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Gimi Gimi Fiery Hot Veg Korean Ramen Noodles

Red flags

  • Red flag: High sodium (1160mg per 100g)
  • Red flag: High saturated fat (10g)
  • Red flag: Refined flour (maida) base
  • Red flag: Palm oil listed

Green flags

  • Green flag: Source of protein (9g)
  • Green flag: Source of fibre

Ingredients, decoded

23 listed
  • Noodles: Refined Wheat Flour
  • Refined Palm Oil
  • Iodized Salt
  • Thickeners (INS 1405, INS 412)
  • Flavour Enhancers (INS 627, INS 631)
  • Wheat Gluten
  • Acidity Regulators (INS 500(ii), INS 501(i), INS 330)
  • Anticaking Agent (INS 170(i))
  • Texturizer (INS 451(i))
  • Spice Mix: Maltodextrin
  • Soya Sauce Powder
  • Spice and Condiments (Gochugaru Chilli (13%), Black Pepper)
  • Sugar
  • Corn Starch
  • Iodized Salt
  • Dehydrated Vegetable (Garlic, Onion)
  • Color (INS 150d)
  • Flavour Enhancers (INS 627, INS 631)
  • Anticaking Agent (INS 551)
  • Sesame
  • Natural and Nature Identical Flavouring Substances
  • Dehydrated Vegetables (1.4%): Green Bell Pepper
  • Spring Onion
ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

[F] BC4

Nutrition per 100 g
BNutritionCIngredients4Risk
VerdictFAIR
Energy470 kcal
Protein9 g
Carbohydrates64 g
Total sugars6 g
Added sugars3 g
Dietary fibre3 g
Total fat20 g
Saturated fat10 g
Trans fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium1160 mg
Calcium75 mg
Iron2.2 mg
Potassium210 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

Real gochugaru, a sachet led by maltodextrin

Gimi Gimi Fiery Hot is a palm-fried maida noodle with a spice mix of gochugaru chilli, pepper, garlic and soya sauce, built on maltodextrin, plus a small sachet of bell pepper and spring onion.

CleanPlate scores it [F]BC4. The B for nutrition depends on calcium from added calcium carbonate; without it the grade would be a C, hence the [F]. The C for ingredients reflects maida, palm oil, flavour enhancers and caramel colour. The 4 for risk comes from saturated fat and sodium.

Claims vs reality

What the pack says, checked against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.

  • On the pack

    “Authentic gochugaru chillies”

    Holds

    Gochugaru is 13% of the spice mix.

  • Retail listing

    “Real wholesome veggies”

    Be careful

    The dried vegetable sachet is 1.4% of the pack.

How BC4 breaks down

Each grade is scored on its own. Here are the label numbers behind each one, per 100 g.

How we score →
01 Nutritional valueA to E
B

Good nutrient density

Protein
9 g
Fibre
3 g
Vitamins and minerals
Calcium, Iron, Potassium
Energy
470 kcal

Scored on eight nutrients (protein, fibre, calcium, iron, vitamins A, C, D and zinc), per 100 g and per 100 kcal.

02 Ingredient & label integrityA to E
C

Mixed processing and additives

Base
Noodles: Refined Wheat Flour
Main fat
Refined Palm Oil
Sweeteners
Spice Mix: Maltod..., Sugar
Additives
8
Flagged
4 ingredients

Scored on six things: base processing, fat quality, sweeteners, additives, colours and flavours.

03 Risk nutrients1 to 5
4

High risk

Added sugar
3 g
Sodium
1160 mg
Saturated fat
10 g
Trans fat
0 g

Scored on added sugar, sodium and saturated fat, with a penalty for trans fat.

[F] Added vitamins or minerals meaningfully lift this product's nutrition grade. Without them it would score lower.

A closer look

Does the label add up?

The noodle is maida, palm oil, salt, thickeners, enhancers 627 and 631, gluten, acidity regulators, calcium carbonate and a phosphate. The spice mix is maltodextrin, soya sauce powder, gochugaru (13%) and black pepper, sugar, corn starch, salt, garlic, onion, caramel colour, enhancers, anticaking agent, sesame and flavourings.

Per 100 g: 470 kcal, 20 g fat of which 10 g saturated, 1160 mg sodium, 3 g added sugar, 9 g protein, 3 g fibre, 75 mg calcium and 2.2 mg iron.

Ingredients to watch

  • SodiumConcern

    1160 mg per 100 g; 1450 mg if you eat the whole 125 g pack.

  • Palm oilConcern

    10 g saturated fat per 100 g.

  • Serving sizeWorth watching

    Per-serve figures assume half a pack.

  • Real gochugaruFine

    The chilli heat comes from real Korean chilli flakes.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "Korean ramen is healthier than masala noodles"

The base is the same palm-fried maida noodle.

Myth: "MSG is what makes instant noodles unhealthy"

Flavour enhancers are not the main issue at food levels. The salt, the palm-fried refined flour and the lack of fibre matter far more.

How often, and how

  • Healthy adultsOccasionally; share the pack
  • ChildrenA treat; very spicy
  • High blood pressureAvoid

Smarter ways to eat it

Share the pack

The 125 g pack is two servings; split it and add vegetables.

Use half the sachet

Season the rest with fresh garlic, chilli, onion and a squeeze of lemon. The flavour stays; a large share of the sodium goes.

Common questions

Is Gimi Gimi Fiery Hot Veg Korean Ramen Noodles healthy?

Gimi Gimi Fiery Hot Veg Korean Ramen Noodles scores BC4 (Fair) on CleanPlate, which makes it an occasional-use product, where the concerns start to outweigh the positives. The main concerns are: High sodium (1160mg per 100g); High saturated fat (10g); Refined flour (maida) base; Palm oil listed. On the plus side: Source of protein (9g); Source of fibre.

What does the BC4 score mean?

The first letter (B) grades nutritional value: good nutrient density. The second letter (C) grades ingredient and label integrity: mixed processing and additives. The number (4) grades risk nutrients (sugar, sodium, saturated fat): high risk. The [F] means added vitamins or minerals meaningfully lift the nutrition grade.

Which ingredients in Gimi Gimi Fiery Hot Veg Korean Ramen Noodles should I watch?

Noodles: Refined Wheat Flour (Refined Wheat Flour (Maida)), Refined Palm Oil (Palm oil), Spice Mix: Maltodextrin (Maltodextrin), Color (INS 150d) (Caramel Colour (Class IV)).

Last reviewed September 28, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label.

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