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Multigrain Chocos Moons & Stars
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Reviewed 3 times · Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This breakfast cereal provides a blend of multigrain flours, offering dietary fiber and essential nutrients. However, the presence of added sugar, listed as a significant component, contributes to a high sugar load, which is a primary nutritional concern.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Corn Meal
- Ragi Flour
- Sorghum Flour
- Cocoa Solids
- Minerals
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High added sugar; contains IARC-classified caramel colour and additives
The score is held down by this product's nutrition profile, which dominates the assessment regardless of the rest of the formulation. This multigrain cereal contains a notable amount of added sugar, which is a key nutritional concern. People with gluten sensitivity should avoid this product due to wheat flour.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Looking for a lower-sugar option — Added sugar is 27 g per 100 g.
Declared allergens: Gluten
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 1.3 g · trans fat 0 g per 100 g/ml
Infants under 1
AvoidContains added sugar, which is not recommended for infants under 1 year of age.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitHigh added sugar content may contribute to excessive sugar intake in young children, which is linked to dental caries and other health issues.
Specific sensitivities
Avoid if affectedContains Wheat Flour, which is a source of gluten and must be avoided by this group.
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
Flavours not disclosed — the label does not say which substance this is
Rule F-CAP-13
What's good
Contains a blend of multigrain flours (Wheat, Corn, Ragi, Sorghum) contributing to dietary fiber and diverse nutrients.
Fortified with essential Minerals and Vitamins, enhancing nutritional value.
Watch out for
High added sugar content, which is a dominant nutritional concern.
Potential presence of ammonia caramel colour (E150c/d), which can generate 4-MEI, an IARC Group 2B carcinogen.
Contains gluten from Wheat Flour, making it unsuitable for those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
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.
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
If this refers to ammonia caramel colour (E150c/d), it is associated with the formation of 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), which is classified by IARC as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans). The concentration of 4-MEI in this product is not stated on the label.
The product contains 'Flavours' without specific disclosure, which can be a concern for individuals with sensitivities or those who prefer to avoid additives.
Wheat Flour contains gluten, which is a common allergen and unsuitable for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
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 ingredients list multigrain flour mix, wheat flour (atta), corn meal, ragi flour, and sorghum (jowar) flour, supporting the multigrain claim.
The label explicitly lists Protein, Fibre, Iron, Calcium, and Vitamins as the 5 nutrients, and these are present in the nutrition information and ingredients.
The nutrition information states 8.6g of protein per 100g.
The nutrition information states 7g of fibre per 100g.
The nutrition information states 7.5mg of iron per 100g.
The nutrition information states 900mg of calcium per 100g.
The ingredients list 'VITAMINS' and the nutrition information details several vitamins (C, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, Folate).
The ingredients list cocoa solids (4.9%), which supports the claim of being chocolatey.
The ingredients list wheat flour (atta) but does not list maida (refined wheat flour).
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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Multigrain Flour Mix 65%MULTIGRAIN FLOUR MIX (65%)
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Wheat Flour 45% within Multigrain Flour MixWHEAT FLOUR (ATTA) (45%)
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Corn Meal 10% within Multigrain Flour MixCORN MEAL (10%)
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Ragi Flour 5% within Multigrain Flour MixRAGI FLOUR (5.0%)
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Sorghum Flour 5% within Multigrain Flour MixSORGHUM (JOWAR) FLOUR (5.0%)
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2.
SugarSUGAR
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Cocoa Solids 4.9%COCOA SOLIDS (4.9%)
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4.
MineralsMINERALS
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Cereal ExtractCEREAL EXTRACT
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Iodized SaltIODIZED SALT
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Colour synthetic colourSulphite ammonia caramel (INS 150D)COLOUR (INS 150d)
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Flavours undisclosed flavouringFLAVOURS (NATURE IDENTICAL & ARTIFICIAL (CREAM))
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9.
VitaminsVITAMINS
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10.
AntioxidantANTIOXIDANT (INS 307b)
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 | 374 kcal |
| Protein | 8.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 81.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 27.5 g |
| Added Sugars | 27 g |
| Total Fat | 3.1 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1.3 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 7 g |
| Sodium | 240 mg |
| ENERGY FROM FAT | 28 kcal |
| MONOUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS | 1 g |
| POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS | 0.8 g |
| CHOLESTEROL | 0 mg |
| VITAMIN C | 10 mg |
| VITAMIN B1 | 0.67 mg |
| VITAMIN B2 | 0.57 mg |
| VITAMIN B3 | 5 mg |
| VITAMIN B6 | 1.3 mg |
| VITAMIN B12 | 0.33 µg |
| FOLATE | 40 µg |
| IRON | 7.5 mg |
| CALCIUM | 900 mg |
| ZINC | 2 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 Multigrain Chocos Moons & Stars?
The label of Multigrain Chocos Moons & Stars lists 14 ingredients, in label order: Multigrain Flour Mix, Wheat Flour, Corn Meal, Ragi Flour, Sorghum Flour, Sugar, Cocoa Solids, Minerals, Cereal Extract, Iodized Salt, Colour, Flavours, Vitamins, Antioxidant. Flagged by the analysis: Colour.
Is Multigrain Chocos Moons & Stars safe to eat?
Multigrain Chocos Moons & Stars scores 1.8/10 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 multigrain cereal contains a notable amount of added sugar, which is a key nutritional concern. People with gluten sensitivity should avoid this product due to wheat flour.
Why does Multigrain Chocos Moons & Stars score 1.8/10?
Flagged in the score: Potential presence of ammonia caramel colour (E150c/d), which can generate 4-MEI, an IARC Group 2B carcinogen. Also noted: High added sugar content, which is a dominant nutritional concern. Contains gluten from Wheat Flour, making it unsuitable for those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
Who should avoid Multigrain Chocos Moons & Stars?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Avoiding IARC Group 2B caramel-colour additives; Sensitive to undisclosed food colours or flavours; Managing high blood sugar or diabetes; Gluten sensitivity or celiac disease; Limiting added sugar intake.
Is Multigrain Chocos Moons & Stars suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Multigrain Chocos Moons & Stars contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains gluten (Wheat Flour). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Multigrain Chocos Moons & Stars contain gluten?
Yes — the ingredient list names Wheat Flour. People with gluten / wheat sensitivity (coeliac disease) should treat it as containing gluten, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Is Multigrain Chocos Moons & Stars high in sugar?
Yes — 27.5 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 27 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Are the claims on the Multigrain Chocos Moons & Stars pack accurate?
Yes — all 9 claims on the pack checked out against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
Is Multigrain Chocos Moons & Stars vegetarian?
Multigrain Chocos Moons & Stars is marked vegetarian, and contains no animal-derived ingredients.
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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