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Bombay Mix
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This snack mix provides a satisfying crunch from gram pulse and peanuts, but its nutritional profile is significantly impacted by the use of multiple edible vegetable oils, which contribute to a high saturated fat content. The presence of a synthetic food colour, while permitted, is a common concern for those avoiding artificial additives. Individuals with peanut allergies must strictly avoid this product due to the risk of severe anaphylaxis. For the general population, it is best consumed in moderation as an occasional treat.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
Snack Mix with High Saturated Fat and Artificial Colour
This snack contains multiple vegetable oils, including palmolein, which contribute to a high saturated fat content. It also includes a synthetic food colour, which some consumers prefer to avoid. Peanuts are a major allergen and can cause severe reactions in sensitive individuals. This product is best enjoyed occasionally due to its overall nutritional profile.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Palmolein oil is declared.
Declared allergens: Peanuts
People with this allergy 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 5 g · trans fat 0.1 g per 100 g/ml
Infants under 1
AvoidHigh sodium content from iodised salt and black salt powder is not suitable for infants.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitContains peanuts, which are a choking hazard for young children and a major allergen. Supervise consumption closely or avoid.
Watch out for
High saturated fat content from multiple vegetable oils, including palmolein.
Presence of a synthetic food colour, which some consumers prefer to avoid.
High sodium content from iodised salt and black salt powder.
Cotton Seed Oil — a vegetable oil that contributes to the overall fat content, including saturated fat.
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 →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
Peanuts are a major allergen and can cause life-threatening anaphylaxis in sensitive individuals (FSSAI Labelling & Display Regulations 2020).
Palmolein oil is high in saturated fat, which is a cardiovascular concern with regular high intake. EFSA CONTAM opinion (2016) also notes potential refining contaminants (glycidyl and 3-MCPD esters).
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 claim 'SEALED FOR RICH TASTE' is a subjective statement about product quality that cannot be objectively verified from the provided label information.
The claim 'HALDIRAM'S ICONIC TASTE SINCE 1937' refers to the brand's history and taste reputation, which cannot be verified from the provided product label.
The claim 'CRUNCH KA NAYA TADKA' is a marketing slogan that describes a sensory experience and cannot be objectively verified from the provided label information.
The product name 'Bombay Mix' is descriptive of the product type, which is a mix of sev and nuts, as further described on the packaging.
The ingredient list includes Gram Pulse Flour (for sev), Peanuts, and various Spices & Condiments, supporting the description of 'sev and nuts with a fiery burst of spice'.
The term 'Namkeen' is a general classification for savory snacks, which is consistent with the product being a 'Bombay Mix'.
The nutrition information panel explicitly states 'Cholesterol 0 mg' per 100g.
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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Gram Pulse
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Peanuts
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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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Palmolein Oil within Edible Vegetable Oil
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Gram Pulse Flour
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Green Peas
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Iodised Salt
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Black Salt Powder
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Spices & Condiments*Spices & Condiments
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Red Chilli Powder within Spices & Condiments
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Turmeric Powder within Spices & Condiments
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Mango Powder within Spices & Condiments
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Asafoetida Powder within Spices & Condiments
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Paprika Extract trace amountPaprika Extract (INS 160c)
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Synthetic Food Colour synthetic colourBrilliant blue FCF (INS 133)Synthetic Food Colour (INS 133)
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".
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.
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
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About this ingredient
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| Energy | 483.2 kcal |
| Protein | 18.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 50.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g |
| Added Sugars | 0 g |
| Total Fat | 22.8 g |
| Saturated Fat | 5 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 522.7 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 Bombay Mix?
The label of Bombay Mix lists 17 ingredients, in label order: Gram Pulse, Peanuts, Edible Vegetable Oil, Cotton Seed Oil, Corn Oil, Palmolein oil, Gram Pulse Flour, Green Peas, Iodised Salt, Black Salt Powder, Spices & Condiments, Red chilli powder, Turmeric powder, Mango powder, Asafoetida Powder, Paprika Extract, Synthetic Food Colour. Flagged by the analysis: Synthetic Food Colour, Cotton Seed Oil.
Is Bombay Mix safe to eat?
Bombay Mix scores 7.6/10 on Decode Label (Moderate). This snack contains multiple vegetable oils, including palmolein, which contribute to a high saturated fat content. It also includes a synthetic food colour, which some consumers prefer to avoid. Peanuts are a major allergen and can cause severe reactions in sensitive individuals. This product is best enjoyed occasionally due to its overall nutritional profile.
Why does Bombay Mix score 7.6/10?
Flagged in the score: Presence of a synthetic food colour, which some consumers prefer to avoid. Also noted: High saturated fat content from multiple vegetable oils, including palmolein. High sodium content from iodised salt and black salt powder.
Who should avoid Bombay Mix?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Peanut allergy; Avoiding synthetic food colours; Limiting saturated fat intake.
Is Bombay Mix suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Bombay Mix contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains peanuts (Peanuts). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Bombay Mix contain peanuts?
Yes — the ingredient list names Peanuts. People with groundnut (peanut) allergy should treat it as containing peanuts, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
How much sugar is in Bombay Mix?
1.6 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 0 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Are the claims on the Bombay Mix pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 7 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "SEALED FOR RICH TASTE" — can't be verified from the label. "HALDIRAM'S ICONIC TASTE SINCE 1937" — can't be verified from the label. "CRUNCH KA NAYA TADKA" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Bombay Mix vegetarian?
Bombay Mix is marked vegetarian.
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