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Chatpata Dal
Decode Label Safety Score
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Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This snack product is primarily made of Split Pulse Bengal Gram, offering a base of legumes. However, it contains a blend of edible vegetable oils, including Palmolein, which contributes to a higher saturated fat content. The presence of Maltodextrin and Refined Sugar adds to the caloric load without significant nutritional benefits. The use of Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein (Soya) and Flavour Enhancer (Disodium Ribonucleotides) may be a concern for individuals with specific dietary restrictions or sensitivities, particularly those managing gout due to the purine content of ribonucleotides. While it includes a variety of spices, the overall formulation points to a processed snack with considerations for fat, sugar, and additive intake.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Split Pulse Bengal Gram
- Red Chilli
- Black Pepper
- Coriander
- Cumin
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Processed snack with mixed vegetable oils and flavour enhancers
This snack is based on Bengal gram but includes a blend of vegetable oils, with Palmolein contributing to saturated fat. It also contains added sugar and maltodextrin, alongside a flavour enhancer (Disodium Ribonucleotides) that may be a concern for individuals with gout. While it features a range of spices, it is a processed food with considerations for overall fat, sugar, and additive intake.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Palmolein and Flavour Enhancer are declared.
Declared allergens: Soy
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 7.3 g · trans fat 0.1 g per 100 g/ml
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitHigh sodium content from Iodised Salt and Black Salt, and added Refined Sugar, are not ideal for regular consumption by young children.
What's good
Contains Split Pulse Bengal Gram as a primary ingredient, providing plant-based protein and fiber.
Includes a wide variety of natural spices and dried vegetables for flavour.
Watch out for
Contains Palmolein, contributing to saturated fat content.
Includes Maltodextrin and Refined Sugar, adding to caloric load without significant nutritional benefits.
The flavour enhancer (likely Disodium Ribonucleotides) is a purine source, which may be a concern for individuals with gout.
Contains Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein (Soya), which is an allergen for some individuals.
Anticaking Agents — named on the label with its additive code.
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 →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
Palmolein is high in saturated fat, which is a cardiovascular concern with regular high intake. EFSA's CONTAM opinion (2016) also notes potential contaminants like glycidyl esters, whose levels depend on processing.
The 'Flavour Enhancer' is likely Disodium Ribonucleotides, a purine source that may be relevant for individuals managing gout.
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 describes sensory attributes (tasty, crunchy) that cannot be objectively verified from the provided label 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.
The claim refers to the organization's practices, which cannot be verified from the product label alone.
The ingredient list does not contain any ingredients commonly identified as preservatives.
The label lists no partially-hydrogenated fat — the source of industrial trans fat — and the panel does not declare any, so the “no trans fat” claim is supported by the label.
The product provides 477 kcal of energy per 100g, which is a high amount.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
37 entries as printed on the label · 36 distinct ingredients (some are declared more than once).
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Split Pulse Bengal Gram 75%Split Pulse Bengal Gram (Chana Dal) (75%)
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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 within Edible Vegetable Oil
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Corn within Edible Vegetable Oil
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Sunflower within Edible Vegetable Oil
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Rice Bran within Edible Vegetable Oil
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Iodised Salt
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Red Chilli
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Acidity RegulatorAcidity Regulator (INS 330)
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Hydrolysed Vegetable ProteinHydrolysed Vegetable Protein (Soya)
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Soya within Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein
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Black Salt
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Black Pepper
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Coriander
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Cumin
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Dried Mango Powder
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Turmeric
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Pipal
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Dried Ginger Powder
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Fennel Seed
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Tamarind
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Nutmeg
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Cinnamon
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Clove
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Garlic Juice Powder trace amount
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Bay Leaves
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Asafoetida
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Maltodextrin
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Refined Sugar
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Dehydrated Vegetable PowderDehydrated Vegetable Powder (Onion, Tomato)
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Onion within Dehydrated Vegetable Powder
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Tomato within Dehydrated Vegetable Powder
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Maize Starch
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Acidity RegulatorAcidity Regulator (INS 296)
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Anticaking AgentsAnticaking Agents (INS 551, INS 341)
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Flavour EnhancerFlavour Enhancer (INS 627, INS 631)
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.
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
Who should take caution
About this ingredient
No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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| Energy | 477 kcal |
| Protein | 19.66 g |
| Carbohydrate | 54.62 g |
| Total Sugars | 3 g |
| Added Sugars | 0.5 g |
| Total Fat | 19.99 g |
| Saturated Fat | 7.29 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.1 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 4.86 g |
| Sodium | 650 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 Chatpata Dal?
The label of Chatpata Dal lists 36 ingredients, in label order: Split Pulse Bengal Gram, Edible Vegetable Oil, Palmolein, Cotton Seed, Corn, Sunflower, Rice Bran, Iodised Salt, Red Chilli, Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein, Soya, Black Salt, Black Pepper, Coriander, Cumin, Dried Mango Powder, Turmeric, Pipal, Dried Ginger Powder, Fennel Seed, Tamarind, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Clove, Garlic Juice Powder, Bay Leaves, Asafoetida, Maltodextrin, Refined Sugar, Dehydrated Vegetable Powder, Onion, Tomato, Maize starch, Acidity Regulator, Anticaking Agents, Flavour Enhancer. Flagged by the analysis: Palmolein, Flavour Enhancer, Maltodextrin, Anticaking Agents.
Is Chatpata Dal safe to eat?
Chatpata Dal scores 5.8/10 on Decode Label (Moderate). This snack is based on Bengal gram but includes a blend of vegetable oils, with Palmolein contributing to saturated fat. It also contains added sugar and maltodextrin, alongside a flavour enhancer (Disodium Ribonucleotides) that may be a concern for individuals with gout. While it features a range of spices, it is a processed food with considerations for overall fat, sugar, and additive intake.
Why does Chatpata Dal score 5.8/10?
Flagged in the score: Contains Palmolein, contributing to saturated fat content. Includes Maltodextrin and Refined Sugar, adding to caloric load without significant nutritional benefits. The flavour enhancer (likely Disodium Ribonucleotides) is a purine source, which may be a concern for individuals with gout.
Who should avoid Chatpata Dal?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Managing gout (Disodium Ribonucleotides); Sensitive to soy (Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein, Soya); Monitoring saturated fat intake; Avoiding added sugars.
Is Chatpata Dal suitable for babies or young children?
Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Chatpata Dal contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains soy (Soya). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Chatpata Dal contain soy?
Yes — the ingredient list names Soya. People with soy allergy should treat it as containing soy, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
How much sugar is in Chatpata Dal?
3 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 0.5 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Is Chatpata Dal high in salt?
Yes — 650 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 1.63 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 Chatpata Dal pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 5 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "Tasty & Crunchy" — can't be verified from the label. "An Eco Friendly Organisation" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Chatpata Dal vegetarian?
Chatpata Dal 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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