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Kaleva

Chabeni (All In One)

Name: Chabeni (All In One)
Brand: Kaleva

Use in moderation SafeShelf · review pending

NOVA 3no artificial additiveshigh fatcontains palm oillow sugarmulti-pulse blendno preservativesgluten-freediabetic-safepregnancy-safelactose-freeenjoy in moderation

Serving

100 g

Pack

—

Ingredients

Barcode

6 82564 02110 5

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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 · 6 ingredients shown

Caution6 of 18 ingredients

Edible Oil (Cotton Seed & Palm Oil)Caution

Rice FlakesCaution

Red & White PeanutsCaution

Corn FlakesCaution

SaltCaution

Red Chilli PowderCaution

Cleared 12▾

Gram Pulse FlourCleared

Moth Pulse FlourCleared

Chana DalCleared

Masoor DalCleared

Lobia DalCleared

Musk Melon SeedCleared

PotatoCleared

SabudanaCleared

Spinach ExtractCleared

Pressed GramCleared

Green PeaCleared

RaisinsCleared

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.

2/8

claims fully supported

“Traditional Indian Taste”unverified

The product uses classically South Asian namkeen ingredients — besan, chana dal, masoor, lobia, peanuts, raisins, red chilli powder — consistent with a traditional Bikaner-style snack mix; however, taste is subjective and unverifiable from nutrition or ingredient data alone.

“Bikaner Wale Ka”unverified

The manufacturer address on record is A-72/72-1, G.T. Karnal Road, Industrial Area, Delhi-110009; there is no Bikaner manufacturing address in the available data, so the provenance implication cannot be confirmed.

“A Perfect Combination of Gram Flour, Flakes, Raisins, Peanuts, Oil & Salt”true

Ingredients list confirms the presence of gram flour (and Bengal gram flour), rice flakes and corn flakes, raisins, red and white peanuts, edible oil (cottonseed and palm), and salt — all six named components are present.

“A Proprietary Food”true

The rawLabelData records labelCode 'SPPL' and a proprietaryFoodDescription, consistent with FSSAI's classification of multi-ingredient formulated foods as proprietary foods; the FSSAI licence number 13318002000374 is present.

“Masala, Chatpata, Little Nutty, Little Salty, Exactly What you Expect from Kaleva”unverified

Red chilli powder and salt confirm masala and salty elements; peanuts and musk melon seeds confirm nuttiness; 'chatpata' and 'exactly what you expect' are subjective sensory and brand-loyalty claims not verifiable from ingredient or nutrition data.

“Kaleva Namkeen what you'll never share with anyone. It's always good in taste.”unverified

Pure marketing/emotional language with no factual proposition; taste preference is subjective and cannot be evaluated against available data.

“A taste that lingers on and on”unverified

Capsaicin from red chilli powder is known to produce prolonged sensory activation of TRPV1 receptors, providing a biological basis for the 'lingering heat' sensation, but overall taste experience is subjective and unverifiable.

“The perfect snacks Anytime Anywhere”misleading

At 40 g fat and 12 g saturated fat per 100 g, this snack is not suitable 'anytime' for individuals with heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, or children — for whom specific ingredient cautions apply; framing it as universally appropriate understates its limitations for sensitive groups.

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
Diverse pulse base (gram, chana, masoor, lobia, moth bean) boosts protein to 14 g/100 g
Zero trans fat declared on label
Low sugar (2 g/100 g) with no added sugars identified
FSSAI licensed and APEDA certified member
Vegetarian-certified product

Working against

Very high total fat: 40 g per 100 g serving
High saturated fat: 12 g per 100 g — exceeds SafeShelf 6 g per serving limit
Contains palm oil, linked to elevated LDL cholesterol and EFSA-flagged genotoxic process contaminants (GE, 3-MCPD)
Contains cottonseed oil with unfavourable omega-6 to omega-3 ratio
Sodium content not declared on label, making dietary sodium assessment impossible
High-GI components (corn flakes, sabudana, rice flakes) may cause rapid blood glucose spikes
Peanuts present — major allergen; not prominently declared in allergen field on label

Who should approach with care

Infants — Multiple ingredients pose risks to infants: spinach extract carries methemoglobinemia risk from dietary nitrates (EFSA), whole raisins and musk melon seeds are choking hazards, chilli powder causes severe GI mucosal irritation, and palm oil's genotoxic process contaminants (GE) are of particular concern at high relative body-weight exposures.

Children — Palm oil's genotoxic contaminants (GE, 3-MCPD) present proportionally higher exposure risk at lower body weights per EFSA 2016; peanuts are a leading cause of anaphylaxis in children; corn flakes' very high GI may cause excessive glucose fluctuations; and salt contributes to blood pressure elevation from an early age per WHO guidance.

Pregnancy — Cottonseed oil contains trace gossypol with documented antifertility and embryotoxic properties; palm oil's genotoxic process contaminants (GE, 3-MCPD) are of concern during a nutritionally critical developmental period; inorganic arsenic from rice flakes is a confirmed genotoxic carcinogen identified by EFSA as concerning in pregnancy; and excess salt may exacerbate gestational hypertension risk.

Hypertension — Salt (sodium chloride) is present as a named ingredient and sodium content is not declared, making intake monitoring impossible; WHO confirms a continuous dose-response relationship between sodium and blood pressure; palm oil and cottonseed oil additionally contribute saturated and pro-inflammatory fats associated with dyslipidaemia in hypertensive individuals.

Heart Disease — The product delivers 12 g saturated fat per 100 g predominantly from palm oil and cottonseed oil; palm oil's palmitic acid elevates LDL cholesterol; cottonseed oil's high omega-6 load may promote pro-inflammatory pathways; and corn flakes' high GI has been linked to impaired postprandial endothelial function in cardiovascular risk individuals.

Diabetes — High-GI components — corn flakes (~GI 96), sabudana (tapioca starch), rice flakes, and potato — can collectively cause rapid postprandial blood glucose spikes, complicating glycaemic management in individuals with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

Kidney Disease — Multiple ingredients — gram flour, chana dal, masoor dal, lobia dal, moth bean flour, potatoes, musk melon seeds, peanuts, and spinach extract — contribute potassium, phosphorus, oxalates, and protein that require restriction in individuals with chronic kidney disease; salt with undeclared sodium further complicates renal dietary management.

Liver Disease — Peanuts can harbour aflatoxin B1 (IARC Group 1 hepatocarcinogen) if improperly stored; cottonseed oil contains residual gossypol, a documented hepatotoxin; and capsaicin from red chilli powder is metabolised by hepatic CYP2E1 to reactive species capable of focal hepatic necrosis at high doses — all of heightened concern in individuals with pre-existing liver conditions.

Nut Allergy — Both red and white peanuts are explicitly listed ingredients; peanut is one of the most severe IgE-mediated food allergens capable of triggering anaphylaxis, and strict avoidance is the only management strategy per EFSA and FDA guidance.

Ibs — The product is dense with high-FODMAP ingredients — multiple chickpea-derived flours (gram flour, Bengal gram, chana dal), lobia dal, green peas, moth bean flour, raisins, and peanuts — that ferment in the large intestine and commonly trigger bloating, gas, and abdominal cramping in IBS sufferers; capsaicin from chilli powder additionally activates TRPV1 gut receptors, exacerbating symptoms.

Ibd — High insoluble fibre and FODMAP load from multiple pulse flours, green peas, and spinach extract, combined with pro-inflammatory cottonseed oil (omega-6 excess) and capsaicin from chilli powder, can trigger flares and worsen mucosal inflammation in individuals with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.

Gout — Several ingredients — lobia dal, chana dal, masoor dal, peanuts, moth bean flour, musk melon seeds, green peas, and spinach extract — collectively contribute dietary purines and fructose (from raisins) that can elevate serum uric acid and precipitate acute gout flares in hyperuricaemic individuals.

Gluten Intolerance — While no wheat is listed, gram flour (chickpea) and Bengal gram flour are frequently produced in facilities that also process wheat, and corn flakes may contain barley malt or cross-contamination; individuals with coeliac disease must verify certified gluten-free status before consuming.

Sulfite Sensitivity — Raisins, particularly golden or bleached varieties, are commonly treated with sulfur dioxide (SO₂) as a preservative during processing; the label does not specify the raisin type or sulfite treatment status, posing a risk to sulfite-sensitive individuals.

Thyroid Disease — Spinach extract, present in concentrated powder form, contains goitrogenic compounds that may interfere with thyroid hormone synthesis in individuals with pre-existing hypothyroidism, particularly those with iodine deficiency.

Migraine — Capsaicin from red chilli powder is a recognised dietary trigger for migraine headaches in susceptible individuals, as documented in clinical dietary-trigger literature.

G6pd Deficiency — Bengal gram flour (chickpea) contains oxidative compounds; while favism is classically linked to fava beans, individuals with G6PD deficiency are advised to consult a physician before regular high-quantity consumption of chickpea-derived ingredients.

Elderly — Declining renal sodium excretion capacity in the elderly, combined with undeclared sodium content from salt and multiple sodium-contributing ingredients, increases susceptibility to hypertension and cardiovascular harm, as noted by FDA guidance on sodium in older adults.

The full analysis

Chabeni is a masala namkeen targeted at anyone craving a chatpata, multi-texture Indian snack experience. Its headline strength is a genuinely diverse pulse base — gram flour, chana dal, masoor, lobia, moth bean — that collectively push protein to a respectable 14 g/100 g with no artificial colours, preservatives, or flavour enhancers in sight. The concern, however, is hard to ignore: 40 g of total fat and 12 g of saturated fat per 100 g place it firmly in high-fat snack territory, driven by a combination of palm oil and cottonseed oil. The most useful thing a curious consumer should know is that this is an ingredient-clean but calorie-dense fried snack — fine as an occasional treat, but the saturated fat load makes daily habitual snacking inadvisable, especially for those managing heart disease or hypertension.

FSSAI licence

13318002000374

Manufacturer

Kaleva

Region

Source

MANUAL

Analysis

Independently researched