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Bingo Original Style Hot & Spicy Korean Style
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No nutrition panel was captured, but the ingredient list shows a sugar/refined-fat source high up, so this is scored as a sugar-/fat-forward product.
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No nutrition panel was captured, but the ingredient list shows a sugar/refined-fat source high up, so this is scored as a sugar-/fat-forward product. The rating is provisional — capture the nutrition facts for a full assessment.
This snack product is primarily potato-based, but its nutritional profile is significantly impacted by the use of refined palmolein and added sugar, which are listed high in the ingredient order. While it contains natural spices and flavors, the presence of a flavor enhancer and nature-identical flavorings contributes to its ultra-processed nature. Individuals with gout should be cautious due to the potential presence of purine-containing flavor enhancers. The lack of a nutrition panel prevents a full assessment of saturated fat, sodium, and sugar levels, which are critical for a product of this type.
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At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Spices and Condiments
- Garlic
- Dehydrated Onion
Potato snack with refined oils, added sugar, and flavor enhancers.
This potato snack contains refined palmolein and added sugar, which are common in processed foods and contribute to its calorie and fat content. It also includes flavor enhancers and nature-identical flavorings, indicating a highly processed formulation. People with conditions like gout should be aware of potential triggers from flavor enhancers.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Refined Palmolein and Flavour Enhancer are 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.
6 concerns could not be assessed from this label. That means we don't know — not that there's nothing to find.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitThis product contains added sugar and sodium, which should be limited in young children's diets to promote healthy eating habits.
What's good
Contains natural spices and condiments
Includes natural garlic and onion for flavor
Watch out for
High in refined palmolein, contributing to saturated fat intake
Contains added sugar
Iodized salt contributes to sodium content
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 →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 →Decode Label Analysis
The ingredient 'Flavour Enhancer' is not specifically identified. If it refers to Disodium Ribonucleotides, it contains purines and may trigger gout in susceptible individuals.
Refined Palmolein is high in saturated fat, which is a cardiovascular concern. EFSA has also highlighted potential contaminants (glycidyl esters and 3-MCPD esters) formed during the refining process, though levels depend on specific processing methods.
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 ingredient list does not provide information to confirm or deny if the product is Korean style.
The ingredient list does not provide information to confirm or deny the claim of being '2X Spicy'.
The ingredients list spices and condiments, and garlic, which contribute to a hot and spicy flavor profile.
The first ingredient listed is potato, confirming the product is made from potatoes.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
14 entries as printed on the label · 13 distinct ingredients (some are declared more than once).
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1.
Potato 58.8%POTATO
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2.
Refined PalmoleinREFINED PALMOLEIN
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Seasoning unnamedSEASONING
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SugarSUGAR
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Iodized Salt listed twiceIODIZED SALT
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Spices and Condiments unnamed#SPICES AND CONDIMENTS
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Nature Identical Flavouring Substances undisclosed flavouringNATURE IDENTICAL FLAVOURING SUBSTANCES
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Acidity RegulatorsCitric acid (INS 330), Acetic acid (INS 260), Tartaric acid (INS 334), Malic acid (INS 296)ACIDITY REGULATORS (INS 330, 260, 334, 296)
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GarlicGARLIC
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Dehydrated OnionDEHYDRATED ONION
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Natural Flavours and Natural Flavouring Substances undisclosed flavouringNATURAL FLAVOURS AND NATURAL FLAVOURING SUBSTANCES
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Flavour EnhancerDisodium 5'-ribonucleotides (INS 635)FLAVOUR ENHANCER (INS 635)
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Refined Sunflower OilREFINED SUNFLOWER OIL
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Iodized Salt listed twiceIODIZED SALT
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.
✓ 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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What are the ingredients in Bingo Original Style Hot & Spicy Korean Style?
The label of Bingo Original Style Hot & Spicy Korean Style lists 13 ingredients, in label order: Potato, Refined Palmolein, Seasoning, Sugar, Spices and Condiments, Nature identical flavouring substances, Acidity regulators, Garlic, Dehydrated Onion, Natural Flavours and Natural Flavouring Substances, Flavour Enhancer, Refined Sunflower Oil, Iodized Salt. Flagged by the analysis: Refined Palmolein, Flavour Enhancer.
Is Bingo Original Style Hot & Spicy Korean Style safe to eat?
Bingo Original Style Hot & Spicy Korean Style scores 4.0/10 on Decode Label (Moderate). This potato snack contains refined palmolein and added sugar, which are common in processed foods and contribute to its calorie and fat content. It also includes flavor enhancers and nature-identical flavorings, indicating a highly processed formulation. People with conditions like gout should be aware of potential triggers from flavor enhancers.
Why does Bingo Original Style Hot & Spicy Korean Style score 4.0/10?
Flagged in the score: High in refined palmolein, contributing to saturated fat intake. Also noted: Contains added sugar. Iodized salt contributes to sodium content.
Who should avoid Bingo Original Style Hot & Spicy Korean Style?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Gout; Sensitive to flavor enhancers; Seeking low-sugar snacks; Seeking low-saturated-fat snacks.
Is Bingo Original Style Hot & Spicy Korean Style suitable for babies or young children?
Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Are the claims on the Bingo Original Style Hot & Spicy Korean Style pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 4 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "KOREAN STYLE" — can't be verified from the label. "2X SPICY" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Bingo Original Style Hot & Spicy Korean Style vegetarian?
Bingo Original Style Hot & Spicy Korean Style 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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