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MOM - Meal of the Moment, Poha with Bhujia, 80g (Pack of 5) - Ready to Eat
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This Poha mix is a convenient option, but its high sodium content is a significant concern, especially for regular consumption. While it contains peanuts, a common allergen, this is clearly declared. The presence of sugar and edible vegetable oil also contributes to its nutritional profile, which warrants moderation.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Poha
- Dehydrated Red Onion Flakes
- Tomato
- Spices & Condiments
- Curry Leaves
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High sodium content; contains common allergen and added sugar
This Poha mix is high in sodium, which can be a concern for individuals monitoring their blood pressure or those with specific dietary restrictions. It also contains peanuts, a major allergen that can cause severe reactions in sensitive individuals. The product includes added sugar and edible vegetable oil, contributing to its overall nutritional profile.
Declared allergens: Peanuts
People with this allergy 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 2 g · trans fat 0 g per 100 g/ml
Infants under 1
AvoidContains high added salt/sodium, which is not suitable for infants due to their developing kidneys.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitContains roasted peanuts, which can be a choking hazard for young children. Also high in sodium and added sugar, which should be limited in their diet.
Why the score is capped
Very high sodium per serving
Rule F-CAP-02
What's good
Contains Poha as a primary ingredient
Includes natural ingredients like dehydrated red onion flakes, tomato, and curry leaves
Contains bean flour and gram pulse flour for added protein and fiber
Watch out for
Very high sodium content per serving
Contains peanuts, a major allergen
Presence of added sugar
Type of edible vegetable oil not specified, which could impact saturated fat content
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.
Peanuts
Peanut allergy is one of the most common and severe food allergies, capable of causing anaphylaxis — a potentially fatal allergic reaction. Even trace amounts (cross-contamination) can trigger reactions. Peanut allergy is usually lifelong and requires strict avoidance. Always carry an epinephrine auto-injector if allergic.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: FSSAI; FDA; Allergy & Asthma Network
Peanuts: regulation, sources and other products →Decode Label Analysis
Peanuts are a major allergen and can cause life-threatening anaphylaxis in sensitive individuals. This product contains roasted peanuts.
The product has a very high sodium content per serving, which is a concern for individuals with high blood pressure or those on sodium-restricted diets.
Claim check
1 claim not supported by label dataFront-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 states 'Natural & Preservatives', which is contradictory. The ingredient list does not explicitly state 'preservatives' but also does not explicitly state 'no preservatives'. However, the claim itself is contradictory.
This is a marketing slogan that cannot be verified from the provided ingredient list or nutrition facts.
This is a preparation instruction and cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition facts.
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.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
15 entries as printed on the label · 13 distinct ingredients (some are declared more than once).
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Poha 70%Poha (70%) (Rice Flakes)
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Sugar
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Roasted Peanuts
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Edible Vegetable Oil listed twiceEdible Vegetable Oil (Soyabean Oil)
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Salt listed twice
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Dehydrated Red Onion Flakes
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Tomato
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Spices & CondimentsSpices & Condiments (Mustard, Red Chilli Powder, Turmeric)
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Acidity RegulatorCitric acid (INS 330)Acidity Regulator (INS 330)
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Curry Leaves
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Bean FlourBean Flour (Moth Flour)
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Gram Pulse Flour
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Edible Vegetable Oil listed twiceEdible Vegetable Oil (Soyabean Oil, Cottonseed & Palmolein Oil)
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14.
Spices and CondimentsSpices and Condiments (Red Chilli Powder, Ginger, Black Pepper, Cardamom, Nutmeg, Clove, Cumin Powder, Mace)
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Salt listed twice
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.
✓ 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 | 430 kcal |
| Protein | 9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 71 g |
| Total Sugars | 7 g |
| Added Sugars | 6 g |
| Total Fat | 12 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 5 g |
| Sodium | 1,310 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Calcium | 75 mg |
| Iron | 3.2 mg |
| Potassium | 220 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 MOM - Meal of the Moment, Poha with Bhujia, 80g (Pack of 5) - Ready to Eat?
The label of MOM - Meal of the Moment, Poha with Bhujia, 80g (Pack of 5) - Ready to Eat lists 13 ingredients, in label order: Poha, Sugar, Roasted Peanuts, Dehydrated Red Onion Flakes, Tomato, Spices & Condiments, Acidity Regulator, Curry Leaves, Bean Flour, Gram Pulse Flour, Edible Vegetable Oil, Spices and Condiments, Salt. None of them is flagged by the analysis.
Is MOM - Meal of the Moment, Poha with Bhujia, 80g (Pack of 5) - Ready to Eat safe to eat?
MOM - Meal of the Moment, Poha with Bhujia, 80g (Pack of 5) - Ready to Eat scores 1.5/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This Poha mix is high in sodium, which can be a concern for individuals monitoring their blood pressure or those with specific dietary restrictions. It also contains peanuts, a major allergen that can cause severe reactions in sensitive individuals. The product includes added sugar and edible vegetable oil, contributing to its overall nutritional profile.
Why does MOM - Meal of the Moment, Poha with Bhujia, 80g (Pack of 5) - Ready to Eat score 1.5/10?
What the analysis notes: Very high sodium content per serving. Contains peanuts, a major allergen. Presence of added sugar.
Who should avoid MOM - Meal of the Moment, Poha with Bhujia, 80g (Pack of 5) - Ready to Eat?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Peanut allergy; High blood pressure; Sodium-restricted diet; Diabetes (due to added sugar).
Is MOM - Meal of the Moment, Poha with Bhujia, 80g (Pack of 5) - Ready to Eat suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does MOM - Meal of the Moment, Poha with Bhujia, 80g (Pack of 5) - Ready to Eat contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains peanuts (Roasted Peanuts). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does MOM - Meal of the Moment, Poha with Bhujia, 80g (Pack of 5) - Ready to Eat contain peanuts?
Yes — the ingredient list names Roasted Peanuts. People with groundnut (peanut) allergy should treat it as containing peanuts, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
How much sugar is in MOM - Meal of the Moment, Poha with Bhujia, 80g (Pack of 5) - Ready to Eat?
7 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 6 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Is MOM - Meal of the Moment, Poha with Bhujia, 80g (Pack of 5) - Ready to Eat high in salt?
Yes — 1,310 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 3.28 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 MOM - Meal of the Moment, Poha with Bhujia, 80g (Pack of 5) - Ready to Eat pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 3 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "Natural & Preservatives" — false. "meal of the moment" — can't be verified from the label. "JUST ADD HOT WATER" — can't be verified from the label.
Is MOM - Meal of the Moment, Poha with Bhujia, 80g (Pack of 5) - Ready to Eat vegetarian?
MOM - Meal of the Moment, Poha with Bhujia, 80g (Pack of 5) - Ready to Eat 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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