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Daawat Biryani Kit Lucknowi
Decode Label Safety Score
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Reviewed 3 times · Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This Biryani mix is a convenient option, but consumers should be aware of its high sodium content, which is a significant concern for general health, especially for individuals monitoring their salt intake. The presence of flavor enhancers, including Disodium Ribonucleotides, also raises a caution for those prone to gout. While it contains a variety of natural spices and botanicals, many are in trace amounts and contribute minimally to the overall nutritional profile. The use of an unspecified 'Edible Vegetable Oil' and 'Natural and nature identical flavouring substances' also indicates a lack of full transparency regarding key components.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
High Sodium, Flavor Enhancers, and Unspecified Ingredients
This Biryani mix is high in sodium, which is a concern for blood pressure and overall health. It also contains flavor enhancers, including Disodium Ribonucleotides, which can trigger gout in susceptible individuals. The product uses an unspecified 'Edible Vegetable Oil' and 'Natural and nature identical flavouring substances', limiting transparency about its exact composition.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Flavour Enhancers is 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 0.5 g · trans fat 0 g per 100 g/ml
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitThis product has a very high sodium content, which is not suitable for young children whose kidneys are still developing and cannot process large amounts of salt.
Why the score is capped
Very high sodium per serving
Rule F-CAP-02
What's good
Contains traditional spices and botanicals for authentic flavor
Basmati rice as a primary ingredient
Watch out for
Very high sodium content
Presence of unspecified flavor enhancers (potential gout trigger)
Unspecified 'Edible Vegetable Oil'
Unspecified 'Natural and nature identical flavouring substances'
Trace amounts of several traditional spices, limiting their benefit
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
The product contains 'Flavour Enhancers' which, if they include Disodium Ribonucleotides, are known to trigger gout in susceptible individuals due to their purine content.
High sodium content from 'Edible Common Salt' and 'Black Salt' is a significant concern for individuals with high blood pressure or those on sodium-restricted diets.
The use of 'Edible Vegetable Oil' without further specification means the exact saturated fat profile is unknown and could vary.
The presence of 'Natural and nature identical flavouring substances' and 'Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein' indicates the use of processed flavor components, which may be a concern for those seeking whole-food ingredients.
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 serving size is a manufacturer's recommendation that cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition facts.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
33 entries as printed on the label · 30 distinct ingredients (some are declared more than once).
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1.
Biryani Basmati Rice
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2.
Curd
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Water
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4.
Dehydrated Onion
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5.
Edible Vegetable OilEdible Vegetable Oil (Sunflower)
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Edible Common Salt listed twice
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Spices and Condiments listed twiceSpices and Condiments (Cardamom, Fennel, Star Anise, Mace, Cinnamon, Clove, Coriander, Cumin, Black Pepper, Nutmeg, Bay Leaf)
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Garlic
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Ginger
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Rose Water
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Kewra Water
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Flavour EnhancersDisodium guanylate (INS 627), Disodium inosinate (INS 631)Flavour Enhancers (INS 627, INS 631)
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Turmeric Powder
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Acidity RegulatorCitric acid (INS 330)Acidity Regulator (INS 330)
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Saffron 0.01% trace amountSaffron (0.01%)
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Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein listed twiceHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (Soya)
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Cinnamon Sticks
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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 0.1% trace amountClove (0.1%)
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Black Pepper 0.1% trace amountBlack Pepper (0.1%)
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Spices and Condiments listed twiceSpices and Condiments (Cumin, Chilli, Coriander, Dried Ginger)
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MaltodextrinMaltodextrin (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 Powder
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Dehydrated Onion Powder
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Black Salt
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Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein listed twiceHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (Soya)
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Dried Mango Powder
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Dehydrated Parsley
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33.
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 | 270 kcal |
| Protein | 7.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 54 g |
| Total Sugars | 3.5 g |
| Added Sugars | 0 g |
| Total Fat | 2.7 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Sodium | 1,136 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 Lucknowi?
The label of Daawat Biryani Kit Lucknowi lists 30 ingredients, in label order: Biryani Basmati Rice, Curd, Water, Dehydrated Onion, Edible Vegetable Oil, Garlic, Ginger, Rose Water, Kewra Water, Flavour Enhancers, Turmeric powder, Acidity Regulator, Saffron, Cinnamon Sticks, Green Cardamom, Bay Leaf, Clove, Black Pepper, Spices and Condiments, Maltodextrin, Natural and nature identical flavouring substances, Edible Common Salt, Cane Sugar, Dehydrated Garlic Powder, Dehydrated Onion Powder, Black Salt, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Dried Mango Powder, Dehydrated Parsley, Anticaking Agent. Flagged by the analysis: Flavour Enhancers, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein.
Is Daawat Biryani Kit Lucknowi safe to eat?
Daawat Biryani Kit Lucknowi scores 1.5/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This Biryani mix is high in sodium, which is a concern for blood pressure and overall health. It also contains flavor enhancers, including Disodium Ribonucleotides, which can trigger gout in susceptible individuals. The product uses an unspecified 'Edible Vegetable Oil' and 'Natural and nature identical flavouring substances', limiting transparency about its exact composition.
Why does Daawat Biryani Kit Lucknowi score 1.5/10?
What the analysis notes: Very high sodium content. Presence of unspecified flavor enhancers (potential gout trigger). Unspecified 'Edible Vegetable Oil'.
Who should avoid Daawat Biryani Kit Lucknowi?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: High blood pressure; Gout; Sodium-restricted diet; Sensitive to flavor enhancers; Milk allergy / lactose intolerance.
Is Daawat Biryani Kit Lucknowi suitable for babies or young children?
Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Daawat Biryani Kit Lucknowi contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains milk (Curd). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Daawat Biryani Kit Lucknowi contain milk?
Yes — the ingredient list names Curd. 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 Daawat Biryani Kit Lucknowi?
3.5 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 0 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Is Daawat Biryani Kit Lucknowi high in salt?
Yes — 1,136 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 2.84 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 Lucknowi pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 3 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. "SERVE 4" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Daawat Biryani Kit Lucknowi vegetarian?
Daawat Biryani Kit Lucknowi 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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