Frequently Asked Questions

All MAGGI® products catered to our Middle East and North Africa consumers are provided with a “Halal Slaughtering” certificate from the factories where our chicken and meat products are produced. Governments in the Middle East and North Africa have strict regulations about importing meat-based products that meet Islamic food regulation standards.

Glutamate is found naturally in our bodies and in protein-containing foods, such as cheese, milk, meat, peas and mushrooms. Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) for the food industry is made through a fermenting process using starch, sugar beets, tapioca-sago, sugar cane or molasses and it obtained FDA’s GRAS (generally recognized as safe) status since 1959, when consumed in moderate amounts as part of the diet. There is also no scientific evidence suggesting that MSG has any adverse effect on consumers’ health as long as it is consumed normally as part of a diet.

It is important to mention that the amounts of MSG used as a food enhancer in MAGGI® products are in line with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).

We would like to highlight that NESTLÉ® manufacturing processes are performed under stringent measures, and that the quality and safety of our products in addition to the well-being of our consumers are a non-negotiable priority.

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All NESTLÉ® products for the Middle East market must follow strict regulations that meet Islamic food standards and that it is 100% Halal. Additionally, the authorities in the region would not approve the distribution of these products unless it met local standards. That is why we assure you that all NESTLÉ® products in the Middle East region are Halal.

There are many Maggi products that are suitable for vegetarians although some may contain traces of fish:

-MAGGI® 2-Minute Noodles – flavors such as cheese, curry, vegetables;

-MAGGI® Vegetable Stock;

-MAGGI® Soups – flavors such as Spring Season, 11 Vegetables, Mushroom, Lentil;

-MAGGI® Ketchup – all varieties.

MAGGI Cooking Pastes & Cooking Sauces

MAGGI Tomato & 7 spices stock

MAGGI Saffron stock

We hope you know that our products are specifically tailored to the needs and preferences of the consumers in the country of distribution.

We hope that you will continue to enjoy the range of Nestlé Products

All MAGGI® products are committed to strict policies based on the World Health Organization global policies on fat content. Today, none of our products contain Trans Fat from partially hydrogenated oils. We also put importance on the quality of fat we use in our products. We use chicken and meat fat in our MAGGI® culinary products, which contributes to saturated fat. We also include regionally relevant oils such as sunflower oil and olive oil. To ensure we do not exceed the limit, nutritionists recommend managing the amount of fat in the diet to < 30% of the total daily energy intake. Last but not least, we encourage you to refer to our NESTLÉ® NUTRITIONAL COMPASS that can be found on all our packs to guide you on each product’s nutrient value and its recommended serving size.

MAGGI® Chicken Stock is dehydrated broth with a mix of natural herbs and spices formed in a cube. It can be used in almost all dishes, giving the prepared dish great aroma and rich flavor. It consists of chicken, salt, onion, cumin, turmeric, black pepper, cardamom and parsley.

MAGGI® Vegetable Stock is a vegetarian dehydrated broth with a mix of spices formed in a cube. It can be used in almost all dishes, giving the prepared dish great aroma and rich flavor. It consists of dehydrated vegetables, salt, onion, cumin, turmeric, black pepper, cardamom, parsley and olive oil.

Kindly note that MAGGI® Chicken Stock is made from boneless chicken pieces (thighs and breasts), with no feathers, legs or neck. Natural spices, herbs and a balanced quantity of salt are also added to enrich its taste. MAGGI® constantly strives to provide you with high quality products to help you produce balanced, nutritious and healthy meals for the entire family.

The sky is the limit when it comes to using the cubes. Just dissolve 2 cubes of MAGGI® Chicken Stock into 1 liter of boiling water to make the broth. It has just the right balance of salt so we recommend not adding extra salt. You can use it for all your favorite rice and stew dishes and almost all your everyday dishes.

You can use it with:

Mouloukheya, Fasouliya, Bamyah, Kabsa, Roz W Bazela, etc.

MAGGI® Stock products come from UAE and Egypt.

This table clearly indicates the Nutrition Information table for MAGGI® Chicken Stock. You can easily check the total fat content per 100g and per 167ml serving. Considering that the stew will serve 6 persons, the fat in the recipe coming from the stock is very small. Nutritionists recommend managing the amount of fat in the diet to not exceed 30% of the total daily energy intake. Therefore, it is recommended to watch for the amount of fat (such as oil and butter) used while cooking, choosing healthy lean ingredients, and the right cooking method that does not require large quantities of fat.

Today, none of our products contain Trans Fat from partially hydrogenated oils. We also put importance on the quality of fat we use in our products. We use chicken and meat fat in our MAGGI® culinary products, which contributes to saturated fat. We also include regionally relevant oils such as sunflower oil and olive oil.

A healthy adult is recommended to consume no more than 5g of salt per day as per the latest recommendations of the World Health Organization as part of a daily healthy diet. This translates into 2.0g of sodium per day. 2 cubes of MAGGI® Chicken Stock are used to prepare a 1 liter broth, which is commonly needed for preparing a main course that serves an average of 6 people. Therefore the quantity of salt that is present in 1 liter of broth is spread in the entire recipe serving 5-6 persons. A 167ml of prepared broth using MAGGI® Chicken Stock contains an average of 0.6g of sodium. We do not recommend adding more salt while cooking, since MAGGI® Stock has the perfect combination of natural herbs, spices and salt to enhance the natural taste of healthy ingredients making it easier and tastier to prepare dishes without having to add any extra salt.

MAGGI® has also provided a Chicken Stock that contains 30% Less Salt; MAGGI® Chicken Less Salt, if you desire preparing dishes with less salt, or if you are using fresh ingredients that naturally contain salt such as: Fish/Salted Cheese/Soya Sauce.

The source of the chicken that we use in our MAGGI® products is from Turkey.

We would also like to reassure you that all MAGGI® products catering for our Middle East consumer are provided with a “Halal Slaughtering” certificate from the factories where our chicken and meat products are produced. Middle Eastern governments have strict regulations about importing meat-based products that meet Islamic food regulation standards.

MAGGI® Soups are prepared by dehydrating vegetables - exposing them to hot air and allowing them to dry - a process that has been used for centuries in the Middle East to dry limes and dates. After dehydration, spices, salt, herbs and wheat (for texture) are added to the dried vegetables. In a similar process for chicken soups, Halal slaughtered chicken meat is dehydrated and added to the rest of the ingredients. No preservatives are added to MAGGI® Soups, thanks to the multi-layered packaging that isolates the ingredients from external elements such as humidity and light - two factors that allow bacteria to develop. This also protects the ingredients from color fading, so MAGGI® Soups don't just taste delicious, they even look delicious!

Over the past couple of years, MAGGI® Soups have been periodically decreasing its sodium content which is currently in compliance with the standards ensuring good taste and nutritional balance. A healthy adult requires 5g of salt per day as per the latest recommendations of the World Health Organization as part of a healthy diet. This translates into 2.0g of sodium per day. 1 sachet of MAGGI® Excellence Chicken Soup with Corn, for example, is used to prepare half a liter of soup, intended to serve 2 people (1 serving=250 ml). 250 ml of prepared MAGGI® Chicken Soup contains 0.66g of sodium.

In addition, it is important to note that different people have different salt thresholds (ability to identify salt taste). As a consequence, people may develop a tendency to prefer foods with lower concentrations of salt.

We hope you continue enjoying our wide range of MAGGI® products!

Due to the process of dehydration, we do not need to add any preservatives. Furthermore, the multi-layered packaging protects the content from any deterioration caused by the external elements, such as humidity and light. These are 2 agents that help in the development of bacteria, change in appearance, texture and taste of the ingredients used.

The reason why we write "traces of milk" on the label is not because it contains milk, but simply because in the production area, there are milk containing ingredients used for other products and there could be traces left behind.

Therefore, to prevent issues for people with allergies, we take precautions and write "traces of milk" on the label.

Nonetheless, the actual product does not contain any milk ingredients.

Hope this clarifies your concern.

The bag used in MAGGI® MIX is a film with high temperature thermal stability, which can be used to contain food during cooking at temperatures up to and above 250°F. It has been tested and certified by EU and FDA regulations.

Kindly note that all of our food packaging are evaluated and approved under the strictest international and local legislations. The quality and safety of our products are non-negotiable at Nestlé.

We hope you continue to enjoy our range of MAGGI® MIXES.

The reason why we do not list the temperature is that most ovens have the "BROIL" option. However, we recommend you preheat and cook at a temperature of 200°C

MAGGI® noodles are made for your family to enjoy as part of a balanced diet. It provides you with the carbohydrates needed in a main meal including lunch or dinner. You can prepare it as a wholesome dish by complementing it with a source of protein such as chicken, meat or fish alongside vegetables such as red peppers, carrots and coriander.

Last but not least, there is no need to add additional salt as its taste maker sachet will add the right flavor to your dish with its mix of delicious herbs, salt and spices!

Guar gum is a polysaccharide used in foods as stabilizers and to improve the texture of the product. It is not from an animal source and is suitable for vegetarians.