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Chilli Chatak Lachha Chilli Flavour Potato Sticks
Decode Label Safety Score
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Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This snack product is primarily made of potatoes and contains palmolein, which contributes to its saturated fat content. While the spice blend offers natural flavors, the presence of palmolein and its associated refining contaminants are the main points of caution. It is generally suitable for healthy adults in moderation, but those monitoring saturated fat intake should be mindful.
At a glance
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What’s favorable
- Mango powder
- Cardamom Powder
- cinnamon powder
- Cumin powder
- Ginger powder
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Potato snack with palmolein oil, contributing to saturated fat content
This potato snack contains palmolein, a vegetable oil high in saturated fat. Regular high intake of saturated fat can be a cardiovascular concern. Additionally, palmolein may contain refining contaminants like glycidyl esters, which are a concern depending on processing levels. The product also contains salt, which should be consumed in moderation.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Vegetable Oil (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 3 g · trans fat 0 g per serving
What's good
Primarily made from potatoes
Uses a blend of natural spices for flavour
Watch out for
Contains palmolein, which is high in saturated fat
Potential for refining contaminants in palmolein (glycidyl esters)
Contains salt, contributing to overall sodium intake
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
Palmolein (a type of palm oil) is high in saturated fat, which is a cardiovascular concern with regular high intake. EFSA (2016) also noted concerns regarding glycidyl esters, a processing contaminant in refined palm oil, though levels depend 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 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.
Taste is a subjective attribute and cannot be objectively 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 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 net weight in ounces is a quantity declaration that cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition facts.
The ingredients list potatoes and red chilli powder, supporting the claim of chilli flavour potato sticks.
The nutrition information states 0 mg of cholesterol per serving.
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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Potatoes 59%Potatoes (59%)
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Vegetable Oil (Palmolein)
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Salt 3%Salt (3%)
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Mango Powder
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Red Chilli Powder 1% trace amountRed Chilli Powder (1%)
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Cardamom Powder
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Cinnamon Powder
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Cumin Powder
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Ginger Powder
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Black Pepper Powder
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Citric AcidCitric Acid Powder (E 330)
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.
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✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
Who should take caution
About this ingredient
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| Energy | 190 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 21 g |
| Total Sugars | 0 g |
| Added Sugars | 0 g |
| Total Fat | 10 g |
| Saturated Fat | 3 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 3 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Calcium | 7 mg |
| Iron | 0.7 mg |
| Potassium | 147 mg |
Colour shows the per-100g level (green = low, amber = moderate, red = high), calculated from the declared serving — this label prints per-serving figures only.
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What are the ingredients in Chilli Chatak Lachha Chilli Flavour Potato Sticks?
The label of Chilli Chatak Lachha Chilli Flavour Potato Sticks lists 11 ingredients, in label order: Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (Palmolein), Salt, Mango powder, Red chilli powder, Cardamom Powder, cinnamon powder, Cumin powder, Ginger powder, Black pepper powder, Citric Acid. Flagged by the analysis: Vegetable Oil (Palmolein).
Is Chilli Chatak Lachha Chilli Flavour Potato Sticks safe to eat?
Chilli Chatak Lachha Chilli Flavour Potato Sticks scores 6.4/10 on Decode Label (Moderate). This potato snack contains palmolein, a vegetable oil high in saturated fat. Regular high intake of saturated fat can be a cardiovascular concern. Additionally, palmolein may contain refining contaminants like glycidyl esters, which are a concern depending on processing levels. The product also contains salt, which should be consumed in moderation.
Why does Chilli Chatak Lachha Chilli Flavour Potato Sticks score 6.4/10?
What the analysis notes: Contains palmolein, which is high in saturated fat. Potential for refining contaminants in palmolein (glycidyl esters). Contains salt, contributing to overall sodium intake.
Who should avoid Chilli Chatak Lachha Chilli Flavour Potato Sticks?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Monitoring saturated fat intake; Sensitive to high sodium intake.
How much sugar is in Chilli Chatak Lachha Chilli Flavour Potato Sticks?
0 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 0 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Is Chilli Chatak Lachha Chilli Flavour Potato Sticks high in salt?
Yes — 1,771 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 4.43 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 Chilli Chatak Lachha Chilli Flavour Potato Sticks pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 4 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "GREAT TASTE" — can't be verified from the label. "7.05oz" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Chilli Chatak Lachha Chilli Flavour Potato Sticks vegetarian?
Chilli Chatak Lachha Chilli Flavour Potato Sticks is marked vegetarian, and contains no animal-derived ingredients.
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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