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Haldiram's

Boondi

Name: Boondi
Brand: Haldiram's

Use in moderation Not on SafeShelf

NOVA 3no artificial additiveshigh fathigh sodiumcontains palm oilplant protein sourcepregnancy-safediabetic-safegluten-freelactose-freeenjoy in moderation

Serving

20 g

Pack

210 g

Ingredients

Barcode

8904063232076

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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 · 1 ingredient shown

Caution1 of 5 ingredients

Edible Vegetable Oil (Cotton Seed, Corn, Palmolein, Ground Nut and Rice Bran)Caution

Cleared 4▾

Gram PulseCleared

Edible StarchCleared

Rice PowderCleared

Iodised SaltCleared

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.

2/5

claims fully supported

“Golden, Light and Perfectly Salted”unverified

Colour and texture are subjective and unverifiable from nutrition data. 'Light' is misleading in nutritional context — the product is 40.1g fat/100g and 581 kcal/100g. 'Perfectly Salted' is a taste claim; sodium is 641mg/100g which is moderately high. The claim is marketing language with no regulatory meaning.

“10g Extra”true

Extra information confirms: Net Quantity 210g (200g + 10g Extra), with 10 servings per pack. The 10g extra is accurately stated on pack.

“Sealed for Rich Taste”unverified

Packaging information confirms the product is 'Packaged in a protective atmosphere', which supports a freshness/sealing claim. The subjective assertion of 'Rich Taste' as a consequence cannot be verified from available data.

“Mix for Masti”unverified

A serving suggestion (Boondi Raita shown on front pack) with no factual or nutritional content to verify; purely a usage cue and brand tagline.

“Haldiram's Iconic Taste Since 1937”true

Brand story in extra information explicitly states 'In 1937, we combined tradition with delicate craftsmanship to introduce our moth dal Bhujia', confirming the 1937 founding year. The 'iconic taste' element is subjective but the year is corroborated.

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

No artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives detected
No artificial sweeteners; added sugar is 0g per serve
Good source of plant protein (9.4g/100g) from 50% gram pulse
Moderate dietary fibre content (4.2g/100g) from chickpea base
FSSAI licensed; vegetarian certified
Short, legible ingredient list with no E-number additives

Working against

Very high total fat: 40.1g/100g (58% of RDA per 67g portion)
High saturated fat: 13.7g/100g — contributes to cardiovascular risk
Trans fat present at 0.1g/100g; WHO recommends near-zero intake
High sodium: 641mg/100g; two servings approach 30% of daily limit
Contains cottonseed and palmolein oil — associated with elevated LDL risk
Contains groundnut oil — major peanut allergen vehicle; label flags 'Contains Nut'

Who should approach with care

Infants — Iodised salt should be entirely avoided in infant foods due to immature renal function; additionally, groundnut oil poses a peanut allergy risk, and rice flour contributes inorganic arsenic exposure — multiple ingredient signals converge on avoidance for this age group.

Children — Palmolein and corn oil contain process contaminants (glycidyl fatty acid esters, 3-MCPD) at levels EFSA flagged as concerning for younger age groups; rice flour adds inorganic arsenic exposure, and groundnut oil carries aflatoxin and peanut allergy risks.

Pregnancy — Iodised salt alone may not meet elevated pregnancy iodine requirements (200–250 µg/day) and combined with cottonseed oil gossypol traces, palmolein process contaminants, and rice flour inorganic arsenic, clinician guidance is warranted for regular consumption during pregnancy.

Lactation — Iodised salt may be insufficient to meet elevated lactation iodine requirements (200 µg/day per EFSA), and high fat and sodium content warrant dietary review for lactating women.

Hypertension — Sodium at 641mg/100g (128mg per 20g serve) adds meaningfully to daily sodium load, and palmolein's high saturated fat content further compounds cardiovascular risk in individuals with hypertension.

Heart Disease — High saturated fat (13.7g/100g from palmolein and cottonseed), detectable trans fat, high sodium, and high omega-6 oils (cottonseed, corn) collectively elevate cardiovascular risk signals for individuals with existing heart disease.

Kidney Disease — High sodium from iodised salt, protein and phosphorus load from 50% gram pulse, and potassium from rice flour create a cumulative renal burden requiring medical supervision in individuals with chronic kidney disease.

Liver Disease — Cottonseed oil's residual gossypol is a documented hepatotoxin in animal studies, and groundnut oil carries aflatoxin risk; individuals with pre-existing liver disease should seek physician guidance before regular consumption.

Diabetes — Edible starch and rice flour both carry moderately high glycaemic indices and can drive postprandial blood glucose elevation; high fat content further complicates glycaemic management in people with diabetes.

Thyroid Disease — Iodised salt can precipitate iodine-induced thyrotoxicosis or aggravate autoimmune thyroid conditions such as Hashimoto's or Graves' disease; individuals with thyroid disorders should seek clinician guidance on safe iodine intake.

Ibs — Gram pulse contains raffinose-family oligosaccharides and resistant starch that ferment in the colon causing gas and bloating; edible starch also contributes fermentable substrate, and high fat content can aggravate IBS symptoms.

Ibd — High gram pulse fibre and oligosaccharides may aggravate active IBD flares, and cottonseed oil's elevated omega-6 content may promote intestinal inflammation in susceptible individuals.

Gout — Gram pulse (50% of product) contains moderate levels of purines; while legume-derived purines carry lower risk than animal purines, regular high-volume consumption may modestly elevate uric acid in those with hyperuricemia or gout.

Nut Allergy — Groundnut oil is derived from peanuts (a major allergen); the product label explicitly declares 'Contains Nut' — individuals with peanut or tree nut allergy must avoid this product, as even refined oil may retain trace allergenic proteins.

The full analysis

Haldiram's Boondi is a popular pantry staple across Indian households, bought primarily as a standalone snack or as a topping for raita and chaat. Its ingredient list is refreshingly short — gram pulse, a five-oil blend, edible starch, rice powder, and iodised salt — with no artificial colours, flavours, preservatives, or emulsifiers, which is a genuine positive in the Indian namkeen category. However, the product is energy-dense (581 kcal/100g), very high in fat (40g/100g including 13.7g saturated fat and a detectable 0.1g trans fat), and carries 641mg sodium per 100g — meaning a modest 40g serving delivers more than a quarter of the recommended daily sodium intake. The most useful thing a curious consumer should know is: this is a comparatively clean-label fried snack, but the fat and sodium load means portion discipline matters, especially for those managing heart disease, hypertension, or kidney conditions.

FSSAI licence

10014011001919

Manufacturer

Haldiram Snacks Food Private Limited

Region

Source

MANUAL

Analysis

Independently researched