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Curls Chatpata Masala
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This snack product is primarily corn grits with refined palmolein oil, contributing to a high saturated fat content. It also contains flavour enhancers Disodium Inosinate (INS 627) and Disodium Guanylate (INS 631), which are purine sources and should be noted by individuals managing gout. While the product offers a savoury flavour profile, its nutritional composition, particularly the saturated fat and additive load, means it is best consumed in moderation.
At a glance
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What’s favorable
- Onion powder
- Chilli Powder
- Garlic powder
- Coriander
High saturated fat and purine-based flavour enhancers in corn snack
This corn-based snack contains refined palmolein oil, which contributes significantly to its high saturated fat content. It also includes flavour enhancers Disodium Inosinate and Disodium Guanylate, which are purine sources and may be a concern for individuals with gout. The product is best consumed occasionally due to its nutritional profile.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Flavour Enhancers (INS 627, INS 631) and Edible Vegetable Oil (Refined Palmolein Oil) are declared.
Declared allergens: Soy
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 10.8 g · trans fat 0.2 g per 100 g/ml
Infants under 1
AvoidContains added salt and sugar, which are not recommended for infants due to their developing kidneys and taste preferences.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitHigh sodium and added sugar content should be limited in young children's diets to promote healthy eating habits and prevent excessive intake.
Why the score is capped
Very high saturated fat
Rule F-CAP-08
What's good
Uses natural spices for flavour
Transparently lists specific acidity regulators and anticaking agent by INS code
Watch out for
High saturated fat content from refined palmolein oil
Presence of purine-based flavour enhancers (Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate)
Contains Hydrolysed Soy Protein, which is a common allergen
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.
Disodium Inosinate (E631)
Disodium inosinate is a nucleotide flavour enhancer derived from meat or fish. High in purines; individuals with gout or elevated uric acid should avoid products containing this additive.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EFSA INS 631
Disodium Inosinate: regulation, sources and other products →Disodium Guanylate (E627)
Disodium guanylate is a nucleotide flavour enhancer high in purines. Often found alongside MSG or E635. Gout sufferers and those with kidney stones should avoid foods containing E627.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EFSA INS 627
Disodium Guanylate: 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
Contains Disodium Inosinate (INS 627) and Disodium Guanylate (INS 631), which are purine-based flavour enhancers. Individuals managing gout should be cautious with intake.
Contains Refined Palmolein Oil, which is high in saturated fat. Regular high intake of saturated fat is associated with cardiovascular concerns.
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.
Corn Grits is the primary ingredient, indicating the product is made with corn.
The ingredients list various spices and flavor enhancers consistent with a masala flavor, including Onion powder, Chilli Powder, Garlic powder, Coriander, and Flavour Enhancers.
Namkeen is a category of savory snacks, and the product's ingredients and flavor profile align with this classification.
The nutrition information explicitly states 0 mg of Cholesterol per 100g.
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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 | 490 kcal |
| Protein | 6.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 62 g |
| Total Sugars | 2.3 g |
| Added Sugars | 2.1 g |
| Total Fat | 24 g |
| Saturated Fat | 10.8 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.19 g |
| Sodium | 1,380 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
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What are the ingredients in Curls Chatpata Masala?
The label of Curls Chatpata Masala lists 14 ingredients, in label order: Corn Grits (65%), Edible Vegetable Oil (Refined Palmolein Oil), Iodised Salt, Sugar, Onion powder, Corn Starch, Chilli Powder, Garlic powder, Hydrolysed Soy Protein, Coriander, Acidity Regulators (INS 330, INS 296), Anticaking Agent (INS 551), Flavour Enhancers (INS 627, INS 631), Natural & Nature Identical Flavouring Substances. Flagged by the analysis: Edible Vegetable Oil (Refined Palmolein Oil), Flavour Enhancers (INS 627, INS 631).
Is Curls Chatpata Masala safe to eat?
Curls Chatpata Masala scores 3.3/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This corn-based snack contains refined palmolein oil, which contributes significantly to its high saturated fat content. It also includes flavour enhancers Disodium Inosinate and Disodium Guanylate, which are purine sources and may be a concern for individuals with gout. The product is best consumed occasionally due to its nutritional profile.
Why does Curls Chatpata Masala score 3.3/10?
What the analysis notes: High saturated fat content from refined palmolein oil. Presence of purine-based flavour enhancers (Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate). Contains Hydrolysed Soy Protein, which is a common allergen.
Who should avoid Curls Chatpata Masala?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Managing gout (due to purine-based flavour enhancers); Monitoring saturated fat intake; Soy allergy.
Is Curls Chatpata Masala suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Curls Chatpata Masala contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains soy (Hydrolysed Soy Protein). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Curls Chatpata Masala contain soy?
Yes — the ingredient list names Hydrolysed 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 Curls Chatpata Masala?
2.3 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 2.1 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Is Curls Chatpata Masala high in salt?
Yes — 1,380 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 3.45 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 Curls Chatpata Masala pack accurate?
Yes — all 4 claims on the pack checked out against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
Is Curls Chatpata Masala vegetarian?
Curls Chatpata Masala is marked vegetarian.
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