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Bikaji

All-in-One Kuch-Kuch

Name: All-in-One Kuch-Kuch
Brand: Bikaji

Use in moderation SafeShelf · review pending

NOVA 4zero trans fatno added preservativesartificial colours presentlegume richhigh fiberlactose-freegluten-freeenjoy in moderation

Serving

30 g

Pack

400 g

Ingredients

Barcode

8905950003519

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01 — Ingredient mix

What’s in the box, ranked from most concerning.

Each ingredient gets a tier from our researched dossier. The list sorts worst-first; the donut summarises the distribution. Tap any ingredient for its full dossier.

Caution · 10 ingredients shown

Caution10 of 20 ingredients

Edible Vegetable Oil (Palmolein Oil, Cottonseed Oil)Caution

SugarCaution

PeanutsCaution

Corn FlakesCaution

Rice FlakesCaution

CashewCaution

Potato SticksCaution

Sesame SeedsCaution

Ground Spices & Condiments (Iodised Salt, Acidity Regulator (INS330), Red Chilli, Coriander, Turmeric (Coloring and Spices), Cumin, Fennel Seeds, Ginger, Black Pepper, Cardamom, Clove, Nutmeg, Spinach Powder, Asafoetida, Bishop's seeds, Curry Leaves)Caution

CONTAINS: Added Permitted Synthetic Food Colour (INS 133, INS 102)Caution

Cleared 10▾

Gram FlourCleared

Dew Beans Flour (Moth Flour)Cleared

Split ChickpeaCleared

Split Green GramCleared

Whole LentilsCleared

RaisinsCleared

Flattenned Chickpea (Chana Press)Cleared

Green PeasCleared

TapiocaCleared

Potato Flakes, Starch (Potato, Tapioca, Corn)Cleared

02 — Claims audit

Every label claim, fact-checked.

We treat each claim as a question — does what’s inside back it up? Tap a claim for the reasoning.

3/3

claims fully supported

“All-in-One”true

Product description confirms a blend of gram flour noodles, pulses, cornflakes, nuts and raisins — a genuinely diverse multi-ingredient snack mix with 20+ ingredients.

“Product of India”true

countryOfOrigin and countryOfManufacture are both listed as India; multiple licensed Indian manufacturing facilities confirmed.

“An ISO 9001 and ISO 22000 Certified Organization”true

Certifications field explicitly lists 'ISO 9001 Certified' and 'ISO 22000 Certified' for the Bikaji Foods International organisation.

03 — The fuller picture

Read the whole thing if a one-line verdict isn’t enough.

What’s in favour, and what’s working against it

In favour

Zero trans fats declared on label
Multiple pulses and legumes contribute meaningful protein (~16 g/100 g) and fibre (~9 g/100 g)
No added preservatives identified in ingredient list
Rich spice blend (turmeric, cumin, coriander, fennel, ginger) adds phytochemical diversity
FSSAI licensed and ISO 9001/22000 certified manufacturing

Working against

Contains synthetic artificial colours INS 102 (Tartrazine) and INS 133 (Brilliant Blue FCF), linked to childhood hyperactivity
Fried in palmolein oil — high in saturated fat with EFSA-flagged process contaminants (glycidyl esters, 3-MCPD)
High sodium: ~753 mg per 100 g (226 mg per 30 g serving, ~11% RDA per serve)
Cottonseed oil present — high omega-6 ratio, potential residual gossypol concerns
High-GI ingredients (corn flakes, potato sticks, rice flakes, potato starch) drive rapid blood glucose spikes
Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) — artificial colour additives with no nutritional function

Who should approach with care

Infants — Multiple ingredients pose infant-specific risks: asafoetida and spinach powder can cause methemoglobinemia; clove oil is acutely toxic; palmolein process contaminants (GE) reach up to 10× the EFSA threshold of concern in infants; nutmeg and added salt are also contraindicated for this age group.

Children — Tartrazine (INS 102) carries a mandatory EU warning 'may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children'; Brilliant Blue FCF (INS 133) may exceed the EFSA ADI at 95th-percentile intake in children; acrylamide from fried potato sticks is highest per body weight in this age group.

Pregnancy — Asafoetida has documented abortifacient/uterine-stimulating activity (avoid-level risk); ajwain and fennel seeds also carry avoid-level pregnancy warnings due to abortifacient and estragole-related foetal risk; palmolein and rice flake process contaminants and acrylamide from potato sticks compound exposure concerns.

Lactation — Fennel seeds contain estragole (EFSA 2025 draft: avoid during lactation as it transfers to breast milk); iodised salt iodine may be insufficient alone to meet elevated lactation requirements; asafoetida bioactives may transfer into breast milk.

Diabetes — Multiple high-glycaemic-index ingredients — corn flakes (~GI 96), potato sticks, rice flakes, tapioca starch, potato starch — combined with sucrose and raisins create a high overall glycaemic load, causing sharp postprandial blood glucose spikes.

Hypertension — Sodium is ~753 mg per 100 g (iodised salt in seasoning blend, plus sodium from potato flakes and potato sticks), which meaningfully contributes to daily sodium load in individuals already managing blood pressure.

Heart Disease — Palmolein oil's high saturated fatty acid content (~44–46%), cottonseed oil's pro-inflammatory omega-6 profile, and high-GI ingredients together create an adverse lipid and cardiovascular risk profile for individuals with existing heart disease.

Kidney Disease — Multiple ingredients require restriction in CKD: gram flour, chana dal, moong dal, whole lentils, and cashew are high in protein, phosphorus, potassium, or oxalates; iodised salt adds sodium load; medical dietary guidance is essential.

Liver Disease — Cottonseed oil gossypol is hepatotoxic; peanuts may harbour aflatoxin B1 (IARC Group 1 hepatocarcinogen) if improperly stored; curcumin and eugenol (from clove) are hepatically metabolised and add metabolic burden to a compromised liver.

Ibs — The product is dense in FODMAP-rich legumes (gram flour, chana dal, moong dal, whole lentils, green peas, flattened chickpea), high-fat fried components that accelerate gastrocolic reflex, and capsaicin from red chilli, all of which are established IBS symptom triggers.

Ibd — High insoluble fibre and oligosaccharide content from multiple pulses, plus tartrazine-induced gut oxidative stress and capsaicin-mediated mucosal irritation, may exacerbate IBD flares.

Nut Allergy — Product explicitly contains peanuts (7%) and cashew (2%), both declared major allergens capable of triggering anaphylaxis in sensitised individuals; the manufacturing facility also processes other tree nuts.

Gout — Several pulse ingredients (chana dal, moong dal, whole lentils, moth bean flour, green peas) contain moderate purines; raisins add fructose load, all of which may collectively elevate serum uric acid in gout-prone individuals.

Migraine — Tartrazine (INS 102) is listed among dietary migraine triggers; capsaicin from red chilli may provoke neurogenic inflammation; these ingredients in combination increase migraine risk in susceptible individuals.

Thyroid Disease — Iodised salt can precipitate iodine-induced thyrotoxicosis or worsen autoimmune thyroid conditions; tartrazine (INS 102) has preliminary associations with thyroid disturbance; spinach powder contains goitrogenic compounds — persons with pre-existing thyroid conditions should seek medical guidance.

Epilepsy — Asafoetida may lower seizure threshold via CNS-stimulatory ferulic acid compounds; nutmeg's myristicin is linked to seizure case reports; both are present in the spice blend.

Gluten Intolerance — The manufacturing facility processes cereals containing gluten (declared on allergen label); gram flour and corn flakes may be subject to cross-contamination; product is not certified gluten-free.

Sulfite Sensitivity — The allergen advisory states the facility processes sulfites; raisins (if golden/bleached) may be treated with sulfur dioxide — sulfite-sensitive individuals face potential exposure.

The full analysis

Bikaji All-in-One Kuch-Kuch is a popular ready-to-eat namkeen bought by households and on-the-go snackers seeking a multi-textured, flavourful Indian snack mix. Its most notable positives are a broad base of pulse and legume ingredients delivering reasonable protein and dietary fibre, zero trans fats, and no added preservatives. However, the product is firmly ultra-processed (NOVA 4) due to the presence of two synthetic food colours — Tartrazine (INS 102) and Brilliant Blue FCF (INS 133) — both of which carry EFSA children's hyperactivity and allergy warnings and are subject to mandatory EU warning labelling; these colours serve no nutritional purpose. Note: the NUTRITION section provided appears to report per-serving (30 g) values mislabelled as per-100 g; the rawLabelData per-100 g panel (545 kcal, 30 g fat, 753 mg sodium, 46 g carbs, 16 g protein, 9 g fibre) is used for analysis and is consistent with a fried namkeen — consumers should be aware the actual sodium load is approximately 753 mg per 100 g, meaning a single 30 g serve delivers ~226 mg sodium (~11% RDA). The single most useful takeaway: the artificial colours make this product unsuitable for children with hyperactivity concerns, and parents of young children should factor in the cumulative synthetic dye exposure from habitual snacking.

FSSAI licence

10012013000346

Manufacturer

Multiple manufacturers listed; primary: BIKAJI FOODS INTERNATIONAL LTD.

Region

Source

MANUAL

Analysis

Independently researched