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Prabhat Chivda Mixture
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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 chidwa, edible vegetable oils, and peanuts. While it offers some natural spices, the high saturated fat content from the oil blend, which includes palmolein oil, is a significant nutritional concern for cardiovascular health. The presence of peanuts also makes it unsuitable for individuals with peanut allergies due to the risk of severe reactions.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Black pepper powder
- Curry Leaves
Fried snack with high saturated fat and peanut allergen
This fried snack is high in calories and saturated fat due to its oil content, including palmolein oil, which can be a concern for heart health. It also contains peanuts, a major allergen that can cause severe reactions in sensitive individuals. While it uses natural spices, its overall nutritional profile suggests it's best consumed in moderation.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Palmolein oil is declared.
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 6.4 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.
Why the score is capped
Energy-dense fried snack — 536 kcal and 34 g fat per 100 g, on added vegetable oil
Rule F-CAP-14
What's good
Uses natural spices like black pepper and curry leaves for flavor
Watch out for
High saturated fat content from palmolein oil and other edible vegetable oils
Presence of peanuts, a common and severe allergen
Energy-dense fried snack, contributing to high calorie intake
Cotton Seed Oil — a vegetable oil, contributes to the overall fat content. While lower in saturated fat than palm oil, it's often refined.
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 →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 →Decode Label Analysis
Contains Peanuts, a major allergen that can cause severe, life-threatening anaphylaxis in sensitive individuals. (FSSAI Labelling & Display Regulations 2020)
Contains Palmolein oil, which is high in saturated fat, a concern for cardiovascular health. EFSA's CONTAM opinion (2016) also noted concerns about glycidyl esters and 3-MCPD esters as refining contaminants in palm oil, though levels depend on processing.
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 claim 'GREAT TASTE' is subjective and cannot be verified from the provided ingredient list or nutrition information.
The claim 'AUTHENTIC INDIAN' is a cultural and origin claim that cannot be verified from the provided ingredient list or nutrition information.
The claim 'CRISPY & CRUNCHY' describes the texture of the product, which cannot be verified from the provided 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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Chidwa
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Edible Vegetable Oil
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Palmolein Oil
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Cotton Seed Oil
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Peanuts
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Black Pepper Powder
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Curry Leaves
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Edible Starch
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Black Salt
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Seasonings unnamed
In label order — normally largest quantity first. Select a row for the full write-up and sources.
A blend of refined vegetable oils, judged as a single concern — a high saturated-fat source — rather than one flag per oil. The individual oils are listed below and in "What the label actually shows".
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 | 536.04 kcal |
| Protein | 6.25 g |
| Carbohydrate | 52.25 g |
| Total Fat | 33.56 g |
| Saturated Fat | 6.35 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Sodium | 524 mg |
| Chalesterol | 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 Prabhat Chivda Mixture?
The label of Prabhat Chivda Mixture lists 10 ingredients, in label order: Chidwa, Edible Vegetable Oil, Palmolein oil, Cotton Seed Oil, Peanuts, Black pepper powder, Curry Leaves, Edible Starch, Black Salt, Seasonings. Flagged by the analysis: Cotton Seed Oil.
Is Prabhat Chivda Mixture safe to eat?
Prabhat Chivda Mixture scores 5.5/10 on Decode Label (Moderate). This fried snack is high in calories and saturated fat due to its oil content, including palmolein oil, which can be a concern for heart health. It also contains peanuts, a major allergen that can cause severe reactions in sensitive individuals. While it uses natural spices, its overall nutritional profile suggests it's best consumed in moderation.
Why does Prabhat Chivda Mixture score 5.5/10?
What the analysis notes: High saturated fat content from palmolein oil and other edible vegetable oils. Presence of peanuts, a common and severe allergen. Energy-dense fried snack, contributing to high calorie intake.
Who should avoid Prabhat Chivda Mixture?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Peanut allergy; Heart conditions; Individuals monitoring saturated fat intake.
Does Prabhat Chivda Mixture contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains peanuts (Peanuts). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Prabhat Chivda Mixture contain peanuts?
Yes — the ingredient list names Peanuts. People with groundnut (peanut) allergy should treat it as containing peanuts, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Are the claims on the Prabhat Chivda Mixture pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 3 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "GREAT TASTE" — can't be verified from the label. "AUTHENTIC INDIAN" — can't be verified from the label. "CRISPY & CRUNCHY" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Prabhat Chivda Mixture vegetarian?
Prabhat Chivda Mixture 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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