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Bhel Puri Bombay Mix
Decode Label Safety Score
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Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This snack mix is primarily composed of grains, pulses, and nuts, offering a source of plant-based protein and fiber. However, it contains several food additives, including three preservatives and a thickener, which may be a concern for individuals preferring a cleaner label. The presence of refined sugar and iodised salt, while common in snack foods, contributes to the overall sugar and sodium content, which should be considered as part of a balanced diet. The product also contains groundnuts and refined wheat flour, which are common allergens.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Split Pulse Bengal Gram
- Whole Bengal Gram Flakes
- Turmeric
- Cumin
- Coriander powder
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Snack mix with common allergens and multiple preservatives
The score is held down by this product's nutrition profile, which dominates the assessment regardless of the rest of the formulation. This snack mix contains common allergens like groundnuts and refined wheat flour, making it unsuitable for individuals with peanut or gluten allergies. It also includes three different preservatives (sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, and acetic acid) and a thickener, which may be a concern for those seeking products with fewer additives. The presence of refined sugar and iodised salt means it contributes to daily sugar and sodium intake.
Declared allergens: Peanuts and Gluten
People with these allergies should avoid it and check the pack’s own allergen statement.
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 12.6 g per 100 g/ml
Infants under 1
AvoidHigh sodium content from iodised salt and black salt is not suitable for infants.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitContains whole groundnuts, which can be a choking hazard for young children.
The combination of refined sugar and sodium contributes to a high sugar and salt load, which is not ideal for regular consumption by young children.
What's good
Contains a variety of spices for natural flavouring
Includes pulses (Bengal Gram) for protein and fiber
Contains dates as a natural sweetener
Watch out for
Presence of multiple food preservatives (INS 211, INS 202, INS 260)
Contains refined sugar, contributing to added sugar intake
Contains iodised salt and black salt, contributing to overall sodium content
Specific type of edible vegetable oil is not disclosed, which can impact saturated fat profile
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.
Peanuts
Peanut allergy is one of the most common and severe food allergies, capable of causing anaphylaxis — a potentially fatal allergic reaction. Even trace amounts (cross-contamination) can trigger reactions. Peanut allergy is usually lifelong and requires strict avoidance. Always carry an epinephrine auto-injector if allergic.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: FSSAI; FDA; Allergy & Asthma Network
Peanuts: regulation, sources and other products →Wheat Flour
Wheat and wheat-derived ingredients contain gluten, which triggers an autoimmune response in people with celiac disease, causing intestinal damage. People with non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) or wheat allergy must also avoid this ingredient. Labelled as a major allergen by FSSAI.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: FSSAI Food Labelling Regulations; Celiac Disease Foundation
Wheat Flour: regulation, sources and other products →Decode Label Analysis
Contains Peanuts, a major allergen that can cause life-threatening anaphylaxis. This is a declarable allergen under FSSAI Labelling & Display Regulations 2020.
Contains Refined Wheat Flour, which contains gluten. Not suitable for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. This is a declarable allergen under FSSAI Labelling & Display Regulations 2020.
Combined Effects interactions
Sodium benzoate (INS 211) can react with ascorbic acid (Vitamin C, which is citric acid's chemical cousin and often co-occurs in foods with citric acid, INS 330) to form benzene, a known carcinogen. While citric acid itself is not ascorbic acid, its presence as an acidity regulator in a product with sodium benzoate warrants caution, as the conditions for benzene formation are complex and can depend on other factors like light and heat.
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 claim is a subjective marketing statement that cannot be verified from the provided label information.
This claim describes the product's category, which cannot be verified from the ingredient list alone.
This claim describes the product's type, which cannot be verified from the ingredient list alone.
This claim is a subjective marketing statement about the product's fame and taste profile, which cannot be verified from the provided label information.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
49 entries as printed on the label · 35 distinct ingredients (some are declared more than once).
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1.
Puffed Rice 16%Puffed Rice (16%)
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Edible Vegetable Oil listed twiceEdible Vegetable Oil (Palmolein, Cotton Seed, Corn, Sunflower, Rice Bran)
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Split Pulse Bengal Gram 10%Split Pulse Bengal Gram (Chana Dal) (10%)
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Groundnut 8%Groundnut (Peanuts) (8%)
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Bengal Gram Flour 8% listed twiceBengal Gram Flour(Besan) (8%)
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Refined Wheat Flour 8%Refined Wheat Flour(Maida) (8%)
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Rice Flakes 4%Rice Flakes (4%)
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Whole Bengal Gram Flakes 3%Whole Bengal Gram Flakes (3%)
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Tapioca Starch
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Iodised Salt listed twice
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Turmeric
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Cumin
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Coriander Powder
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Curry Leaves
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Red Chilli listed twice
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Black Salt listed twice
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Acidity Regulator (INS 330) listed twice
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Dried Ginger Powder listed twice
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Black Pepper listed twice
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Ajwain
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Cardamom listed twice
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Clove listed twice
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Cinnamon listed twice
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Nutmeg listed twice
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Bay Leaf listed twice
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Asafoetida
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Refined Sugar
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Green Chilli
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Red Chilli listed twice
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Tamarind Powder
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Dates
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Iodised Salt listed twice
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Acidity Regulator (INS 330) listed twice
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34.
Black Pepper listed twice
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Dried Ginger Powder listed twice
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Clove listed twice
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Dried Garlic Powder
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Cardamom listed twice
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Cinnamon listed twice
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Nutmeg listed twice
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Bay Leaf trace amount listed twice
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Black Salt listed twice
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Thickener (INS 401)Sodium alginate (INS 401)
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Preservative (INS 211)Sodium benzoate (INS 211)Preservative [(INS 211)
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Preservative (INS 202)Potassium sorbate (INS 202)(INS 202)
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Preservative (INS 260)Acetic acid (INS 260)& (INS 260)]
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Bengal Gram Flour listed twiceBengal Gram Flour (Besan)
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Edible Vegetable Oil listed twiceEdible Vegetable Oil (Palmolein, Cotton Seed, Corn, Sunflower, Rice Bran)
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Iodised Salt listed twice
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
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| Energy | 462 kcal |
| Protein | 8.86 g |
| Carbohydrate | 42.81 g |
| Total Sugars | 8.08 g |
| Total Fat | 28.41 g |
| Saturated Fat | 12.58 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 8.08 g |
| Sodium | 671 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 Bhel Puri Bombay Mix?
The label of Bhel Puri Bombay Mix lists 35 ingredients, in label order: Puffed Rice, Split Pulse Bengal Gram, Groundnut, Refined wheat flour, Rice Flakes, Whole Bengal Gram Flakes, Tapioca starch, Turmeric, Cumin, Coriander powder, Curry Leaves, Ajwain, Asafoetida, Refined Sugar, Green Chilli, Red Chilli, Tamarind Powder, Dates, Acidity Regulator (INS 330), Black Pepper, Dried Ginger Powder, Clove, Dried Garlic Powder, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Bay Leaf, Black Salt, Thickener (INS 401), Preservative (INS 211), Preservative (INS 202), Preservative (INS 260), Bengal Gram Flour, Edible Vegetable Oil, Iodised Salt. Flagged by the analysis: Preservative (INS 211).
Is Bhel Puri Bombay Mix safe to eat?
Bhel Puri Bombay Mix scores 3.8/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). The score is held down by this product's nutrition profile, which dominates the assessment regardless of the rest of the formulation. This snack mix contains common allergens like groundnuts and refined wheat flour, making it unsuitable for individuals with peanut or gluten allergies. It also includes three different preservatives (sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, and acetic acid) and a thickener, which may be a concern for those seeking products with fewer additives. The presence of refined sugar and iodised salt means it contributes to daily sugar and sodium intake.
Why does Bhel Puri Bombay Mix score 3.8/10?
What the analysis notes: Presence of multiple food preservatives (INS 211, INS 202, INS 260). Contains refined sugar, contributing to added sugar intake. Contains iodised salt and black salt, contributing to overall sodium content.
Who should avoid Bhel Puri Bombay Mix?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Peanut allergy; Gluten sensitivity or celiac disease; Avoiding food preservatives; Limiting added sugar intake; Limiting sodium intake.
Is Bhel Puri Bombay Mix suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Bhel Puri Bombay Mix contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains peanuts (Groundnut) and gluten (Refined wheat flour). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Bhel Puri Bombay Mix contain peanuts?
Yes — the ingredient list names Groundnut. People with groundnut (peanut) allergy should treat it as containing peanuts, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does Bhel Puri Bombay Mix contain gluten?
Yes — the ingredient list names Refined wheat flour. 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 Bhel Puri Bombay Mix?
8.1 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label does not declare added sugar separately, so we cannot say how much of it is added.
Is Bhel Puri Bombay Mix high in salt?
Yes — 671 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 1.68 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 Bhel Puri Bombay Mix pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 4 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. "Bombay Mix" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Bhel Puri Bombay Mix vegetarian?
Bhel Puri Bombay Mix 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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