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Punjabi Tadka
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Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This snack product is primarily composed of potato flakes and gram flour, with edible vegetable oil as a significant component, contributing to its energy density. The presence of Disodium Ribonucleotides as a flavour enhancer is a key concern for individuals managing gout due to its purine content. While the product contains a variety of spices, the overall nutritional profile is driven by the oil and starches. The lack of specific saturated fat and sodium declarations on the label means the exact nutritional impact from these elements cannot be precisely determined, but the high placement of edible vegetable oil suggests a notable contribution to fat content.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
Processed snack with flavour enhancers; high in fat and calories
This snack is an energy-dense fried product, high in calories and fat due to the edible vegetable oil. It contains Disodium Ribonucleotides, a flavour enhancer that is a purine source, which is relevant for people managing gout. The product also includes added sugar and common salt, which contribute to its overall nutritional profile.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Flavour Enhancer 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.
2 concerns could not be assessed from this label. That means we don't know — not that there's nothing to find.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitThis product contains added sugar and sodium, which should be consumed in moderation by young children to support healthy dietary habits.
Why the score is capped
Energy-dense fried snack — 571 kcal and 39 g fat per 100 g, on added vegetable oil
Rule F-CAP-14
Watch out for
High in calories and fat due to edible vegetable oil.
Contains added sugar and common salt, contributing to overall sugar and sodium intake.
The general term 'Flavour Enhancer' lacks transparency regarding specific compounds used.
Contains Milk Solids, which is an allergen for individuals with lactose intolerance or milk allergy.
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.
Disodium Ribonucleotides (E635)
E635 is a mixture of disodium inosinate (E631) and disodium guanylate (E627). Both are purine nucleotides, which the body breaks down to uric acid. People with gout or hyperuricaemia, or who have been advised to limit purines, may wish to limit foods containing it. The amounts used in foods are small, so the concern applies to people already managing uric acid rather than to the general population.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EFSA; WHO; Arthritis Foundation
Disodium Ribonucleotides: regulation, sources and other products →Decode Label Analysis
The ingredient 'Flavour Enhancer' is a general term. If it includes Disodium Ribonucleotides (a common flavour enhancer), it is a purine source relevant for people managing gout.
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.
Taste is a subjective attribute 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.
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Potato Flakes
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Edible Vegetable OilEdible Vegetable Oil (Palmolein)
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Gram Flour
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Tepary Beans Flour
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Spices & Condiments
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Coriander Powder within Spices & Condiments
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Cumin Powder within Spices & Condiments
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Red Chilli Powder within Spices & Condiments
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Black Pepper Powder within Spices & Condiments
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Turmeric Powder within Spices & Condiments
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Ginger Powder within Spices & Condiments
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Big Cardamom Powder within Spices & Condiments
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Clove Powder within Spices & Condiments
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Onion Powder within Spices & Condiments
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Garlic Powder within Spices & Condiments
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Edible Common Salt
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Starch
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Sugar Powder
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Maltodextrin
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Dextrose trace amount
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Milk Solids
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Acidity RegulatorsAcidity Regulators (INS 330 & 296)
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Flavour EnhancerFlavour Enhancer (INS 627 & INS 631)
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Paprika Extract trace amountPaprika Extract (INS 160c)
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.
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 | 571 kcal |
| Protein | 11 g |
| Carbohydrate | 44 g |
| Total Sugars | 3 g |
| Total Fat | 39 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
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 Punjabi Tadka?
The label of Punjabi Tadka lists 24 ingredients, in label order: Potato Flakes, Edible Vegetable Oil, Gram Flour, Tepary Beans Flour, Spices & Condiments, Coriander powder, Cumin powder, Red chilli powder, Black pepper powder, Turmeric powder, Ginger powder, Big Cardamom Powder, Clove powder, Onion powder, Garlic powder, Edible Common Salt, Starch, Sugar Powder, Maltodextrin, Dextrose, Milk Solids, Acidity regulators, Flavour Enhancer, Paprika Extract. Flagged by the analysis: Flavour Enhancer.
Is Punjabi Tadka safe to eat?
Punjabi Tadka scores 5.5/10 on Decode Label (Moderate). This snack is an energy-dense fried product, high in calories and fat due to the edible vegetable oil. It contains Disodium Ribonucleotides, a flavour enhancer that is a purine source, which is relevant for people managing gout. The product also includes added sugar and common salt, which contribute to its overall nutritional profile.
Why does Punjabi Tadka score 5.5/10?
Flagged in the score: The general term 'Flavour Enhancer' lacks transparency regarding specific compounds used. Also noted: High in calories and fat due to edible vegetable oil. Contains added sugar and common salt, contributing to overall sugar and sodium intake.
Who should avoid Punjabi Tadka?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Managing gout (due to Disodium Ribonucleotides); Monitoring fat intake; Monitoring sodium intake; Monitoring sugar intake; Milk allergy / lactose intolerance.
Is Punjabi Tadka suitable for babies or young children?
Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Punjabi Tadka 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 Punjabi Tadka 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.
How much sugar is in Punjabi Tadka?
3 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label does not declare added sugar separately, so we cannot say how much of it is added.
Are the claims on the Punjabi Tadka pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 1 claim against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "Delicious in taste" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Punjabi Tadka vegetarian?
Punjabi Tadka is marked vegetarian.
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