NestleInstant Noodles#39 of 85 in categoryRating 2.7/5

Maggi Double Masala Instant Noodles

Red flags

  • Red flag: High sodium (1242mg per 100g)
  • Red flag: High saturated fat (9.3g)
  • Red flag: Refined flour (maida) base
  • Red flag: Palm oil listed

Green flags

  • Green flag: Source of protein (7.2g)

Ingredients, decoded

20 listed
  • Noodles: Refined Wheat Flour (Maida)
  • Palm Oil
  • Iodized Salt
  • Wheat Gluten
  • Thickeners (508, 412)
  • Acidity Regulators (501(i), 500(i))
  • Humectant (451(i))
  • Masala Tastemaker: Mixed Spices (26.2%) (Onion, Coriander, Red Chilli, Turmeric, Garlic, Cumin, Aniseed, Ginger, Fenugreek, Black Pepper, Toasted Onion, Clove, Green Cardamom, Nutmeg)
  • Hydrolysed Groundnut Protein
  • Refined Wheat Flour (Maida)
  • Sugar
  • Starch
  • Palm Oil
  • Iodized Salt
  • Thickener (508)
  • Acidity Regulator (330)
  • Flavour Enhancer (635)
  • Colour (150d)
  • Mineral
  • Wheat Gluten
ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

[F] CC4

Nutrition per 100 g
CNutritionCIngredients4Risk
VerdictFAIR
Energy369 kcal
Protein7.2 g
Carbohydrates55.3 g
Total sugars1.7 g
Added sugars1.6 g
Total fat13.2 g
Saturated fat9.3 g
Trans fat0.14 g
Sodium1242 mg
Iron10.3 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

Twice the masala, twice the reason to read the label

Maggi Double Masala is the classic 2-minute maida noodle with a second tastemaker sachet in the pack. The noodle is the same; the extra flavour comes with extra salt.

CleanPlate scores it [F]CC4. The C for nutrition rests on added iron; without it the noodles would be a D, hence the [F]. The C for ingredients reflects maida, palm oil, a humectant, caramel colour and a flavour enhancer. The 4 for risk comes from sodium: 1242 mg per 100 g.

Claims vs reality

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

  • Product name

    “Double Masala”

    Holds

    Two tastemaker sachets; mixed spices are 26.2% of the tastemaker, with flavour enhancer 635.

How CC4 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
C

Adequate nutrient density

Protein
7.2 g
Fibre
Not declared
Vitamins and minerals
Iron
Energy
369 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
Palm Oil
Sweeteners
Sugar
Additives
6
Flagged
3 ingredients

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

03 Risk nutrients1 to 5
4

High risk

Added sugar
1.6 g
Sodium
1242 mg
Saturated fat
9.3 g
Trans fat
0.14 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 noodles are refined wheat flour (maida), palm oil, iodised salt and wheat gluten with thickeners, acidity regulators and a humectant (451). The tastemaker is mixed spices (26.2%), hydrolysed groundnut protein, maida, sugar, starch, palm oil, salt, flavour enhancer 635 and caramel colour (150d).

Per 100 g: 369 kcal, 13.2 g fat of which 9.3 g saturated, 1242 mg sodium, 1.6 g added sugar, 7.2 g protein and 10.3 mg iron (added).

Ingredients to watch

  • SodiumConcern

    1242 mg per 100 g. The second sachet is where the extra comes from.

  • Palm oilWorth watching

    9.3 g of the 13.2 g fat is saturated, typical of a palm-fried noodle cake.

  • Caramel colour (150d)Worth watching

    Adds colour to the tastemaker. Permitted, but it does nothing for nutrition.

  • Added ironFine

    10.3 mg per 100 g from added minerals. Genuinely useful where iron deficiency is common.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "More masala just means more spice"

The spices are real, but each sachet also carries salt, flavour enhancer and hydrolysed protein. More masala means more sodium.

Myth: "It is the MSG that makes it unhealthy"

This pack uses enhancer 635, not MSG, and at food levels it is not the concern. The salt is.

How often, and how

  • Healthy adultsOccasionally, with one sachet, not two
  • ChildrenA treat, with one sachet at most
  • High blood pressureAvoid the double-sachet version

Smarter ways to eat it

Keep one sachet for later

Use one sachet and season the rest with fresh garlic, chilli and lemon.

Add protein and vegetables

An egg, paneer or boiled chana plus vegetables makes it more filling for the same salt.

Common questions

Is Maggi Double Masala Instant Noodles healthy?

Maggi Double Masala Instant Noodles scores CC4 (Fair) on CleanPlate, which makes it an occasional-use product, where the concerns start to outweigh the positives. The main concerns are: High sodium (1242mg per 100g); High saturated fat (9.3g); Refined flour (maida) base; Palm oil listed. On the plus side: Source of protein (7.2g).

What does the CC4 score mean?

The first letter (C) grades nutritional value: adequate 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 Maggi Double Masala Instant Noodles should I watch?

Noodles: Refined Wheat Flour (Maida) (Maida), Palm Oil (Palm oil), Refined Wheat Flour (Maida) (Maida), Palm Oil (Palm oil), Colour (150d) (Caramel Colour (Class IV)).

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

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