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Bikano Bikaneri Bhujia
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Reviewed 4 times · Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This snack is primarily made from husked dew moth bean flour and chickpea flour, providing a base of legumes. However, it is a fried product with a significant amount of edible vegetable oil, contributing to a very high saturated fat content. While the spice blend offers natural flavor, the overall nutritional profile is dominated by the high fat and calorie density, making it suitable only for occasional consumption in moderation for healthy adults. Individuals monitoring their fat intake, especially saturated fat, should be cautious.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Husked Dew Moth Bean Flour
- Chickpea Flour
- Mixed Spices (Red Chilli Powder, Black Pepper Powder, Clove Powder, Dried Ginger Powder, Long Pepper Powder, Mace Powder, Fennel Powder, Nutmeg Powder, Cardamom Powder, Asafoetida)
High in saturated fat from refined vegetable oils; energy-dense snack.
This snack is high in calories and fat, particularly saturated fat, due to being fried in a blend of refined vegetable oils including palmolein. While it contains a variety of spices for flavor, its high fat content means it should be consumed sparingly by healthy adults and avoided by those with cardiovascular concerns.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Edible Vegetable Oil (Refined Ricebran Oil, Refined Cottonseed Oil, Refined Palmolein Oil) 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 12 g · trans fat 0 g per 100 g/ml
Why the score is capped
Very high saturated fat
Rule F-CAP-08
Energy-dense fried snack — 624 kcal and 47 g fat per 100 g, on added vegetable oil
Rule F-CAP-14
What's good
Contains a variety of natural spices for flavor
Uses legume flours (dew moth bean and chickpea) as primary ingredients
Watch out for
Very high saturated fat content from refined vegetable oils
Energy-dense and high in calories due to frying
Moderate sodium content from iodized salt
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 very high in saturated fatty acids (~50%), which raise LDL cholesterol and increase cardiovascular risk with regular high consumption. Refined palm oil can also carry processing contaminants (glycidyl esters and 3-MCPD esters), which EFSA assessed in 2016.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: WHO; Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health; EFSA CONTAM opinion (2016)
Palm Oil: regulation, sources and other products →Decode Label Analysis
The product is fried in a blend of refined vegetable oils, including refined palmolein oil, which is high in saturated fat. High intake of saturated fat is a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
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 claim 'Crunchy Fun' is a subjective descriptor that cannot be verified from the provided ingredient list or nutrition information.
The ingredient list does not explicitly state the presence or absence of preservatives, making this claim unverifiable.
The full ingredient list declares no a synthetic colour, which is exactly what this claim says. The label supports it.
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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Husked Dew Moth Bean Flour 46%Husked Dew Moth Bean Flour (46%)
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Edible Vegetable Oil (Refined Ricebran Oil, Refined Cottonseed Oil, Refined Palmolein Oil)Edible Vegetable Oil ( Refined Ricebran Oil, Refined Cottonseed Oil, Refined Palmolein Oil )
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Chickpea Flour 9.2%Chickpea Flour (9.2%)
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Iodized Salt
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Mixed Spices (Red Chilli Powder, Black Pepper Powder, Clove Powder, Dried Ginger Powder, Long Pepper Powder, Mace Powder, Fennel Powder, Nutmeg Powder, Cardamom Powder, Asafoetida)
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
No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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| Energy | 624 kcal |
| Protein | 8.7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 41.4 g |
| Total Sugars | 2.2 g |
| Added Sugars | 1.8 g |
| Total Fat | 47.1 g |
| Saturated Fat | 12 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Sodium | 835 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 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 Bikano Bikaneri Bhujia?
The label of Bikano Bikaneri Bhujia lists 5 ingredients, in label order: Husked Dew Moth Bean Flour, Edible Vegetable Oil (Refined Ricebran Oil, Refined Cottonseed Oil, Refined Palmolein Oil), Chickpea Flour, Iodized Salt, Mixed Spices (Red Chilli Powder, Black Pepper Powder, Clove Powder, Dried Ginger Powder, Long Pepper Powder, Mace Powder, Fennel Powder, Nutmeg Powder, Cardamom Powder, Asafoetida). Flagged by the analysis: Edible Vegetable Oil (Refined Ricebran Oil, Refined Cottonseed Oil, Refined Palmolein Oil).
Is Bikano Bikaneri Bhujia safe to eat?
Bikano Bikaneri Bhujia scores 3.7/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This snack is high in calories and fat, particularly saturated fat, due to being fried in a blend of refined vegetable oils including palmolein. While it contains a variety of spices for flavor, its high fat content means it should be consumed sparingly by healthy adults and avoided by those with cardiovascular concerns.
Why does Bikano Bikaneri Bhujia score 3.7/10?
What the analysis notes: Very high saturated fat content from refined vegetable oils. Energy-dense and high in calories due to frying. Moderate sodium content from iodized salt.
Who should avoid Bikano Bikaneri Bhujia?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Heart conditions; High cholesterol; Weight management goals.
How much sugar is in Bikano Bikaneri Bhujia?
2.2 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 1.8 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Is Bikano Bikaneri Bhujia high in salt?
Yes — 835 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 2.09 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 Bikano Bikaneri Bhujia pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 3 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "Crunchy Fun" — can't be verified from the label. "No Added Preservative" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Bikano Bikaneri Bhujia vegetarian?
Bikano Bikaneri Bhujia is marked vegetarian, and contains no animal-derived ingredients.
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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