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Bikano Teekha Mixture
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Reviewed 5 times · Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This snack mix is primarily an energy-dense fried product, with a significant amount of saturated fat from its blend of refined vegetable oils. While it contains some beneficial ingredients like chickpea flour, peanuts, and lentils, the overall nutritional profile is dominated by high fat, sodium, and sugar. It is best consumed in moderation, especially for individuals monitoring their intake of saturated fat, sodium, and sugar.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Chickpea Flour
- Lentils
- Chickpea
- Mixed Spices
- Red chilli powder
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High saturated fat, undisclosed additives, and significant sodium/sugar content.
This snack is high in saturated fat due to its blend of refined vegetable oils, which can be a concern for cardiovascular health. The product is also high in sodium and sugar, which should be consumed in moderation, particularly by young children and individuals with dietary restrictions.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Refined Palmolein Oil is declared.
Declared allergens: Peanuts and Mustard
People with these allergies 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 10.2 g · trans fat 0 g per 100 g/ml
Infants under 1
AvoidContains added salt and sugar, which are not recommended for infants due to their developing kidneys and taste preferences.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitThe product contains 'Permitted Food Colors' which are undisclosed. Some artificial colors have been linked to hyperactivity in children, so caution is advised.
The high sodium and sugar content in this snack should be limited for young children to promote healthy eating habits.
Why the score is capped
Very high saturated fat
Rule F-CAP-08
Energy-dense fried snack — 571 kcal and 38 g fat per 100 g, on added vegetable oil
Rule F-CAP-14
Raising agent, colors, flavour not disclosed — 3 additive classes are named without saying which substances they are
Rule F-CAP-13
What's good
Contains beneficial ingredients like chickpea flour, peanuts, and lentils, which provide protein and fiber.
Includes a variety of natural spices for flavor.
Watch out for
Very high saturated fat content from the blend of refined vegetable oils.
High in calories (571 kcal per 100g) and total fat (38g per 100g) due to being a fried snack.
High sodium and sugar content, 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 →Decode Label Analysis
The product contains Refined Palmolein Oil, which is high in saturated fat and has been associated with potential contaminants (glycidyl esters) from refining processes, as noted by EFSA CONTAM opinion (2016).
The presence of 'Permitted Food Colors' without specific identification is a concern, as some artificial food colors have been linked to hyperactivity in children.
Undisclosed additives (Added Flavour) reduce transparency and make it difficult for consumers to assess potential sensitivities or avoid specific substances.
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 label declares Permitted Food Colors without naming what it is, so the list cannot establish whether this product contains a synthetic colour.
The claim 'Crunchy Fun' describes a sensory experience that cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition facts.
The ingredient list does not contain any preservatives.
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 Rice Bran Oil
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Refined Cotton Seed Oil
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Refined Palmolein Oil
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Chickpea Flour 13.6%Chickpea Flour (13.6%)
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Corn Flakes
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Peanut 10.3%Peanut (10.3%)
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Rice Flake 9.7%Rice Flake (9.7%)
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Lentils
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Chickpea
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Maize Flour
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Rice Flour
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Iodized Salt
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SugarSugar (Sucrose)
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Mixed Spices
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Red Chilli Powder
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Dried Mango Powder
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Turmeric Powder
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Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
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Cumin Seed
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Fenugreek Seeds trace amount
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Mustard Seeds trace amount
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Spinach Powder
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Carom Seeds trace amount
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Cinnamon
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Black Salt
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Raising AgentSodium carbonates (INS 500)Raising Agent [Sodium Bicarbonate / E 500(ii)]
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Acidity RegulatorCitric acid (INS 330)Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid / E330)
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Permitted Food Colors synthetic colourBrilliant blue FCF (INS 133)Permitted Food Colors [Natural (Curcumin) & Synthetic Fd&C Blue No. 1 / E 133)]
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Added Flavour undisclosed flavouringAdded Flavour [Artificial 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 | 571 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbohydrate | 43.8 g |
| Total Sugars | 5.7 g |
| Added Sugars | 3 g |
| Total Fat | 37.8 g |
| Saturated Fat | 10.2 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Sodium | 1,074 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 Teekha Mixture?
The label of Bikano Teekha Mixture lists 30 ingredients, in label order: Edible Vegetable Oil, Refined Rice Bran Oil, Refined Cotton Seed Oil, Refined Palmolein Oil, Chickpea Flour, Corn Flakes, Peanut, Rice Flake, Lentils, Chickpea, Maize Flour, Rice flour, Iodized Salt, Sugar, Mixed Spices, Red chilli powder, Dried Mango Powder, Turmeric powder, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Cumin Seed, Fenugreek Seeds, Mustard Seeds, Spinach powder, Carom Seeds, Cinnamon, Black Salt, Raising agent, Acidity Regulator, Permitted Food Colors, Added Flavour. Flagged by the analysis: Permitted Food Colors, Refined Cotton Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein.
Is Bikano Teekha Mixture safe to eat?
Bikano Teekha Mixture scores 3.0/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This snack is high in saturated fat due to its blend of refined vegetable oils, which can be a concern for cardiovascular health. The product is also high in sodium and sugar, which should be consumed in moderation, particularly by young children and individuals with dietary restrictions.
Why does Bikano Teekha Mixture score 3.0/10?
What the analysis notes: Very high saturated fat content from the blend of refined vegetable oils. High in calories (571 kcal per 100g) and total fat (38g per 100g) due to being a fried snack. High sodium and sugar content, which should be consumed in moderation.
Who should avoid Bikano Teekha Mixture?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Heart conditions; High blood pressure; Diabetes; Sensitive to undisclosed additives; Groundnut (peanut) allergy.
Is Bikano Teekha Mixture suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Bikano Teekha Mixture contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains peanuts (Peanut) and mustard (Mustard Seeds). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Bikano Teekha 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.
Does Bikano Teekha Mixture contain mustard?
Yes — the ingredient list names Mustard Seeds. People with mustard allergy should treat it as containing mustard, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
How much sugar is in Bikano Teekha Mixture?
5.7 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 3 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Is Bikano Teekha Mixture high in salt?
Yes — 1,074 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 2.69 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 Teekha Mixture pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 3 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "No Artificial Colour" — can't be verified from the label. "Crunchy Fun" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Bikano Teekha Mixture vegetarian?
Bikano Teekha 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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