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Bikano Crunchy Munchy Sweet Chilli
Decode Label Safety Score
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This snack is primarily potato-based and fried in edible vegetable oil, contributing to its high calorie and fat content. The high sodium content from iodized salt is a significant nutritional concern, especially for young children.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
High in calories and fat; contains additives and high sodium
This potato-based snack is high in calories and fat due to being fried in vegetable oil. It contains several additives, including a synthetic food colour and flavour enhancer, which means the specific chemicals used are not identified. The product also has a high sodium content from iodized salt, which is a nutritional concern, particularly for young children.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Flavour Enhancer is declared.
Declared allergens: Gluten
Relevant if you have this allergy or intolerance.
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 17.1 g · trans fat 0 g per 100 g/ml
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
AvoidThis product is high in sodium, which is not suitable for young children whose kidneys are still developing and who have lower sodium requirements.
Contains undisclosed synthetic food colours and flavour enhancers, which some children may be sensitive to, potentially affecting behaviour.
Why the score is capped
Energy-dense fried snack — 553 kcal and 35 g fat per 100 g, on added vegetable oil
Rule F-CAP-14
Acidity regulators, colour, flavours not disclosed — 3 additive classes are named without saying which substances they are
Rule F-CAP-13
Watch out for
High calorie and fat content due to being a fried snack.
High sodium content from iodized salt, which can be a concern for blood pressure and overall health, especially for children.
Lack of transparency regarding specific acidity regulators, antioxidant, flavour enhancer, synthetic food colour, and added flavours.
Potential presence of purine-based flavour enhancers (e.g., Disodium Ribonucleotides) which are relevant for individuals managing gout.
Potential presence of synthetic food colours linked to hyperactivity in children.
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.
Disodium Ribonucleotides (E635)
E635 is a mixture of disodium inosinate (E631) and disodium guanylate (E627). Both are purine nucleotides, which the body breaks down to uric acid. People with gout or hyperuricaemia, or who have been advised to limit purines, may wish to limit foods containing it. The amounts used in foods are small, so the concern applies to people already managing uric acid rather than to the general population.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EFSA; WHO; Arthritis Foundation
Disodium Ribonucleotides: regulation, sources and other products →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 describes a sensory attribute of the product that cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition facts.
The claim describes a sensory attribute of the product that cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition facts.
The ingredient list confirms the presence of potato and chickpea flour (a pulse flour), supporting the claim of being a twisted bite of potato and pulses flour. The 'crunchy' and 'spicy' aspects are sensory and not verifiable from the label.
The ingredient list includes sugar and various spices and condiments, including red chilli powder, supporting the sweet chilli flavor profile.
The nutrition information states 0g of trans fat 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.
30 entries as printed on the label · 25 distinct ingredients (some are declared more than once).
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Potato 53.1%Potato (53.1%)
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Edible Vegetable OilEdible Vegetable Oil (Refined Cottonseed Oil, Refined Ricebran Oil, Refined Palmolein Oil)
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Rice Flour
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Arrowroot Starch
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Chickpea Flour 2% trace amountChickpea Flour (2%)
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SugarSugar (Sucrose)
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Iodized Salt
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Spices & Condiments 1.7% trace amountSpices & Condiments (1.7%)
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Red Chilli Powder 0.6% within Spices & Condiments trace amountRed Chilli Powder (0.6%)
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Onion Powder within Spices & Condiments
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Tomato Powder within Spices & Condiments
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Cumin Seed within Spices & Condiments
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Garlic Powder within Spices & Condiments listed twice
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Tamarind Powder within Spices & Condiments
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Carom Seeds within Spices & Condiments
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Coriander within Spices & Condiments
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Dry Ginger Powder within Spices & Condiments
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Black Pepper within Spices & Condiments
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Garlic Powder within Spices & Condiments listed twice
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Wheat Fibre
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Hydrolyzed Vegetable ProteinHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (Soy)
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Tomato Powder
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Cumin Seed trace amount
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Garlic Powder
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Tamarind Powder
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Acidity RegulatorsAcidity Regulators (Citric Acid (E 330), Malic Acid (E 296))
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AntioxidantAntioxidant (E 319)
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Flavour EnhancerFlavour Enhancer (E 635)
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Synthetic Food Colour synthetic colourSunset yellow FCF (INS 110)SYNTHETIC FOOD COLOR (E 110 / FD&C Yellow No. 6)
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Added FlavoursADDED FLAVOURS (NATURAL AND 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.
Listed twice: an ingredient appears more than once in the same part of the list. This may indicate two separate ingredient blends in the formulation, or a duplication in how the label was recorded.
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.
The label declares each of these as a blend and then lists what is in it. The components appear in the groups above on their own merits, so the blend itself is shown here rather than counted a second time.
✓ 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 | 553 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 52.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 5.3 g |
| Added Sugars | 3.1 g |
| Total Fat | 35.4 g |
| Saturated Fat | 17.1 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Sodium | 770 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 Crunchy Munchy Sweet Chilli?
The label of Bikano Crunchy Munchy Sweet Chilli lists 25 ingredients, in label order: Potato, Edible Vegetable Oil, Rice flour, Arrowroot Starch, Chickpea Flour, Sugar, Iodized Salt, Spices & Condiments, Red chilli powder, Onion powder, Carom Seeds, Coriander, Dry Ginger Powder, Black Pepper, Wheat Fibre, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Tomato Powder, Cumin Seed, Garlic powder, Tamarind Powder, Acidity regulators, Antioxidant, Flavour Enhancer, Synthetic Food Colour, Added Flavours. Flagged by the analysis: Synthetic Food Colour, Flavour Enhancer, Antioxidant.
Is Bikano Crunchy Munchy Sweet Chilli safe to eat?
Bikano Crunchy Munchy Sweet Chilli scores 1.5/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This potato-based snack is high in calories and fat due to being fried in vegetable oil. It contains several additives, including a synthetic food colour and flavour enhancer, which means the specific chemicals used are not identified. The product also has a high sodium content from iodized salt, which is a nutritional concern, particularly for young children.
Why does Bikano Crunchy Munchy Sweet Chilli score 1.5/10?
Flagged in the score: Lack of transparency regarding specific acidity regulators, antioxidant, flavour enhancer, synthetic food colour, and added flavours. Also noted: High calorie and fat content due to being a fried snack. High sodium content from iodized salt, which can be a concern for blood pressure and overall health, especially for children.
Who should avoid Bikano Crunchy Munchy Sweet Chilli?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Managing gout (due to flavour enhancer); Sensitive to undisclosed food additives; Avoiding synthetic food colours; Monitoring sodium intake; Children under 5 (due to high sodium and undisclosed additives).
Is Bikano Crunchy Munchy Sweet Chilli suitable for babies or young children?
Toddlers & young children (1–5): Avoid.
Does Bikano Crunchy Munchy Sweet Chilli contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains gluten (Wheat Fibre). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Bikano Crunchy Munchy Sweet Chilli contain gluten?
Yes — the ingredient list names Wheat Fibre. People with gluten / wheat sensitivity (coeliac disease) should treat it as containing gluten, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
How much sugar is in Bikano Crunchy Munchy Sweet Chilli?
5.3 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 3.1 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Is Bikano Crunchy Munchy Sweet Chilli high in salt?
Yes — 770 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 1.93 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 Crunchy Munchy Sweet Chilli pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 5 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "CRUNCHY" — can't be verified from the label. "MUNCHY" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Bikano Crunchy Munchy Sweet Chilli vegetarian?
Bikano Crunchy Munchy Sweet Chilli 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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