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Haldiram's Chana Dal appeals to Indian consumers seeking a crunchy, spiced legume snack with a familiar flavour profile. While it genuinely delivers on fibre (5g per 35g serving) and moderate plant protein (6.9g per serving), the product is ultra-processed by NOVA criteria due to the presence of maltodextrin, citric acid (E330), and silicon dioxide (E551) — additives not found in a home kitchen. The frying base includes palmolein, and sodium clocks in at 200mg per serving (571mg per 100g), making it a concern for those managing blood pressure or kidney health. The most useful thing a curious consumer should know: this is a tasty legume snack with real nutritional credentials, but the industrial additives and frying process elevate it to NOVA 4 status, so it is best treated as an occasional indulgence rather than a daily health food.