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Desi POPz Tangy Imli Share Pack

Name: Desi POPz Tangy Imli Share Pack
Brand: Go Desi

Use in moderation Not on SafeShelf

NOVA 4no artificial coloursno artificial flavoursno trans fathigh sugarreal tamarindpregnancy-safenut-freediabetic-safegluten-freelactose-freeenjoy in moderation

Serving

8 g

Pack

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Ingredients

Barcode

8906108890173

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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 · 2 ingredients shown

Caution2 of 8 ingredients

JaggeryCaution

Chilli PowderCaution

Cleared 6▾

TamarindCleared

Iodised SaltCleared

Curry Leaves PowderCleared

Cumin PowderCleared

Thickener (Acacia Gum) (INS 414)Cleared

Citric Acid (INS 330)E330Cleared

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.

1/2

claims fully supported

“No Refined Sugar”misleading

The product uses jaggery (non-centrifugal cane sugar) instead of refined white sugar — technically unrefined. However, jaggery is predominantly sucrose and the rawLabelData per-100g panel records ~64.6 g total sugar and ~36.9 g added sugar per 100 g, meaning the product is still very high in sugar. The claim is technically defensible but implies a health advantage that the sugar load does not support.

“Share Pack”true

The pack contains 8 servings of 8 g each, confirming it is sized for sharing.

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

Real tamarind at 32% — meaningful fruit ingredient
Zero trans fat declared
No artificial colours or artificial flavours
No hydrogenated oils
FSSAI licensed manufacturer and marketer
Vegetarian certified

Working against

Ultra-processed: contains emulsifier (INS 414) and acidity regulator (INS 330)
Very high sugar — ~64 g total sugar per 100 g per label data
Jaggery raises blood glucose comparably to refined sugar despite 'No Refined Sugar' claim
Moderate sodium (~442 mg/100 g per label data) from iodised salt
Contains chilli powder — inappropriate for infants and harsh for young children
Cross-contamination risk with milk and barley (gluten-containing grain)

Who should approach with care

Infants — Iodised salt must be strictly avoided in infant foods due to immature renal function, chilli powder causes severe GI mucosal irritation with no established safe threshold for this age group, and SO2-treated jaggery varieties pose additional sulfite risk; the combination makes this product wholly inappropriate for infants.

Sulfite Sensitivity — Light-coloured jaggery is commonly manufactured using sulfur dioxide (SO2) as a clarificant, posing a significant risk to individuals with sulfite sensitivity or sulfite-triggered asthma.

Diabetes — Jaggery raises blood glucose comparably to refined sugar, tamarind may potentiate the hypoglycaemic effect of antidiabetic medications, and curry leaves powder at higher doses can further alter blood glucose — individuals on diabetes management should consult a doctor before consuming this product.

Heart Disease — Tamarind may enhance antiplatelet activity of aspirin and NSAIDs used in cardiovascular management, raising bleeding risk, while the combined sugar and sodium load from jaggery and iodised salt adds to cardiovascular burden.

Kidney Disease — Tamarind is high in tartaric acid and potassium (hyperkalemia risk), citric acid alters urinary mineral excretion, and the sodium from iodised salt compounds renal load — collectively warranting medical supervision in individuals with impaired renal function.

Pregnancy — Iodine requirements rise significantly during pregnancy and iodised salt alone may be inadequate or excessive depending on total intake; concentrated spice ingredients (curry leaves, chilli) also warrant caution during pregnancy.

Lactation — Lactating women have elevated iodine requirements that iodised salt may not reliably meet, and a clinician should assess total iodine intake to ensure adequate breast milk iodine content.

Thyroid Disease — Excess iodine from iodised salt can precipitate iodine-induced thyrotoxicosis or worsen autoimmune thyroid conditions such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis; individuals with thyroid disorders should seek medical guidance on appropriate intake.

Hypertension — The sodium from iodised salt — approximately 442 mg per 100 g per rawLabelData — contributes meaningfully to daily sodium load, which is a well-established driver of elevated blood pressure.

Children — High capsaicin from chilli powder can cause significant GI discomfort and mucosal irritation in young children, and chronic exposure to citric acid in acidic confections is associated with dental enamel erosion in developing dentition.

Ibs — Multiple ingredients — jaggery, tamarind, cumin powder, acacia gum, and citric acid — can independently trigger or worsen bloating, cramping, and altered bowel habits in individuals with irritable bowel syndrome.

Ibd — Chilli powder (capsaicin) can trigger mucosal inflammation flares, acacia gum fermentation produces gas that may aggravate symptoms, and manufactured citric acid may elicit inflammatory responses in individuals with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.

Gout — The fructose component of jaggery's sucrose can elevate serum uric acid, and tamarind's high tartaric acid content may aggravate uric acid dysregulation and joint inflammation in individuals with gout.

Liver Disease — Capsaicin in chilli powder is metabolised by hepatic CYP2E1 to reactive species that can cause focal hepatic necrosis at high doses in animal studies, representing additional liver stress in individuals with pre-existing hepatic disease.

Migraine — Chilli powder contains capsaicin, a recognised dietary trigger for migraine headaches in susceptible individuals.

The full analysis

Go Desi's Tangy Imli POPz targets nostalgic snackers looking for a desi-flavoured candy fix at work, while travelling, or post-meals. The product scores points for using real tamarind (32%), zero trans fat, no artificial colours, and a recognisable spice-forward ingredient list — but the 'No Refined Sugar' badge can mislead: jaggery is still predominantly sucrose, and the rawLabelData per-100g panel reveals roughly 64 g total sugar and 442 mg sodium per 100 g (note: the primary nutrition fields appear to reflect per-serving/8 g values rather than true per-100 g figures, suggesting a possible label data entry discrepancy worth flagging). The presence of INS 414 (acacia gum, an emulsifier) and INS 330 (citric acid, an acidity regulator) pushes this product into NOVA 4 territory despite its otherwise traditional base. Infants and sulfite-sensitive individuals should avoid it; diabetics and those with cardiovascular or kidney conditions should exercise caution or consult a doctor.

FSSAI licence

11221332000786

Manufacturer

Godesi Mandi Private Limited

Region

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MANUAL

Analysis

Independently researched