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Haldiram's Fatafat Bhel
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Reviewed 6 times · Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
The score is held down by this product's nutrition profile, which dominates the assessment regardless of the rest of the formulation. This snack is an energy-dense fried product, high in fat and sodium, making it a concern most relevant to regular consumption or especially for individuals monitoring their intake of these nutrients. While it contains various natural spices and pulses, the overall nutritional profile is dominated by its high fat content from edible vegetable oil and significant sodium levels. The presence of refined wheat flour also means it is unsuitable for those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Chickpeas Pulse
- Chickpeas Pulse Flour
Energy-dense fried snack, high in fat and sodium, with refined flour.
The score is held down by this product's nutrition profile, which dominates the assessment regardless of the rest of the formulation. This snack is a fried product, meaning it's high in calories and fat, primarily from edible vegetable oil. It also contains significant levels of sodium and refined wheat flour, making it less suitable for those with dietary restrictions like gluten sensitivity or individuals needing to manage their sodium and fat intake. The spice extract is present in trace amounts, offering no significant benefit.
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 g · trans fat 0.1 g per 100 g/ml
Infants under 1
AvoidContains added sugar, which is not recommended for infants under 1 year of age.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitThis product is high in sodium and fat, which are not ideal for young children's developing kidneys and cardiovascular systems. The presence of peanuts also poses a choking hazard and allergen risk.
Why the score is capped
Energy-dense fried snack — 526 kcal and 30 g fat per 100 g, on added vegetable oil
Rule F-CAP-14
What's good
Contains chickpeas pulse and chickpea pulse flour, providing some protein and fiber.
Uses a variety of natural spices and condiments for flavour.
Watch out for
High in calories and fat due to being a fried snack with edible vegetable oil.
Significant sodium content from added salts.
Contains refined wheat flour (Maida), a refined carbohydrate and gluten source.
Presence of added sugar powder contributes to overall sugar intake.
The specific type of edible vegetable oil is not disclosed, which can mean variable saturated fat content.
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 →Added Sugars
Sugars added to food, and the sugars in honey, syrups and fruit juice concentrates, are "free sugars". The WHO guideline recommends that they stay below 10% of total energy intake and suggests below 5% for additional benefit. Where the sugar sits in the ingredient list and how many grams the panel declares is what matters; this is information, because the nutrition score already prices the grams.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: WHO, Guideline: Sugars intake for adults and children (2015)
Added Sugars: 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
This product is an energy-dense fried snack, with 526 kcal and 30 g fat per 100 g, primarily from added vegetable oil. High intake of such products is linked to increased risk of obesity and cardiovascular diseases.
Contains Refined Wheat Flour (Maida), which contains gluten. Not suitable for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, as classified by FSSAI Labelling & Display Regulations 2020.
Contains Peanut, a common allergen. Individuals with peanut allergies should avoid this product.
The product contains significant levels of sodium from Iodised Salt and Black Salt, which can contribute to high blood pressure if consumed in excess.
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 'Street Style' is a descriptive term that cannot be verified from the provided ingredient list or nutrition information.
The claim 'Savoury & Crunchy' describes sensory attributes that cannot be verified from the provided 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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Puffed Rice 19%Puffed Rice (19%)
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Edible Vegetable OilEdible Vegetable Oil (Palmolein/Cotton Seed)
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Chickpeas Pulse 14%Chickpeas Pulse (14%)
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Chickpeas Pulse Flour 11%Chickpeas Pulse Flour (11%)
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Spices & Condiments unnamed*Spices & Condiments
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Red Chilli Powder(Red Chilli Powder
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Tomato Powder
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Mango Powder
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Tamarind Powder
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Date Powder
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Ginger Powder
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Black Salt
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Turmeric Powder
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Spice Extract trace amountSpice Extract)
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Sugar Powder
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Refined Wheat Flour (Maida) 4%Refined Wheat Flour (Maida)(4%)
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Peanut 3%Peanut(3%)
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Iodised Salt
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Acidity RegulatorCitric acid (INS 330)Acidity Regulator (INS 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.
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
Declared on this label as
No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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| Energy | 526 kcal |
| Protein | 11 g |
| Carbohydrate | 53 g |
| Total Sugars | 15 g |
| Added Sugars | 12 g |
| Total Fat | 30 g |
| Saturated Fat | 12 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 550 mg |
| Cholesterol | 2.64 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 Haldiram's Fatafat Bhel?
The label of Haldiram's Fatafat Bhel lists 19 ingredients, in label order: Puffed Rice, Edible Vegetable Oil, Chickpeas Pulse, Chickpeas Pulse Flour, Spices and Condiments, Red chilli powder, Tomato Powder, Mango powder, Tamarind Powder, Date powder, Ginger powder, Black Salt, Turmeric powder, Spice Extract, Sugar Powder, Refined Wheat Flour (Maida), Peanut, Iodised Salt, Acidity Regulator. None of them is flagged by the analysis.
Is Haldiram's Fatafat Bhel safe to eat?
Haldiram's Fatafat Bhel scores 3.3/10 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 is a fried product, meaning it's high in calories and fat, primarily from edible vegetable oil. It also contains significant levels of sodium and refined wheat flour, making it less suitable for those with dietary restrictions like gluten sensitivity or individuals needing to manage their sodium and fat intake. The spice extract is present in trace amounts, offering no significant benefit.
Why does Haldiram's Fatafat Bhel score 3.3/10?
What the analysis notes: High in calories and fat due to being a fried snack with edible vegetable oil. Significant sodium content from added salts. Contains refined wheat flour (Maida), a refined carbohydrate and gluten source.
Who should avoid Haldiram's Fatafat Bhel?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Celiac disease or gluten sensitivity; High blood pressure; Heart conditions; Weight management goals; Groundnut (peanut) allergy.
Is Haldiram's Fatafat Bhel suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Haldiram's Fatafat Bhel contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains peanuts (Peanut) and gluten (Refined Wheat Flour (Maida)). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Haldiram's Fatafat Bhel contain peanuts?
Yes — the ingredient list names Peanut. People with groundnut (peanut) allergy should treat it as containing peanuts, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does Haldiram's Fatafat Bhel contain gluten?
Yes — the ingredient list names Refined Wheat Flour (Maida). 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 Haldiram's Fatafat Bhel?
15 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 12 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Are the claims on the Haldiram's Fatafat Bhel pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 2 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "STREET STYLE" — can't be verified from the label. "SAVOURY & CRUNCHY" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Haldiram's Fatafat Bhel vegetarian?
Haldiram's Fatafat Bhel 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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