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BONN Jeera Bite Biscuits
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This biscuit product is a highly processed snack, primarily composed of refined flour, palm oil, and sugar. While it offers a convenient snack, its high content of refined carbohydrates and saturated fat from palm oil, along with added sugars and artificial flavors, makes it less ideal for regular consumption, especially for children. Individuals with gluten sensitivity or celiac disease should avoid it due to refined wheat flour. The trace amount of roasted jeera is not counted as a formulation strength.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
Highly processed snack with refined ingredients, high sugar, and saturated fat.
This biscuit is a highly processed food, mainly made from refined wheat flour, palm oil, and sugar. It contains artificial flavors and is high in saturated fat, which can be a concern for cardiovascular health. Due to its sugar and sodium content, it's not recommended for young children.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Refined Palm Oil is declared.
Declared allergens: Milk and Gluten
Relevant if you have any of these allergies or intolerances.
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 9.1 g · trans fat 0.2 g per 100 g/ml
Infants under 1
AvoidContains added sugar, which is not recommended for infants under 1 year of age.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitThis product contains high levels of added sugar and sodium, which are not recommended for regular consumption by young children due to potential long-term health impacts.
Why the score is capped
Highly processed (NOVA) and high in sugar
Rule F-CAP-07
Watch out for
High in added sugars from Sugar and Invert Syrup.
High saturated fat content from Refined Palm Oil.
Contains refined wheat flour, a source of gluten.
Presence of artificial flavors.
Dough Conditioner — used to improve dough handling and product texture.
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 →Wheat Flour
Wheat and wheat-derived ingredients contain gluten, which triggers an autoimmune response in people with celiac disease, causing intestinal damage. People with non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) or wheat allergy must also avoid this ingredient. Labelled as a major allergen by FSSAI.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: FSSAI Food Labelling Regulations; Celiac Disease Foundation
Wheat Flour: regulation, sources and other products →Decode Label Analysis
Refined Palm Oil is high in saturated fat, which is a cardiovascular concern. EFSA also noted concerns regarding glycidyl esters and 3-MCPD esters as refining contaminants, with levels dependent on processing.
Refined Wheat Flour contains gluten, making this product unsuitable for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, as per FSSAI Labelling & Display Regulations 2020.
The product contains multiple sources of added sugar (Sugar, Invert Syrup), contributing to a high overall sugar content, which is a concern for general health and especially for young children.
The presence of Artificial Flavours may be a concern for individuals with sensitivities or those preferring natural ingredients.
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 'Roasted Jeera', supporting the 'Jeera Bite' claim.
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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Refined Wheat FlourRefined Wheat Flour (Maida)
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Refined Palm Oil
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Sugar
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Invert Syrup
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Roasted Jeera 0.9% trace amountRoasted Jeera (0.9%)
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Leavening AgentsAmmonium carbonates (INS 503), Sodium carbonates (INS 500)Leavening Agents [503(ii) & 500(ii)]
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Iodised Salt
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Milk SolidsMilk Solids (Whey Powder)
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EmulsifiersLecithin (INS 322), Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (INS 471)Emulsifiers [322 & 471]
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Artificial Flavours undisclosed flavouringArtificial Flavours (Jeera)
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Dough ConditionerSodium metabisulphite (INS 223)Dough Conditioner [223]
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.
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 | 483 kcal |
| Protein | 7.52 g |
| Carbohydrate | 69.98 g |
| Total Sugars | 20.79 g |
| Added Sugars | 20.12 g |
| Total Fat | 19.03 g |
| Saturated Fat | 9.08 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.18 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 1.03 g |
| Sodium | 415 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 BONN Jeera Bite Biscuits?
The label of BONN Jeera Bite Biscuits lists 11 ingredients, in label order: Refined wheat flour, Refined Palm Oil, Sugar, Invert Syrup, Roasted Jeera, Leavening Agents, Iodised Salt, Milk Solids, Emulsifiers, Artificial Flavours, Dough Conditioner. Flagged by the analysis: Refined Palm Oil, Invert Syrup, Dough Conditioner.
Is BONN Jeera Bite Biscuits safe to eat?
BONN Jeera Bite Biscuits scores 1.8/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This biscuit is a highly processed food, mainly made from refined wheat flour, palm oil, and sugar. It contains artificial flavors and is high in saturated fat, which can be a concern for cardiovascular health. Due to its sugar and sodium content, it's not recommended for young children.
Why does BONN Jeera Bite Biscuits score 1.8/10?
Flagged in the score: High in added sugars from Sugar and Invert Syrup. High saturated fat content from Refined Palm Oil. Also noted: Contains refined wheat flour, a source of gluten.
Who should avoid BONN Jeera Bite Biscuits?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Celiac disease or gluten sensitivity; Individuals monitoring saturated fat intake; Those avoiding artificial flavors; Young children due to sugar and sodium load; Milk allergy / lactose intolerance.
Is BONN Jeera Bite Biscuits suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does BONN Jeera Bite Biscuits contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains milk (Milk Solids) and gluten (Refined wheat flour). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does BONN Jeera Bite Biscuits contain milk?
Yes — the ingredient list names Milk Solids. People with milk allergy / lactose intolerance should treat it as containing milk, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does BONN Jeera Bite Biscuits contain gluten?
Yes — the ingredient list names Refined wheat flour. 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 BONN Jeera Bite Biscuits?
20.8 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 20.1 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Are the claims on the BONN Jeera Bite Biscuits pack accurate?
Yes — all 1 claim on the pack checked out against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
Is BONN Jeera Bite Biscuits vegetarian?
BONN Jeera Bite Biscuits is marked vegetarian.
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