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Ribbon Pakoda
Decode Label Safety Score
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Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This snack offers a simple ingredient profile, primarily rice flour and edible vegetable oil, with a blend of spices. The main nutritional consideration for consumers is the 'Edible Vegetable Oil' which, depending on the specific oil used, can contribute significantly to saturated fat intake. The product is generally suitable for healthy adults in moderation, but individuals monitoring their sodium intake should be mindful of the 'Edible Common Salt' content. The transparency regarding the specific 'Edible Vegetable Oil' and 'Spices and Condiments' could be improved for those with specific dietary needs or sensitivities.
At a glance
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What’s favorable
- Rice Bran
Simple snack with ambiguous vegetable oil and common salt
This snack is made primarily from rice flour and edible vegetable oil, seasoned with spices and common salt. The type of vegetable oil is not specified, which means its saturated fat content can vary. The blend of spices and condiments is also not fully disclosed, which may be a concern for individuals with specific allergies or sensitivities.
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 8.2 g · trans fat 0 g per 100 g/ml
Infants under 1
AvoidContains 'Edible Common Salt' and 'Chilli Powder'. High sodium intake is not recommended for infants, and chilli powder may be too irritating for their digestive systems.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitContains 'Edible Common Salt' and 'Chilli Powder'. While not strictly prohibited, high sodium and spicy foods are generally not recommended for regular consumption by young children.
Why the score is capped
Energy-dense fried snack — 523 kcal and 28 g fat per 100 g, on added vegetable oil
Rule F-CAP-14
What's good
Contains rice bran, a source of fiber
Uses besan (chickpea flour), adding protein
Watch out for
Ambiguous 'Edible Vegetable Oil' may contribute to high saturated fat
Sodium content from 'Edible Common Salt' should be considered for those on restricted diets
Undisclosed 'Spices and Condiments' may pose issues for individuals with specific sensitivities
Decode Label Analysis
The ingredient 'Edible Vegetable Oil' is a generic term. Without specific identification, the exact fatty acid profile, particularly saturated fat content, cannot be determined. This impacts dietary assessment for heart health.
The term 'Spices and Condiments' lacks specific disclosure, which may be a concern for individuals with allergies or sensitivities to particular spices.
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 is a subjective marketing statement that cannot be verified from the provided label information.
This is a subjective marketing statement that cannot be verified from the provided label information.
This is a subjective descriptor of texture that cannot be objectively verified from the label.
This is a proprietary endorsement that cannot be verified from the provided label information.
The ingredient list does not contain Maida (Refined Wheat Flour).
The ingredient list specifies Edible Vegetable oil (Rice Bran) and does not include palm oil.
The ingredient list does not contain any common preservatives.
The ingredient list does not mention any artificial colours.
The nutrition information states 0g of trans fat per 100g.
The ingredient list specifies Edible Vegetable oil (Rice Bran).
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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Rice Flour
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Edible Vegetable OilEdible Vegetable oil (Rice Bran)
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Rice Bran within Edible Vegetable Oil
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Besan
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Edible Common Salt
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Spices and CondimentsSpices and Condiments (Chilli Powder & Asafoetida)
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Chilli Powder within Spices and Condiments
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Asafoetida within Spices and Condiments
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 | 523 kcal |
| Protein | 10.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 56.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 0 g |
| Added Sugars | 0 g |
| Total Fat | 28 g |
| Saturated Fat | 8.2 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 4 g |
| Sodium | 158.4 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 Ribbon Pakoda?
The label of Ribbon Pakoda lists 8 ingredients, in label order: Rice flour, Edible Vegetable Oil, Rice Bran, Besan, Edible Common Salt, Spices and Condiments, Chilli Powder, Asafoetida. None of them is flagged by the analysis.
Is Ribbon Pakoda safe to eat?
Ribbon Pakoda scores 5.5/10 on Decode Label (Moderate). This snack is made primarily from rice flour and edible vegetable oil, seasoned with spices and common salt. The type of vegetable oil is not specified, which means its saturated fat content can vary. The blend of spices and condiments is also not fully disclosed, which may be a concern for individuals with specific allergies or sensitivities.
Why does Ribbon Pakoda score 5.5/10?
What the analysis notes: Ambiguous 'Edible Vegetable Oil' may contribute to high saturated fat. Sodium content from 'Edible Common Salt' should be considered for those on restricted diets. Undisclosed 'Spices and Condiments' may pose issues for individuals with specific sensitivities.
Who should avoid Ribbon Pakoda?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Monitoring saturated fat intake; Sensitive to undisclosed spice blends; Managing sodium intake.
Is Ribbon Pakoda suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Ribbon Pakoda contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains milk (the pack’s allergen statement) and gluten (the pack’s allergen statement). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Ribbon Pakoda contain milk?
Yes — the ingredient list names the pack’s allergen statement. People with milk allergy / lactose intolerance should treat it as containing milk, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does Ribbon Pakoda contain gluten?
Yes — the ingredient list names the pack’s allergen statement. 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 Ribbon Pakoda?
0 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 0 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Are the claims on the Ribbon Pakoda pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 10 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "Experience the flavours of South" — can't be verified from the label. "Experience South India" — can't be verified from the label. "Super Crrunchhhy" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Ribbon Pakoda vegetarian?
Ribbon Pakoda 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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