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Parle G Gold
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This biscuit product is primarily composed of refined wheat flour and multiple forms of added sugar, including invert sugar syrup, sugar, D-glucose, and levulose, contributing to a very high overall sugar content. While it contains milk solids in trace amounts, these are not counted as a formulation strength. The presence of refined palm oil contributes to saturated fat intake. Individuals with gluten sensitivity or celiac disease should avoid this product due to refined wheat flour. The high sugar content makes it unsuitable for regular consumption, especially for young children, and those managing blood sugar levels.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
High in added sugars and refined ingredients; contains palm oil.
This biscuit is a highly processed snack, with refined wheat flour and multiple forms of sugar as its main ingredients. It also contains refined palm oil, which contributes to saturated fat. The high sugar content is a significant concern, particularly for children and those monitoring their sugar intake.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Looking for a lower-sugar option — Added sugar is 26.9 g per 100 g.
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Refined Palm Oil is declared.
Declared allergens: Milk and Gluten
Relevant if you have any of these allergies or intolerances.
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 6.8 g · trans fat 0 g per 100 g/ml
Infants under 1
AvoidThis product contains added sugars and salt, which are not recommended for infants under 1 year of age due to their developing kidneys and taste preferences.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitThis product is very high in added sugars (Invert Sugar Syrup, Sugar, D-Glucose, Levulose). High sugar intake in young children can contribute to dental caries, unhealthy weight gain, and may influence food preferences.
Why the score is capped
Very high added sugar
Rule F-CAP-01
Highly processed (NOVA) and high in sugar
Rule F-CAP-07
Watch out for
Very high added sugar content from multiple sources.
High saturated fat from refined palm oil.
Contains refined wheat flour, which is a source of gluten.
Presence of artificial vanilla flavoring.
Highly processed food with multiple additives.
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.
Palm Oil
Palm oil is very high in saturated fatty acids (~50%), which raise LDL cholesterol and increase cardiovascular risk with regular high consumption. Refined palm oil can also carry processing contaminants (glycidyl esters and 3-MCPD esters), which EFSA assessed in 2016.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: WHO; Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health; EFSA CONTAM opinion (2016)
Palm Oil: regulation, sources and other products →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
This product contains multiple forms of added sugar (Invert Sugar Syrup, Sugar, D-Glucose, Levulose) which contribute to a very high overall sugar content. High intake of added sugars is associated with increased risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
Refined Palm Oil is high in saturated fat, which can raise LDL (bad) cholesterol levels. EFSA has also identified glycidyl esters and 3-MCPD esters as potential contaminants in refined palm oil, which are formed during processing and raise toxicological concerns.
Refined wheat flour contains gluten, making this product unsuitable for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, as per FSSAI Labelling & Display Regulations 2020.
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 information about the standard quantity to compare against the '20% EXTRA' 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.
14 entries as printed on the label · 13 distinct ingredients (some are declared more than once).
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Refined Wheat Flour 63%REFINED WHEAT FLOUR (MAIDA)
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Sugar listed twiceSUGAR
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Refined Palm OilREFINED PALM OIL
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Invert Sugar SyrupINVERT SUGAR SYRUP*
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Sugar listed twiceSUGAR
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Citric AcidCITRIC ACID
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Milk Solids 1% trace amountMILK SOLIDS
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Iodised SaltIODISED SALT
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Raising AgentsAmmonium carbonates (INS 503)RAISING AGENTS [503(ii),500(ii)]
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Flour Treatment Agent unnamedFLOUR TREATMENT AGENT [1101(ii)]
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Emulsifier of Vegetable OriginDATEM (INS 472E)EMULSIFIER OF VEGETABLE ORIGIN [472e]
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Added Flavour (Artificial Flavouring Substances - Vanilla)ADDED FLAVOUR (ARTIFICIAL FLAVOURING SUBSTANCES - VANILLA)
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D-GlucoseD - GLUCOSE
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LevuloseLEVULOSE
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.
✓ 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 | 462 kcal |
| Protein | 6.7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 75.9 g |
| Total Sugars | 27.7 g |
| Added Sugars | 26.9 g |
| Total Fat | 14.6 g |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Sodium | 281 mg |
| CHOLESTEROL | 0 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 Parle G Gold?
The label of Parle G Gold lists 13 ingredients, in label order: Refined wheat flour, Refined Palm Oil, Invert Sugar Syrup, Sugar, Citric Acid, Milk Solids, Iodised Salt, Raising Agents, Flour Treatment Agent, Emulsifier of Vegetable Origin, Added Flavour (Artificial Flavouring Substances - Vanilla), D-Glucose, Levulose. Flagged by the analysis: Refined Palm Oil, D-Glucose, Levulose, Added Flavour (Artificial Flavouring Substances - Vanilla).
Is Parle G Gold safe to eat?
Parle G Gold scores 1.5/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This biscuit is a highly processed snack, with refined wheat flour and multiple forms of sugar as its main ingredients. It also contains refined palm oil, which contributes to saturated fat. The high sugar content is a significant concern, particularly for children and those monitoring their sugar intake.
Why does Parle G Gold score 1.5/10?
Flagged in the score: High saturated fat from refined palm oil. Also noted: Very high added sugar content from multiple sources. Contains refined wheat flour, which is a source of gluten.
Who should avoid Parle G Gold?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Celiac disease or gluten sensitivity; Diabetes or blood sugar management; Individuals limiting saturated fat intake; Young children (due to high sugar); Milk allergy / lactose intolerance.
Is Parle G Gold suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Parle G Gold contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains milk (Milk Solids) and gluten (Refined wheat flour). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Parle G Gold 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.
Does Parle G Gold contain gluten?
Yes — the ingredient list names Refined 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 Parle G Gold high in sugar?
Yes — 27.7 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 26.9 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Are the claims on the Parle G Gold pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 1 claim against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "20% EXTRA" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Parle G Gold vegetarian?
Parle G Gold is marked vegetarian.
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