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Kohinoor

Brand founded in India, 1989 · about the brand

Kohinoor Basmati Biryani Kit Hyderabadi, 333g

Veg food
5.2 Moderate

Decode Label Safety Score

Nutrition · 40% 3.7/10
Ingredient safety · 30% 9.3/10
Processing · 20% 2.0/10
Marketing · 10% 5.2/10
How we got 5.2 Show
Weighted score 5.2/10
Final score 5.2/10 · Moderate

Reviewed 3 times · Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed

This instant mix offers a convenient meal option, but its nutritional profile warrants caution, particularly due to the presence of Disodium Ribonucleotides, a flavor enhancer that can trigger gout in susceptible individuals. While it contains a variety of natural spices and vegetables, the overall sodium and sugar content should be considered, especially for those monitoring their intake. The use of an ambiguous 'Flavour Enhancer' and 'Natural Colouring Agent' without specific identification also raises minor transparency concerns.

At a glance

From the declared label — not a lab test

Findings to weigh

Ingredient · potential concern Flavour Enhancer Flavour enhancer — a purine source; relevant for people managing gout → Declared allergens Milk Matters if you have this allergy; check the pack’s own allergen statement. →

What’s favorable

Convenient meal with flavor enhancer linked to gout; moderate sodium and sugar.

This instant rice mix contains Disodium Ribonucleotides, a flavor enhancer that can exacerbate gout symptoms in individuals prone to the condition. It also has moderate levels of sodium and sugar, which should be considered by those managing their intake. While it includes many natural ingredients, the specific identity of the 'Flavour Enhancer' and 'Natural Colouring Agent' is not fully disclosed.

Consider this product carefully if you are

  • Avoiding certain additives or colours — Flavour Enhancer is declared.
Okay for: Healthy adults in moderation

Declared allergens: Milk

Milk· Curd

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 What drives the score, concern by concern · score out of 10, higher = fewer concerns
Key risks: Flavour Enhancer

Concern breakdown

Score out of 10 · higher = fewer concerns

How 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.

Ultra-Processing & Refined Carbs Significant concern · 3.0/10
Flavour Enhancers & MSG Significant concern · 3.0/10
Overall Nutritional Value Significant concern · 3.7/10
Protein & Fibre Content Moderate concern · 4.5/10
Excess Sodium & Salt Moderate concern · 5.0/10
Preservatives & Additives Moderate concern · 5.0/10
Artificial Colours & Dyes No concern identified · 8.0/10
Artificial Sweeteners No concern identified · 8.0/10
Added & Hidden Sugar No concern identified · 9.0/10
Unhealthy Fats (Trans & Saturated) No concern identified · 9.0/10

Saturated fat 1.2 g · trans fat 0.1 g per 100 g/ml

Infants under 1

Avoid

Contains added salt and sugar, which are not recommended for infants under one year due to their developing kidneys and taste preferences.

Toddlers & young children (1–5)

Limit

The product contains added sugar and sodium, which should be consumed in moderation by young children to support healthy dietary habits.

What's good

Contains a variety of natural vegetables and spices for flavor

Basmati rice as a primary ingredient

Watch out for

Contains Disodium Ribonucleotides, a flavor enhancer that can trigger gout

Moderate levels of added sugar and sodium from various salt sources

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 product contains Disodium Ribonucleotides (a common flavor enhancer), which can trigger gout attacks in susceptible individuals due to its purine content.

The terms 'Spices and Condiments', 'Spices & Condiments', 'Flavour Enhancer', and 'Natural Colouring Agent' are broad categories that lack specific ingredient disclosure, impacting transparency.

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.

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"READY IN 30 mins" Can't verify

The cooking time is a preparation instruction that cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition facts.

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"Make at Home Restaurant Style" Can't verify

The claim about achieving 'Restaurant Style' taste at home is subjective and cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition facts.

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"Make 1kg BIRYANI" Can't verify

The final yield of the product (1kg Biryani) cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition facts.

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"AT HALF THE PRICE" Can't verify

The price comparison claim cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition facts.

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"EASY 3-STEP COOKING" Can't verify

The ease of cooking and number of steps are preparation instructions that cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition facts.

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"AUTHENTICITY OF ORIGIN" Can't verify

The claim of 'Authenticity of Origin' is a certification or quality claim that cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition facts.

✓
"No Artificial Colours or Preservatives." Checks out

The ingredient list does not contain any artificial colors or preservatives.

No artificial colors or preservatives listed in 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.

34 entries as printed on the label · 32 distinct ingredients (some are declared more than once).

  • 1.
    Basmati Rice
  • 2.
    Onion
  • 3.
    Refined Sunflower Oil
  • 4.
    Curd
  • 5.
    Water
  • 6.
    Tomatoes
  • 7.
    Green Chilli
  • 8.
    Ginger
  • 9.
    Iodized Salt listed twice
  • 10.
    Garlic
  • 11.
    Coriander
  • 12.
    Garam Masala Seasoning
  • 13.
    Coriander Powder
  • 14.
    Flavour Enhancer
    Disodium guanylate (INS 627)
    Flavour Enhancer (INS 627)
  • 15.
    Cumin Seed
  • 16.
    Keora Water
  • 17.
    Spices and Condiments unnamed
  • 18.
    Cinnamon Stick
  • 19.
    Green Cardamom
  • 20.
    Bay Leaf
  • 21.
    Clove
  • 22.
    Black Pepper
  • 23.
    Maltodextrin
  • 24.
    Spices & Condiments
    Spices & Condiments (Cumin Powder, Chilli Powder, Coriander Powder, Ginger Powder)
  • 25.
    Sugar
  • 26.
    Iodized Salt listed twice
  • 27.
    Black Salt
  • 28.
    Dehydrated Onion Powder
  • 29.
    Dehydrated Garlic Powder
  • 30.
    Salt
  • 31.
    Dehydrated Parsley
  • 32.
    Cumin Extract trace amount
  • 33.
    Flavour Enhancer
    Silicon dioxide (INS 551)
    Flavour Enhancer (INS 551)
  • 34.
    Natural Colouring Agent synthetic colour
    Natural Colouring Agent (INS 160 C (i))

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.

Listed twice: an ingredient appears more than once in the same part of the list. This may indicate two separate ingredient blends in the formulation, or a duplication in how the label was recorded.

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.

Milk Allergen on the label: Curd
Allergen

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Trace trans fat High in sodium
Nutrition (per 100 g) Serving: 83.5 g
Energy 307.1 kcal
Protein 5.8 g
Carbohydrate 53.9 g
Total Sugars 2.6 g
Added Sugars 0.3 g
Total Fat 7.6 g
Saturated Fat 1.2 g
Trans Fat 0.1 g
Sodium 857.7 mg
Cholesterol 0.6 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 Kohinoor Basmati Biryani Kit Hyderabadi, 333g?

The label of Kohinoor Basmati Biryani Kit Hyderabadi, 333g lists 32 ingredients, in label order: Basmati Rice, Onion, Refined Sunflower Oil, Curd, Water, Tomatoes, Green Chilli, Ginger, Garlic, Coriander, Garam Masala Seasoning, Coriander powder, Cumin Seed, Keora Water, Spices and Condiments, Cinnamon Stick, Green Cardamom, Bay Leaf, Clove, Black Pepper, Maltodextrin, Spices & Condiments, Sugar, Iodized Salt, Black Salt, Dehydrated Onion Powder, Dehydrated Garlic Powder, Salt, Dehydrated Parsley, Cumin Extract, Flavour Enhancer, Natural Colouring Agent. Flagged by the analysis: Flavour Enhancer.

Is Kohinoor Basmati Biryani Kit Hyderabadi, 333g safe to eat?

Kohinoor Basmati Biryani Kit Hyderabadi, 333g scores 5.2/10 on Decode Label (Moderate). This instant rice mix contains Disodium Ribonucleotides, a flavor enhancer that can exacerbate gout symptoms in individuals prone to the condition. It also has moderate levels of sodium and sugar, which should be considered by those managing their intake. While it includes many natural ingredients, the specific identity of the 'Flavour Enhancer' and 'Natural Colouring Agent' is not fully disclosed.

Why does Kohinoor Basmati Biryani Kit Hyderabadi, 333g score 5.2/10?

What the analysis notes: Contains Disodium Ribonucleotides, a flavor enhancer that can trigger gout. Moderate levels of added sugar and sodium from various salt sources.

Who should avoid Kohinoor Basmati Biryani Kit Hyderabadi, 333g?

The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Gout; Sodium-restricted diet; Sugar-restricted diet; Sensitive to flavor enhancers; Milk allergy / lactose intolerance.

Is Kohinoor Basmati Biryani Kit Hyderabadi, 333g suitable for babies or young children?

Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.

Does Kohinoor Basmati Biryani Kit Hyderabadi, 333g contain allergens?

Yes — the ingredient list contains milk (Curd). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.

Does Kohinoor Basmati Biryani Kit Hyderabadi, 333g contain milk?

Yes — the ingredient list names Curd. 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 Kohinoor Basmati Biryani Kit Hyderabadi, 333g?

2.6 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 0.3 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.

Is Kohinoor Basmati Biryani Kit Hyderabadi, 333g high in salt?

Yes — 858 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 2.14 g of salt), above the 1.5 g of salt per 100 g that UK front-of-pack labelling marks as high.

Are the claims on the Kohinoor Basmati Biryani Kit Hyderabadi, 333g pack accurate?

Decode Label checked 7 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "READY IN 30 mins" — can't be verified from the label. "Make at Home Restaurant Style" — can't be verified from the label. "Make 1kg BIRYANI" — can't be verified from the label.

Is Kohinoor Basmati Biryani Kit Hyderabadi, 333g vegetarian?

Kohinoor Basmati Biryani Kit Hyderabadi, 333g 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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