodles.
The product is described as 'Japanese Style Flat Noodles', and the primary ingredient 'Maida (Refined Wheat Flour)' is used to make flat noodles, consistent with Japanese style noodles.
The label states 'Instant Noodles (Fried) with Seasoning and Dehydrated Vegetables'. The ingredient list includes 'Instant Noodle Powder' and 'Dehydrated Vegetables (100%)' with specific vegetables listed, confirming the presence of these components.
The ingredient list explicitly states 'Dehydrated Vegetables (100%)' and then lists specific vegetables and their percentages, confirming the claim.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
44 entries as printed on the label · 36 distinct ingredients (some are declared more than once).
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MaidaMaida (Refined Wheat Flour)
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Edible Vegetable Oil
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Starch
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Iodized Salt
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Dehydrated Onion
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Wheat Gluten
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ThickenerSodium carboxymethyl cellulose (INS 466)Thickener (466)
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Acidity RegulatorsPotassium carbonates (INS 501), Sodium carbonates (INS 500)Acidity Regulators (501(i), 500(i))
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StabilizerSodium phosphates (INS 339)Stabilizer (339(ii))
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Spices and Condiments 26.7%Spices and Condiments (26.7%)
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Garlic 12.5% within Spices and CondimentsGarlic (12.5%)
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Chilli 6% within Spices and CondimentsChilli (6.0%)
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Coriander 5.1% within Spices and CondimentsCoriander (5.1%)
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Dried Ginger 2.2% within Spices and CondimentsDried Ginger (2.2%)
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Black Pepper 0.8% within Spices and Condiments trace amountBlack Pepper (0.8%)
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Star Anise 0.1% within Spices and Condiments trace amountStar Anise (0.1%)
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Instant Noodle PowderInstant Noodle Powder (Maida (Refined Wheat Flour), Edible Vegetable Oil, Starch, Iodized Salt, Dehydrated Onion, Wheat Gluten, Hydrolyzed Soya Protein (Soya Protein Isolate, Maltodextrin), Iodized Salt, Sugar, Starch, Soya Sauce Powder (4.7%), White Sesame Seeds, Dehydrated Garlic Flavour Enhancers (635), Refined Palm Oil, Colours (150d), Yeast Extract, Acidity Regulator (330), Nature Identical Flavouring Substances, Natural Flavours And Natural Flavouring Substances.
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Maida within Instant Noodle PowderMaida (Refined Wheat Flour)
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Edible Vegetable Oil within Instant Noodle Powder
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Starch within Instant Noodle Powder listed twice
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Iodized Salt within Instant Noodle Powder listed twice
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Dehydrated Onion within Instant Noodle Powder
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Wheat Gluten within Instant Noodle Powder
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Hydrolyzed Soya Protein within Instant Noodle PowderHydrolyzed Soya Protein (Soya Protein Isolate, Maltodextrin)
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Soya Protein Isolate within Hydrolyzed Soya Protein
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Maltodextrin within Hydrolyzed Soya Protein
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Iodized Salt within Instant Noodle Powder listed twice
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Sugar within Instant Noodle Powder
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Starch within Instant Noodle Powder listed twice
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Soya Sauce Powder 4.7% within Instant Noodle PowderSoya Sauce Powder (4.7%)
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White Sesame Seeds within Instant Noodle Powder trace amount
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Dehydrated Garlic within Instant Noodle Powder
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Flavour Enhancers within Instant Noodle PowderDisodium 5'-ribonucleotides (INS 635)Flavour Enhancers (635)
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Refined Palm Oil within Instant Noodle Powder
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Colours within Instant Noodle Powder synthetic colourSulphite ammonia caramel (INS 150D)Colours (150d)
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Yeast Extract within Instant Noodle Powder trace amount
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Acidity Regulator within Instant Noodle PowderCitric acid (INS 330)Acidity Regulator (330)
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Nature Identical Flavouring Substances within Instant Noodle Powder undisclosed flavouring
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Natural Flavours And Natural Flavouring Substances within Instant Noodle Powder undisclosed flavouring
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Dehydrated Vegetables 100%Dehydrated Vegetables (100%)
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Cabbage 40% within Dehydrated VegetablesCabbage (40.0%)
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Carrot 40% within Dehydrated VegetablesCarrot (40.0%)
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Spring Onion 14% within Dehydrated VegetablesSpring Onion (14.0%)
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Beans 6% within Dehydrated VegetablesBeans (6.0%)
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 | 437 kcal |
| Protein | 8.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 66.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 3.2 g |
| Added Sugars | 1.3 g |
| Total Fat | 16.1 g |
| Saturated Fat | 5.7 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 1,642 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 Yaki Udon Japanese Style Flat Noodles?
The label of Yaki Udon Japanese Style Flat Noodles lists 35 ingredients, in label order: Thickener, Stabilizers, Spices and Condiments, Garlic, Chilli, Coriander, Dried Ginger, Black Pepper, Star Anise, Instant Noodle Powder, Maida, Edible Vegetable Oil, Dehydrated Onion, Wheat gluten, Hydrolyzed Soya Protein, Soya Protein Isolate, Maltodextrin, Iodised Salt, Sugar, Starch, Soya Sauce Powder, White Sesame Seeds, Dehydrated Garlic, Flavour Enhancers, Refined Palm Oil, Colour, Yeast Extract, Acidity Regulator, Nature identical flavouring substances, Natural Flavours and Natural Flavouring Substances, Dehydrated Vegetables, Cabbage, Carrot, Spring Onion, Beans. Flagged by the analysis: Instant Noodle Powder, Flavour Enhancers, Refined Palm Oil, Nature identical flavouring substances, Natural Flavours and Natural Flavouring Substances.
Is Yaki Udon Japanese Style Flat Noodles safe to eat?
Yaki Udon Japanese Style Flat Noodles scores 3.9/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This instant noodle product includes sulphite ammonia caramel (Colour 150d), which is linked to a possible carcinogen (4-MEI) by IARC. It is also high in sodium and contains flavour enhancers that may be a concern for people with gout. The product is an ultra-processed food with several additives and undisclosed flavouring substances.
Why does Yaki Udon Japanese Style Flat Noodles score 3.9/10?
What the analysis notes: High sodium content from iodized salt. Contains added sugar. Presence of multiple food additives, including thickeners, stabilizers, and acidity regulators.
Who should avoid Yaki Udon Japanese Style Flat Noodles?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Avoiding IARC Group 2B caramel-colour additives; Managing gout (due to purine source); Sensitive to high sodium intake; Sensitive to undisclosed flavouring substances; Sesame allergy.
Is Yaki Udon Japanese Style Flat Noodles suitable for babies or young children?
Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Yaki Udon Japanese Style Flat Noodles contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains sesame (White Sesame Seeds), milk (the pack’s allergen statement), soy (Hydrolyzed Soya Protein, Soya Protein Isolate and Soya Sauce Powder) and gluten (Maida and Wheat gluten). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Yaki Udon Japanese Style Flat Noodles contain sesame?
Yes — the ingredient list names White Sesame Seeds. People with sesame allergy should treat it as containing sesame, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does Yaki Udon Japanese Style Flat Noodles 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 Yaki Udon Japanese Style Flat Noodles contain soy?
Yes — the ingredient list names Hydrolyzed Soya Protein, Soya Protein Isolate and Soya Sauce Powder. People with soy allergy should treat it as containing soy, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does Yaki Udon Japanese Style Flat Noodles contain gluten?
Yes — the ingredient list names Maida 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 Yaki Udon Japanese Style Flat Noodles?
3.2 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 1.3 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Is Yaki Udon Japanese Style Flat Noodles high in salt?
Yes — 1,642 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 4.11 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 Yaki Udon Japanese Style Flat Noodles pack accurate?
Yes — all 4 claims on the pack checked out against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
Is Yaki Udon Japanese Style Flat Noodles vegetarian?
Yaki Udon Japanese Style Flat 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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