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CRAX Cheese Balls
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Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This snack product contains vanaspati, a modified (interesterified or hydrogenated) vegetable fat that does not yield a measurable amount in this product — the nutrition panel declares 0 g, though this fat class remains under research, which is a significant health concern. It also includes refined palmolein oil, contributing to high saturated fat content. The presence of multiple additives, including stabilisers, emulsifier, anticaking agent, acidity regulators, and flavour enhancer, raises transparency concerns and contributes to a highly processed formulation. While it contains some natural flavouring, the overall profile is dominated by ingredients associated with ultra-processed foods, making it less suitable for regular consumption, especially for individuals monitoring fat intake or seeking less processed options.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
Contains vanaspati (trans fat source) and high saturated fat from refined oil
This snack contains vanaspati, a type of hydrogenated vegetable fat that is a modified (interesterified or hydrogenated) vegetable fat that does not yield a measurable amount in this product — the nutrition panel declares 0 g, though this fat class remains under research, which are linked to increased risk of heart disease. It also uses refined palmolein oil, contributing to a high saturated fat content. The product includes several generic additives without specific identification, indicating a highly processed formulation. Individuals concerned about trans fats, high saturated fat, or ultra-processed foods should be cautious.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Edible Vegetable Oil (Refined Palmolein Oil) and Edible Vegetable Fat (Vanaspati) are declared.
Declared allergens: Milk
Relevant if you have this allergy or intolerance.
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 12.4 g · trans fat 0.1 g per 100 g/ml
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
Very high saturated fat
Rule F-CAP-08
Watch out for
High saturated fat content from refined palmolein oil.
Presence of multiple generic.
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.
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 →Hydrogenated Vegetable Fat
A vegetable oil hardened by hydrogenation — including vanaspati / dalda. Labelled without "partially", it is in practice fully hydrogenated, and post-FSSAI-2021 vanaspati is reformulated to meet the 2% industrial-trans-fat cap — so it is treated as the modern, trans-FREE form rather than a trans-fat source, but it is high in saturated fat, which raises LDL cholesterol and cardiovascular risk with regular high consumption. If an oil is explicitly PARTIALLY hydrogenated it does carry industrial trans fat; either way, the product's declared trans-fat figure on the nutrition panel is the definitive check.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: WHO; FSSAI Trans Fatty Acids Regulation 2021; EFSA
Hydrogenated Vegetable Fat: 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
Contains Edible Vegetable Fat (Vanaspati), which is a source of industrial trans fats. Industrial trans fats are strongly linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
Contains Edible Vegetable Oil (Refined Palmolein Oil), which is high in saturated fat. High intake of saturated fat is a concern for cardiovascular health.
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 label does not provide the full Adult's GDA (Guideline Daily Amount) for energy, so the percentage cannot be verified.
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 ingredients list Cheese Solids (0.05%), confirming the presence of cheese.
The nutrition information states 514 kcal per 100g, which calculates to 102.8 kcal per 20g serving, closely matching the claimed 99.6 kcal.
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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Corn Grits
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Edible Vegetable Oil (Refined Palmolein Oil)Edible vegetable oil (Refined Palmolein oil)
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Seasoning*Seasoning
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Sugar within Seasoning
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Maltodextrin within Seasoning
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Milk Solids within Seasoning
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Iodized Salt within Seasoning
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Edible Vegetable Fat (Vanaspati) within Seasoning
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Dried Glucose within Seasoning
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Stabilisers within SeasoningSodium phosphates (INS 339), Potassium phosphates (INS 340), Carrageenan (INS 407)Stabilisers (INS 339(ii), INS 340(ii), INS 407)
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Dextrose within Seasoning
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Emulsifier within SeasoningMono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (INS 471)Emulsifier (INS 471)
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Anticaking Agent within SeasoningSilicon dioxide (INS 551)Anticaking Agent (INS 551)
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Acidity Regulators within SeasoningSodium citrates (INS 331), Tartaric acid (INS 334)Acidity Regulators (INS 331(iii), INS 334)
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Flavour Enhancer within SeasoningDisodium 5'-ribonucleotides (INS 635)Flavour Enhancer (INS 635)
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Cheese Solids 0.05% within Seasoning trace amountCheese Solids (0.05%)
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Onion Powder within Seasoning
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Garlic Powder within Seasoning
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Black Salt within Seasoning
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Spice Extract within Seasoning trace amount
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Natural & Nature Identical Flavouring Substances within Seasoning undisclosed flavouringFlavour(s) Natural & Nature Identical Flavouring Substances
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.
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 | 514 kcal |
| Protein | 6.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 61.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 8.5 g |
| Added Sugars | 5.1 g |
| Total Fat | 27 g |
| Saturated Fat | 12.4 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 872 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 CRAX Cheese Balls?
The label of CRAX Cheese Balls lists 21 ingredients, in label order: Corn Grits, Edible Vegetable Oil (Refined Palmolein Oil), Seasoning, Sugar, Maltodextrin, Milk Solids, Iodized Salt, Edible Vegetable Fat (Vanaspati), Dried Glucose, Stabilisers, Dextrose, Emulsifier, Anticaking Agent, Acidity regulators, Flavour Enhancer, Cheese Solids, Onion powder, Garlic powder, Black Salt, Spice Extract, Natural & Nature Identical Flavouring Substances. Flagged by the analysis: Edible Vegetable Oil (Refined Palmolein Oil), Edible Vegetable Fat (Vanaspati), Flavour Enhancer, Stabilisers.
Is CRAX Cheese Balls safe to eat?
CRAX Cheese Balls scores 1.5/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This snack contains vanaspati, a type of hydrogenated vegetable fat that is a modified (interesterified or hydrogenated) vegetable fat that does not yield a measurable amount in this product — the nutrition panel declares 0 g, though this fat class remains under research, which are linked to increased risk of heart disease. It also uses refined palmolein oil, contributing to a high saturated fat content. The product includes several generic additives without specific identification, indicating a highly processed formulation. Individuals concerned about trans fats, high saturated fat, or ultra-processed foods should be cautious.
Why does CRAX Cheese Balls score 1.5/10?
What the analysis notes: High saturated fat content from refined palmolein oil. Presence of multiple generic. High sodium content from iodized salt and black salt.
Who should avoid CRAX Cheese Balls?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Avoiding industrial trans fats; Managing cardiovascular health; Sensitive to food additives; Seeking less processed foods; Milk allergy / lactose intolerance.
Is CRAX Cheese Balls suitable for babies or young children?
Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does CRAX Cheese Balls contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains milk (Milk Solids and Cheese Solids). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does CRAX Cheese Balls 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.
How much sugar is in CRAX Cheese Balls?
8.5 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 5.1 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Is CRAX Cheese Balls high in salt?
Yes — 872 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 2.18 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 Cheese Balls pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 3 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "5.0% of Adult's GDA" — can't be verified from the label.
Is CRAX Cheese Balls vegetarian?
CRAX Cheese Balls is marked vegetarian.
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