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Long Sev
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Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This snack is primarily made from gram pulse flour and various edible vegetable oils, contributing to its high fat and calorie content. The presence of multiple vegetable oils, including palmolein oil, means it is high in saturated fat, which is a concern for cardiovascular health with regular high intake. While the specific 'Natural Flavouring Substances' are not detailed, this is a common practice in food labelling and does not inherently pose a safety risk for the general population, though it may be a consideration for those with specific sensitivities to undisclosed flavour components. The product is an energy-dense fried snack, making it less suitable for frequent consumption as part of a balanced diet.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Black pepper powder
- Clove powder
High saturated fat from multiple vegetable oils; undisclosed natural flavouring
This snack contains a blend of edible vegetable oils, including palmolein oil, which contributes to a high saturated fat content. The label also lists "Natural Flavouring Substances" without further detail, which means the specific components are not transparently disclosed. Regular high intake of saturated fat is linked to cardiovascular concerns.
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 15.7 g · trans fat 0.1 g per 100 g/ml
Why the score is capped
Very high saturated fat
Rule F-CAP-08
Energy-dense fried snack — 612 kcal and 46 g fat per 100 g, on added vegetable oil
Rule F-CAP-14
Flavouring not disclosed — the label does not say which substance this is
Rule F-CAP-13
What's good
Contains natural spices like black pepper and clove powder
Watch out for
High saturated fat content from multiple vegetable oils, including palmolein oil
Energy-dense fried snack with high calorie and fat content
Undisclosed 'Natural Flavouring Substances' may be a concern for those with specific sensitivities
Cotton Seed Oil — a vegetable oil, contributes to fat content. While not as high in saturated fat as palm oil, it is often refined.
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. High intake of saturated fat is a cardiovascular concern. Additionally, refined palm oil may contain processing contaminants like glycidyl esters, as noted by EFSA (2016), 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 provided label information.
This is a subjective marketing statement about the product's experience and 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 nutrition information states that the product contains 0 mg of cholesterol 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 Flour
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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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Iodised Salt
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Spices & Condiments*Spices & Condiments
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Black Pepper Powder within Spices & Condiments
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Red Chilli Powder within Spices & Condiments
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Clove Powder within Spices & Condiments
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Natural Flavouring Substances*Used as natural flavouring substances.
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".
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 | 612.1 kcal |
| Protein | 12.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 36.4 g |
| Total Sugars | 2.6 g |
| Added Sugars | 0 g |
| Total Fat | 46.1 g |
| Saturated Fat | 15.7 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 765.6 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 Long Sev?
The label of Long Sev lists 11 ingredients, in label order: Gram Pulse Flour, Edible Vegetable Oil, Cotton Seed Oil, Corn Oil, Palmolein oil, Iodised Salt, Spices & Condiments, Black pepper powder, Red chilli powder, Clove powder, Natural Flavouring Substances. Flagged by the analysis: Cotton Seed Oil.
Is Long Sev safe to eat?
Long Sev scores 2.8/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This snack contains a blend of edible vegetable oils, including palmolein oil, which contributes to a high saturated fat content. The label also lists "Natural Flavouring Substances" without further detail, which means the specific components are not transparently disclosed. Regular high intake of saturated fat is linked to cardiovascular concerns.
Why does Long Sev score 2.8/10?
What the analysis notes: High saturated fat content from multiple vegetable oils, including palmolein oil. Energy-dense fried snack with high calorie and fat content. Undisclosed 'Natural Flavouring Substances' may be a concern for those with specific sensitivities.
Who should avoid Long Sev?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Limiting saturated fat intake; Specific sensitivities to undisclosed flavour components.
How much sugar is in Long Sev?
2.6 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 0 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Is Long Sev high in salt?
Yes — 766 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 1.91 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 Long Sev pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 3 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.
Is Long Sev vegetarian?
Long Sev 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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