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Mathri Bite-sized Golden Snacks
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This snack contains hydrogenated vegetable oil, a source of industrial trans fats and high saturated fat, which are significant concerns for cardiovascular health. While it includes some beneficial spices and vegetables, the presence of a preservative and an acidity regulator, without specific identification, raises transparency concerns. Individuals monitoring their intake of trans fats, saturated fats, and sodium should exercise caution. The product is an energy-dense fried snack, making it less suitable for frequent consumption.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Black Pepper
- Ajwain
- Fenugreek Leaves
- Red chilli powder
- Turmeric
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Contains industrial trans fats and high saturated fat from hydrogenated oil
This snack contains hydrogenated vegetable oil, a source of industrial trans fats and high saturated fat, which are linked to increased risk of heart disease. The product is also high in sodium and calories, typical of fried snacks. Consumers concerned about cardiovascular health and those monitoring fat and sodium intake should be cautious.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil is declared.
Declared allergens: Mustard and Gluten
Relevant if you have any of these allergies or intolerances.
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 12.6 g · trans fat 0.7 g per 100 g/ml
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitThis product is an energy-dense fried snack with high sodium and fat content, which is generally not recommended for frequent consumption by young children due to its nutritional profile.
Why the score is capped
Contains trans fat
Rule F-CAP-03
Very high saturated fat
Rule F-CAP-08
Energy-dense fried snack — 533 kcal and 31 g fat per 100 g, on added vegetable oil
Rule F-CAP-14
What's good
Contains a variety of natural spices and vegetables (Black Pepper, Ajwain, Fenugreek Leaves, Red chilli powder, Turmeric, Lemon, Carrot, Green Chilli, Mango, Ginger)
Iodised Salt provides essential iodine
Watch out for
Contains Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, a source of industrial trans fats and high saturated fat, which are detrimental to cardiovascular health.
High in sodium from Iodised Salt, which can contribute to high blood pressure if consumed in excess.
Energy-dense fried snack, contributing to high calorie and fat 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.
Hydrogenated Vegetable Fat
A vegetable oil hardened by hydrogenation — including vanaspati / dalda. Labelled without "partially", it is in practice fully hydrogenated, and post-FSSAI-2021 vanaspati is reformulated to meet the 2% industrial-trans-fat cap — so it is treated as the modern, trans-FREE form rather than a trans-fat source, but it is high in saturated fat, which raises LDL cholesterol and cardiovascular risk with regular high consumption. If an oil is explicitly PARTIALLY hydrogenated it does carry industrial trans fat; either way, the product's declared trans-fat figure on the nutrition panel is the definitive check.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: WHO; FSSAI Trans Fatty Acids Regulation 2021; EFSA
Hydrogenated Vegetable Fat: 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
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil is a source of industrial trans fats, which are strongly linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease. (Authority: WHO guidelines on saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children)
Refined wheat flour contains gluten, which is an allergen for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. (Authority: FSSAI Labelling & Display Regulations 2020)
The product contains 'Acidity Regulator' and 'Preservative' without specific identification, which reduces transparency regarding potential additives. (Authority: FSSAI Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020)
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 'Full On FLAVOUR' is subjective and cannot be objectively verified from the provided label information.
The claim 'Full On CRUNCH' is subjective and cannot be objectively verified from the provided label information.
The claim 'Bite-sized golden snacks' describes the product's appearance and form, which cannot be objectively verified from the ingredient list or nutrition facts.
The claim 'Haldiram's Iconic Taste' is subjective and cannot be objectively verified from the provided label information.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
21 entries as printed on the label · 19 distinct ingredients (some are declared more than once).
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Refined Wheat FlourRefined Wheat Flour (Maida)
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Edible Vegetable OilEdible Vegetable Oil (Palmolein, Cotton Seed, Corn, Sunflower, Rice Bran)
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Hydrogenated Vegetable OilHydrogenated Vegetable Oil (Vanaspati)
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Ginger
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Iodised Salt
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Black Pepper
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Ajwain
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Fenugreek Leaves
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Red Chilli Powder
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Turmeric
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Acidity RegulatorCitric acid (INS 330)Acidity Regulator (INS 330)
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Mixed Veg PickleMIXED VEG PICKLE
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Lemon within Mixed Veg Pickle
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Carrot within Mixed Veg Pickle
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Green Chilli within Mixed Veg Pickle
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Mango within Mixed Veg Pickle
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Ginger within Mixed Veg Pickle
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Iodised Salt within Mixed Veg Pickle
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Mustard Oil within Mixed Veg Pickle
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Spices & Condiments within Mixed Veg Pickle
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Preservative within Mixed Veg PickleAcetic acid (INS 260), Sodium benzoate (INS 211)Preservative [(INS 260), (INS 211)]
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 | 533 kcal |
| Protein | 5.64 g |
| Carbohydrate | 55.24 g |
| Total Sugars | 0 g |
| Added Sugars | 0 g |
| Total Fat | 30.96 g |
| Saturated Fat | 12.56 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.71 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 5.62 g |
| Sodium | 856 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 Mathri Bite-sized Golden Snacks?
The label of Mathri Bite-sized Golden Snacks lists 19 ingredients, in label order: Refined wheat flour, Edible Vegetable Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Black Pepper, Ajwain, Fenugreek Leaves, Red chilli powder, Turmeric, Acidity Regulator, Mixed Veg Pickle, Lemon, Carrot, Green Chilli, Mango, Ginger, Iodised Salt, Mustard Oil, Spices & Condiments, Preservative. Flagged by the analysis: Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Preservative.
Is Mathri Bite-sized Golden Snacks safe to eat?
Mathri Bite-sized Golden Snacks scores 1.5/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This snack contains hydrogenated vegetable oil, a source of industrial trans fats and high saturated fat, which are linked to increased risk of heart disease. The product is also high in sodium and calories, typical of fried snacks. Consumers concerned about cardiovascular health and those monitoring fat and sodium intake should be cautious.
Why does Mathri Bite-sized Golden Snacks score 1.5/10?
Flagged in the score: Contains Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, a source of industrial trans fats and high saturated fat, which are detrimental to cardiovascular health. Also noted: High in sodium from Iodised Salt, which can contribute to high blood pressure if consumed in excess. Energy-dense fried snack, contributing to high calorie and fat intake.
Who should avoid Mathri Bite-sized Golden Snacks?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Avoiding industrial trans fats; Monitoring saturated fat intake; Managing sodium intake; Cardiovascular health concerns; Mustard allergy.
Is Mathri Bite-sized Golden Snacks suitable for babies or young children?
Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Mathri Bite-sized Golden Snacks contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains mustard (Mustard Oil) and gluten (Refined wheat flour). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Mathri Bite-sized Golden Snacks contain mustard?
Yes — the ingredient list names Mustard Oil. People with mustard allergy should treat it as containing mustard, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does Mathri Bite-sized Golden Snacks contain gluten?
Yes — the ingredient list names Refined wheat flour. 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 Mathri Bite-sized Golden Snacks?
0 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 0 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Is Mathri Bite-sized Golden Snacks high in salt?
Yes — 856 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 2.14 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 Mathri Bite-sized Golden Snacks pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 4 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "Full On FLAVOUR" — can't be verified from the label. "Full On CRUNCH" — can't be verified from the label. "Bite-sized golden snacks" — can't be verified from the label.
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