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Haldiram's Shahi Dal Biji Mixture
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This snack is primarily composed of gram pulse flour and edible vegetable oils, with a significant portion of lentil and muskmelon seeds. The main nutritional concern is the high saturated fat content, primarily from the edible vegetable oil blend which includes palmolein oil. While the product offers a rich blend of spices and condiments, its energy density and fat profile make it less suitable for frequent consumption, particularly for individuals monitoring their fat intake. The presence of palmolein oil, while not a trans-fat source, contributes to the high saturated fat and may carry processing contaminants like glycidyl esters and 3-MCPD, as noted by EFSA, depending on refining processes.
At a glance
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What’s favorable
- Gram Pulse Flour
- Lentil
- Muskmelon Seeds
- Spices and Condiments
- Red chilli powder
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High saturated fat from vegetable oil blend; energy-dense snack
This snack contains a blend of edible vegetable oils, including palmolein oil, which contributes to a high saturated fat content. While it features a diverse range of spices and beneficial ingredients like lentil and muskmelon seeds, its overall energy density and fat profile mean it should be consumed in moderation. The refining process of palm oil can introduce contaminants, a concern noted by EFSA.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Edible Vegetable Oil (Cotton Seed, Corn & Palmolein Oil) is declared.
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 10.6 g · trans fat 0.1 g per 100 g/ml
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitContains muskmelon seeds, which could pose a choking hazard for very young children. Supervise consumption.
Why the score is capped
Very high saturated fat
Rule F-CAP-08
Energy-dense fried snack — 573 kcal and 40 g fat per 100 g, on added vegetable oil
Rule F-CAP-14
What's good
Contains a significant amount of lentil (22%) and muskmelon seeds (6%), providing protein and fiber.
Rich blend of natural spices and condiments for flavor.
Watch out for
High saturated fat content due to the edible vegetable oil blend, particularly palmolein oil.
Energy-dense snack, contributing to overall calorie 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.
Palm Oil
Palm oil is about half saturated fat, which raises LDL cholesterol when eaten regularly in quantity, and the WHO advises keeping saturated fat under 10 percent of energy. Refined palm oil also carries the highest levels of process contaminants among edible oils: glycidyl esters, which the European Food Safety Authority considers genotoxic and carcinogenic with no safe level, and 3-MCPD esters, for which it set a tolerable daily intake of 2 micrograms per kilogram of body weight in 2018. IARC lists glycidol as probably carcinogenic (Group 2A) and 3-MCPD as possibly carcinogenic (Group 2B). The contaminants form during the high-temperature deodorising step of refining, so unrefined palm oil carries less of them. EU maximum levels now apply to these contaminants in oils and in infant formula.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EFSA CONTAM Panel opinions on glycidyl esters and 3-MCPD esters in food (2016) and 3-MCPD update (2018); IARC Monographs Volumes 77 and 101; WHO guideline on saturated fat and trans fat intake (2023)
Palm Oil: regulation, sources and other products →Decode Label Analysis
Edible Vegetable Oil (Palmolein Oil component): Very high in saturated fat. Refined palm oil may also carry processing contaminants (glycidyl esters, 3-MCPD) as per EFSA CONTAM opinion (2016). The levels depend on the refining process and cannot be determined from the label.
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Gram Pulse Flour
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Edible Vegetable Oil (Cotton Seed, Corn & Palmolein Oil)
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Lentil 22%Lentil (22%)
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Muskmelon Seeds 6%Muskmelon Seeds(6%)
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Iodised Salt
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Spices & Condiments (Red Chilli Powder, Aniseed Powder, Black Pepper Powder, Coriander Powder, Cardamom Powder, Mango Powder, Cumin Powder, Cinnamon Powder, Mace Powder, Nutmeg Powder, Clove Powder, Mint Leaves Powder, Asafetida Powder, Fenugreek Seed Powder and Ginger Powder)*Spices & Condiments (Red Chilli Powder, Aniseed Powder, Black Pepper Powder, Coriander Powder, Cardamom Powder, Mango Powder, Cumin Powder, Cinnamon Powder, Mace Powder, Nutmeg Powder, Clove Powder, Mint Leaves Powder, Asafetida Powder, Fenugreek Seed Powder and Ginger Powder)
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✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
Who should take caution
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| Energy | 572.9 kcal |
| Protein | 15.7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 38.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g |
| Added Sugars | 0 g |
| Total Fat | 39.7 g |
| Saturated Fat | 10.6 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 935.3 mg |
| Cholesterol | 1 mg |
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What are the ingredients in Haldiram's Shahi Dal Biji Mixture?
The label of Haldiram's Shahi Dal Biji Mixture lists 21 ingredients, in label order: Gram Pulse Flour, Edible Vegetable Oil (Cotton Seed, Corn & Palmolein Oil), Lentil, Muskmelon Seeds, Iodised Salt, Spices and Condiments, Red chilli powder, Aniseed powder, Black pepper powder, Coriander powder, Cardamom Powder, Mango powder, Cumin powder, cinnamon powder, Mace Powder, Nutmeg powder, Clove powder, Mint Leaves Powder, Asafetida Powder, Fenugreek Seed Powder, Ginger powder. Flagged by the analysis: Edible Vegetable Oil (Cotton Seed, Corn & Palmolein Oil).
Is Haldiram's Shahi Dal Biji Mixture safe to eat?
Haldiram's Shahi Dal Biji Mixture scores 3.9/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This snack contains a blend of edible vegetable oils, including palmolein oil, which contributes to a high saturated fat content. While it features a diverse range of spices and beneficial ingredients like lentil and muskmelon seeds, its overall energy density and fat profile mean it should be consumed in moderation. The refining process of palm oil can introduce contaminants, a concern noted by EFSA.
Why does Haldiram's Shahi Dal Biji Mixture score 3.9/10?
What the analysis notes: High saturated fat content due to the edible vegetable oil blend, particularly palmolein oil. Energy-dense snack, contributing to overall calorie intake.
Who should avoid Haldiram's Shahi Dal Biji Mixture?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Monitoring saturated fat intake; Sensitive to specific spices or condiments.
Is Haldiram's Shahi Dal Biji Mixture suitable for babies or young children?
Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
How much sugar is in Haldiram's Shahi Dal Biji Mixture?
0.5 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 0 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Is Haldiram's Shahi Dal Biji Mixture high in salt?
Yes — 935 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 2.34 g of salt), above the 1.5 g of salt per 100 g that UK front-of-pack labelling marks as high.
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