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Parle Marie
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Reviewed 3 times · Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This biscuit product is highly processed and contains several ingredients that raise nutritional and safety concerns. Refined wheat flour, sugar, and refined palm oil are listed as the primary ingredients, contributing to a high caloric density, significant added sugar, and saturated fat content. The presence of artificial flavouring substances further contributes to its ultra-processed nature. While convenient, it is not a product recommended for regular consumption, especially for children due to the high sugar and saturated fat load.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
Highly Processed Biscuits with High Sugar and Saturated Fat
These biscuits are made primarily from refined flour, sugar, and palm oil, making them high in calories, added sugars, and saturated fat. They also contain artificial flavourings, contributing to their ultra-processed nature. This product is best consumed sparingly, particularly by children, due to its nutritional profile.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- 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 5.7 g · trans fat 0 g per 100 g/ml
1 concern could not be assessed from this label. That means we don't know — not that there's nothing to find.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitThis product is high in added sugar and saturated fat, which should be limited in the diets of young children to promote healthy eating habits and prevent excessive calorie intake.
Why the score is capped
Highly processed (NOVA) and high total sugar
Rule F-CAP-07
Watch out for
High in added sugars (Sugar, Invert Sugar Syrup)
High in saturated fat from Refined Palm Oil
Contains refined carbohydrates (Refined wheat flour)
Presence of multiple artificial flavouring substances
Contains gluten (Refined wheat flour), unsuitable for celiac disease or gluten sensitivity
Contains milk solids, an allergen for some individuals
Raising Agents — functional additives used to leaven the product, generally considered safe in food applications.
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
Refined Palm Oil is high in saturated fat, which is a concern for cardiovascular health. It is also associated with potential processing contaminants like glycidyl esters (EFSA CONTAM opinion 2016).
The product contains multiple artificial flavouring substances, contributing to its ultra-processed nature and offering no nutritional value.
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.
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.
The claims 'light' and 'crispy' are subjective sensory attributes that cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition information.
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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Refined Wheat FlourREFINED WHEAT FLOUR (MAIDA)
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SugarSUGAR
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Refined Palm OilREFINED PALM OIL
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Invert Sugar SyrupINVERT SUGAR SYRUP
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Raising AgentsAmmonium carbonates (INS 503), Sodium carbonates (INS 500), Calcium phosphates (INS 341)RAISING AGENTS [ 503 (ii), 500 (ii), 341 (i) ]
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Milk SolidsMILK SOLIDS
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Iodised SaltIODISED SALT
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Flour Treatment AgentsSodium metabisulphite (INS 223)FLOUR TREATMENT AGENTS [ 223, 1101 (ii) ]
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Emulsifier of Vegetable OriginDATEM (INS 472E)EMULSIFIER OF VEGETABLE ORIGIN [ 472e ]
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Artificial Flavouring Substances - Milk undisclosed flavouringARTIFICIAL FLAVOURING SUBSTANCES - MILK
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Artificial Flavouring Substances - Butter trace amount undisclosed flavouringBUTTER
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Artificial Flavouring Substances - Vanilla undisclosed flavouringVANILLA
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.
✓ 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 | 451 kcal |
| Protein | 7.7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 77.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 20 g |
| Total Fat | 12.4 g |
| Saturated Fat | 5.7 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 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 Parle Marie?
The label of Parle Marie lists 12 ingredients, in label order: Refined wheat flour, Sugar, Refined Palm Oil, Invert Sugar Syrup, Raising Agents, Milk Solids, Iodised Salt, Flour Treatment Agents, Emulsifier of Vegetable Origin, Artificial Flavouring Substances - Milk, Artificial Flavouring Substances - Butter, Artificial Flavouring Substances - Vanilla. Flagged by the analysis: Refined Palm Oil, Flour Treatment Agents, Artificial Flavouring Substances - Butter, Artificial Flavouring Substances - Vanilla, Raising Agents.
Is Parle Marie safe to eat?
Parle Marie scores 4.5/10 on Decode Label (Moderate). These biscuits are made primarily from refined flour, sugar, and palm oil, making them high in calories, added sugars, and saturated fat. They also contain artificial flavourings, contributing to their ultra-processed nature. This product is best consumed sparingly, particularly by children, due to its nutritional profile.
Why does Parle Marie score 4.5/10?
Flagged in the score: High in saturated fat from Refined Palm Oil. Also noted: High in added sugars (Sugar, Invert Sugar Syrup). Contains refined carbohydrates (Refined wheat flour).
Who should avoid Parle Marie?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Individuals managing blood sugar; Those with cardiovascular concerns; People with gluten sensitivity or celiac disease; Anyone seeking to reduce intake of ultra-processed foods; Milk allergy / lactose intolerance.
Is Parle Marie suitable for babies or young children?
Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Parle Marie contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains milk (Milk Solids and Artificial Flavouring Substances - Milk) and gluten (Refined wheat flour). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Parle Marie contain milk?
Yes — the ingredient list names Milk Solids and Artificial Flavouring Substances - Milk. People with milk allergy / lactose intolerance should treat it as containing milk, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does Parle Marie 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.
How much sugar is in Parle Marie?
20 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.
Are the claims on the Parle Marie pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 1 claim against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "LIGHT & CRISPY" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Parle Marie vegetarian?
Parle Marie 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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