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Slurrp Farm

Millet Noodles Classic Masala

Name: Millet Noodles Classic Masala
Brand: Slurrp Farm

Use in moderation On SafeShelf

NOVA 4no maidalow sodiumno artificial coloursmillet-basedno artificial preservativeslactose-freepregnancy-safenut-freeenjoy in moderation

Serving

50 g

Pack

192 g

Ingredients

Barcode

8906131680581

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01 — Ingredient mix

What’s in the box, ranked from most concerning.

Each ingredient gets a tier from our researched dossier. The list sorts worst-first; the donut summarises the distribution. Tap any ingredient for its full dossier.

Caution · 1 ingredient shown

Caution1 of 5 ingredients

Cluster bean powder (natural gum)Caution

Cleared 4▾

Supergrain blend (whole wheat flour, foxtail millet flour)Cleared

Iodised saltCleared

Antioxidant - rosemary extract [INS 392]Cleared

Spice Mix (coriander, chilli, onion, garlic, cumin, turmeric, black pepper, iodised salt, raw sugar, yeast extract powder, natural and nature identical flavours, citric acid [INS 330])Cleared

Why it’s on SafeShelf

Reviewed and added to SafeShelf — every ingredient checked against our safety, regulatory and processing standards.

02 — Claims audit

Every label claim, fact-checked.

We treat each claim as a question — does what’s inside back it up? Tap a claim for the reasoning.

3/9

claims fully supported

“No Maida & Not Fried”true

Ingredient list shows only whole wheat flour and foxtail millet flour — no refined wheat flour (maida). Directions instruct boiling in water, not frying.

“Zero Junk Promise”misleading

The spice sachet contains nature-identical flavourings (synthetically produced), yeast extract powder (industrial autolysate), and citric acid (industrially fermented via Aspergillus niger), and the noodle strand includes guar gum (emulsifier INS 412) and rosemary extract (preservative INS 392). These are standard food additives but are not consistent with a 'zero junk / zero additive' positioning.

“Millet Hakka Noodles”unverified

The product is named 'Classic Masala', not 'Hakka'. The flavour profile (masala spice mix vs. a plain soy-based Hakka seasoning) also differs. This claim may refer to a different variant in the product line, but it appears on the packaging reviewed.

“Cooks in 4 Min”false

The directions for use on the label state: 'Cook the noodles in 500 ml boiling water for 5 minutes.' The claimed cook time of 4 minutes contradicts the label's own instructions.

“Foxtail Millet is a rich source of Vitamin A & Minerals like Magnesium”misleading

This is a general agronomic claim about foxtail millet as a grain; the extra information field from the label itself repeats this benefit statement. However, Vitamin A and Magnesium content of the finished product are not declared in the nutrition panel, so the extent to which these nutrients are retained at the 9% millet fraction in the final cooked noodle cannot be confirmed.

“Made by two mothers”true

The brand story on the label reads: 'We are two mothers who realised that there weren't enough tasty, healthy, and convenient kids' foods out there — so we decided to make our own.' This directly supports the claim.

“Spice Mix Inside”true

The ingredient list declares a separate spice mix at 6%, and cooking directions reference adding the spice mix sachet; a separate sachet is evidently included.

“Wholegrain millets”unverified

The back label lists 'Foxtail millet flour (navane/thinai/kangri)' and the front calls out 'Wholewheat' and 'Foxtail Millet'. The wheat component is explicitly whole wheat. However, the millet component is described as 'flour' without an explicit 'wholegrain' qualifier on either the ingredient list or nutrition panel, so the wholegrain status of the millet fraction specifically cannot be fully confirmed from available data.

“Zero junk”misleading

Same as 'Zero Junk Promise' — the product contains nature-identical flavourings, yeast extract, guar gum, and manufactured citric acid, which are processed additives inconsistent with a zero-junk assertion.

03 — The fuller picture

Read the whole thing if a one-line verdict isn’t enough.

What’s in favour, and what’s working against it

In favour

Very low sodium: only 62 mg per 100 g (31 mg per serving)
No artificial colours or synthetic preservatives in noodle strand
Whole wheat and foxtail millet form 91% of the product
Zero trans fat and virtually zero saturated fat
No maida (refined wheat flour) used
FSSAI licensed; vegetarian certified

Working against

NOVA 4 ultra-processed due to nature-identical flavourings and guar gum
Yeast extract powder adds hidden purines — risk for gout sufferers
Chilli in spice mix unsuitable for infants and very young children
Low dietary fibre: only 0.6 g per 100 g despite millet content
Natural and nature-identical flavourings not fully disclosed by source
'Zero Junk' marketing inconsistent with presence of synthetic flavourings

Who should approach with care

Infants — Multiple ingredients are inappropriate for infants: iodised salt should not be added to infant food due to immature renal function; chilli (capsaicin) is highly irritating to the immature GI tract; guar gum lacks sufficient EU safety data for infant food categories; and foxtail millet antinutrients reduce iron and zinc bioavailability.

Gluten Intolerance — Whole wheat flour (the dominant ingredient at 91% combined with millet) contains gliadin and glutenin proteins that cause autoimmune intestinal damage in individuals with coeliac disease; strict lifelong avoidance is required.

Gout — Yeast extract powder is naturally high in purines metabolised to uric acid, which can precipitate or worsen gout flares; the spice mix also contains cane sugar whose fructose moiety independently elevates serum urate.

Children — Chilli in the spice mix can cause significant GI and mucosal irritation in young children; guar gum requires monitoring for abdominal discomfort per EFSA; nature-identical flavourings carry FSSAI advisories restricting use in foods for children under 5; and citric acid poses dental enamel erosion risk in children with developing dentition.

Ibs — Multiple FODMAP-rich ingredients are present — whole wheat flour (fructans), onion (fructans), garlic (fructans) — alongside guar gum (fermented by colonic bacteria causing gas), yeast extract (fermentable compounds), chilli (TRPV1 activation), and black pepper (motility stimulation), all of which can exacerbate IBS symptoms.

Ibd — Chilli's capsaicin may worsen mucosal inflammation; onion's fructans and organosulfur compounds can aggravate active flares; garlic and black pepper at higher doses irritate the GI mucosa; and manufactured citric acid may elicit inflammatory responses in susceptible individuals.

Thyroid Disease — Foxtail millet contains goitrogenic compounds that may interfere with iodine uptake and thyroid hormone synthesis; iodised salt can trigger iodine-induced thyrotoxicosis or worsen autoimmune thyroid conditions such as Hashimoto's or Graves' disease in susceptible individuals.

Kidney Disease — Whole wheat flour and foxtail millet both provide notable phosphorus and potassium; iodised salt adds sodium load; and citric acid alters urinary mineral excretion — all requiring dietary restriction monitoring by patients with chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension — While overall sodium is low in the noodle strand, iodised salt contributes sodium and yeast extract powder formulations can carry additional sodium; individuals managing hypertension should monitor total daily sodium from all sources.

Pregnancy — Iodine requirements rise during pregnancy and iodised salt may be insufficient; high-dose chilli, cumin, coriander, and black pepper supplements carry traditional contraindications in pregnancy; and natural flavouring substances from certain botanical sources may have uterotonic risks — though culinary-level exposure in this product is likely low risk.

Lactation — Capsaicin from chilli can pass into breast milk and has been documented to cause skin rashes in nursing infants; lactating women also have elevated iodine requirements that iodised salt alone may not meet.

Migraine — Yeast extract powder contains free glutamates and tyramine — recognised dietary migraine triggers; onion also contains histamine and biogenic amines that can precipitate migraine in susceptible individuals.

Diabetes — Although whole wheat flour has a lower glycaemic index than refined flour, this is still a carbohydrate-dominant product (36 g carbs/100 g) requiring careful portion control; garlic supplements may also potentiate antidiabetic medications.

Nut Allergy — The product is made in a facility that processes nuts (stated on label), and natural flavouring substances can be derived from tree nuts without specific source disclosure; individuals with nut allergies should contact the manufacturer before consuming.

The full analysis

Slurrp Farm's Millet Noodles Classic Masala appeals to health-conscious parents looking for a quick-cook alternative to maida-based instant noodles. The supergrain base (whole wheat + foxtail millet, 91%) is genuinely wholesome, sodium is very low (62 mg/100 g), and no artificial colours or preservatives are used in the noodle strand itself. However, the spice sachet introduces nature-identical flavourings and yeast extract powder — ingredients not typical of home cooking — which push the product into NOVA 4 ultra-processed territory and undercut the brand's 'Zero Junk' narrative. The most useful thing a consumer should know: the noodle base is far cleaner than most instant noodles, but the flavour sachet contains synthetic and processed additives that parents of very young children or gout-prone individuals should be aware of.

FSSAI licence

10014011001614

Manufacturer

Sunilia Foods

Region

Source

MANUAL

Analysis

Independently researched