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Aloo Bhujia Sev
Sold in 200 g · 400 g — same recipe, same score.
Decode Label Safety Score
How we got 2.8 ShowHide
Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This snack is primarily a fried potato product, which contributes to its high saturated fat content and overall energy density. While it contains a variety of natural spices and flavourings, the use of multiple edible vegetable oils, including palmolein, contributes significantly to the saturated fat profile.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
High saturated fat from fried potato and multiple vegetable oils
This snack is high in saturated fat due to its fried nature and the inclusion of palmolein and other vegetable oils. It is also an energy-dense food, providing a significant number of calories per serving. While it features a range of natural spices, the primary nutritional concern is its fat content, which is relevant for individuals monitoring their intake of saturated fats.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Palmolein is declared.
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 16.4 g · trans fat 0.1 g per 100 g/ml
Why the score is capped
Very high saturated fat
Rule F-CAP-08
Energy-dense fried snack — 564 kcal and 37 g fat per 100 g, on added vegetable oil
Rule F-CAP-14
What's good
Contains a variety of natural spices and herbs for flavour
No artificial colours or high-intensity sweeteners
Watch out for
High saturated fat content from frying and palmolein
Energy-dense snack, contributing to high calorie intake
Ambiguous 'Edible Vegetable Oil' could include less desirable oils
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 about half saturated fat, which raises LDL cholesterol when eaten regularly in quantity, and the WHO advises keeping saturated fat under 10 percent of energy. Refined palm oil also carries the highest levels of process contaminants among edible oils: glycidyl esters, which the European Food Safety Authority considers genotoxic and carcinogenic with no safe level, and 3-MCPD esters, for which it set a tolerable daily intake of 2 micrograms per kilogram of body weight in 2018. IARC lists glycidol as probably carcinogenic (Group 2A) and 3-MCPD as possibly carcinogenic (Group 2B). The contaminants form during the high-temperature deodorising step of refining, so unrefined palm oil carries less of them. EU maximum levels now apply to these contaminants in oils and in infant formula.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EFSA CONTAM Panel opinions on glycidyl esters and 3-MCPD esters in food (2016) and 3-MCPD update (2018); IARC Monographs Volumes 77 and 101; WHO guideline on saturated fat and trans fat intake (2023)
Palm Oil: regulation, sources and other products →Flavouring Substances
Indian rules classify added flavours as natural, nature-identical (chemically synthesised copies of natural compounds) or artificial, and require the class to be declared. The label names the class, not the compounds, so a reader cannot see which substances make up the blend, or whether it carries something they avoid. This is information about transparency, not a finding of harm.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: FSS (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations 2011, flavours; FSS (Labelling and Display) Regulations 2020
Flavouring Substances: regulation, sources and other products →Decode Label Analysis
Palmolein is high in saturated fat, which is a cardiovascular concern with regular high intake. EFSA's CONTAM opinion (2016) highlighted concerns regarding glycidyl esters contaminants in refined palm oil, with levels depending on processing.
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.
This is a subjective claim about the product's taste and heritage, which cannot be verified from the provided ingredient list or nutrition facts.
This claim describes the product's origin or type, which cannot be verified from the provided ingredient list or nutrition facts.
This claim describes the product's origin or type in French, which cannot be verified from the provided ingredient list or nutrition facts.
Age suitability is a regulatory designation that cannot be checked from the ingredient list or nutrition facts.
This claim refers to the country of origin, which cannot be verified from the provided ingredient list or nutrition facts.
This claim refers to the country of origin in French, which cannot be verified from the provided ingredient list or nutrition facts.
The ingredient list includes potato (aloo) and gram flour (besan), which are key components of Aloo Bhujia.
The ingredient list includes mint leaves and red chilli powder, supporting the claim of spicy mint flavour.
The ingredient list starts with Potato, confirming it is a potato-based snack. The term 'extruded' describes a processing method that cannot be verified from the ingredient list alone, but the product form is consistent with an extruded snack.
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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Potato
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Edible Vegetable OilEdible Vegetable Oil (Palmolein, Cotton Seed, Corn, Sunflower, Rice Bran)
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Palmolein within Edible Vegetable Oil
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Cotton Seed Oil within Edible Vegetable OilCotton Seed
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Corn Oil within Edible Vegetable OilCorn
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Sunflower Oil within Edible Vegetable OilSunflower
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Rice Bran Oil within Edible Vegetable OilRice Bran
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Bengal Gram FlourBengal Gram Flour (Besan)
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Besan within Bengal Gram Flour
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Tapioca Starch
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Tepary Beans FlourTepary Beans (Moth Dal) Flour
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Moth Dal Flour within Tepary Beans FlourMoth Dal) Flour
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Iodised Salt
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Red Chilli Powder
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Acidity RegulatorAcidity Regulator (INS 330)
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Citric Acid within Acidity RegulatorINS 330
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Dry Mango Powder
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Ginger Powder
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Dried Garlic Powder
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Black Pepper
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Clove
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Dried Onion Powder
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Cumin Powder
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Bay Leaf trace amount
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Nutmeg
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Cinnamon
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Turmeric
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Mint Leaves
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Natural Flavours & Natural Flavouring Substances & 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.
A blend of refined vegetable oils, judged as a single concern — a high saturated-fat source — rather than one flag per oil. The individual oils are listed below and in "What the label actually shows".
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
Declared on this label as
No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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| Energy | 564 kcal |
| Protein | 8.97 g |
| Carbohydrate | 47.71 g |
| Total Sugars | 0 g |
| Added Sugars | 0 g |
| Total Fat | 37.48 g |
| Saturated Fat | 16.42 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.1 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 4.04 g |
| Sodium | 984 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 Aloo Bhujia Sev?
The label of Aloo Bhujia Sev lists 29 ingredients, in label order: Potato, Edible Vegetable Oil, Palmolein, Cotton Seed Oil, Corn Oil, Sunflower oil, Rice Bran Oil, Bengal Gram Flour, Besan, Tapioca starch, Tepary Beans Flour, Moth Dal Flour, Iodised Salt, Red chilli powder, Acidity Regulator, Citric Acid, Dry Mango Powder, Ginger powder, Dried Garlic Powder, Black Pepper, Clove, Dried Onion Powder, Cumin powder, Bay Leaf, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Turmeric, Mint Leaves, Natural Flavours & Natural Flavouring Substances & Nature Identical Flavouring Substances. Flagged by the analysis: Natural Flavours & Natural Flavouring Substances & Nature Identical Flavouring Substances.
Is Aloo Bhujia Sev safe to eat?
Aloo Bhujia Sev scores 2.8/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This snack is high in saturated fat due to its fried nature and the inclusion of palmolein and other vegetable oils. It is also an energy-dense food, providing a significant number of calories per serving. While it features a range of natural spices, the primary nutritional concern is its fat content, which is relevant for individuals monitoring their intake of saturated fats.
Why does Aloo Bhujia Sev score 2.8/10?
What the analysis notes: High saturated fat content from frying and palmolein. Energy-dense snack, contributing to high calorie intake. Ambiguous 'Edible Vegetable Oil' could include less desirable oils.
Who should avoid Aloo Bhujia Sev?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Managing saturated fat intake; Monitoring calorie intake.
How much sugar is in Aloo Bhujia Sev?
0 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 0 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Is Aloo Bhujia Sev high in salt?
Yes — 984 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 2.46 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 Aloo Bhujia Sev pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 9 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "TASTE OF TRADITION" — can't be verified from the label. "INDIAN SNACKS" — can't be verified from the label. "CASSE-CROÛTE INDIENS" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Aloo Bhujia Sev vegetarian?
Aloo Bhujia Sev 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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Disclaimer: Safety scores are Decode Label-generated assessments based on publicly available regulatory data (FSSAI, WHO, EFSA, IARC) and peer-reviewed research. They are not a substitute for professional medical advice, and they are not a regulatory determination, a laboratory safety certification or a medical diagnosis. Ingredient safety can vary by individual health conditions, concentration, and usage context. Decode Label is an independent information service and scores every brand by the same rules. No brand pays for or influences its score. Our founder also founded the personal-care brand Botani Bestie (see our story); its products are scored exactly like everyone else's. Data limitations: This assessment is based on the information declared on the product label and the evidence sources above — Decode Label does not independently laboratory-test this product. Ingredient concentrations, sourcing and manufacturing can vary between batches and are not always disclosed. A finding that is not shown here means it was not identified from the available label information, not that it has been ruled out.
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