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Kurkure Namkeen - Masala Munch
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Reviewed 5 times · Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This snack is an energy-dense fried product, primarily composed of rice and corn meal, with a significant fat content from edible vegetable oil. The presence of 'Added Flavour' without specific disclosure raises transparency concerns for consumers who may have sensitivities or wish to avoid certain flavouring compounds. While it contains a variety of spices, the overall nutritional profile is dominated by its high calorie and fat content, making it suitable only for occasional consumption as part of a balanced diet. The high sodium and sugar content also warrant caution, especially for young children.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Spices and Condiments
- Onion powder
- Red chilli powder
- Amchur Powder
- Coriander Seed Powder
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Energy-dense fried snack with undisclosed flavour and high fat content.
This snack is high in calories and fat due to its fried nature and the use of edible vegetable oil. It's best consumed in moderation due to its nutritional profile, particularly its high sodium and sugar levels.
Declared allergens: Milk
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 16 g · trans fat 0.1 g per 100 g/ml
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitThis product has high sodium and sugar content, which is not recommended for regular consumption by young children due to potential long-term health impacts.
Why the score is capped
Energy-dense fried snack — 558 kcal and 35 g fat per 100 g, on added vegetable oil
Rule F-CAP-14
Flavour not disclosed — the label does not say which substance this is
Rule F-CAP-13
What's good
Contains a variety of natural spices and condiments for flavour.
Watch out for
High calorie and fat content from frying and edible vegetable oil.
High sodium and sugar content, which should be consumed in moderation.
Decode Label Analysis
The product contains 'Added Flavour' without specific disclosure, which can be a concern for individuals with sensitivities or those who prefer full ingredient transparency.
This is an energy-dense fried snack with high fat content (35g per 100g) from edible vegetable oil, contributing to 558 kcal per 100g. Regular consumption may contribute to excessive calorie and fat intake.
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 label does not provide the Adult's RDA for energy to verify if 111 kcal is 6% of it.
The ingredients list includes Rice Meal, Corn Meal, and Gram Meal (Dal).
The nutrition information states 111 kcal per serve (20g).
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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Rice Meal 42.7%Rice Meal (42.7%)
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Edible Vegetable OilEdible Vegetable Oil (Palmolein Oil)
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Corn Meal 19.7%Corn Meal (19.7%)
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Spices and Condiments unnamed*Spices and Condiments
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Onion Powder
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Red Chilli Powder
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Amchur Powder
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Coriander Seed Powder
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Garlic Flakes & Powder
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Ginger Powder
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Black Pepper Powder
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Turmeric Powder
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Spice Extract unnamed
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Fenugreek
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Gram Meal 3.3%Gram Meal (3.3%)
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Salt
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Sugar
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Tomato Powder 0.1% trace amountTomato powder (0.1%)
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Citric AcidCitric Acid (330)
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Dextrose trace amount
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Milk Solids
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Edible Starch
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Added Flavour undisclosed flavouringCONTAINS ADDED FLAVOUR (NATURAL AND NATURE IDENTICAL FLAVOURING SUBSTANCES)
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.
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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 | 558 kcal |
| Protein | 6.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 55.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 1 g |
| Total Fat | 34.6 g |
| Saturated Fat | 16 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 892 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 Kurkure Namkeen - Masala Munch?
The label of Kurkure Namkeen - Masala Munch lists 23 ingredients, in label order: Rice Meal, Edible Vegetable Oil, Corn Meal, Spices and Condiments, Onion powder, Red chilli powder, Amchur Powder, Coriander Seed Powder, Garlic Flakes & Powder, Ginger powder, Black pepper powder, Turmeric powder, Spice Extract, Fenugreek, Gram Meal, Salt, Sugar, Tomato Powder, Citric Acid, Dextrose, Milk Solids, Edible Starch, Added Flavour. None of them is flagged by the analysis.
Is Kurkure Namkeen - Masala Munch safe to eat?
Kurkure Namkeen - Masala Munch scores 1.5/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This snack is high in calories and fat due to its fried nature and the use of edible vegetable oil. It's best consumed in moderation due to its nutritional profile, particularly its high sodium and sugar levels.
Why does Kurkure Namkeen - Masala Munch score 1.5/10?
What the analysis notes: High calorie and fat content from frying and edible vegetable oil. High sodium and sugar content, which should be consumed in moderation.
Who should avoid Kurkure Namkeen - Masala Munch?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Individuals monitoring fat intake; Those with flavour sensitivities; Young children (due to sodium/sugar); Individuals on low-sodium diets; Milk allergy / lactose intolerance.
Is Kurkure Namkeen - Masala Munch suitable for babies or young children?
Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Kurkure Namkeen - Masala Munch contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains milk (Milk Solids). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Kurkure Namkeen - Masala Munch 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.
How much sugar is in Kurkure Namkeen - Masala Munch?
1 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.
Is Kurkure Namkeen - Masala Munch high in salt?
Yes — 892 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 2.23 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 Kurkure Namkeen - Masala Munch pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 3 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "6% of Adult's RDA" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Kurkure Namkeen - Masala Munch vegetarian?
Kurkure Namkeen - Masala Munch 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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