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Muesli Fruit, Nut & Seeds
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The score is held down by this product's nutrition profile, which dominates the assessment regardless of the rest of the formulation. This breakfast cereal provides a mix of whole grains, fruits, and nuts, offering dietary fiber and some essential nutrients. However, it contains a significant amount of added sugar, which is a primary nutritional concern. The presence of Caramel Colour (INS 150d), an ammonia-process caramel, is a notable safety concern due to its potential to generate 4-MEI, classified by IARC as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans). While the label does not state the concentration of 4-MEI, this additive warrants caution, especially for those who prefer to avoid such substances. Additionally, the generic listing of "Colours," "Flavours," and "Antioxidant" without specific identification reduces transparency. It may be suitable for healthy adults in moderation, but individuals sensitive to food additives or those monitoring sugar intake should exercise caution.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Rolled Barley
- Rolled Oats
- Black Raisins
- Pumpkin Seeds
- Ragi Millet Flour
- +7 more →
High added sugar; contains IARC-classified caramel colour and undisclosed additives
The score is held down by this product's nutrition profile, which dominates the assessment regardless of the rest of the formulation. This cereal contains a high amount of added sugar, which is a primary nutritional concern. It also includes Caramel Colour (INS 150d), an ammonia-process caramel that can generate 4-MEI, a substance classified by IARC as possibly carcinogenic to humans. The product's transparency is reduced by the use of generic terms for other colours, flavours, and antioxidants.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Looking for a lower-sugar option — Added sugar is 31.3 g per 100 g.
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — INS 150d is declared.
Declared allergens: Tree nuts 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 0.9 g · trans fat 0 g per serving
Infants under 1
LimitHigh in added sugar and sodium, which are not recommended in large amounts for infants and young children.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitContains whole nuts (Almonds) and seeds (Pumpkin Seeds) which can pose a choking hazard for young children. Supervise consumption carefully.
Why the score is capped
Contains ammonia caramel colour (E150c/d) — which can generate 4-MEI during manufacture — IARC classifies 4-MEI as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans); this label does not state its concentration
Rule F-CAP-10 · Source: IARC / EFSA classification of the additive
Highly processed (NOVA) and high in sugar
Rule F-CAP-07
Colours, flavours, antioxidant not disclosed — 3 additive classes are named without saying which substances they are
Rule F-CAP-13
What's good
Contains multiple whole grains (Rolled Barley, Rolled Oats, Ragi Millet Flour, Wheat Bran) contributing dietary fiber and nutrients.
Includes fruits (Raisins, Black Raisins) and nuts/seeds (Pumpkin Seeds, Almonds) for added nutrition and texture.
Fortified with Vitamins and Minerals.
Contains Oligofructose, a prebiotic fiber beneficial for gut health.
Watch out for
High in added sugar, contributing to overall caloric intake.
Contains Caramel Colour (INS 150d), an ammonia-sulphite caramel, which is associated with IARC Group 2B classification for 4-MEI.
Transparency concerns due to generic listing of 'Colours', 'Flavours', and 'Antioxidant' without full disclosure of specific substances.
Contains Wheat and Wheat Flour, which are common allergens for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
Nature Identical & Artificial (Coconut) — indicates the presence of both nature-identical and artificial flavouring substances, reducing transparency.
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.
Caramel Colour (Class III & IV) (E150c)
Classes III and IV of caramel colour (INS 150c/150d) are made with ammonia, a process that can generate 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI) as a by-product. IARC classifies 4-MEI as Group 2B, possibly carcinogenic to humans, and California lists it under Proposition 65 with a warning threshold — though EFSA's own re-evaluation did not reach the same level of concern as IARC's classification. This label does not state the product's 4-MEI concentration, so exposure from this specific product cannot be determined from the ingredient list alone. It is the colour that makes colas and dark sauces brown. Classes I and II are made without ammonia and do not carry this concern.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: IARC Monograph Vol. 101 (4-MEI); California Proposition 65; EFSA re-evaluation of caramel colours (2011)
Caramel Colour (Class III & IV): 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 Caramel Colour (INS 150d), an ammonia-sulphite caramel colour. This additive can generate 4-MEI during its manufacture, which is classified by IARC as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans). The concentration of 4-MEI in the finished product is not stated on the label.
Contains Wheat and Wheat Flour, which contain gluten. This is a declarable allergen under FSSAI Labelling & Display Regulations 2020 and is relevant for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
The product uses generic terms for 'Colours', 'Flavours', and 'Antioxidant' in addition to specific INS codes, which reduces transparency regarding all additives present.
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 ingredients list includes various fruits (raisins, black raisins, black currants, candied papaya, candied cranberry), nuts (almonds), and seeds (pumpkin seeds).
Pumpkin seeds are listed in the ingredients.
Black currants are listed in the ingredients.
Candied cranberry is listed in the ingredients.
Raisins and black raisins are listed in the ingredients.
Candied papaya is listed in the ingredients.
Almonds are listed in the ingredients.
Rolled oats are listed in the ingredients.
Ragi millet flour is listed in the ingredients.
Wheat, wheat flour (atta), and wheat bran are listed in the ingredients.
Rolled barley is listed in the ingredients.
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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Corn GritsCORN GRITS
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Corn Meal 18.8%CORN MEAL
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WheatWHEAT
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Wheat Flour (Atta) 16.7%WHEAT FLOUR (ATTA)
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RiceRICE
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Rice Flour 11.4%RICE FLOUR
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SugarSUGAR
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Rolled Barley 8%ROLLED BARLEY
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Rolled Oats 8%ROLLED OATS
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RaisinsRAISINS
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Black Raisins 4.5% within RaisinsBLACK RAISINS
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Black Currants 1.5% trace amountBLACK CURRANTS
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Candied Papaya 5%CANDIED PAPAYA
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Pumpkin Seeds 3.5%PUMPKIN SEEDS
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Ragi Millet Flour 3.5%RAGI MILLET FLOUR
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Candied Cranberry 3%CANDIED CRANBERRY
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Almonds 3%ALMONDS
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Cereal ExtractCEREAL EXTRACT
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OligofructoseOLIGOFRUCTOSE
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Wheat BranWHEAT BRAN
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Iodized SaltIODIZED SALT
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Cocoa SolidsCOCOA SOLIDS
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VitaminsVITAMINS
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ColoursCOLOURS
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INS 140 within Colours synthetic colourChlorophyll (INS 140)
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INS 150d within Colours synthetic colourSulphite ammonia caramel (INS 150D)
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FlavoursFLAVOURS
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Nature Identical & Artificial (Coconut) within Flavours undisclosed flavouringNATURE IDENTICAL & ARTIFICIAL [COCONUT]
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AntioxidantANTIOXIDANT
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INS 307b within Antioxidant
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MineralAND MINERAL
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 | 386 kcal |
| Protein | 8.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 80 g |
| Total Sugars | 21.8 g |
| Added Sugars | 12.5 g |
| Total Fat | 5.1 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 6.4 g |
| Sodium | 140 mg |
| ENERGY FROM FAT | 46 kcal |
| MONOUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS | 2.3 g |
| POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS | 1.9 g |
| CHOLESTEROL | 0 mg |
| VITAMIN C | 25 mg |
| THIAMINE (VIT B1) | 0.8 mg |
| RIBOFLAVIN (VIT B2) | 0.9 mg |
| NIACIN (VIT B3) | 10 mg |
| VITAMIN B6 | 1.3 mg |
| VITAMIN B12 | 0.2 µg |
| FOLATE | 66 µg |
| IRON | 14 mg |
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 Muesli Fruit, Nut & Seeds?
The label of Muesli Fruit, Nut & Seeds lists 31 ingredients, in label order: Corn Grits, Corn Meal, Wheat, Wheat flour (Atta), Rice, Rice flour, Sugar, Rolled Barley, Rolled Oats, Raisins, Black Raisins, Black Currants, Candied Papaya, Pumpkin Seeds, Ragi Millet Flour, Candied Cranberry, Almonds, Cereal Extract, Oligofructose, Wheat bran, Iodized Salt, Cocoa Solids, Vitamins, Colours, INS 140, INS 150d, Flavours, Nature Identical & Artificial (Coconut), Antioxidant, INS 307b, Mineral. Flagged by the analysis: INS 150d, Nature Identical & Artificial (Coconut).
Is Muesli Fruit, Nut & Seeds safe to eat?
Muesli Fruit, Nut & Seeds 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 cereal contains a high amount of added sugar, which is a primary nutritional concern. It also includes Caramel Colour (INS 150d), an ammonia-process caramel that can generate 4-MEI, a substance classified by IARC as possibly carcinogenic to humans. The product's transparency is reduced by the use of generic terms for other colours, flavours, and antioxidants.
Why does Muesli Fruit, Nut & Seeds score 1.5/10?
Flagged in the score: Contains Caramel Colour (INS 150d), an ammonia-sulphite caramel, which is associated with IARC Group 2B classification for 4-MEI. Also noted: High in added sugar, contributing to overall caloric intake. Transparency concerns due to generic listing of 'Colours', 'Flavours', and 'Antioxidant' without full disclosure of specific substances.
Who should avoid Muesli Fruit, Nut & Seeds?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Avoiding IARC Group 2B caramel-colour additives; Monitoring added sugar intake; Sensitive to undisclosed food additives; Celiac disease or gluten sensitivity; Tree-nut allergy.
Is Muesli Fruit, Nut & Seeds suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Limit. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Muesli Fruit, Nut & Seeds contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains tree nuts (Almonds) and gluten (Wheat, Wheat flour (Atta), Rolled Barley and Wheat bran). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Muesli Fruit, Nut & Seeds contain tree nuts?
Yes — the ingredient list names Almonds. People with tree-nut allergy should treat it as containing tree nuts, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does Muesli Fruit, Nut & Seeds contain gluten?
Yes — the ingredient list names Wheat, Wheat flour (Atta), Rolled Barley and Wheat bran. People with gluten / wheat sensitivity (coeliac disease) should treat it as containing gluten, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Is Muesli Fruit, Nut & Seeds high in sugar?
Yes — 54.5 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 31.3 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Are the claims on the Muesli Fruit, Nut & Seeds pack accurate?
Yes — all 11 claims on the pack checked out against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
Is Muesli Fruit, Nut & Seeds vegetarian?
Muesli Fruit, Nut & Seeds 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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