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Mini Samosa
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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. It also includes two synthetic preservatives (INS 211 and INS 202) and an acidity regulator (INS 330). While the product offers a variety of spices and natural ingredients, the presence of hydrogenated oil and multiple additives means it is best consumed in strict moderation, particularly by individuals monitoring their fat intake or those with existing cardiovascular conditions.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Split Pulse Moong Dal
- Bengal Gram Flour
- Cashew Nuts
- Raisins
- Cumin
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Contains hydrogenated oil (trans fats) and multiple synthetic additives
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. It also includes synthetic preservatives (Sodium Benzoate and Potassium Sorbate) and an acidity regulator (Citric Acid). Due to these factors, it is not suitable for frequent consumption and should be avoided by individuals with cardiovascular concerns.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil is declared.
Declared allergens: Tree nuts 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 12.7 g · trans fat 0.3 g per 100 g/ml
Infants under 1
AvoidHigh sodium content from Iodised Salt and Black Salt is not suitable for infants and should be limited for young children.
Contains added Refined Sugar, which should be avoided for infants and limited for young children.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitContains Cashew Nuts, which can be a choking hazard for young children. Supervise consumption carefully.
Why the score is capped
Contains trans fat
Rule F-CAP-03
Very high saturated fat
Rule F-CAP-08
Energy-dense fried snack — 516 kcal and 30 g fat per 100 g, on added vegetable oil
Rule F-CAP-14
What's good
Contains a variety of natural spices and botanicals for flavour
Includes legumes (Moong Dal, Bengal Gram Flour) and nuts (Cashew Nuts)
Watch out for
High in saturated fat due to hydrogenated vegetable oil
Contains industrial trans fats from hydrogenated vegetable oil
Presence of two synthetic preservatives (Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate)
Refined ingredients like refined wheat flour and refined sugar
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
Contains Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, a source of industrial trans fats, which are strongly linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
Contains Refined Wheat Flour, which contains gluten and is not suitable for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
Combined Effects interactions
Sodium Benzoate (INS 211) can react with ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), which may be present in tamarind and dried mango powder, to form benzene, a known carcinogen. The actual formation depends on concentration, light exposure, and temperature.
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 ingredient list or nutrition information.
The claim 'Full on Crunch' is a sensory attribute that cannot be objectively verified from the provided ingredient list or nutrition information.
The claim 'HALDIRAM'S ICONIC TASTE SIN' is a marketing slogan that cannot be objectively verified from the provided ingredient list or nutrition information.
The ingredient list includes various spices like red chilli powder, dried mango powder, fennel seed, black salt, coriander, black pepper, dried ginger powder, clove, bay leaves, nutmeg, mace, cardamom, cinnamon, and tamarind, which support the presence of a 'teekha-meetha spice m
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
39 entries as printed on the label · 33 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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Split Pulse Moong DalSplit Pulse Moong (Moong Dal)
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Hydrogenated Vegetable OilHydrogenated Vegetable Oil (Vanaspati)
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Refined Sugar
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Potato Flakes
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Bengal Gram FlourBengal Gram Flour (Besan)
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Iodised Salt
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Cashew Nuts
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Raisins
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Cumin
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Red Chilli Powder
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Dried Mango Powder
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Fennel Seed
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Black Salt
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Coriander
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Black Pepper
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Dried Ginger Powder
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Clove
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Bay Leaves
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Nutmeg
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Mace
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Cardamom
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Cinnamon
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Acidity Regulator (INS 330)
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Asafoetida
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Refined Sugar
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Water
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Tamarind
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Dates
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Iodised Salt
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Black Salt
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Red Chilli Powder
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Cumin Powder
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Cinnamon
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Acidity Regulator (INS 330)
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Preservative (INS 211)Sodium benzoate (INS 211)Preservative ((INS 211))
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Preservative (INS 202)Potassium sorbate (INS 202)Preservative ((INS 202))
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Thickener (INS 401)Sodium alginate (INS 401)
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
No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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| Energy | 516 kcal |
| Protein | 7.13 g |
| Carbohydrate | 50.36 g |
| Total Sugars | 8 g |
| Added Sugars | 8 g |
| Total Fat | 30.5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 12.73 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.28 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 5.66 g |
| Sodium | 638 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 Mini Samosa?
The label of Mini Samosa lists 33 ingredients, in label order: Refined wheat flour, Edible Vegetable Oil, Split Pulse Moong Dal, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Potato Flakes, Bengal Gram Flour, Cashew Nuts, Raisins, Cumin, Dried Mango Powder, Fennel Seed, Coriander, Black Pepper, Dried Ginger Powder, Clove, Bay Leaves, Nutmeg, Mace, Cardamom, Asafoetida, Refined Sugar, Water, Tamarind, Dates, Iodised Salt, Black Salt, Red chilli powder, Cumin powder, Cinnamon, Acidity Regulator (INS 330), Preservative (INS 211), Preservative (INS 202), Thickener (INS 401). Flagged by the analysis: Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Preservative (INS 211).
Is Mini Samosa safe to eat?
Mini Samosa 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. It also includes synthetic preservatives (Sodium Benzoate and Potassium Sorbate) and an acidity regulator (Citric Acid). Due to these factors, it is not suitable for frequent consumption and should be avoided by individuals with cardiovascular concerns.
Why does Mini Samosa score 1.5/10?
Flagged in the score: High in saturated fat due to hydrogenated vegetable oil. Contains industrial trans fats from hydrogenated vegetable oil. Also noted: Presence of two synthetic preservatives (Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate).
Who should avoid Mini Samosa?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Avoiding industrial trans fats; Monitoring saturated fat intake; Sensitive to synthetic preservatives (Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate); Cardiovascular health concerns; Tree-nut allergy.
Is Mini Samosa suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Mini Samosa contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains tree nuts (Cashew Nuts) and gluten (Refined wheat flour). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Mini Samosa contain tree nuts?
Yes — the ingredient list names Cashew Nuts. People with tree-nut allergy should treat it as containing tree nuts, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does Mini Samosa 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 Mini Samosa?
8 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 8 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Is Mini Samosa high in salt?
Yes — 638 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 1.6 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 Mini Samosa 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. "HALDIRAM'S ICONIC TASTE SIN" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Mini Samosa vegetarian?
Mini Samosa 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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