Wai Wai (CG Foods)Instant Noodles#78 of 85 in categoryRating 2.3/5

Wai Wai Ready To Eat Veg Masala Noodles

Red flags

  • Red flag: High sodium (1395mg per 100g)
  • Red flag: High saturated fat (10g)
  • Red flag: Refined flour (maida) base
  • Red flag: Contains Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)

Green flags

  • Green flag: Source of protein (9g)

Ingredients, decoded

42 listed
ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

DC4

Nutrition per 100 g
DNutritionCIngredients4Risk
VerdictPOOR
Energy482 kcal
Protein9 g
Carbohydrates64 g
Total sugars1 g
Added sugars0.3 g
Dietary fibre2 g
Total fat21 g
Saturated fat10 g
Trans fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium1395 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

Ready to eat because it is already fried

Wai Wai is pre-cooked and fried, so it can be eaten straight from the pack. It comes with a seasoning sachet, onion-flavoured palm olein and chilli powder, and flavour is built into the noodle itself.

CleanPlate scores it DC4. The D for nutrition reflects a fried maida noodle with little fibre and nothing added. The C for ingredients comes from artificial flavouring with MSG, polysorbate 80, a sulphite preservative and caramel colour. The 4 for risk comes from very high energy and sodium.

Claims vs reality

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

  • Product name

    “Veg Masala”

    Holds

    The seasoning lists garam masala, garlic, chilli, cumin, pepper and other spices, alongside artificial flavouring and MSG.

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
9 g
Fibre
2 g
Vitamins and minerals
None declared
Energy
482 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
Maltodextrin
Additives
11
Flagged
4 ingredients
Artificial flavour or colour
Yes

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

03 Risk nutrients1 to 5
4

High risk

Added sugar
0.3 g
Sodium
1395 mg
Saturated fat
10 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, flavour enhancers (621, 627, 631), wheat gluten, caramel colour, chilli and tomato sauce, acidity regulators, onion and guar gum. The seasoning adds more salt and enhancers, maltodextrin, spices, hydrolysed soy protein, natural, nature-identical and artificial flavouring, paprika and caramel colours, emulsifiers (433, 471), a preservative (220) and an antioxidant (307). A separate onion oil and chilli powder complete the pack.

Per 100 g: 482 kcal, 21 g fat of which 10 g saturated, 1395 mg sodium, 0.3 g added sugar, 9 g protein and 2 g fibre.

Ingredients to watch

  • Artificial flavouring and MSG (621)Concern

    Flavour is layered in the noodle and the sachet with MSG, guanylate and inosinate. The pack itself warns it is not for infants or pregnant women.

  • SodiumConcern

    1395 mg per 100 g.

  • Fried, then oil addedConcern

    The noodle is pre-fried and a sachet of palm olein comes on top: 21 g fat per 100 g.

  • Polysorbate 80 and sulphite (220)Worth watching

    An emulsifier and a sulphur dioxide preservative. Permitted, but people sensitive to sulphites should take note.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "Eating it dry makes it a light snack"

It is dry because it is already fried. 100 g is 482 kcal, close to a pack of fried chips.

Myth: "MSG is the main problem"

MSG adds some sodium, but the salt, fat and artificial flavouring together matter more.

How often, and how

  • Healthy adultsRarely
  • ChildrenRarely; the pack says not for infants
  • High blood pressureAvoid

Smarter ways to eat it

Skip the oil sachet

Leaving out the onion oil trims some fat; the noodle already has plenty.

Snack swap

For a crunchy ready-to-eat snack, roasted chana or makhana gives crunch with far less salt and fat.

Common questions

Is Wai Wai Ready To Eat Veg Masala Noodles healthy?

Wai Wai Ready To Eat Veg Masala Noodles scores DC4 (Poor) on CleanPlate, which makes it best kept as a rare treat rather than a regular buy. The main concerns are: High sodium (1395mg per 100g); High saturated fat (10g); Refined flour (maida) base; Contains Monosodium Glutamate (MSG). On the plus side: Source of protein (9g).

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 Wai Wai Ready To Eat Veg Masala Noodles should I watch?

Noodles: Refined Wheat Flour (Maida) (Maida), Flavour Enhancers (INS 621, INS 627, INS 631) (Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)), Colour (Caramel INS 150d) (Caramel Colour (Class IV)), Flavour Enhancers (INS 621, INS 627, INS 631) (Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)), Maltodextrin (INS 1400) (Maltodextrin), Caramel (INS 150c, INS 150d) (Caramel Colour (Class IV)).

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

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