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Maggi 2-Minute Noodles: What Are You Really Eating?

We analysed the ingredient list, nutrition information and product claims to help you understand what is actually inside this popular instant noodle product.

5.5/10

ToxicFreeIndia Editorial Score

★★★★★

Brand MAGGI

Category Instant Noodles

Type Masala Noodles

Serving Size 32 g

✓ What’s On The Label?

Made with Refined Wheat Flour The ingredient list identifies refined wheat flour (maida) as the base of the noodles.

Contains Palm Oil Palm oil appears in the noodle and seasoning components listed on the label.

Contains Multiple Additives The label lists thickeners, acidity regulators, humectant, colour and flavour enhancer.

Contains Wheat & Peanut The ingredient list and allergen statement identify wheat/gluten and peanut-related ingredients.

01 Ingredients — Decoded

Refined Wheat Flour (Maida) Watch-out

Listed as the first ingredient of the noodles. This means it is the main ingredient by weight in the noodle component.

Palm Oil Watch-out

Palm oil is listed in the noodle component and appears again within the seasoning/noddle powder components.

Iodised Salt Watch-out

Salt is listed in the noodle and seasoning components. The nutrition panel also reports sodium.

Wheat Gluten

Listed as part of the noodle ingredients. Relevant for people who need to avoid gluten.

Hydrolysed Groundnut Protein

Listed in the Tastemaker seasoning component.

Thickeners — 508 & 412 Additives

These are listed as food additives used in the product.

Acidity Regulators Additives

The label lists acidity regulators including 501(i), 500(ii), 330 and 500(ii).

Flavour Enhancer — 635 Additive

Disodium 5′-ribonucleotides (INS 635) is listed as a flavour enhancer on the label.

Mixed Spices

The seasoning contains dehydrated onion, coriander, red chilli, turmeric, garlic, cumin and other spices.

Added Sugar Present

Sugar is listed within the noodle powder/seasoning component.

N Nutrition Snapshot

Energy 427 kcal per 100 g

Protein 8.0 g per 100 g

Carbohydrate 63.5 g per 100 g

Total Fat 15.7 g per 100 g

Saturated Fat 6.8 g per 100 g

Sodium 1172.3 mg per 100 g

✓ Claim & Ingredient Check

Refined wheat flour (maida)

● Consider

Palm oil

● Consider

High sodium per 100 g

● Watch

Contains wheat/gluten

● Labelled

Contains peanut ingredient

● Labelled

Multiple food additives listed

● Present

! What We Found

Refined flour comes first

Refined wheat flour (maida) is listed first in the noodle ingredient declaration.

Palm oil is used

Palm oil appears in the noodle component and also within the seasoning-related ingredients.

Sodium deserves attention

The nutrition panel reports 1172.3 mg sodium per 100 g, making sodium one of the key nutritional points to consider.

Our Take

Maggi 2-Minute Masala Noodles are convenient, but the label shows refined wheat flour as the main noodle ingredient, along with palm oil, salt and several food additives.

The product can fit into an occasional diet, but it should not be treated as a substitute for a balanced meal.

Better choice: Compare ingredients and nutrition before making instant noodles a regular part of your diet.

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Disclaimer: This is an independent informational review based on the product information and images available to us. It is not a medical recommendation, safety certification, or endorsement. Product formulations may change, so always check the latest packaging before purchase.