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Uncle Chips Plain Salted Pouch
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No nutrition panel was captured, but the ingredient list shows a sugar/refined-fat source high up, so this is scored as a sugar-/fat-forward product.
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No nutrition panel was captured, but the ingredient list shows a sugar/refined-fat source high up, so this is scored as a sugar-/fat-forward product. The rating is provisional — capture the nutrition facts for a full assessment.
This snack product is primarily made of potato and palmolein oil, contributing to a high saturated fat content. While iodised salt is present, its trace amount means it contributes minimally to the overall sodium intake. The main concern for regular consumption is the saturated fat from palmolein, which is linked to cardiovascular health issues. It is generally suitable for healthy adults in moderation, but individuals monitoring their fat intake should be cautious.
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At a glance
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High in saturated fat from palmolein oil; trace salt content
This snack is primarily composed of potato and palmolein oil, which means it is high in saturated fat, a concern for cardiovascular health. While iodised salt is listed, it's in trace amounts, so it doesn't significantly contribute to sodium intake.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Edible Vegetable Oil (Palmolein) is declared.
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.
6 concerns could not be assessed from this label. That means we don't know — not that there's nothing to find.
Watch out for
High saturated fat content from palmolein oil, which can be a concern for cardiovascular health.
The environmental impact associated with palm oil production.
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 →Decode Label Analysis
Palmolein oil is high in saturated fat, which is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. EFSA also notes concerns regarding glycidyl esters and 3-MCPD esters, refining contaminants in palm oil.
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 '35% EXTRA' claim.
The ingredients list includes iodised salt, supporting the 'Plain Salted' claim.
The ingredients list includes potato, supporting the 'Potato Chips' 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.
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Potato
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Edible Vegetable Oil (Palmolein)
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Iodised Salt 1.5% trace amount
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.
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✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
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What are the ingredients in Uncle Chips Plain Salted Pouch?
The label of Uncle Chips Plain Salted Pouch lists 3 ingredients, in label order: Potato, Edible Vegetable Oil (Palmolein), Iodised Salt. Flagged by the analysis: Edible Vegetable Oil (Palmolein).
Is Uncle Chips Plain Salted Pouch safe to eat?
Uncle Chips Plain Salted Pouch scores 4.0/10 on Decode Label (Moderate). This snack is primarily composed of potato and palmolein oil, which means it is high in saturated fat, a concern for cardiovascular health. While iodised salt is listed, it's in trace amounts, so it doesn't significantly contribute to sodium intake.
Why does Uncle Chips Plain Salted Pouch score 4.0/10?
What the analysis notes: High saturated fat content from palmolein oil, which can be a concern for cardiovascular health. The environmental impact associated with palm oil production.
Who should avoid Uncle Chips Plain Salted Pouch?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Individuals monitoring saturated fat intake; Heart conditions.
Are the claims on the Uncle Chips Plain Salted Pouch pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 3 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "35% EXTRA" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Uncle Chips Plain Salted Pouch vegetarian?
Uncle Chips Plain Salted Pouch 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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