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Brand owned by Wadia Group (India) · about the brand

Britannia Tiger Krunch Chocochips Cookies

Veg Jain food
3.9 Concerning

Decode Label Safety Score

Score limited by

Contains ammonia caramel colour (E150c/d) — which can generate 4-MEI during manufacture — IARC classifies 4-MEI as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans); this label does not state its concentration

No lane-by-lane breakdown: the label doesn't carry what the lanes are scored from.

Score capped: Contains ammonia caramel colour (E150c/d) — which can generate 4-MEI during manufacture — IARC classifies 4-MEI as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans); this label does not state its concentration

The score is capped for a specific safety reason, set out below. This product contains several ingredients of concern, most notably an artificial food colour that is classified by IARC as a possible human carcinogen. While it offers a convenient snack, the presence of refined flour, sugar, and edible vegetable oil high in the ingredient list, combined with artificial flavouring and colours, indicates a highly processed food with limited nutritional value. It is not suitable for individuals with gluten sensitivity or celiac disease due to wheat content, and those sensitive to sulphites should also exercise caution.

Reviewed 4 times

At a glance

From the declared label — not a lab test

Findings to weigh

Ingredient · worth noting Refined wheat flour Contains gluten — not suitable for celiac disease or gluten sensitivity → Declared allergens Soy + Gluten + Sulphites Matters if you have any of these allergies; check the pack’s own allergen statement. →

What’s favorable

  • Ferrous Salt
  • Vitamin

Contains IARC 2B carcinogen and artificial colours; high in sugar and refined ingredients.

The score is capped for a specific safety reason, set out below. This biscuit contains an artificial caramel colour (E150c/d) whose by-product, 4-MEI, is classified by IARC as a Group 2B possible human carcinogen. It is also high in refined wheat flour, sugar, and edible vegetable oil, and includes artificial flavouring and other synthetic food colours. This makes it a highly processed snack with significant health caveats.

Declared allergens: Soy, Gluten and Sulphites

Soy· Soya Gluten· Refined wheat flour, Wheat Sulphites· Sulphite

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 What drives the score, concern by concern · score out of 10, higher = fewer concerns
Key risks: Refined wheat flour

Concern breakdown

Score out of 10 · higher = fewer concerns

How 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.

Artificial Colours & Dyes Significant concern · 2.5/10
Preservatives & Additives Significant concern · 2.5/10
Flavour Enhancers & MSG No concern identified · 8.0/10
Artificial Sweeteners No concern identified · 8.0/10
Excess Sodium & Salt Not assessed
Added & Hidden Sugar Not assessed
Unhealthy Fats (Trans & Saturated) Not assessed
Ultra-Processing & Refined Carbs Not assessed
Protein & Fibre Content Not assessed
Overall Nutritional Value Not assessed

6 concerns could not be assessed from this label. That means we don't know — not that there's nothing to find.

Infants under 1

Avoid

High in added sugar and refined ingredients, which are not recommended for infants.

Toddlers & young children (1–5)

Limit

Contains synthetic food colours which may be linked to hyperactivity in some children.

Why the score is capped

Contains ammonia caramel colour (E150c/d) — which can generate 4-MEI during manufacture — IARC classifies 4-MEI as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans); this label does not state its concentration

Rule F-CAP-10 · Source: IARC / EFSA classification of the additive

What's good

Fortified with ferrous salt (iron) and vitamins

Watch out for

High in refined wheat flour and sugar

Contains artificial flavouring substances

Trace amount of cocoa solids offers minimal nutritional benefit

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.

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

Contains ammonia caramel colour (E150c/d), whose by-product 4-MEI is classified by IARC as a Group 2B possible human carcinogen (possibly carcinogenic to humans).

Contains 'Permitted Natural and Synthetic Food Colours' which may include synthetic colours linked to hyperactivity in children.

Contains wheat, which is a common allergen and not suitable for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

Contains soya, a common allergen.

Contains sulphite, a common allergen that can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.

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.

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"12% EXTRA" Can't verify

The label does not provide information about the original quantity or the extra quantity to verify this claim.

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"Energy 77 kcal Per 16g serve (Approx. 4 Biscuits)" Packaging / category descriptor

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.

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"BISCUITS" Can't verify

The product type 'BISCUITS' is a descriptive category and cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition facts.

Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.

  • 1.
    Refined Wheat Flour
    REFINED WHEAT FLOUR (MAIDA)
  • 2.
    Sugar
    SUGAR
  • 3.
    Edible Vegetable Oil
    EDIBLE VEGETABLE OIL (PALM)
  • 4.
    Choco Chips 8%
    CHOCO CHIPS (8%) [SUGAR, EDIBLE HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL, COCOA SOLIDS, EMULSIFIER (322) AND ADDED FLAVOUR (VANILLIN)]
  • 5.
    Invert Syrup
    INVERT SYRUP
  • 6.
    Cocoa Solids 1.6% trace amount
    COCOA SOLIDS (1.6%)
  • 7.
    Raising Agents
    Ammonium carbonates (INS 503), Sodium carbonates (INS 500)
    RAISING AGENTS [503(ii), 500(ii)]
  • 8.
    Iodised Salt
    IODISED SALT
  • 9.
    Emulsifiers
    Lecithin (INS 322), Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (INS 471), DATEM (INS 472E)
    EMULSIFIERS (322, 471, 472e)
  • 10.
    Ferrous Salt
    FERROUS SALT
  • 11.
    Dough Conditioner
    Sodium metabisulphite (INS 223)
    DOUGH CONDITIONER (223)
  • 12.
    Vitamin
    AND VITAMIN*
  • 13.
    Permitted Natural and Synthetic Food Colours synthetic colour
    Ammonia caramel (INS 150C), Brilliant blue FCF (INS 133), Ponceau 4R (INS 124)
    CONTAINS PERMITTED NATURAL AND SYNTHETIC FOOD COLOURS (150c, 133 & 124)
  • 14.
    Artificial Flavouring Substances undisclosed flavouring
    AND ADDED FLAVOURS [ARTIFICIAL FLAVOURING SUBSTANCES (VANILLA & CHOCOLATE)]
  • 15.
    Wheat
    CONTAINS WHEAT
  • 16.
    Soya
    SOYA
  • 17.
    Sulphite
    AND SULPHITE.

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.

Soy Allergen on the label: Soya
Allergen
Gluten Allergen on the label: Refined wheat flour, Wheat
Allergen
Sulphites Allergen on the label: Sulphite
Allergen

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What are the ingredients in Britannia Tiger Krunch Chocochips Cookies?

The label of Britannia Tiger Krunch Chocochips Cookies lists 17 ingredients, in label order: Refined wheat flour, Sugar, Edible Vegetable Oil, Choco Chips, Invert Syrup, Cocoa Solids, Raising Agents, Iodised Salt, Emulsifiers, Ferrous Salt, Dough Conditioner, Vitamin, Permitted Natural and Synthetic Food Colours, Artificial Flavouring Substances, Wheat, Soya, Sulphite. Flagged by the analysis: Permitted Natural and Synthetic Food Colours, Dough Conditioner.

Is Britannia Tiger Krunch Chocochips Cookies safe to eat?

Britannia Tiger Krunch Chocochips Cookies scores 3.9/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). The score is capped for a specific safety reason, set out below. This biscuit contains an artificial caramel colour (E150c/d) whose by-product, 4-MEI, is classified by IARC as a Group 2B possible human carcinogen. It is also high in refined wheat flour, sugar, and edible vegetable oil, and includes artificial flavouring and other synthetic food colours. This makes it a highly processed snack with significant health caveats.

Why does Britannia Tiger Krunch Chocochips Cookies score 3.9/10?

What the analysis notes: High in refined wheat flour and sugar. Contains artificial flavouring substances. Trace amount of cocoa solids offers minimal nutritional benefit.

Who should avoid Britannia Tiger Krunch Chocochips Cookies?

The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Individuals concerned about carcinogens; Celiac disease or gluten sensitivity; Sulphite allergy; Those avoiding artificial colours and flavours; Soy allergy.

Is Britannia Tiger Krunch Chocochips Cookies suitable for babies or young children?

Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.

Does Britannia Tiger Krunch Chocochips Cookies contain allergens?

Yes — the ingredient list contains soy (Soya), gluten (Refined wheat flour and Wheat) and sulphites (Sulphite). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.

Does Britannia Tiger Krunch Chocochips Cookies contain soy?

Yes — the ingredient list names Soya. People with soy allergy should treat it as containing soy, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.

Does Britannia Tiger Krunch Chocochips Cookies contain gluten?

Yes — the ingredient list names Refined wheat flour and Wheat. People with gluten / wheat sensitivity (coeliac disease) should treat it as containing gluten, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.

Does Britannia Tiger Krunch Chocochips Cookies contain sulphites?

Yes — the ingredient list names Sulphite. People with sulphite sensitivity (asthma) should treat it as containing sulphites, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.

Are the claims on the Britannia Tiger Krunch Chocochips Cookies pack accurate?

Decode Label checked 2 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "12% EXTRA" — can't be verified from the label. "BISCUITS" — can't be verified from the label.

Is Britannia Tiger Krunch Chocochips Cookies vegetarian?

Britannia Tiger Krunch Chocochips Cookies 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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