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Kerala Banana Chips Original Style
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Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This snack product is primarily composed of raw banana and palmolein oil, making it high in saturated fat due to the significant oil content. While raw banana provides a base, the refining process of palmolein oil can introduce contaminants, which are a concern with regular high intake.
At a glance
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High in saturated fat from refined palmolein oil
This snack contains a high amount of refined palmolein oil, contributing significantly to its saturated fat content. Regular high intake of saturated fat is a cardiovascular concern. Additionally, refined vegetable oils like palmolein may contain processing contaminants such as glycidyl esters, which EFSA has identified as a concern.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Refined Vegetable Oil (Palmolein) is declared.
Concern breakdown
Score out of 10 · higher = fewer concernsHow this product performs on each concern we check for food. This is a breakdown of the same evidence behind the score above — not a separate verdict.
Saturated fat 11.6 g · trans fat 0.2 g per 100 g/ml
Why the score is capped
Very high saturated fat
Rule F-CAP-08
Energy-dense fried snack — 510 kcal and 25 g fat per 100 g, on added vegetable oil
Rule F-CAP-14
Watch out for
High saturated fat content from palmolein oil.
Potential presence of processing contaminants (glycidyl esters) in refined palmolein oil.
Ingredient Concerns safety database
Sources cited below may be Indian (FSSAI) or international (EU, US, WHO, IARC) — an international classification or law is evidence, not an Indian regulatory finding.
Palm Oil
Palm oil is about half saturated fat, which raises LDL cholesterol when eaten regularly in quantity, and the WHO advises keeping saturated fat under 10 percent of energy. Refined palm oil also carries the highest levels of process contaminants among edible oils: glycidyl esters, which the European Food Safety Authority considers genotoxic and carcinogenic with no safe level, and 3-MCPD esters, for which it set a tolerable daily intake of 2 micrograms per kilogram of body weight in 2018. IARC lists glycidol as probably carcinogenic (Group 2A) and 3-MCPD as possibly carcinogenic (Group 2B). The contaminants form during the high-temperature deodorising step of refining, so unrefined palm oil carries less of them. EU maximum levels now apply to these contaminants in oils and in infant formula.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EFSA CONTAM Panel opinions on glycidyl esters and 3-MCPD esters in food (2016) and 3-MCPD update (2018); IARC Monographs Volumes 77 and 101; WHO guideline on saturated fat and trans fat intake (2023)
Palm Oil: regulation, sources and other products →Decode Label Analysis
Refined Vegetable Oil (Palmolein) is high in saturated fat, which is a cardiovascular concern with regular high intake. EFSA's CONTAM opinion (2016) also highlights glycidyl esters as a contaminant in refined palm oil, with levels dependent on processing.
Claim check
Front-of-pack marketing claims checked against this product's actual ingredients and nutrition. "Can't verify" means the label does not provide enough information to check the claim — it is not the same as the claim being false.
The term 'Original Style' is a descriptive marketing term that cannot be objectively verified from the provided ingredient or nutrition information.
This describes the product’s packaging or its category, not a testable attribute of the food itself — so it’s classified separately rather than flagged as a doubtful claim.
This describes the product’s packaging or its category, not a testable attribute of the food itself — so it’s classified separately rather than flagged as a doubtful claim.
The term 'Snacking' describes the intended use of the product, which cannot be objectively verified from the provided label information.
The product name identifies it as Kerala Banana Chips, and the ingredients list Raw Banana as the primary ingredient.
The nutrition information states that Cholesterol is 0 mg per 100g.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
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Raw Banana 72%Raw Banana (72%)
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Refined Vegetable Oil (Palmolein) 25%Refined Vegetable Oil (Palmolein) (25%)
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Seasoning 3%Seasoning (3%)
In label order — normally largest quantity first. Select a row for the full write-up and sources.
✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
Who should take caution
About this ingredient
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No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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| Energy | 509.89 kcal |
| Protein | 5.03 g |
| Carbohydrate | 66.17 g |
| Total Sugars | 3.14 g |
| Added Sugars | 0 g |
| Total Fat | 25.01 g |
| Saturated Fat | 11.63 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.18 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 6.12 g |
| Sodium | 310.14 mg |
Colour shows the per-100g level (green = low, amber = moderate, red = high), from the product's label.
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What are the ingredients in Kerala Banana Chips Original Style?
The label of Kerala Banana Chips Original Style lists 3 ingredients, in label order: Raw Banana, Refined Vegetable Oil (Palmolein), Seasoning. Flagged by the analysis: Refined Vegetable Oil (Palmolein).
Is Kerala Banana Chips Original Style safe to eat?
Kerala Banana Chips Original Style scores 3.9/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This snack contains a high amount of refined palmolein oil, contributing significantly to its saturated fat content. Regular high intake of saturated fat is a cardiovascular concern. Additionally, refined vegetable oils like palmolein may contain processing contaminants such as glycidyl esters, which EFSA has identified as a concern.
Why does Kerala Banana Chips Original Style score 3.9/10?
What the analysis notes: High saturated fat content from palmolein oil. Potential presence of processing contaminants (glycidyl esters) in refined palmolein oil.
Who should avoid Kerala Banana Chips Original Style?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Individuals monitoring saturated fat intake; Those concerned about processing contaminants in refined oils.
How much sugar is in Kerala Banana Chips Original Style?
3.1 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 0 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Are the claims on the Kerala Banana Chips Original Style pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 4 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "Original Style" — can't be verified from the label. "Snacking" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Kerala Banana Chips Original Style vegetarian?
Kerala Banana Chips Original Style is marked vegetarian.
Answers are generated from this product's own Decode Label analysis — the score, the ingredient list and the label claims shown above. Always check the pack itself for allergen and dietary information.
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