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Haldiram's

Cornflakes Mixture

Name: Cornflakes Mixture
Brand: Haldiram's

Use in moderation Not on SafeShelf

NOVA 4ultra-processedhigh sodiumcontains palm oilvegetarian certifiedmulti-allergen risklactose-freegluten-freeenjoy in moderation

Serving

35 g

Pack

400 g

Ingredients

Barcode

8904063230117

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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 · 11 ingredients shown

Caution11 of 26 ingredients

Cornflakes (Derived from Corn)Caution

Vegetable Oil (Cotton Seed, Corn and Palmolein)Caution

CashewsCaution

SugarCaution

SaltCaution

Sesame SeedsCaution

Mace PowderCaution

Nutmeg PowderCaution

Cinnamon PowderCaution

FennelCaution

AsafoetidaCaution

Cleared 15▾

PotatoesCleared

Chickpeas FlourCleared

Rice PowderCleared

RaisinsCleared

Spinach PowderCleared

Starch (Sage)Cleared

Mango PowderCleared

Black Pepper PowderCleared

Clove PowderCleared

Turmeric PowderE100Cleared

Cardamom PowderCleared

Ginger PowderCleared

Cumin PowderCleared

Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid Powder E330)Cleared

Anticaking agent (Silicon dioxide E551)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.

3/4

claims fully supported

“New Pack Great Taste”unverified

Subjective sensory and packaging claim; no objective data available in any of the four sources to confirm or deny taste quality or pack novelty.

“A Sweet and Spicy Blend of Cornflakes, Potato Sticks, Cashews and Raisins”true

Ingredient list confirms cornflakes (26%), potatoes (8%), cashews (7%), and raisins (7%) as declared components; sugar and multiple masala spices support 'sweet and spicy' descriptor.

“Indian Savoury Snack”true

Manufactured in Noida, India by Haldiram Snacks Pvt. Ltd.; product is a traditional masala-spiced namkeen; FSSAI licensed in India. Claim is accurate.

“Namkeen”true

Product is categorised under 'Namkeen' and 'Indian Savoury Snacks' in rawLabelData categories; formulation (fried cereal-pulse mix with masala spices) is consistent with the namkeen category under FSSAI standards.

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

FSSAI licensed; vegetarian certified (green V logo)
Provides plant protein from cashews and chickpea flour
Contains cashews: a source of healthy monounsaturated fats, magnesium, and zinc
Seasoned with whole-food spices (turmeric, ginger, cumin, cardamom) with recognised antioxidant properties
Contains raisins: a source of natural iron, potassium, and polyphenols

Working against

Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): contains E330 and E551 food additives
Uses palmolein and cottonseed oil: linked to process contaminants (GE, 3-MCPD) and pro-inflammatory omega-6 load
High sodium: raw-label panel indicates ~480 mg/100 g — significant for hypertensive consumers
Contains added sucrose alongside high-natural-sugar raisins: combined sugar load relevant for diabetics
High-GI base ingredients (cornflakes, potato): rapid blood glucose elevation risk
Declared major allergens: cashews (tree nut) and sesame
Nutrition data conflict between intake panel (180 kcal/100 g) and raw label panel (527 kcal/100 g): consumers cannot rely on stated energy figure without clarification

Who should approach with care

Pregnancy — Asafoetida has documented uterine-stimulating and abortifacient properties; sage contains thujone linked to fetal risk; fennel contains genotoxic estragole that crosses the placenta — collectively making this product inadvisable during pregnancy.

Infants — Multiple ingredients pose serious infant risk: asafoetida is associated with methemoglobinemia in infants, spinach powder carries methemoglobinemia risk from dietary nitrates, fennel estragole is genotoxic, mace and nutmeg can cause myristicin toxicity, and raisins are a choking hazard — this product is entirely unsuitable for infants.

Lactation — Fennel contains estragole detected in breast milk and shown to be subsequently carcinogenic in offspring of animals; asafoetida sulfur compounds may transfer to breast milk with unknown infant safety; EFSA concludes concentrated fennel preparations should be avoided during breastfeeding.

Children — High-GI cornflakes, added sucrose, and salty seasoning are flagged by WHO and paediatric nutrition guidelines; cinnamon (likely cassia) may contribute to coumarin exposure exceeding EFSA's TDI in small children; cashews and sesame pose allergen risks requiring supervised introduction.

Diabetes — Sucrose is listed as an ingredient and causes sharp postprandial glucose spikes; cornflakes carry a very high GI (~96); potatoes and rice flour further elevate the glycaemic load; raisins add ~25 g natural sugars per 43 g serving — the cumulative effect makes this product a significant glycaemic risk for diabetics.

Hypertension — Salt (sodium chloride) is a declared ingredient and the raw-label nutritional panel records ~480 mg sodium per 100 g; WHO and EFSA NDA Panel confirm that excess sodium directly and continuously raises blood pressure, and palmolein's saturated fat further worsens cardiovascular risk.

Heart Disease — High sodium content elevates cardiac workload; palmolein (~40% palmitic acid) and cottonseed oil's high omega-6 ratio promote pro-inflammatory pathways; cornflakes impair postprandial endothelial function — this combination is inadvisable for those with established cardiovascular disease.

Kidney Disease — Salt imposes a sodium load that impaired kidneys cannot efficiently excrete; chickpea flour is high in potassium and phosphorus; cashews are high in oxalates; spinach powder adds further oxalates — collectively posing risk of hyperkalaemia, phosphate retention, and stone formation in CKD patients.

Liver Disease — Cottonseed oil gossypol residues and high-dose eugenol from clove powder are documented hepatotoxins; myristicin from nutmeg undergoes hepatic metabolism — individuals with pre-existing liver conditions should seek medical advice before consuming this product.

Epilepsy — Sage contains α-thujone, a GABA-A receptor blocker and convulsant; asafoetida compounds may lower seizure threshold; nutmeg myristicin has neuroactive properties — together these spices present an unacceptable risk for persons with epilepsy or seizure disorders.

Nut Allergy — Cashew nuts are a declared major tree-nut allergen under EU Regulation 1169/2011, US FALCPA, and equivalent frameworks; exposure in sensitised individuals can cause severe anaphylaxis requiring emergency treatment.

Gluten Intolerance — Cornflakes may be subject to cross-contamination with gluten-containing cereals during processing; individuals with coeliac disease or non-coeliac gluten sensitivity should verify dedicated gluten-free manufacturing status before consuming.

Ibs — Chickpea flour is high in GOS/fructan FODMAPs; raisins are high in fructose and fermentable fibre; fried potato products aggravate fat-related GI symptoms; cumin and black pepper may irritate the gut mucosa — collectively this product is likely to trigger IBS flares.

Ibd — Chickpea flour's high FODMAP and insoluble fibre content, cottonseed and palmolein's pro-inflammatory omega-6 load, and the pungent irritant properties of black pepper and ginger can aggravate intestinal inflammation during active IBD flares.

Gout — Chickpea flour, sesame seeds, raisins (high fructose), and spinach powder all contribute purine or uric-acid-precursor loads that, in combination, may elevate serum uric acid and risk triggering gout flares in predisposed individuals.

Migraine — Nutmeg contains phenylethylamine-like compounds and myristicin, which are recognised dietary migraine triggers in sensitive individuals, and the mixed-spice profile may include other phenylpropanoid compounds with vasoactive potential.

The full analysis

This product is a popular grab-and-go Indian namkeen bought for snacking at home or on the move. It presents a significant nutrition-data conflict: the primary intake panel records 180 kcal and 15 g fat per 100 g, while the raw label OCR panel records 527 kcal and 29.8 g fat per 100 g — the higher figure is far more plausible for a deep-fried snack mix and consumers should treat the 180 kcal figure with scepticism pending label verification. The formulation uses three oils (cottonseed, corn, palmolein), adds refined sugar and salt, and contains two E-number food additives (E330, E551), placing it firmly in NOVA group 4. It carries meaningful allergen risk from cashews and sesame, and the combination of high-GI cornflakes, sucrose, raisins, and salty seasoning makes it a product that diabetic, hypertensive, and cardiovascular-risk consumers should consume only occasionally and in small portions.

FSSAI licence

10013051000541

Manufacturer

Haldiram Snacks Pvt. Ltd.

Region

Source

MANUAL

Analysis

Independently researched