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Haldiram's Nagpur Orange Burfee
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Reviewed 4 times · Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This sweet product is primarily composed of refined sugar, contributing to a very high sugar content. It contains artificial colors, Sunset Yellow FCF and Carmoisine, which are linked to hyperactivity in children according to EU regulations. While it includes trace amounts of orange pulp and silver leaf, these are unlikely to provide significant nutritional or health benefits. The presence of undisclosed natural and nature-identical flavoring substances also raises transparency concerns regarding specific compounds.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
High in sugar; contains artificial colors linked to hyperactivity in children
The score is held down by this product's nutrition profile, which dominates the assessment regardless of the rest of the formulation. This product is very high in refined sugar and contains artificial colors, Sunset Yellow FCF and Carmoisine, which are associated with hyperactivity in children. It also includes undisclosed natural and nature-identical flavorings, which means the specific compounds are not transparently listed. While some fruit and silver leaf are present, they are in trace amounts and unlikely to offer meaningful benefits.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Looking for a lower-sugar option — Added sugar is 54.1 g per 100 g.
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Sunset Yellow FCF is declared.
Declared allergens: Milk
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 0.5 g · trans fat 0 g per 100 g/ml
Infants under 1
AvoidContains refined sugar and milk solids, which are not suitable as a primary food source for infants. Avoid for this age group.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitContains artificial colors Sunset Yellow FCF and Carmoisine, which are linked to hyperactivity. Consumption should be limited or avoided for children sensitive to these additives.
Why the score is capped
Very high added sugar
Rule F-CAP-01
Contains Sunset Yellow (INS 110) and Carmoisine (INS 122), synthetic colours linked to hyperactivity in children; the EU requires a pack warning for each
Rule F-CAP-18 · Source: McCann et al., Lancet 2007; EFSA 2009; EU Regulation 1333/2008 Annex V warning
Highly processed (NOVA) and high in sugar
Rule F-CAP-07
Flavouring not disclosed — the label does not say which substance this is
Rule F-CAP-13
Watch out for
Very high added sugar content, which is a nutritional concern for overall health.
Contains artificial colors (Sunset Yellow FCF, Carmoisine) linked to hyperactivity in children.
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.
Sunset Yellow FCF (E110)
E110 is part of the "Southampton Six" artificial colours linked to increased hyperactivity in children in a UK FSA-funded study. The EU mandates a warning label on products containing it. Allergy and asthma sufferers may also react.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: McCann et al. Lancet 2007; EFSA 2009
Sunset Yellow FCF: regulation, sources and other products →Decode Label Analysis
Sunset Yellow FCF and Carmoisine are artificial colors linked to hyperactivity in children, as per EU Regulation 1333/2008 Annex V.
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 product name states 'the original nagpuri orange burfee', and orange pulp is listed in the ingredients.
The product name states 'orange burfee', and orange pulp is listed in the ingredients.
The nutrition information states 0 mg of Cholesterol per 100g.
The nutrition information states 0 g of trans fat 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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Refined Sugar
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Ash Gourd
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Milk SolidsMilk Solids (Khoa)
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Orange Pulp 2% trace amount
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PreservativePotassium sorbate (INS 202)Preservative (INS 202)
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Sunset Yellow FCF synthetic colourSunset yellow FCF (INS 110)Sunset Yellow (INS 110)
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Carmoisine synthetic colourCarmoisine (INS 122)Carmoisine (INS 122)
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Silver Leaf 0.035% trace amount
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Natural Flavouring Substances
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Nature Identical Flavouring Substances
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.
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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 | 296 kcal |
| Protein | 3.38 g |
| Carbohydrate | 66.91 g |
| Total Sugars | 57.74 g |
| Added Sugars | 54.05 g |
| Total Fat | 1.3 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.52 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 1.81 g |
| Sodium | 26.08 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 Haldiram's Nagpur Orange Burfee?
The label of Haldiram's Nagpur Orange Burfee lists 10 ingredients, in label order: Refined Sugar, Ash Gourd, Milk Solids, Orange Pulp, Preservative, Sunset Yellow FCF, Carmoisine, Silver Leaf, Natural Flavouring Substances, Nature identical flavouring substances. Flagged by the analysis: Sunset Yellow FCF, Carmoisine.
Is Haldiram's Nagpur Orange Burfee safe to eat?
Haldiram's Nagpur Orange Burfee scores 1.5/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). The score is held down by this product's nutrition profile, which dominates the assessment regardless of the rest of the formulation. This product is very high in refined sugar and contains artificial colors, Sunset Yellow FCF and Carmoisine, which are associated with hyperactivity in children. It also includes undisclosed natural and nature-identical flavorings, which means the specific compounds are not transparently listed. While some fruit and silver leaf are present, they are in trace amounts and unlikely to offer meaningful benefits.
Why does Haldiram's Nagpur Orange Burfee score 1.5/10?
Flagged in the score: Contains artificial colors (Sunset Yellow FCF, Carmoisine) linked to hyperactivity in children. Also noted: Very high added sugar content, which is a nutritional concern for overall health.
Who should avoid Haldiram's Nagpur Orange Burfee?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Children sensitive to artificial colors; Individuals monitoring sugar intake; Those with sensitivities to undisclosed flavorings; Milk allergy / lactose intolerance.
Is Haldiram's Nagpur Orange Burfee suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Haldiram's Nagpur Orange Burfee contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains milk (Milk Solids). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Haldiram's Nagpur Orange Burfee contain milk?
Yes — the ingredient list names Milk Solids. People with milk allergy / lactose intolerance should treat it as containing milk, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Is Haldiram's Nagpur Orange Burfee high in sugar?
Yes — 57.7 g of total sugar per 100 g, above the 22.5 g per 100 g that UK front-of-pack labelling marks as high. The label declares 54.1 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Are the claims on the Haldiram's Nagpur Orange Burfee pack accurate?
Yes — all 4 claims on the pack checked out against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
Is Haldiram's Nagpur Orange Burfee vegetarian?
Haldiram's Nagpur Orange Burfee is marked vegetarian.
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