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Haldirams Haldiram's Namkeen - Moong Dal
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Held by the top 12% of everything we score. Awarded on this product's published 7.1/10 — every scoring lane clear, no significant concern, and nothing on the label that its own ingredient list contradicts.
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Reviewed 9 times · Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This snack product is primarily made of split green gram, offering a base of plant protein. However, it contains a blend of edible vegetable oils, including palmolein oil, which contributes to a higher saturated fat content. While the specific sodium level is not declared, the presence of common salt powder indicates it is a salt-forward product.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Split Green Gram
High in saturated fat from oil blend; contains common salt.
This snack is made with split green gram but contains a blend of vegetable oils, including palmolein oil, which contributes to its saturated fat content. Common salt is also present, indicating a potentially high sodium level, which is a concern for heart health. The exact saturated fat and sodium levels are not declared on the label, so consume in moderation.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — 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 5.1 g · trans fat 0.1 g per 100 g/ml
1 concern could not be assessed from this label. That means we don't know — not that there's nothing to find.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
AvoidThis product contains common salt, and high sodium intake is not recommended for young children due to developing kidney function and blood pressure regulation.
What's good
Primary ingredient is split green gram, a source of plant protein and fiber.
Watch out for
High saturated fat content from the blend of edible vegetable oils, particularly palmolein oil.
Presence of common salt powder, indicating a potentially high sodium content, which is a concern for blood pressure and cardiovascular health.
Lack of specific nutritional declarations for saturated fat and sodium makes it difficult to assess precise 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
The product contains Palmolein oil, which is high in saturated fat and has been associated with concerns regarding refining contaminants like glycidyl esters and 3-MCPD esters by EFSA (2016). These contaminants are formed during high-temperature processing and their levels depend on the refining process.
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.
The claim 'GREAT TASTE' 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.
The claim 'RELISH THE GOODNESS OF DELIGHTFUL SAVOURY TREATS' is a subjective statement about the product's enjoyment and cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition information.
This product’s nutrition panel is now on file; this claim hasn’t been re-checked against it yet.
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.
Protein provides 18.5% of this product’s energy, meeting the 10% a “source of protein” claim requires. (Protein claims are set on % of energy, not % by weight.)
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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Split Green Gram 74%Split Green Gram (74%)
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Edible Vegetable OilEdible Vegetable Oil (Cotton Seed, Corn & Palmolein Oil)
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Cotton Seed OilCotton Seed
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Corn OilCorn
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Palmolein Oil
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Edible Common Salt PowderEdible Common Salt 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
No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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| Energy | 457.5 kcal |
| Protein | 21.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 53.8 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g |
| Total Fat | 17.5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.1 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 12.2 g |
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 Haldiram's Namkeen - Moong Dal?
The label of Haldirams Haldiram's Namkeen - Moong Dal lists 6 ingredients, in label order: Split Green Gram, Edible Vegetable Oil, Cotton Seed Oil, Corn Oil, Palmolein oil, Edible Common Salt Powder. Flagged by the analysis: Palmolein oil.
Is Haldirams Haldiram's Namkeen - Moong Dal safe to eat?
Haldirams Haldiram's Namkeen - Moong Dal scores 7.1/10 on Decode Label (Favorable). This snack is made with split green gram but contains a blend of vegetable oils, including palmolein oil, which contributes to its saturated fat content. Common salt is also present, indicating a potentially high sodium level, which is a concern for heart health. The exact saturated fat and sodium levels are not declared on the label, so consume in moderation.
Why does Haldirams Haldiram's Namkeen - Moong Dal score 7.1/10?
Flagged in the score: High saturated fat content from the blend of edible vegetable oils, particularly palmolein oil. Also noted: Presence of common salt powder, indicating a potentially high sodium content, which is a concern for blood pressure and cardiovascular health. Lack of specific nutritional declarations for saturated fat and sodium makes it difficult to assess precise intake.
Who should avoid Haldirams Haldiram's Namkeen - Moong Dal?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Heart conditions; High blood pressure; Individuals monitoring saturated fat intake.
Is Haldirams Haldiram's Namkeen - Moong Dal suitable for babies or young children?
Toddlers & young children (1–5): Avoid.
How much sugar is in Haldirams Haldiram's Namkeen - Moong Dal?
1.7 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label does not declare added sugar separately, so we cannot say how much of it is added.
Are the claims on the Haldirams Haldiram's Namkeen - Moong Dal pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 4 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. "HIGH IN FIBRE" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Haldirams Haldiram's Namkeen - Moong Dal vegetarian?
Haldirams Haldiram's Namkeen - Moong Dal 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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