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Bikano Bombay Mixture
Decode Label Safety Score
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Reviewed 4 times · Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This snack product contains a blend of refined vegetable oils, contributing to a high saturated fat content, which is a concern for cardiovascular health. While it includes some beneficial ingredients like chickpea flour and various spices, the overall formulation is typical of a processed snack food with high fat and some additives. It may not be suitable for individuals monitoring their saturated fat intake or those sensitive to food additives.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Refined Rice Bran Oil
- Chickpea Flour
- Husked Dew Gram Flour
- Split Bengal Gram
- Cumin
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High saturated fat from refined oils; additives present.
This snack contains a significant amount of saturated fat from refined vegetable oils, which can be a concern for heart health. While it has some natural ingredients like chickpea flour and spices, it's a processed snack that should be consumed in moderation.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Refined Palmolein Oil is declared.
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 14.7 g · trans fat 0 g per 100 g/ml
Infants under 1
AvoidNot suitable for infants due to high sodium content from iodized salt and potential choking hazards from solid pieces like peanuts and rice flakes.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitContains peanuts (7%), which can be a choking hazard for young children and is a common allergen.
Why the score is capped
Very high saturated fat
Rule F-CAP-08
Acidity regulators, flavour not disclosed — 2 additive classes are named without saying which substances they are
Rule F-CAP-13
What's good
Includes several beneficial whole food ingredients like chickpea flour, husked dew gram flour, split bengal gram, and red lentils.
Rich blend of natural spices and herbs contributing to flavor and potential antioxidant benefits.
Contains spinach powder, adding some vegetable content.
Watch out for
High saturated fat content from refined vegetable oils, particularly palmolein oil, which is a concern for cardiovascular health.
Lack of transparency regarding the specific 'Acidity regulators' and 'Added Flavour' used.
Contains added sugar and maltodextrin, contributing to overall carbohydrate and sugar content.
Peanut is present (7%), which is a common allergen.
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 →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
Product contains refined palmolein oil, which is high in saturated fat and has been associated with concerns regarding glycidyl esters and 3-MCPD esters as refining contaminants (EFSA CONTAM opinion, 2016).
The terms 'Acidity regulators' and 'Added Flavour' are used without specific disclosure of the chemical compounds, which limits transparency for consumers.
Contains Peanut (7%), a common allergen. Individuals with peanut allergies should avoid this product.
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' describes a sensory attribute that cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition facts.
The claim 'Fun' describes a subjective experience that cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition facts.
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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Edible Vegetable Oil
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Refined Palmolein Oil( Refined Palmolein Oil
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Refined Rice Bran OilRefined Rice bran Oil
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Refined Cottonseed OilRefined Cottonseed Oil )
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Chickpea Flour 18%Chickpea flour (18 %)
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Husked Dew Gram FlourHusked Dew Gram flour
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Rice Flour
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Split Bengal Gram
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Peanut 7%Peanut (7%)
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Mixed SpicesMixed Spices [Black Salt
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Cumin
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Cardamom
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Clove
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Long PepperLong pepper
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Cinnamon
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Nutmeg
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Bay LeafBay leaf
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Mace
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Garlic PowderGarlic powder
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Tamarind PowderTamarind powder
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Black Pepper PowderBlack Pepper powder
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Dry Ginger PowderDry Ginger powder
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Onion PowderOnion powder
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Acidity RegulatorsCitric acid (INS 330), Tartaric acid (INS 334)Acidity Regulators [Citric Acid (E 330) and Tartaric Acid (E 334)]
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Red LentilsRed lentils
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Raisin
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Rice Flakes 3%Rice flakes (3%)
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Iodized SaltIodized salt
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Dry Mango PowderDry Mango powder
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Maltodextrin
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Sugar
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Turmeric PowderTurmeric powder
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Carom Seeds trace amountCarom seeds
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Spinach PowderSpinach powder
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Curry Leaves 1.5% trace amountCurry leaves (1.5%)
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Sodium BicarbonateSodium bicarbonate [E 500 (ii)] as Raising agent
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Added Flavour undisclosed flavouringContains Added Flavour [ Natural & Nature Identical Flavouring substances]
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.
A blend of refined vegetable oils, judged as a single concern — a high saturated-fat source — rather than one flag per oil. The individual oils are listed below and in "What the label actually shows".
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 | 497.2 kcal |
| Protein | 10.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 36 g |
| Total Sugars | 4.4 g |
| Added Sugars | 0 g |
| Total Fat | 34.4 g |
| Saturated Fat | 14.7 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Sodium | 986 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 Bombay Mixture?
The label of Bikano Bombay Mixture lists 37 ingredients, in label order: Edible Vegetable Oil, Refined Palmolein Oil, Refined Rice Bran Oil, Refined Cottonseed Oil, Chickpea Flour, Husked Dew Gram Flour, Rice flour, Split Bengal Gram, Peanut, Mixed Spices, Cumin, Cardamom, Clove, Long Pepper, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Bay Leaf, Mace, Garlic powder, Tamarind Powder, Black pepper powder, Dry Ginger Powder, Onion powder, Acidity regulators, Red Lentils, Raisin, Rice Flakes, Iodized Salt, Dry Mango Powder, Maltodextrin, Sugar, Turmeric powder, Carom Seeds, Spinach powder, Curry Leaves, Sodium Bicarbonate, Added Flavour. None of them is flagged by the analysis.
Is Bikano Bombay Mixture safe to eat?
Bikano Bombay Mixture scores 3.9/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This snack contains a significant amount of saturated fat from refined vegetable oils, which can be a concern for heart health. While it has some natural ingredients like chickpea flour and spices, it's a processed snack that should be consumed in moderation.
Why does Bikano Bombay Mixture score 3.9/10?
What the analysis notes: High saturated fat content from refined vegetable oils, particularly palmolein oil, which is a concern for cardiovascular health. Lack of transparency regarding the specific 'Acidity regulators' and 'Added Flavour' used. Contains added sugar and maltodextrin, contributing to overall carbohydrate and sugar content.
Who should avoid Bikano Bombay Mixture?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Heart conditions; High cholesterol; Sensitivity to undisclosed additives; Groundnut (peanut) allergy.
Is Bikano Bombay Mixture suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Bikano Bombay Mixture contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains peanuts (Peanut). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Bikano Bombay Mixture contain peanuts?
Yes — the ingredient list names Peanut. 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 Bikano Bombay Mixture?
4.4 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 0 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Is Bikano Bombay Mixture high in salt?
Yes — 986 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 2.47 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 Bombay Mixture pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 4 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "Crunchy" — can't be verified from the label. "Fun" — can't be verified from the label. "No Added Preservative" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Bikano Bombay Mixture vegetarian?
Bikano Bombay Mixture 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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Disclaimer: Safety scores are Decode Label-generated assessments based on publicly available regulatory data (FSSAI, WHO, EFSA, IARC) and peer-reviewed research. They are not a substitute for professional medical advice, and they are not a regulatory determination, a laboratory safety certification or a medical diagnosis. Ingredient safety can vary by individual health conditions, concentration, and usage context. Decode Label is an independent information service and scores every brand by the same rules. No brand pays for or influences its score. Our founder also founded the personal-care brand Botani Bestie (see our story); its products are scored exactly like everyone else's. Data limitations: This assessment is based on the information declared on the product label and the evidence sources above — Decode Label does not independently laboratory-test this product. Ingredient concentrations, sourcing and manufacturing can vary between batches and are not always disclosed. A finding that is not shown here means it was not identified from the available label information, not that it has been ruled out.
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