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Instant Milk Flavour Kesar Elaichi
Decode Label Safety Score
How we got 2.8 ShowHide
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 added sugar, which is a dominant nutritional concern, especially for young children. While it includes natural cardamom and a trace of saffron, the presence of permitted artificial colours.
At a glance
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What’s favorable
- Green Cardamom
High added sugar; contains artificial colours.
This product contains added sugar, which contributes to its overall sugar content, a key nutritional concern. Individuals monitoring sugar intake or avoiding artificial additives should be cautious.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Looking for a lower-sugar option — Total sugar is 75 g per 100 ml.
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.
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Concern breakdown
Score out of 10 · higher = fewer concernsHow this product performs on each concern we check for beverage. This is a breakdown of the same evidence behind the score above — not a separate verdict.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
AvoidContains added sugar and artificial colours (Green S, INS 142). High sugar intake is not recommended for young children, and some artificial colours have been linked to hyperactivity.
Why the score is capped
Highly processed (NOVA) and high total sugar
Rule F-CAP-07
What's good
Contains natural Green Cardamom for flavour.
Watch out for
High added sugar content, a dominant nutritional concern.
Presence of artificial colour Green S (INS 142).
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.
Added Sugars
Sugars added to food, and the sugars in honey, syrups and fruit juice concentrates, are "free sugars". The WHO guideline recommends that they stay below 10% of total energy intake and suggests below 5% for additional benefit. Where the sugar sits in the ingredient list and how many grams the panel declares is what matters; this is information, because the nutrition score already prices the grams.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: WHO, Guideline: Sugars intake for adults and children (2015)
Added Sugars: regulation, sources and other products →Decode Label Analysis
Contains added sugar, which contributes to the overall sugar content. High intake of free sugars is associated with various health concerns, including dental caries and increased risk of non-communicable diseases. WHO recommends limiting free sugar intake to less than 10% of total energy, ideally less than 5%.
Contains artificial colour Green S (INS 142). While permitted, some artificial colours have been linked to hyperactivity in children.
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 'Premium Quality' is a subjective marketing statement that cannot be objectively verified from the provided ingredient or nutrition information.
The product is described as an instant milk flavour, which is its product type.
The ingredients list Saffron (Kesar) and Green Cardamom (Elaichi), confirming the presence of these flavour components.
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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Green Cardamom 3%Green Cardamom 3%
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Saffron 0.2% trace amountSaffron 0.2%
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Milk Solid
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Edible Starch
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SugarSuger
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Permitted Colours synthetic colourGreen S (INS 142)Permitted Colours (142)
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Flavour Cardamom
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.
Present in trace amounts
Listed near the end of the ingredient list, so present in small quantities — not counted as a headline benefit.
✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
Who should take caution
About this ingredient
Declared on this label as
No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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| Energy | 375 kcal |
| Protein | 3.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 85 g |
| Total Sugars | 75 g |
| Total Fat | 7.4 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 0.35 g |
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 Instant Milk Flavour Kesar Elaichi?
The label of Instant Milk Flavour Kesar Elaichi lists 7 ingredients, in label order: Green Cardamom, Saffron, Milk Solid, Edible Starch, Sugar, Permitted Colours, Flavour Cardamom. Flagged by the analysis: Permitted Colours, Flavour Cardamom.
Is Instant Milk Flavour Kesar Elaichi safe to eat?
Instant Milk Flavour Kesar Elaichi scores 2.8/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This product contains added sugar, which contributes to its overall sugar content, a key nutritional concern. Individuals monitoring sugar intake or avoiding artificial additives should be cautious.
Why does Instant Milk Flavour Kesar Elaichi score 2.8/10?
What the analysis notes: High added sugar content, a dominant nutritional concern. Presence of artificial colour Green S (INS 142).
Who should avoid Instant Milk Flavour Kesar Elaichi?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Monitoring added sugar intake; Avoiding artificial colours; Sensitive to unspecified flavourings; Milk allergy / lactose intolerance.
Is Instant Milk Flavour Kesar Elaichi suitable for babies or young children?
Toddlers & young children (1–5): Avoid.
Does Instant Milk Flavour Kesar Elaichi contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains milk (Milk Solid). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Instant Milk Flavour Kesar Elaichi contain milk?
Yes — the ingredient list names Milk Solid. People with milk allergy / lactose intolerance should treat it as containing milk, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Is Instant Milk Flavour Kesar Elaichi high in sugar?
Yes — 75 g of total sugar per 100 ml, above the 11.25 g per 100 ml that UK front-of-pack labelling marks as high. The label does not declare added sugar separately, so we cannot say how much of it is added.
Are the claims on the Instant Milk Flavour Kesar Elaichi pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 3 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "Premium Quality" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Instant Milk Flavour Kesar Elaichi vegetarian?
Instant Milk Flavour Kesar Elaichi 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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