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CRAX Natkhat Masala Wheat Puffs
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This snack product is primarily semolina-based, offering a convenient option. However, it contains palm oil, which is high in saturated fat and may contain refining contaminants like glycidyl esters, a concern highlighted by EFSA. The presence of flavour enhancers, specifically Disodium Ribonucleotides, is relevant for individuals managing gout due to their purine content. While the product includes various spices and natural flavouring substances, the overall nutritional profile, particularly regarding saturated fat and additives, suggests it is best consumed in moderation.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Onion powder
- Chilli
- Cumin
- Coriander
- Garlic powder
Semolina-based snack with palm oil and flavour enhancers
This snack is made primarily from semolina. It contains palm oil, which contributes to saturated fat intake and is associated with potential processing contaminants. Flavour enhancers, including Disodium Ribonucleotides, are present, which may be a concern for individuals with gout. The product also uses natural and nature-identical flavouring substances.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Palm oil and Flavour Enhancers are declared.
Declared allergens: Soy and Gluten
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 9 g · trans fat 0.1 g per 100 g/ml
What's good
Contains natural spices like onion, chilli, cumin, coriander, and garlic powder.
Semolina is the primary ingredient.
Watch out for
High saturated fat content due to palm oil.
Presence of flavour enhancers, which may be a concern for individuals with gout.
Contains hydrolysed soy protein, which is a common allergen.
Seasoning — broad term, specific components not detailed.
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
Palm Oil: High in saturated fat, which is a cardiovascular concern with regular high intake. EFSA CONTAM opinion (2016) also highlights concerns regarding glycidyl esters and 3-MCPD esters as refining contaminants, whose levels depend on processing.
Flavour Enhancers (likely including Disodium Ribonucleotides): These are purine sources and are 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.
Natkhat is a product variant name and cannot be verified as a claim.
The ingredients list includes various spices and seasonings such as chilli, cumin, coriander, and spice extract, which are consistent with a 'Masala' flavor.
The primary ingredient is Semolina (67%), which is derived from wheat, and Wheat Bran is also listed, supporting the 'Wheat Puffs' description.
The product contains ingredients like iodised salt, chilli, cumin, and coriander, which are typical of a savory snack (namkeen).
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.
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Semolina 67%Semolina (67%)
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Edible Vegetable OilEdible Vegetable Oil (Refined Palmolein Oil)
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Seasoning*Seasoning [Sugar, Iodised Salt, Rice Flour, Onion Powder, Chilli, Mango Juice Powder, Hydrolysed Soy Protein, Cumin, Coriander, Garlic Powder, Palm Oil, Anticaking Agent (INS 551), Flavour Enhancers (INS 627, INS 631), Spice Extract], Wheat Bran, Flavour(s) (Natural & Nature Identical Flavouring Substances)
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Sugar within Seasoning
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Iodised Salt within Seasoning
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Rice Flour within Seasoning
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Onion Powder within Seasoning
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Chilli within Seasoning
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Mango Juice Powder within Seasoning
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Hydrolysed Soy Protein within Seasoning
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Cumin within Seasoning
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Coriander within Seasoning
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Garlic Powder within Seasoning
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Palm Oil within Seasoning
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Anticaking Agent within SeasoningAnticaking Agent (INS 551)
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Flavour Enhancers within SeasoningFlavour Enhancers (INS 627, INS 631)
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Spice Extract within Seasoning trace amount
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Wheat Bran
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Flavour(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.
✓ 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 | 480 kcal |
| Protein | 9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 66 g |
| Total Sugars | 5 g |
| Added Sugars | 3.1 g |
| Total Fat | 20 g |
| Saturated Fat | 9 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 1,360 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 Natkhat Masala Wheat Puffs?
The label of CRAX Natkhat Masala Wheat Puffs lists 19 ingredients, in label order: Semolina, Edible Vegetable Oil, Seasoning, Sugar, Iodised Salt, Rice flour, Onion powder, Chilli, Mango Juice Powder, Hydrolysed Soy Protein, Cumin, Coriander, Garlic powder, Palm oil, Anticaking Agent, Flavour Enhancers, Spice Extract, Wheat bran, Flavour(s) (Natural & Nature Identical Flavouring Substances). Flagged by the analysis: Palm oil, Flavour Enhancers, Flavour(s) (Natural & Nature Identical Flavouring Substances), Seasoning.
Is CRAX Natkhat Masala Wheat Puffs safe to eat?
CRAX Natkhat Masala Wheat Puffs scores 5.5/10 on Decode Label (Moderate). This snack is made primarily from semolina. It contains palm oil, which contributes to saturated fat intake and is associated with potential processing contaminants. Flavour enhancers, including Disodium Ribonucleotides, are present, which may be a concern for individuals with gout. The product also uses natural and nature-identical flavouring substances.
Why does CRAX Natkhat Masala Wheat Puffs score 5.5/10?
Flagged in the score: High saturated fat content due to palm oil. Presence of flavour enhancers, which may be a concern for individuals with gout. Also noted: Contains hydrolysed soy protein, which is a common allergen.
Who should avoid CRAX Natkhat Masala Wheat Puffs?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Managing gout (due to purines from flavour enhancers); Monitoring saturated fat intake; Avoiding flavour enhancers; Soy allergy; Gluten / wheat sensitivity (coeliac disease).
Does CRAX Natkhat Masala Wheat Puffs contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains soy (Hydrolysed Soy Protein) and gluten (Semolina and Wheat bran). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does CRAX Natkhat Masala Wheat Puffs 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.
Does CRAX Natkhat Masala Wheat Puffs contain gluten?
Yes — the ingredient list names Semolina and Wheat bran. People with gluten / wheat sensitivity (coeliac disease) should treat it as containing gluten, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
How much sugar is in CRAX Natkhat Masala Wheat Puffs?
5 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 3.1 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Is CRAX Natkhat Masala Wheat Puffs high in salt?
Yes — 1,360 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 3.4 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 Natkhat Masala Wheat Puffs pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 5 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "natkhat" — can't be verified from the label.
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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