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Haldiram's

Bombay Mix

Name: Bombay Mix
Brand: Haldiram's

Use in moderation SafeShelf · review pending

NOVA 4ultra-processedcontains synthetic colourhigh sodiumcontains palm oilvegetariangluten-freediabetic-safelactose-freeenjoy in moderation

Serving

20 g

Pack

200 g

Ingredients

Barcode

8904063200365

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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 · 5 ingredients shown

Caution5 of 10 ingredients

PeanutsCaution

Edible Vegetable Oil (Cotton Seed, Corn & Palmolein Oil)Caution

Black Salt PowderCaution

*Spices & Condiments (Red Chilli Powder, Turmeric Powder, Mango Powder, Asafetida Powder)Caution

Synthetic Food Colour (INS 133)Caution

Cleared 5▾

Gram PulseCleared

Gram Pulse FlourCleared

Green PeasCleared

Iodised SaltCleared

Paprika Extract (INS 160c)E160cCleared

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.

2/4

claims fully supported

“New Pack Great Taste”unverified

Packaging freshness claim; no sensory data, ingredient quality metrics, or reformulation information available to verify taste improvement.

“Relish the Goodness of Delightful Savoury Treats”unverified

Pure marketing puffery with no objectively verifiable nutritional or ingredient-based assertion; cannot be evaluated against any data source.

“Indian Savoury Snack”true

Product is categorised as 'Namkeen' and 'Indian Snack Mix' in EXTRA INFORMATION; ingredients are consistent with traditional Indian savoury snack composition.

“Ready-to-eat Savouries (Proprietary Food)”true

Product requires no preparation before consumption; fried, dried, and packaged in a protective atmosphere. Classified as a proprietary food (namkeen) under FSSAI.

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

Good source of plant protein (~19 g per 100 g)
Zero added sugar declared on label
Contains whole-food pulse ingredients (chana dal, green peas)
Vegetarian certified; no animal-derived ingredients
FSSAI licensed manufacturer with verifiable registration

Working against

Contains synthetic food colour INS 133 (Brilliant Blue FCF) — NOVA 4 trigger
Moderately high sodium: 523 mg/100 g (105 mg per 20 g serve)
Contains palmolein oil — high saturated fat and refining contaminant concern
Contains cottonseed oil — high omega-6, gossypol risk in poorly refined batches
Peanuts present — major allergen risk, mandatory label disclosure
Low dietary fibre data absent; pulse benefits may be partially offset by frying

Who should approach with care

Infants — Iodised salt and black salt both carry 'avoid' ratings for infants due to immature renal function, and asafoetida has been linked to methemoglobinemia in direct infant administration; this product is entirely inappropriate for infant feeding.

Nut Allergy — Peanuts are a primary ingredient and are one of the most severe IgE-mediated allergens; even trace exposure can trigger anaphylaxis in sensitised individuals.

Pregnancy — Asafoetida has documented uterotonic/abortifacient properties, cottonseed oil carries embryotoxic gossypol concerns, and combined high sodium from iodised salt and black salt may aggravate gestational oedema or pregnancy-induced hypertension.

Lactation — Iodised salt may be insufficient to meet elevated lactation iodine requirements, and asafoetida's sulfur-containing compounds may transfer into breast milk with unclear safety for nursing infants.

Children — EFSA found that 95th-percentile Brilliant Blue FCF (INS 133) intake in children may exceed the ADI of 6 mg/kg bw/day; chilli powder and turmeric also carry paediatric caution signals, and peanut allergy prevalence is highest in this group.

Hypertension — Both iodised salt and black salt contribute significant sodium to the diet; combined with palmolein's saturated fat load, this product may compound blood-pressure and adverse-lipid risks in hypertensive individuals.

Kidney Disease — Black salt carries an explicit 'avoid' rating for kidney disease (impaired sodium/potassium excretion), and multiple ingredients (chana dal, gram flour, green peas) add protein, phosphorus, and potassium burdens that can worsen chronic kidney disease.

Heart Disease — Palmolein and cottonseed oils both contribute to an unfavourable saturated and omega-6 fat profile; high sodium from dual salt sources further increases cardiovascular load in patients with pre-existing heart disease.

Liver Disease — Peanuts may harbour aflatoxin B1 (IARC Group 1 hepatocarcinogen) if improperly stored, cottonseed oil's residual gossypol is a documented hepatotoxin, and capsaicin from chilli powder can generate hepatotoxic reactive species at higher intakes.

Ibs — Chana dal, gram flour, and green peas are high in fermentable oligosaccharides (FODMAPs/GOS); chilli powder, asafoetida, and amchur further irritate gut epithelium via capsaicin and organic acids, collectively making this product a significant IBS trigger risk.

Ibd — Chilli powder, cottonseed oil's high omega-6 content, black salt's sulfide compounds, and Brilliant Blue FCF's systemic absorption risk in increased gut permeability states all have documented potential to worsen inflammatory bowel disease flares.

Epilepsy — Asafoetida contains ferulic acid and related compounds with preliminary CNS-stimulatory activity that may theoretically lower seizure threshold in susceptible individuals.

Gout — Chana dal and green peas both contain moderate levels of purines which, while lower-risk than animal sources, may modestly elevate uric acid and precipitate gout flares at the serving sizes typical for this snack.

Migraine — Chilli powder (capsaicin) is a recognised dietary migraine trigger in susceptible individuals, and this product contains a meaningful quantity of red chilli powder as a primary seasoning.

Gluten Intolerance — Gram flour is inherently gluten-free but is frequently processed in shared facilities; individuals with coeliac disease must verify certified gluten-free status, which is not declared on this label.

The full analysis

Haldiram's Bombay Mix is a popular grab-and-go Indian namkeen, typically enjoyed as an everyday snack or tea-time accompaniment. While it delivers a decent amount of protein (~19 g/100 g) from pulse and peanut-based ingredients, the overall picture is less flattering: the product is ultra-processed (NOVA 4) owing to the presence of a synthetic blue food dye (Brilliant Blue FCF, INS 133), sodium sits at a moderately high 523 mg/100 g, and the oil blend includes cottonseed oil and palmolein — both flagged for saturated fat load and refining-derived process contaminants. The single most useful thing to know: a seemingly traditional snack hides a synthetic colour (INS 133) that pushes it firmly into the ultra-processed category and warrants extra caution for children and people with inflammatory gut conditions.

FSSAI licence

10013051000541

Manufacturer

Haldiram Snacks Pvt. Ltd.

Region

Source

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Analysis

Independently researched