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Haldiram’s Murukku
Decode Label Safety Score
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Reviewed 4 times · Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This snack is primarily made of wheat and rice flours, with added vegetable oil contributing to its high fat and calorie content. While it contains some beneficial flours and spices in trace amounts, these are not counted as a formulation strength. The main concern for consumers is the high energy density and fat content from the added vegetable oil, which should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
Energy-dense snack high in fat from added vegetable oil
This snack is an energy-dense product, with high calories and fat primarily from added vegetable oil. While it includes some beneficial flours and spices, these are not counted as a formulation strength. It should be consumed in moderation, especially by individuals monitoring their fat and calorie intake.
Declared allergens: Gluten
Relevant if you have this allergy or intolerance.
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 6 g · trans fat 0 g per serving
Why the score is capped
Energy-dense fried snack — 543 kcal and 34 g fat per 100 g, on added vegetable oil
Rule F-CAP-14
Watch out for
High energy density and fat content from added vegetable oil, contributing to 543 kcal and 34 g fat per 100 g.
The specific type of vegetable oil is not disclosed, which can impact the saturated fat profile.
Contains salt, contributing to sodium 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.
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
Wheat Flour contains gluten, which is a common allergen and not suitable for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, as classified by FSSAI Labelling & 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.
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 provided ingredient list or nutrition facts.
The claim 'new!' is a statement about the product's recency, which cannot be verified from the provided ingredient list or nutrition facts.
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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Wheat Flour 87%Wheat Flour (87%)
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Rice Flour 6%Rice Flour (6%)
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Vegetable OilVegetable Oil (Palmolein)
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Black Lentil Flour 1% trace amountBlack Lentil Flour (1%)
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Chick Peas Pulse Flour
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SaltSalt (Sodium Chloride)
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Cumin Seed trace amount
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Black Cuminand Black Cumin.
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
No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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| Energy | 190 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 17 g |
| Total Sugars | 0 g |
| Added Sugars | 0 g |
| Total Fat | 12 g |
| Saturated Fat | 6 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 1 g |
| Sodium | 252 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin D (0mcg) | 0 % |
| Calcium (14mg) | 1 % |
| Iron (0.4mg) | 2 % |
| Potassium (231mg) | 5 % |
Colour shows the per-100g level (green = low, amber = moderate, red = high), calculated from the declared serving — this label prints per-serving figures only.
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What are the ingredients in Haldiram’s Murukku?
The label of Haldiram’s Murukku lists 8 ingredients, in label order: Wheat Flour, Rice flour, Vegetable Oil, Black Lentil Flour, Chick Peas Pulse Flour, Salt, Cumin Seed, Black Cumin. None of them is flagged by the analysis.
Is Haldiram’s Murukku safe to eat?
Haldiram’s Murukku scores 4.3/10 on Decode Label (Moderate). This snack is an energy-dense product, with high calories and fat primarily from added vegetable oil. While it includes some beneficial flours and spices, these are not counted as a formulation strength. It should be consumed in moderation, especially by individuals monitoring their fat and calorie intake.
Why does Haldiram’s Murukku score 4.3/10?
What the analysis notes: High energy density and fat content from added vegetable oil, contributing to 543 kcal and 34 g fat per 100 g. The specific type of vegetable oil is not disclosed, which can impact the saturated fat profile. Contains salt, contributing to sodium intake.
Who should avoid Haldiram’s Murukku?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Celiac disease or gluten sensitivity; Individuals monitoring fat intake; Individuals monitoring calorie intake.
Does Haldiram’s Murukku contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains gluten (Wheat Flour). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Haldiram’s Murukku contain gluten?
Yes — the ingredient list names 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 Haldiram’s Murukku?
0 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 0 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Is Haldiram’s Murukku high in salt?
Yes — 720 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 1.8 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 Haldiram’s Murukku pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 2 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "GREAT TASTE" — can't be verified from the label. "new!" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Haldiram’s Murukku vegetarian?
Haldiram’s Murukku is marked vegetarian, and contains no animal-derived ingredients.
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