Wai Wai (CG Foods)Instant Noodles#43 of 85 in categoryRating 2.7/5

Wai Wai Masala Delight Instant Noodles

Red flags

  • Red flag: High sodium (1620mg per 100g)
  • Red flag: High saturated fat (9g)
  • Red flag: Refined flour (maida) base
  • Red flag: Contains Maltodextrin

Green flags

  • Green flag: Source of protein (9g)

Ingredients, decoded

33 listed
  • Noodles: Refined Wheat Flour (Maida)
  • Edible Vegetable Oil (Palm)
  • Iodised Salt
  • Wheat Gluten
  • Thickener (E412)
  • Acidity Regulators (E170i, E451i, E500ii)
  • Seasoning Powder: Iodised Salt
  • Sugar
  • Maltodextrin (E1400)
  • Spices and Condiments
  • Chilli
  • Dehydrated Vegetables (Carrot, Spring Onion Leaves)
  • Flavour Enhancers (E621, E627, E631)
  • Garam Masala
  • Turmeric (E100ii)
  • Fennel
  • Coriander
  • Black Salt
  • Onion Powder
  • Black Pepper
  • Acidity Regulators (E296, E330)
  • Clove
  • Edible Vegetable Oils (Palm, Peanut)
  • Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
  • Wheat Fiber
  • Anticaking Agent (E551)
  • Cardamom
  • Big Cardamom
  • Fruit Powder
  • Starch
  • Antioxidant (E307, E220)
  • Natural Color (E150d)
  • Contains natural and nature-identical flavouring substances (Masala)
ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

CC4

Nutrition per 100 g
CNutritionCIngredients4Risk
VerdictFAIR
Energy469.8 kcal
Protein9 g
Carbohydrates65.7 g
Total sugars2 g
Added sugars0.6 g
Dietary fibre2 g
Total fat19 g
Saturated fat9 g
Trans fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium1620 mg
Calcium110 mg
Iron1.2 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

Garam masala on top of MSG and salt

Wai Wai Masala Delight is a fried maida noodle with a masala seasoning of garam masala, whole spices and vegetables, boosted with MSG and two other flavour enhancers.

CleanPlate scores it CC4. The C for nutrition is helped by calcium from calcium carbonate in the noodle. The C for ingredients reflects maida, palm oil, MSG, a sulphite preservative and caramel colour. The 4 for risk comes from very high sodium and energy.

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
9 g
Fibre
2 g
Vitamins and minerals
Calcium, Iron
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
Edible Vegetable Oil
Sweeteners
Sugar, Maltodextrin
Additives
10
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
0.6 g
Sodium
1620 mg
Saturated fat
9 g
Trans fat
0 g

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

A closer look

Does the label add up?

The noodle is maida, palm oil, salt, gluten, guar gum and acidity regulators including calcium carbonate. The seasoning is salt, sugar, maltodextrin, spices, chilli, carrot and spring onion, enhancers (621, 627, 631), garam masala, turmeric, fennel, coriander, black salt, onion, pepper, acidity regulators, clove, palm and peanut oil, hydrolysed protein, wheat fibre, anticaking agent, cardamom, fruit powder, starch, antioxidants (307, 220) and caramel colour.

Per 100 g: 470 kcal, 19 g fat of which 9 g saturated, 1620 mg sodium, 0.6 g added sugar, 9 g protein, 2 g fibre, 110 mg calcium and 1.2 mg iron.

Ingredients to watch

  • SodiumConcern

    1620 mg per 100 g.

  • MSG and enhancersWorth watching

    Three flavour enhancers; the pack warns against use for infants under 12 months.

  • Sulphite (220)Worth watching

    A sulphur dioxide preservative; relevant for sulphite-sensitive people.

  • Real spicesFine

    Garam masala, clove, cardamom and fennel are listed.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "Masala means natural spices only"

The spices are real, but so are three flavour enhancers and a preservative.

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, with half the seasoning
  • ChildrenA treat
  • High blood pressureAvoid

Smarter ways to eat it

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.

Make it a meal

Add an egg, paneer, tofu or boiled chana and a handful of vegetables so the bowl brings protein and fibre, not just refined flour.

Common questions

Is Wai Wai Masala Delight Instant Noodles healthy?

Wai Wai Masala Delight 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 (1620mg per 100g); High saturated fat (9g); Refined flour (maida) base; Contains Maltodextrin. On the plus side: Source of protein (9g).

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.

Which ingredients in Wai Wai Masala Delight Instant Noodles should I watch?

Noodles: Refined Wheat Flour (Maida) (Maida), Maltodextrin (E1400) (Maltodextrin), Flavour Enhancers (E621, E627, E631) (Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)), Natural Color (E150d) (Caramel Colour (Class IV)).

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

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