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Karachi Fruit Biscuit - Premium
Decode Label Safety Score
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Reviewed 7 times · Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
The score is held down by this product's nutrition profile, which dominates the assessment regardless of the rest of the formulation. This product contains two artificial food colors, Tartrazine (E102) and Sunset Yellow FCF (E110), which are linked to hyperactivity in children. It also contains refined wheat flour and sugar as primary ingredients, contributing to a high processed food profile. The presence of these artificial colors, especially given the product's likely appeal to children, is a significant concern for parents and those sensitive to food additives.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Papaya Cubes
- Cashew Bits
Highly processed sweet with 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 sweet contains two artificial food colors, Tartrazine (E102) and Sunset Yellow FCF (E110), which are associated with hyperactivity in children. It is also high in refined wheat flour and sugar, making it a highly processed food with limited nutritional value. Individuals sensitive to food additives or parents concerned about artificial colors should be cautious.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Synthetic Food Color E110 and Synthetic Food Color E102 are declared.
Declared allergens: Tree nuts, Milk 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 22.7 g · trans fat 0.5 g per 100 g/ml
Infants under 1
AvoidContains added sugar and salt, which are not recommended for infants due to their developing kidneys and taste preferences.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitContains artificial colors E102 (Tartrazine) and E110 (Sunset Yellow FCF), which are linked to hyperactivity in children. Consumption should be limited or avoided.
Contains Cashew Bits, which can be a choking hazard for very young children. Supervise consumption carefully.
Why the score is capped
Contains trans fat
Rule F-CAP-03
Contains Tartrazine (INS 102) and Sunset Yellow (INS 110), 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 total sugar
Rule F-CAP-07
What's good
Contains real fruit (Papaya Cubes) and nuts (Cashew Bits)
Watch out for
High in refined wheat flour and sugar, contributing to a highly processed profile.
Contains two artificial food colors (E102, E110) linked to hyperactivity in children.
The unspecified 'Edible Vegetable Fat' may contain unhealthy trans fats.
Vanilla Flavoring Substance — a flavoring blend. Flavor substances are FSSAI/JECFA-evaluated, and labelling rules permit them to be declared by category ("natural", "nature identical", "artificial") rather than by individual compound — so the specific substances used are usually not disclosed. That means someone avoiding artificial flavorings, or with a known sensitivity, cannot verify what is in it. Noted as a moderate, transparency-level concern rather than a hazard.
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 →Tartrazine (E102)
Tartrazine is a synthetic azo dye. It can cause hypersensitivity reactions in aspirin-sensitive individuals and asthma patients. The EU requires a warning label ("may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children") on foods containing E102.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EFSA 2009; EU Regulation 1333/2008
Tartrazine: 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 Tartrazine (E102), an artificial food color linked to hyperactivity in children and potential allergic reactions in aspirin-sensitive individuals.
Contains Sunset Yellow FCF (E110), an artificial food color linked to hyperactivity in children.
The generic 'Edible Vegetable Fat' may contain partially hydrogenated oils, which are a source of industrial trans fats, a significant cardiovascular health risk.
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 refers to a new packaging design, which cannot be verified from the provided label information.
The claim refers to the quality standard for export, which cannot be verified from the provided label information.
The claim refers to the brand's history and consistent quality, which cannot be verified from the provided label information.
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 refers to the product's reputation and origin, which cannot be verified from the provided label information.
All ingredients listed are vegetarian, including refined wheat flour, sugar, edible vegetable fat, papaya cubes, cashew bits, milk solids, salt, synthetic food colors, and flavorings.
The ingredients list papaya cubes and mixed fruit flavoring substance, supporting the claim of fruit biscuits.
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 Wheat FlourRefined Wheat Flour (Maida)
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Sugar
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Edible Vegetable Fat
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Papaya CubesPapaya Cubes (Tooty Fruity)
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Cashew Bits
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Milk Solids
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Salt
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Synthetic Food Color E102 synthetic colourTartrazine (INS 102)SYNTHETIC FOOD COLORS E102
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Synthetic Food Color E110 synthetic colourSunset yellow FCF (INS 110)& E110
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Vanilla Flavoring SubstanceFLAVORING SUBSTANCES VANILLA
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Mixed Fruit Flavoring Substance trace amountAND MIXED FRUIT.
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 | 498 kcal |
| Protein | 6.61 g |
| Carbohydrate | 65.14 g |
| Total Sugars | 17.69 g |
| Total Fat | 23.44 g |
| Saturated Fat | 22.7 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.5 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 5.45 g |
| Sodium | 77.8 mg |
| Calories from fat | 211 K.Cal |
| Vitamin A | 360 IU |
| Calcium as Ca | 0.04 g |
| Iron as Fe | 1.78 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 Karachi Fruit Biscuit - Premium?
The label of Karachi Fruit Biscuit - Premium lists 11 ingredients, in label order: Refined wheat flour, Sugar, Edible Vegetable Fat, Papaya Cubes, Cashew Bits, Milk Solids, Salt, Synthetic Food Color E102, Synthetic Food Color E110, Vanilla Flavoring Substance, Mixed Fruit Flavoring Substance. Flagged by the analysis: Synthetic Food Color E102, Synthetic Food Color E110, Vanilla Flavoring Substance, Mixed Fruit Flavoring Substance.
Is Karachi Fruit Biscuit - Premium safe to eat?
Karachi Fruit Biscuit - Premium scores 2.0/10 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 sweet contains two artificial food colors, Tartrazine (E102) and Sunset Yellow FCF (E110), which are associated with hyperactivity in children. It is also high in refined wheat flour and sugar, making it a highly processed food with limited nutritional value. Individuals sensitive to food additives or parents concerned about artificial colors should be cautious.
Why does Karachi Fruit Biscuit - Premium score 2.0/10?
What the analysis notes: High in refined wheat flour and sugar, contributing to a highly processed profile. Contains two artificial food colors (E102, E110) linked to hyperactivity in children. The unspecified 'Edible Vegetable Fat' may contain unhealthy trans fats.
Who should avoid Karachi Fruit Biscuit - Premium?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Children prone to hyperactivity; Individuals with aspirin sensitivity; Celiac disease or gluten sensitivity; Food additive sensitivity; Tree-nut allergy.
Is Karachi Fruit Biscuit - Premium suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Karachi Fruit Biscuit - Premium contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains tree nuts (Cashew Bits), milk (Milk Solids) and gluten (Refined wheat flour). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Karachi Fruit Biscuit - Premium contain tree nuts?
Yes — the ingredient list names Cashew Bits. People with tree-nut allergy should treat it as containing tree nuts, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does Karachi Fruit Biscuit - Premium 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.
Does Karachi Fruit Biscuit - Premium 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 Karachi Fruit Biscuit - Premium?
17.7 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 Karachi Fruit Biscuit - Premium pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 6 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "NEW PREMIUM PACK" — can't be verified from the label. "Export Quality" — can't be verified from the label. "Quality & goodness since 1953" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Karachi Fruit Biscuit - Premium vegetarian?
Karachi Fruit Biscuit - Premium 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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