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Cornitos Party Mix
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Reviewed 6 times · Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This snack mix offers a substantial amount of protein and fiber from its primary ingredients like peanuts, corn nuts, and green peas. However, it contains an ambiguous vegetable oil blend that may include palm oil, contributing to saturated fat. The presence of 'Natural & Nature Identical Flavouring Substances' also indicates a lack of full disclosure regarding flavor components. While the core ingredients are nutritious, the reliance on processed additives and ambiguous oil choices means it's best consumed in moderation.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Roasted Corn Nut
- Green Peas
- Finger Millet Flour
- Mixed Spices (Chilli, Cumin, Coriander, Clove, Ginger, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Parsley, Oregano)
- Amaranth Flour
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Nutrient-dense snack with processed additives and ambiguous oil blend
This snack is rich in protein and fiber from its main ingredients like peanuts and corn nuts. However, it uses an unspecified vegetable oil blend that could include palm oil, contributing to saturated fat intake. The product also contains several additives and 'Nature Identical Flavouring Substances', which means the exact chemical composition of these components is not fully transparent. It's a snack to enjoy in moderation due to these factors.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Edible Vegetable Oil (Corn Oil/Sunflower Oil/Palm Oil) and Flavour Enhancer are declared.
Declared allergens: Peanuts, Milk and Soy
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 2 g · trans fat 0 g per serving
Infants under 1
AvoidThis product is not suitable for infants due to high sodium content, added sugars, and potential choking hazards from nuts and corn nuts.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitWhole peanuts and corn nuts can be a choking hazard for young children. Supervise consumption or avoid for this age group.
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
Energy-dense fried snack — 514 kcal and 32 g fat per 100 g, on added vegetable oil
Rule F-CAP-14
What's good
High protein and fiber content from primary ingredients (peanut, corn nut, green peas)
Includes nutrient-rich flours like finger millet and amaranth
Uses a variety of natural spices for flavor
Contains iodized salt, providing essential iodine
Watch out for
Ambiguous vegetable oil blend may contribute to high saturated fat intake
Presence of added sugars (glucose syrup, sugar)
Contains 'Nature Identical Flavouring Substances' without specific disclosure
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (Soya) is an allergen for some individuals
Potential for high sodium content from iodized salt and black salt
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 →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 product contains 'Permitted Natural Colour'. If this includes ammonia caramel colour (E150c/d), its 4-MEI by-product is classified by IARC as a Group 2B possible human carcinogen (ingestion route).
The product contains an ambiguous 'Edible Vegetable Oil (Corn Oil/Sunflower Oil/Palm Oil)' blend. If palm oil is used, it is high in saturated fat, which is a cardiovascular concern. EFSA (2016) has also raised concerns about glycidyl esters contaminants in refined palm oil, which depend on processing levels.
The product lists 'Flavour Enhancer' without specific identification. If this refers to disodium ribonucleotides, it is associated with triggering gout due to its purine content.
The product contains 'Permitted Stabilizer', 'Acidity Regulator', 'Anticaking Agent', and 'Flavour Enhancer' without specific identification (e.g., INS numbers). This reduces transparency regarding the exact additives used.
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 product’s nutrition panel is now on file; this claim hasn’t been re-checked against it yet.
The label does not provide information about gluten content or certification, so the claim cannot be verified.
Protein provides 13.9% of this product’s energy, meeting the 10% a “source of protein” claim requires. (Protein claims are set on % of energy, not % by weight.)
The ingredient list does not contain onion.
The ingredient list does not contain garlic.
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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Peanut 36%Peanut (36%)
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Roasted Corn Nut 18%Roasted Corn Nut (18%)
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Green Peas 17%Green Peas (17%)
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Corn Starch
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Edible Vegetable Oil (Corn Oil/Sunflower Oil/Palm Oil)
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Glucose Syrup
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Sugar
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Iodized Salt
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Rice Flour
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Finger Millet Flour
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Mixed Spices (Chilli, Cumin, Coriander, Clove, Ginger, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Parsley, Oregano)
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Permitted StabilizerAcetylated distarch adipate (INS 1422)Permitted Stabilizer (INS 1422)
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Maltodextrin (Corn)
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Amaranth Flour
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Acidity RegulatorCitric acid (INS 330), Malic acid (INS 296), Sodium diacetate (INS 262)Acidity Regulator (INS 330, INS 296, INS 262 (ii))
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Mango Powder
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Black Salt
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Yeast Extract Powder
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Tamarind Powder
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Natural & Nature Identical Flavouring Substances (Chilli, Smoke)
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Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (Soya)
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Lemon Juice Powder trace amount
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Whey Powder
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Tomato Powder
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Permitted Natural Colour synthetic colourSulphite ammonia caramel (INS 150D)Permitted Natural Colour (INS 150d)
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Anticaking AgentSilicon dioxide (INS 551)Anticaking Agent (INS 551)
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Flavour EnhancerDisodium guanylate (INS 627), Disodium inosinate (INS 631)Flavour Enhancer (INS 627, INS 631)
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
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| Energy | 144 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 13 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g |
| Added Sugars | 1 g |
| Total Fat | 9 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 2 g |
| Sodium | 135 mg |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Colour shows the per-100g level (green = low, amber = moderate, red = high), calculated from the declared serving — this label prints per-serving figures only.
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What are the ingredients in Cornitos Party Mix?
The label of Cornitos Party Mix lists 27 ingredients, in label order: Peanut, Roasted Corn Nut, Green Peas, Corn Starch, Edible Vegetable Oil (Corn Oil/Sunflower Oil/Palm Oil), Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Iodized Salt, Rice flour, Finger Millet Flour, Mixed Spices (Chilli, Cumin, Coriander, Clove, Ginger, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Parsley, Oregano), Permitted Stabilizer, Maltodextrin (Corn), Amaranth Flour, Acidity Regulator, Mango powder, Black Salt, Yeast Extract Powder, Tamarind Powder, Natural & Nature Identical Flavouring Substances (Chilli, Smoke), Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (Soya), Lemon Juice Powder, Whey Powder, Tomato Powder, Permitted Natural Colour, Anticaking Agent, Flavour Enhancer. Flagged by the analysis: Edible Vegetable Oil (Corn Oil/Sunflower Oil/Palm Oil), Permitted Natural Colour, Flavour Enhancer, Glucose Syrup, Natural & Nature Identical Flavouring Substances (Chilli, Smoke).
Is Cornitos Party Mix safe to eat?
Cornitos Party Mix scores 3.9/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This snack is rich in protein and fiber from its main ingredients like peanuts and corn nuts. However, it uses an unspecified vegetable oil blend that could include palm oil, contributing to saturated fat intake. The product also contains several additives and 'Nature Identical Flavouring Substances', which means the exact chemical composition of these components is not fully transparent. It's a snack to enjoy in moderation due to these factors.
Why does Cornitos Party Mix score 3.9/10?
Flagged in the score: Presence of added sugars (glucose syrup, sugar). Also noted: Ambiguous vegetable oil blend may contribute to high saturated fat intake. Contains 'Nature Identical Flavouring Substances' without specific disclosure.
Who should avoid Cornitos Party Mix?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Individuals sensitive to undisclosed additives; Those monitoring saturated fat intake; People with soy allergies (Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein); Groundnut (peanut) allergy; Milk allergy / lactose intolerance.
Is Cornitos Party Mix suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Cornitos Party Mix contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains peanuts (Peanut), milk (Whey Powder) and soy (Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (Soya)). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Cornitos Party Mix 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 Cornitos Party Mix contain milk?
Yes — the ingredient list names Whey Powder. People with milk allergy / lactose intolerance should treat it as containing milk, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does Cornitos Party Mix contain soy?
Yes — the ingredient list names Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (Soya). People with soy allergy should treat it as containing soy, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
How much sugar is in Cornitos Party Mix?
5.4 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 3.6 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Are the claims on the Cornitos Party Mix pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 5 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "SOURCE OF FIBER" — can't be verified from the label. "GLUTEN FREE" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Cornitos Party Mix vegetarian?
Cornitos Party Mix 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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