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Bhikharam Chandmal Khatta Metha Namkeen Indian Snacks
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The score is held down by this product's nutrition profile, which dominates the assessment regardless of the rest of the formulation. This snack is an energy-dense fried product with high levels of sugar and fat, making it unsuitable for frequent consumption, especially for young children. The presence of peanuts is a significant allergen concern, capable of causing severe reactions in sensitive individuals. While it contains some whole food ingredients like chickpea flour and rice flakes, the overall nutritional profile is dominated by added sugars and fats, limiting its health benefits.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
High in sugar and fat; contains a major allergen (peanuts)
The score is held down by this product's nutrition profile, which dominates the assessment regardless of the rest of the formulation. This fried snack is high in both sugar and fat, contributing to a high calorie count. It contains peanuts, a major allergen that can cause life-threatening reactions in allergic individuals. While some ingredients like red lentils and turmeric are present, they are in trace amounts and offer no significant nutritional benefit.
Declared allergens: Peanuts
People with this allergy should avoid it and check the pack’s own allergen statement.
Based on the declared ingredient list. This is a risk only to people with the allergy, not a general-population safety issue, so it does not lower the safety score.
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 g · trans fat 0.1 g per 100 g/ml
Infants under 1
AvoidContains added sugar, which is not recommended for infants under 1 year of age.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitContains peanuts, which can be a choking hazard for young children and a severe allergen. Also high in added sugar and sodium, which are not recommended in large amounts for this age group.
Why the score is capped
Energy-dense fried snack — 534 kcal and 30 g fat per 100 g, on added vegetable oil
Rule F-CAP-14
Watch out for
High in added sugar (14%)
High in fat from edible vegetable oils
High calorie density (534 kcal per 100g)
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.
Peanuts
Peanut allergy is one of the most common and severe food allergies, capable of causing anaphylaxis — a potentially fatal allergic reaction. Even trace amounts (cross-contamination) can trigger reactions. Peanut allergy is usually lifelong and requires strict avoidance. Always carry an epinephrine auto-injector if allergic.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: FSSAI; FDA; Allergy & Asthma Network
Peanuts: regulation, sources and other products →Decode Label Analysis
Contains Peanuts, a major allergen that can cause severe, life-threatening anaphylactic reactions in sensitive individuals. (Declarable allergen — FSSAI Labelling & Display Regulations 2020)
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 ingredient list includes chickpeas, peanuts, and sago, confirming the claim of a sweet & sour chickpeas, peanut, sago mixture.
The ingredient list does not contain any gluten-containing ingredients such as wheat, barley, or rye.
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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Edible Vegetable OilsEdible Vegetable Oils (Palmolein Oil, Cottonseed Oil and/or Rice Bran Oil)
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Chickpea Flour
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Rice Flakes 14%Rice Flakes (14%)
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Sugar 14%Sugar (14%)
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Peanuts 5%Peanuts (5%)
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Sago 3%Sago (3%)
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Red Lentils 2% trace amountRed Lentils (2%)
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Rice Flour
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Edible Maize Starch
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Iodised Salt
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Turmeric Powder 0.5% trace amountTurmeric Powder (0.5%)
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Spices & CondimentsSpices & Condiments (Clove Powder, Bay Leaf Powder, Ginger Powder, Black Pepper Powder)
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Acidity RegulatorCitric acid (INS 330)Acidity Regulator (INS330)
Trace amounts: some named ingredients appear in token quantities or low in the list. At these concentrations a meaningful benefit is unlikely, and their front-of-pack prominence may not reflect their level in the formulation.
In label order — normally largest quantity first. Select a row for the full write-up and sources.
These are major food allergens named on the ingredient list. They are a risk only to people allergic to them — not a general-population safety issue — so they do not lower the safety score. Anyone with the allergy should avoid this product, and check the pack’s own allergen statement.
✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
Who should take caution
About this ingredient
No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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| Energy | 534 kcal |
| Protein | 9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 57 g |
| Total Sugars | 19 g |
| Added Sugars | 16 g |
| Total Fat | 30 g |
| Saturated Fat | 11 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 938 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 Bhikharam Chandmal Khatta Metha Namkeen Indian Snacks?
The label of Bhikharam Chandmal Khatta Metha Namkeen Indian Snacks lists 13 ingredients, in label order: Edible Vegetable Oils, Chickpea Flour, Rice Flakes, Sugar, Peanuts, Sago, Red Lentils, Rice flour, Edible Maize Starch, Iodised Salt, Turmeric powder, Spices & Condiments, Acidity Regulator. None of them is flagged by the analysis.
Is Bhikharam Chandmal Khatta Metha Namkeen Indian Snacks safe to eat?
Bhikharam Chandmal Khatta Metha Namkeen Indian Snacks scores 1.5/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). The score is held down by this product's nutrition profile, which dominates the assessment regardless of the rest of the formulation. This fried snack is high in both sugar and fat, contributing to a high calorie count. It contains peanuts, a major allergen that can cause life-threatening reactions in allergic individuals. While some ingredients like red lentils and turmeric are present, they are in trace amounts and offer no significant nutritional benefit.
Why does Bhikharam Chandmal Khatta Metha Namkeen Indian Snacks score 1.5/10?
What the analysis notes: High in added sugar (14%). High in fat from edible vegetable oils. High calorie density (534 kcal per 100g).
Who should avoid Bhikharam Chandmal Khatta Metha Namkeen Indian Snacks?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Peanut allergy; Diabetes; Heart conditions; Weight management concerns.
Is Bhikharam Chandmal Khatta Metha Namkeen Indian Snacks suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Bhikharam Chandmal Khatta Metha Namkeen Indian Snacks contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains peanuts (Peanuts). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Bhikharam Chandmal Khatta Metha Namkeen Indian Snacks contain peanuts?
Yes — the ingredient list names Peanuts. People with groundnut (peanut) allergy should treat it as containing peanuts, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
How much sugar is in Bhikharam Chandmal Khatta Metha Namkeen Indian Snacks?
19 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 16 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Is Bhikharam Chandmal Khatta Metha Namkeen Indian Snacks high in salt?
Yes — 938 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 2.35 g of salt), above the 1.5 g of salt per 100 g that UK front-of-pack labelling marks as high.
Are the claims on the Bhikharam Chandmal Khatta Metha Namkeen Indian Snacks pack accurate?
Yes — all 2 claims on the pack checked out against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
Is Bhikharam Chandmal Khatta Metha Namkeen Indian Snacks vegetarian?
Bhikharam Chandmal Khatta Metha Namkeen Indian Snacks is marked vegetarian.
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