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Daawat Biryani Kit Kolkata
Decode Label Safety Score
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Reviewed 3 times · Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This Biryani mix offers a convenient meal option, primarily composed of rice, vegetables, and sunflower oil. Additionally, the inclusion of Disodium Ribonucleotides, a common flavour enhancer, is a specific concern for individuals prone to gout due to its purine content. The product also contains added sugar and salt, which should be considered for those monitoring their intake.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Onion
- Tomato
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Coriander Leaves
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Contains undisclosed flavour enhancers and purine-rich additives
It also includes Disodium Ribonucleotides, a flavour enhancer that contains purines and may trigger gout in susceptible individuals.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Flavour Enhancers is 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 0.8 g · trans fat 0 g per 100 g/ml
Why the score is capped
Flavours not disclosed — the label does not say which substance this is
Rule F-CAP-13
What's good
Contains a variety of natural spices and herbs like onion, garlic, ginger, coriander, turmeric, and chilli for authentic flavor.
Includes traditional aromatic waters like Rose Water and Kewra Water.
Uses sunflower oil, which is high in polyunsaturated fats.
Watch out for
Contains Disodium Ribonucleotides, which can trigger gout in sensitive individuals.
Contains added Edible Common Salt and Cane Sugar, contributing to overall sodium and sugar intake.
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (Soya) is present, 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 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
This lack of transparency makes it difficult to assess all potential risks.
Disodium Ribonucleotides, a common flavour enhancer, is present. This ingredient contains purines and may trigger gout attacks in susceptible individuals. Consumers with a history of gout should exercise caution.
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 cooking time is a preparation instruction that cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition facts.
The number of preparation steps is a cooking instruction that cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition facts.
The ingredient list does not explicitly mention 'Authentic Biryani Paste' as a single ingredient, though components of a paste are present.
The ingredient list does not explicitly mention 'Burani Raita Seasoning'.
The serving size information is a recommendation that cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition facts.
This is a subjective marketing slogan that cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition facts.
The ingredient list includes Biryani Basmati Rice.
The ingredient list includes Cinnamon Sticks, Green Cardamom, Bay Leaf, Clove, and Black Pepper, which are whole spices.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
40 entries as printed on the label · 35 distinct ingredients (some are declared more than once).
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Biryani Basmati Rice
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2.
OnionOnion (Fresh and Dehydrated)
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Water
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Tomato
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Garlic
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Ginger
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Edible Vegetable Oil (Sunflower) listed twice
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Edible Common Salt listed twice
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Clarified Butter (Ghee) listed twice
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Edible Vegetable Oil (Sunflower) listed twice
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Edible Common Salt listed twice
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Clarified Butter (Ghee) listed twice
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Spices and Condiments listed twiceSpices and Condiments [Cardamom, Cinnamon, Cumin and Mace (0.01%)]
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Flavour EnhancersDisodium guanylate (INS 627), Disodium inosinate (INS 631)Flavour Enhancers (INS 627, INS 631)
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Coriander Leaves
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Coriander Seed Powder
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Turmeric Powder
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Green Chilli
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Red Chilli Powder
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Rose Water
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Kewra Water
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Flavours undisclosed flavouringFlavours – Natural and Nature Identical
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Acidity RegulatorCitric acid (INS 330)Acidity Regulator (INS 330)
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Cinnamon Sticks 0.4% trace amountCinnamon Sticks (0.4%)
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Green Cardamom 0.2% trace amountGreen Cardamom (0.2%)
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Bay Leaf 0.2% trace amountBay Leaf (0.2%)
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Clove
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Black Pepper
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Spices and Condiments listed twiceSpices and Condiments (Cumin, Chilli, Coriander, Dried Ginger)
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Maltodextrin (Corn)
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Natural and Nature Identical Flavouring Substances undisclosed flavouring
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Edible Common Salt listed twice
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Cane Sugar
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Dehydrated Garlic
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Dehydrated Onion Powder
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Black Salt
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Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (Soya)
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Dried Mango Powder
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Dehydrated Parsley
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Anticaking AgentSilicon dioxide (INS 551)Anticaking Agent (INS 551)
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.
✓ 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 | 284 kcal |
| Protein | 7.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 58 g |
| Total Sugars | 3.1 g |
| Added Sugars | 0 g |
| Total Fat | 2.6 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 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 Daawat Biryani Kit Kolkata?
The label of Daawat Biryani Kit Kolkata lists 35 ingredients, in label order: Biryani Basmati Rice, Onion, Water, Tomato, Garlic, Ginger, Edible Vegetable Oil (Sunflower), Clarified Butter (Ghee), Flavour Enhancers, Coriander Leaves, Coriander Seed Powder, Turmeric powder, Green Chilli, Red chilli powder, Rose Water, Kewra Water, Flavours, Acidity Regulator, Cinnamon Sticks, Green Cardamom, Bay Leaf, Clove, Black Pepper, Spices and Condiments, Maltodextrin (Corn), Natural and nature identical flavouring substances, Edible Common Salt, Cane Sugar, Dehydrated Garlic, Dehydrated Onion Powder, Black Salt, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (Soya), Dried Mango Powder, Dehydrated Parsley, Anticaking Agent. Flagged by the analysis: Flavour Enhancers.
Is Daawat Biryani Kit Kolkata safe to eat?
Daawat Biryani Kit Kolkata scores 5.5/10 on Decode Label (Moderate). It also includes Disodium Ribonucleotides, a flavour enhancer that contains purines and may trigger gout in susceptible individuals.
Why does Daawat Biryani Kit Kolkata score 5.5/10?
What the analysis notes: Contains Disodium Ribonucleotides, which can trigger gout in sensitive individuals. Contains added Edible Common Salt and Cane Sugar, contributing to overall sodium and sugar intake. Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (Soya) is present, which is a common allergen.
Who should avoid Daawat Biryani Kit Kolkata?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Gout; Sensitive to undisclosed additives; Monitoring sodium intake; Monitoring sugar intake; Milk allergy / lactose intolerance.
Does Daawat Biryani Kit Kolkata contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains milk (Clarified Butter (Ghee)) and soy (Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (Soya)). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Daawat Biryani Kit Kolkata contain milk?
Yes — the ingredient list names Clarified Butter (Ghee). People with milk allergy / lactose intolerance should treat it as containing milk, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does Daawat Biryani Kit Kolkata 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 Daawat Biryani Kit Kolkata?
3.1 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 0 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Is Daawat Biryani Kit Kolkata 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 Daawat Biryani Kit Kolkata pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 8 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "COOKS IN 30 MINUTES" — can't be verified from the label. "THREE EASY STEPS" — can't be verified from the label. "INCLUDES Authentic Biryani Paste" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Daawat Biryani Kit Kolkata vegetarian?
Daawat Biryani Kit Kolkata 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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