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CG Corp Global · 85g (standard pack) · Instant Noodles

Wai Wai Instant Noodles

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Ultra-processed instant noodles high in sodium and saturated fat; minimal nutritional value beyond calories.

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Fig. 01 · 85g (standard pack) · label on file

§01 — Six-Axis Assessment

Red = warning
01/06Sugar loadWatch

Flagged YELLOW because added sugars are reported at 6–9g per 100g (5–10g/100g threshold). Sugar also appears in the ingredient list (added via the seasoning mix), contributing non-trivial free sugar for a savoury staple.

02/06Processing tierRed

Flagged RED because the product is described as NOVA 4 ultra-processed (fried pre-cooked noodles plus flavouring additives like MSG, colourants, preservatives). It also fails other axes (notably sodium and fat), meeting the RED rule for NOVA 4 when another axis is triggered.

03/06Fat profileRed

Flagged RED because saturated fat is reported at 8–10g per 100g, exceeding the >5g/100g threshold for solids. The ingredient list includes palm oil, consistent with a higher saturated-fat profile.

04/06SodiumRed

Flagged RED because sodium is reported at 940–1180mg per 100g, exceeding the ≥625mg/100g threshold for solids. This aligns with the summary claim of ~800–1000mg sodium per 85g pack (single serving).

05/06Marketing deceptionClear

Flagged GREEN because the research describes marketing focused on convenience/taste and states no health claims and no ASCI ruling found as of May 2026. No specific front-of-pack claim is provided that is contradicted by the listed ingredients/nutrition.

06/06Regulatory historyClear

Flagged GREEN because the research states no documented FSSAI recalls, lab failures, or court cases specific to Wai Wai in India as of May 2026. No specific regulatory action, ban, or adverse finding is listed in the provided sources.

§05 — Timeline

01 Jan 1972
Wai Wai Instant Noodles Founded in Thailand
Thai Preserved Food Factory Co., Ltd. · ref 1
01 Jan 1985
Wai Wai Introduced to Nepal by Chaudhary Group
CG Corp Global · ref 2
01 Jan 2006
CG Foods Opens First International Noodle Production Line in India
CG Corp Global · ref 3
01 Jun 2015
Wai Wai Gains Market Share During Maggi Ban in India
Industry Analysis · ref 1
01 Mar 2020
COVID-19 Pandemic Drives 300% Sales Surge for Wai Wai
CG Corp Global · ref 1

§04 — Evidence Trail

01Wai Wai Encyclopedia — Project Ramen02Chaudhary Group — Wikipedia03About Us — waiwai.com.np
Assessed under donteat.in methodology v1 · six-axis framework.

§06 — Ingredients

Wheat flour, palm oil, salt, monosodium glutamate (MSG), sugar, spices (chili, turmeric, coriander), garlic powder, onion powder, yeast extract, colorants (tartrazine, sunset yellow, allura red), anti-caking agents (silicon dioxide), preservatives (sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate). [Note: Exact formulation varies by flavor variant and manufacturing facility; this reflects typical Tom Yum and chicken flavors sold in India.]