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Haldirams Bhujia Plain
Decode Label Safety Score
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Reviewed 3 times · Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This snack is primarily a source of energy and fat, with a significant amount of saturated fat from the vegetable oil blend. While it contains beneficial spices, its overall nutritional profile is dominated by the fried nature and high fat content, making it suitable only for occasional consumption by healthy adults. Individuals managing cardiovascular health or watching their fat intake should exercise caution.
At a glance
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What’s favorable
- Tepary Beans Flour
- Gram Pulse Flour
- Black pepper powder
- Ginger powder
- Clove powder
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High in saturated fat from fried vegetable oil blend
This snack is high in saturated fat due to the use of a vegetable oil blend for frying, which includes palmolein oil. While it offers a blend of spices, its primary contribution is calories and fat, making it a concern most relevant to those monitoring their fat intake.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Edible Vegetable Oil (Cotton Seed, Corn & Palmolein Oil) 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 13.5 g · trans fat 0.1 g per 100 g/ml
Infants under 1
AvoidContains added salt; high sodium intake is not recommended for infants.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitHigh sodium and fat content may not be suitable for regular consumption by young children.
Why the score is capped
Very high saturated fat
Rule F-CAP-08
Energy-dense fried snack — 581 kcal and 41 g fat per 100 g, on added vegetable oil
Rule F-CAP-14
What's good
Contains a variety of beneficial spices
Uses legume flours (Tepary Beans, Gram Pulse) which provide protein and fiber
Watch out for
High saturated fat content from the vegetable oil blend
Energy-dense fried snack, contributing to high calorie intake
Sodium content from iodised salt should be consumed in moderation
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 →Decode Label Analysis
The Edible Vegetable Oil blend, particularly Palmolein Oil, is high in saturated fat, which is a concern for cardiovascular health when consumed in excess. The EFSA CONTAM opinion (2016) also highlighted potential processing contaminants like glycidyl esters in refined palm oil.
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 describes the product’s packaging or its category, not a testable attribute of the food itself — so it’s classified separately rather than flagged as a doubtful claim.
This claim is subjective and cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition information.
This describes the product’s packaging or its category, not a testable attribute of the food itself — so it’s classified separately rather than flagged as a doubtful claim.
This claim is subjective and cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition information.
This describes the product’s packaging or its category, not a testable attribute of the food itself — so it’s classified separately rather than flagged as a doubtful claim.
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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Tepary Beans Flour
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Edible Vegetable Oil (Cotton Seed, Corn & Palmolein Oil)
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Gram Pulse Flour
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Iodised Salt
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Black Pepper PowderSpices & Condiments (Black Pepper Powder
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Ginger PowderGinger Ginger Powder
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Clove Powder
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Mace Powder
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Nutmeg PowderNutmeg Powder and Cardamom Powder)
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Cardamom PowderCardamom Powder)
In label order — normally largest quantity first. Select a row for the full write-up and sources.
✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
Who should take caution
About this ingredient
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| Energy | 581.3 kcal |
| Protein | 13.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 39.9 g |
| Total Sugars | 4.1 g |
| Added Sugars | 0 g |
| Total Fat | 40.9 g |
| Saturated Fat | 13.5 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 922.2 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 Haldirams Bhujia Plain?
The label of Haldirams Bhujia Plain lists 10 ingredients, in label order: Tepary Beans Flour, Edible Vegetable Oil (Cotton Seed, Corn & Palmolein Oil), Gram Pulse Flour, Iodised Salt, Black pepper powder, Ginger powder, Clove powder, Mace Powder, Nutmeg powder, Cardamom Powder. Flagged by the analysis: Edible Vegetable Oil (Cotton Seed, Corn & Palmolein Oil).
Is Haldirams Bhujia Plain safe to eat?
Haldirams Bhujia Plain scores 3.9/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This snack is high in saturated fat due to the use of a vegetable oil blend for frying, which includes palmolein oil. While it offers a blend of spices, its primary contribution is calories and fat, making it a concern most relevant to those monitoring their fat intake.
Why does Haldirams Bhujia Plain score 3.9/10?
What the analysis notes: High saturated fat content from the vegetable oil blend. Energy-dense fried snack, contributing to high calorie intake. Sodium content from iodised salt should be consumed in moderation.
Who should avoid Haldirams Bhujia Plain?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Heart conditions; High cholesterol; Weight management.
Is Haldirams Bhujia Plain suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
How much sugar is in Haldirams Bhujia Plain?
4.1 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 0 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Is Haldirams Bhujia Plain high in salt?
Yes — 922 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 2.31 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 Haldirams Bhujia Plain pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 2 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "GREAT TASTE" — can't be verified from the label. "RELISH THE GOODNESS OF DELIGHTFUL SAVOURY TREATS" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Haldirams Bhujia Plain vegetarian?
Haldirams Bhujia Plain is marked vegetarian, and contains no animal-derived ingredients.
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