PatanjaliInstant Noodles#75 of 85 in categoryRating 2.3/5

Patanjali Chatpata Atta Noodles

Red flags

  • Red flag: Contains TBHQ
  • Red flag: High sodium (1410mg per 100g)
  • Red flag: High saturated fat (5.2g)
  • Red flag: Palm oil listed

Green flags

  • Green flag: Source of protein (10.4g)

Ingredients, decoded

23 listed
  • Noodles: Wheat Flour (Atta) (80%)
  • Refined Palm Oil
  • Refined Rice Bran Oil
  • Iodized Salt
  • Thickeners (INS 1420, INS 415)
  • Acidity Regulators (INS 451(i), INS 500(ii), INS 501(i))
  • Antioxidant (INS 319)
  • Seasoning Mix: Mixed Spices (Onion 10%, Chilli 9%, Garlic 6%, Cumin 2.5%, Turmeric 2.5%, Bishop Seed, Spice Extract, Celery Flower)
  • Iodized Salt
  • Sugar
  • Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein
  • Dehydrated Vegetables (Carrot 4%, Cabbage 4%, Tomato 3%)
  • Maltodextrin
  • Acidity Regulators (INS 330, INS 296)
  • Anticaking Agent (INS 551)
  • Sunflower Oil
  • Flavour Enhancers (INS 627, INS 631)
  • Dehydrated Herb (Coriander Leaf 1%)
  • Natural & Nature Identical Flavouring Substances
  • Soy Sauce Powder
  • Yeast Extract
  • Thickener (INS 415)
  • Antioxidant (INS 319)
ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

DC4

Nutrition per 100 g
DNutritionCIngredients4Risk
VerdictPOOR
Energy461 kcal
Protein10.4 g
Carbohydrates62.4 g
Total sugars5.8 g
Added sugars0.84 g
Total fat18.9 g
Saturated fat5.2 g
Trans fat0.03 g
Sodium1410 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

Atta noodles with a preservative you might not expect

Patanjali Chatpata Atta Noodles use wheat flour (atta) for 80% of the noodle, fried in palm and rice bran oil, with a chatpata seasoning of onion, chilli, garlic and vegetables.

CleanPlate scores it DC4. The D for nutrition reflects that only protein is declared: no fibre, no minerals, no vitamins. The C for ingredients credits the atta base but is pulled down by palm oil, a long additive list and TBHQ. The 4 for risk comes from high energy and very high sodium.

Claims vs reality

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

  • Product name

    “Atta Noodles”

    Holds

    Wheat flour (atta) is 80% of the noodle; no maida is listed.

  • Retail listing

    “No colour is used”

    Holds

    No colour appears in the ingredient list.

How DC4 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
D

Low nutrient density

Protein
10.4 g
Fibre
Not declared
Vitamins and minerals
None declared
Energy
461 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: Wheat Flour
Main fat
Refined Palm Oil
Sweeteners
Sugar, Maltodextrin
Additives
9
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
0.84 g
Sodium
1410 mg
Saturated fat
5.2 g
Trans fat
0.03 g

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

A closer look

Does the label add up?

The noodles are atta (80%), refined palm oil, refined rice bran oil, salt, thickeners (1420, 415), acidity regulators and TBHQ (319). The seasoning is mixed spices (onion 10%, chilli 9%, garlic 6%, cumin and turmeric 2.5% each), salt, sugar, hydrolysed protein, carrot, cabbage and tomato, maltodextrin, acidity regulators, anticaking agent, sunflower oil, enhancers 627 and 631, coriander leaf, flavourings, soy sauce powder, yeast extract, xanthan and TBHQ again.

Per 100 g (checked against the pack): 461 kcal, 18.9 g fat of which 5.2 g saturated, 1410 mg sodium, 0.8 g added sugar and 10.4 g protein. Fibre is not declared.

Ingredients to watch

  • TBHQ (INS 319)Concern

    A synthetic antioxidant used to stop oil going rancid. Permitted within limits, but it is in both parts of this pack.

  • SodiumConcern

    1410 mg per 100 g.

  • Palm oilWorth watching

    Fried in palm oil with some rice bran oil: 18.9 g fat per 100 g, 461 kcal.

  • Atta baseFine

    The noodle is 80% whole wheat, not maida.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "A traditional brand means no synthetic additives"

This pack uses TBHQ and flavour enhancers like most mainstream noodles. The label, not the brand, tells you.

Myth: "Atta noodles are always the lighter choice"

At 461 kcal and 18.9 g fat per 100 g, this one is fried just as heavily as maida noodles.

How often, and how

  • Healthy adultsOccasionally, with half the seasoning
  • ChildrenA treat
  • High blood pressureLimit; very high sodium

Smarter ways to eat it

Cut the seasoning

Use half the sachet and add your own chilli, garlic and lemon.

Add what is missing

Vegetables and a protein fill the fibre and micronutrient gap the label leaves blank.

Common questions

Is Patanjali Chatpata Atta Noodles healthy?

Patanjali Chatpata Atta Noodles scores DC4 (Poor) on CleanPlate, which makes it best kept as a rare treat rather than a regular buy. The main concerns are: Contains TBHQ; High sodium (1410mg per 100g); High saturated fat (5.2g); Palm oil listed. On the plus side: Source of protein (10.4g).

What does the DC4 score mean?

The first letter (D) grades nutritional value: low 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.

Which ingredients in Patanjali Chatpata Atta Noodles should I watch?

Refined Palm Oil (Palm oil), Antioxidant (INS 319) (TBHQ), Maltodextrin (Maltodextrin), Antioxidant (INS 319) (TBHQ).

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

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