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Bikano Navratan Mixture | Spicy and Crunchy | Navratan namkeen
Decode Label Safety Score
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Reviewed 5 times · Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This snack mix is primarily composed of legumes and grains, offering some dietary fiber and protein. However, it is an energy-dense fried product, with a high saturated fat content from refined palmolein oil. It also contains artificial colors like Brilliant Blue FCF, which is banned in some countries due to potential health concerns, and nature-identical flavorings that lack transparency. Individuals with peanut allergies must strictly avoid this product due to the presence of peanuts, a major allergen. While it provides some whole food components, its overall profile as a fried snack with artificial additives and high saturated fat means it should be consumed in moderation.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Refined Ricebran Oil
- Split Bengal Gram
- Lentils
- Spices and Condiments (Red chilly powder)
- Dry Mango Powder
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High saturated fat, artificial colors, and major allergen present.
This snack is high in saturated fat due to the use of refined palmolein oil, which can be a concern for cardiovascular health. It also contains artificial colors like Brilliant Blue FCF, which is restricted in some regions. Peanuts are present, posing a severe risk for individuals with peanut allergies.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Edible Vegetable Oil (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 10.1 g · trans fat 0 g per 100 g/ml
Infants under 1
AvoidThis product is a fried snack and contains added salt and potential choking hazards (peanuts, whole legumes), making it unsuitable for infants.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitContains Brilliant Blue FCF (E133) / FD & C Blue No.1, an artificial color linked to hyperactivity in children. Consumption should be limited or avoided for this age group.
Why the score is capped
Very high saturated fat
Rule F-CAP-08
Energy-dense fried snack — 591 kcal and 40 g fat per 100 g, on added vegetable oil
Rule F-CAP-14
What's good
Contains a variety of legumes (Split Bengal Gram, Lentils, Chickpea Flour, Chickpeas) which are good sources of protein and fiber.
Rich in natural spices and condiments, contributing flavor and potential antioxidant benefits.
Includes natural colors like Curcumin and Chlorophyllin.
Watch out for
Very high saturated fat content from refined palmolein oil.
Contains artificial colors (Brilliant Blue FCF / FD & C Blue No.1) linked to hyperactivity in children and banned in some regions.
Presence of nature-identical flavoring substances lacks transparency.
High sodium content from Iodized Salt and Black Salt, which should be consumed in moderation.
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 →Brilliant Blue (E133)
E133 is a synthetic triarylmethane dye. It is banned or restricted in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Switzerland, and Sweden. May cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. No strong carcinogenic evidence, but the precautionary principle applies.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EFSA; CSPI
Brilliant Blue: regulation, sources and other products →Decode Label Analysis
Contains Peanuts, a major allergen that can cause life-threatening anaphylaxis in sensitive individuals. (Authority: FSSAI Labelling & Display Regulations 2020)
Contains Brilliant Blue FCF (E133) / FD & C Blue No.1, a synthetic blue dye that is banned in several countries due to potential links to hyperactivity in children. (Authority: Banned in several countries)
High in saturated fat from Refined Palmolein Oil, which can contribute to cardiovascular concerns. (Authority: EFSA CONTAM opinion (2016) on glycidyl esters contaminant)
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.
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 ingredient list includes lentils (Split Bengal Gram, Lentils), peas (Green Peas), and peanuts, supporting the claim of a mix containing these components.
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 (Refined Palmolein Oil)
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Refined Ricebran Oil
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Split Bengal Gram 19.4%Split Bengal Gram (19.4%)
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Lentils 18.4%Lentils (18.4%)
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Maize Flour
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Peanuts
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Rice Flakes
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Spices and Condiments (Red chilly powder)
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Dry mango powder
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Cumin powder
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Dry ginger powder
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Black pepper powder
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Clove powder
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Asafoetida powder
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Cinnamon powder
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Coriander powder
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Green chilly powder
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Carom seeds powder
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Nutmeg powder
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Cardamom powder
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Mace powder
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Bay leaves powder
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Green Peas
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Cornflakes
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Chickpea Flour
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Potato Chips
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Rice flour
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Chickpeas
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Iodized Salt
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Turmeric powder
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Spinach Powder
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Black salt
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Malic Acid (E 296)Malic Acid (E 296) as Acidity Regulator
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Curcumin (E100)PERMITTED NATURAL [E100 AND E141(ii)]
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Chlorophyllin (E141(ii))PERMITTED NATURAL [E100 AND E141(ii)]
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Brilliant Blue FCF (E133) synthetic colourBrilliant blue FCF (INS 133)SYNTHETIC FOOD COLOUR (E133 / FD & C BLUE NO.1)
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FD & C Blue No.1 synthetic colourBrilliant blue FCF (INS 133)SYNTHETIC FOOD COLOUR (E133 / FD & C BLUE NO.1)
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Flavour (Nature Identical Flavouring Substances) undisclosed flavouringADDED FLAVOUR (NATURE IDENTICAL FLAVOURING SUBSTANCES)
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
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| Energy | 591 kcal |
| Protein | 14.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 42.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 0 g |
| Added Sugars | 0 g |
| Total Fat | 40.4 g |
| Saturated Fat | 10.1 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Sodium | 600 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 Navratan Mixture | Spicy and Crunchy | Navratan namkeen?
The label of Bikano Navratan Mixture | Spicy and Crunchy | Navratan namkeen lists 38 ingredients, in label order: Edible Vegetable Oil (Refined Palmolein Oil), Refined Ricebran Oil, Split Bengal Gram, Lentils, Maize Flour, Peanuts, Rice Flakes, Spices and Condiments (Red chilly powder), Dry Mango Powder, Cumin powder, Dry Ginger Powder, Black pepper powder, Clove powder, Asafoetida Powder, cinnamon powder, Coriander powder, Green chilly powder, Carom seeds powder, Nutmeg powder, Cardamom Powder, Mace Powder, Bay Leaves Powder, Green Peas, Cornflakes, Chickpea Flour, Potato Chips, Rice flour, Chickpeas, Iodized Salt, Turmeric powder, Spinach powder, Black Salt, Malic Acid (E 296), Curcumin (E100), Chlorophyllin (E141(ii)), Brilliant Blue FCF (E133), FD & C Blue No.1, Flavour (Nature Identical Flavouring Substances). Flagged by the analysis: Edible Vegetable Oil (Refined Palmolein Oil), Brilliant Blue FCF (E133), FD & C Blue No.1, Flavour (Nature Identical Flavouring Substances).
Is Bikano Navratan Mixture | Spicy and Crunchy | Navratan namkeen safe to eat?
Bikano Navratan Mixture | Spicy and Crunchy | Navratan namkeen scores 3.9/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This snack is high in saturated fat due to the use of refined palmolein oil, which can be a concern for cardiovascular health. It also contains artificial colors like Brilliant Blue FCF, which is restricted in some regions. Peanuts are present, posing a severe risk for individuals with peanut allergies.
Why does Bikano Navratan Mixture | Spicy and Crunchy | Navratan namkeen score 3.9/10?
Flagged in the score: Contains artificial colors (Brilliant Blue FCF / FD & C Blue No.1) linked to hyperactivity in children and banned in some regions. Also noted: Very high saturated fat content from refined palmolein oil. Presence of nature-identical flavoring substances lacks transparency.
Who should avoid Bikano Navratan Mixture | Spicy and Crunchy | Navratan namkeen?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Peanut allergy; Sensitive to artificial colors; Cardiovascular concerns.
Is Bikano Navratan Mixture | Spicy and Crunchy | Navratan namkeen suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Bikano Navratan Mixture | Spicy and Crunchy | Navratan namkeen contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains peanuts (Peanuts). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Bikano Navratan Mixture | Spicy and Crunchy | Navratan namkeen 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 Bikano Navratan Mixture | Spicy and Crunchy | Navratan namkeen?
0 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 Bikano Navratan Mixture | Spicy and Crunchy | Navratan namkeen pack accurate?
Yes — all 1 claim on the pack checked out against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
Is Bikano Navratan Mixture | Spicy and Crunchy | Navratan namkeen vegetarian?
Bikano Navratan Mixture | Spicy and Crunchy | Navratan namkeen is marked vegetarian.
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