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CRAX Biggies Chilli Cheese
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This snack product is primarily corn meal, with a significant amount of added fat from refined palmolein oil and refined sunflower oil, contributing to its saturated fat content. The presence of 'Natural and nature identical flavouring substances' indicates the use of synthetic flavour compounds, which may not appeal to consumers seeking fully natural ingredients. While it contains some spices and condiments, the overall formulation includes multiple additives such as stabilizers, emulsifiers, acidity regulators, and flavour enhancers, which are common in processed snack foods. Individuals managing gout should be aware of the flavour enhancer Disodium Ribonucleotides, which is a purine source. The product is generally suitable for healthy adults in moderation, but those with specific dietary restrictions or sensitivities to food additives should review the ingredient list carefully.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
Processed snack with added fats, flavour enhancers.
This snack contains corn meal as its primary ingredient, along with refined palmolein and sunflower oils, which contribute to its fat content. It includes 'Natural and nature identical flavouring substances,' meaning some synthetic flavour compounds are used. Multiple food additives like stabilizers, emulsifiers, and flavour enhancers are present, which are typical for processed snacks. People with gout should note the presence of Disodium Ribonucleotides.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Refined Palmolein Oil and Flavour Enhancer are declared.
Declared allergens: Milk and Soy
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 12.9 g · trans fat 0.1 g per 100 g/ml
Watch out for
High saturated fat from refined palmolein oil.
Presence of 'Natural and nature identical flavouring substances' indicates synthetic components.
Potential for high sodium intake from iodised salt.
Seasoning — general term for a mix of flavouring ingredients, specific components not disclosed.
Non Dairy Creamer — used for texture and creaminess, typically contains vegetable oils and emulsifiers.
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
Refined Palmolein Oil is high in saturated fat, which is a cardiovascular concern with regular high intake. It may also contain refining contaminants such as glycidyl esters, as noted by EFSA CONTAM opinion (2016). The levels depend on processing.
Flavour Enhancer (Disodium Ribonucleotides) is a purine source, which is relevant for individuals managing gout.
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 product name indicates 'Chilli Cheese', and the ingredients list includes 'Chilli Powder' and 'Cheese Solids'.
The nutrition information states 0 mg of Cholesterol per 100g.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
28 entries as printed on the label · 25 distinct ingredients (some are declared more than once).
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Corn Meal 64%Corn Meal (64%)
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Edible Vegetable OilEdible Vegetable Oil (Refined Palmolein Oil)
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Refined Palmolein Oil within Edible Vegetable Oil listed twice
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SeasoningSeasoning [Maltodextrin, Iodised Salt, Spices and Condiments (Chilli Powder (0.6%), Onion Powder, Garlic Powder), Sugar, Milk Solids, Hydrolysed Vegetable Soy Protein, Natural and Nature Identical Flavouring Substances, Non Dairy Creamer (Stabilizers (INS 339 (ii), INS 340 (i), INS 407), Emulsifier (INS 471), Anticaking Agent (INS 551), Acidity Regulator (INS 331 (iii)), Acidity Regulators (INS 330, INS 270), Flavour Enhancer (INS 635), Anticaking Agent (INS 551), Edible Vegetable Oil (Refined Sunflower Oil, Refined Palmolein Oil), Cheese Solids (0.038%), Stabilizer (INS 339 (ii)), Spice Extract.
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Maltodextrin within Seasoning
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Iodised Salt within Seasoning
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Spices and Condiments within SeasoningSpices and Condiments (Chilli Powder (0.6%), Onion Powder, Garlic Powder)
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Chilli Powder 0.6% within Spices and Condiments trace amountChilli Powder (0.6%)
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Onion Powder within Spices and Condiments
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Garlic Powder within Spices and Condiments
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Sugar within Seasoning
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Milk Solids within Seasoning
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Hydrolysed Vegetable Soy Protein within Seasoning
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Natural and Nature Identical Flavouring Substances within Seasoning
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Non Dairy Creamer within SeasoningNon Dairy Creamer (Stabilizers (INS 339 (ii), INS 340 (i), INS 407), Emulsifier (INS 471), Anticaking Agent (INS 551), Acidity Regulator (INS 331 (iii)), Acidity Regulators (INS 330, INS 270), Flavour Enhancer (INS 635), Anticaking Agent (INS 551), Edible Vegetable Oil (Refined Sunflower Oil, Refined Palmolein Oil), Cheese Solids (0.038%), Stabilizer (INS 339 (ii)), Spice Extract.
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Stabilizers within Non Dairy CreamerSodium phosphates (INS 339), Potassium phosphates (INS 340), Carrageenan (INS 407)Stabilizers (INS 339 (ii), INS 340 (i), INS 407)
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Emulsifier within Non Dairy CreamerMono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (INS 471)Emulsifier (INS 471)
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Anticaking Agent within Non Dairy Creamer listed twiceSilicon dioxide (INS 551)Anticaking Agent (INS 551)
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Acidity Regulator within Non Dairy CreamerSodium citrates (INS 331)Acidity Regulator (INS 331 (iii))
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Acidity Regulators within Non Dairy CreamerCitric acid (INS 330), Lactic acid (INS 270)Acidity Regulators (INS 330, INS 270)
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Flavour Enhancer within Non Dairy CreamerDisodium 5'-ribonucleotides (INS 635)Flavour Enhancer (INS 635)
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Anticaking Agent within Non Dairy Creamer listed twiceSilicon dioxide (INS 551)Anticaking Agent (INS 551)
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Edible Vegetable Oil within Non Dairy CreamerEdible Vegetable Oil (Refined Sunflower Oil, Refined Palmolein Oil)
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Refined Sunflower Oil within Edible Vegetable Oil
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Refined Palmolein Oil within Edible Vegetable Oil listed twice
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Cheese Solids 0.038% within Non Dairy Creamer trace amountCheese Solids (0.038%)
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Stabilizer within Non Dairy CreamerSodium phosphates (INS 339)Stabilizer (INS 339 (ii))
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Spice Extract within Non Dairy Creamer trace amountSpice Extract.
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.
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.
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.
The label declares each of these as a blend and then lists what is in it. The components appear in the groups above on their own merits, so the blend itself is shown here rather than counted a second time.
✓ 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 | 534 kcal |
| Protein | 5.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 61.5 g |
| Total Sugars | 4.3 g |
| Added Sugars | 1.2 g |
| Total Fat | 29.6 g |
| Saturated Fat | 12.9 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.14 g |
| Sodium | 1,120 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
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What are the ingredients in CRAX Biggies Chilli Cheese?
The label of CRAX Biggies Chilli Cheese lists 25 ingredients, in label order: Corn Meal, Seasoning, Maltodextrin, Iodised Salt, Spices and Condiments, Chilli Powder, Onion powder, Garlic powder, Sugar, Milk Solids, Hydrolysed Vegetable Soy Protein, Natural and nature identical flavouring substances, Non Dairy Creamer, Stabilizers, Emulsifier, Acidity Regulator, Acidity regulators, Flavour Enhancer, Anticaking Agent, Edible Vegetable Oil, Refined Sunflower Oil, Refined Palmolein Oil, Cheese Solids, Stabilizer, Spice Extract. Flagged by the analysis: Refined Palmolein Oil, Flavour Enhancer, Seasoning, Non Dairy Creamer, Stabilizers and 1 more.
Is CRAX Biggies Chilli Cheese safe to eat?
CRAX Biggies Chilli Cheese scores 5.3/10 on Decode Label (Moderate). This snack contains corn meal as its primary ingredient, along with refined palmolein and sunflower oils, which contribute to its fat content. It includes 'Natural and nature identical flavouring substances,' meaning some synthetic flavour compounds are used. Multiple food additives like stabilizers, emulsifiers, and flavour enhancers are present, which are typical for processed snacks. People with gout should note the presence of Disodium Ribonucleotides.
Why does CRAX Biggies Chilli Cheese score 5.3/10?
Flagged in the score: High saturated fat from refined palmolein oil. Also noted: Presence of 'Natural and nature identical flavouring substances' indicates synthetic components. Potential for high sodium intake from iodised salt.
Who should avoid CRAX Biggies Chilli Cheese?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Managing gout (Disodium Ribonucleotides); Avoiding synthetic flavouring substances; Sensitive to food additives; Milk allergy / lactose intolerance; Soy allergy.
Does CRAX Biggies Chilli Cheese contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains milk (Milk Solids and Cheese Solids) and soy (Hydrolysed Vegetable Soy Protein). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does CRAX Biggies Chilli Cheese contain milk?
Yes — the ingredient list names Milk Solids and Cheese Solids. People with milk allergy / lactose intolerance should treat it as containing milk, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does CRAX Biggies Chilli Cheese contain soy?
Yes — the ingredient list names Hydrolysed Vegetable Soy Protein. People with soy allergy should treat it as containing soy, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
How much sugar is in CRAX Biggies Chilli Cheese?
4.3 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 1.2 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Is CRAX Biggies Chilli Cheese high in salt?
Yes — 1,120 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 2.8 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 CRAX Biggies Chilli Cheese pack accurate?
Yes — all 2 claims on the pack checked out against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
Is CRAX Biggies Chilli Cheese vegetarian?
CRAX Biggies Chilli Cheese 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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