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Maggi masala magic
Maggi, MaggiePlant Based Foods And Beverages · 89080153

Maggi masala magic

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health high · 2 additives of concern (worst: Sulphite ammonia caramel).

Food health
High
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

No allergens listed for this product in our data yet — check the pack.

Checked against the Open Food Facts record · updated 22 Mar 2026

Why it's rated this way

2 additives on this label are on our additives-of-concern list.

  1. Sulphite ammonia caramelModerate concernCaramel colour class IV (cola colour); may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI).
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Caramel colour class IV (cola colour); may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI).
    Regulatory basis
    Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
    How sure we are
    High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
  2. Disodium 5'-ribonucleotidesMinor concernRibonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Ribonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.
    Regulatory basis
    Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
    How sure we are
    High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.

A food's rating also reflects nutrition (Nutri-Score) and processing (NOVA); the additives above are the ingredient-level part of it.

Ingredients

  • Mixed spices38.7%No flag
  • Red chili pepper7%No flag
  • Onion powder Cumin powder5.2%No flag
  • Garlic powder Coriander powder13.3%No flag
  • Capsicum extract6.6%No flag›
  • Turmeric powder3.5%No flag
  • Aniseed1.4%No flag›
  • Black pepper0.9%No flag›
  • Fenugreek0.7%No flag›
  • Ginger powder<0.1%No flag›
  • Clove<0.1%No flag›
  • Green cardamomNo flag›
  • NutmegNo flag›
  • CorianderNo flag›
  • CuminNo flag›
  • Salt Sugar Flavour enhancer30.7%No flag
  • 63530.7%No flag
  • Palm oil15.3%No flag›
  • Edible starch7.7%No flag›
  • Balm Acidity regulator3.8%No flag
  • 3303.8%No flag
  • Minerals"1.9%No flag
  • Caramel salt mix1%No flag
  • Salt0.5%No flag›
  • Colour0.2%No flag
  • 150d0.2%No flag
  • Palm oil0.2%No flag›
  • Vitamin A1%No flag›
  • Sulphite ammonia caramel (E150D)Moderate

    Caramel colour class IV (cola colour); may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI).

  • Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides (E635)Low

    Ribonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.

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Mixed spices (38.7%) (Red chilli powder (7%), Onion powder Cumin powder (5.2%), Garlic powder Coriander powder, Capsicum extract, Turmeric powder (3.5%), Aniseed (1.4%), Black pepper powder (0.9%), Fenugreek powder (0.7%), Ginger powder, Clove powder (0.3%), Green cardamom powder (0.3%), Nutmeg powder (0.3%). Coriander extract & Cumin extract) Salt Sugar Flavour enhancer (635), Palm oil, Edible starch, Balm Acidity regulator (330), Minerals&quot;, Caramel salt mix (Salt, Colour (150d) & Palm oil) and Vitamin A.

Food health

Nutrition profile and additives of concern

Contains additive of concern
  • Sulphite ammonia caramelCaramel colour class IV (cola colour); may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI).
  • Disodium 5'-ribonucleotidesRibonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.

Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety

Chemical identity has not been assessed for these 3 ingredients yet.

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