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Kaleva

Diet Mixture

Name: Diet Mixture
Brand: Kaleva

Use in moderation SafeShelf · review pending

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Serving

100 g

Pack

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Ingredients

Barcode

6 82564 10706 9

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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 · 4 ingredients shown

Caution4 of 8 ingredients

Rice FlakesCaution

Puffed RiceCaution

Edible Vegetable Oil (Palmolein Oil, Cotton Seed Oil)Caution

Roasted Corn FlakesCaution

Cleared 3▾

Roasted GramCleared

Iodised saltCleared

Acidity Regulator (INS 330 & INS 296)Cleared

Unknown 1▾

Mix Spices & CondimentsUnknown

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.

0/5

claims fully supported

“Healthy Namkeen”misleading

At 490 kcal/100 g, 22 g total fat, and 9 g saturated fat, this product exceeds typical thresholds for 'healthy' snack foods; two high-GI cereal bases (puffed rice, corn flakes) and palmolein oil with EFSA-flagged process contaminants further undercut the claim.

“Fresh & Crispy”unverified

Texture and freshness are organoleptic properties not verifiable from ingredient lists or nutrition data.

“Traditional Indian Taste”unverified

The inclusion of mix spices and condiments, roasted gram, and puffed rice is consistent with traditional Indian namkeen profiles, but taste is subjective and cannot be objectively verified from the available data.

“Only the Best is Choosen!”unverified

An unqualified puffery claim with no measurable standard; no ingredient sourcing, grading, or quality-certification data is provided to evaluate it.

“The perfect snacks Anytime Anywhere”misleading

Marketing puffery; the high glycaemic index ingredients and high saturated fat make this snack unsuitable 'anytime' for people with diabetes, heart disease, or hypertension.

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 added sugar declared (0 g per 100 g)
Zero trans fat declared
Contains roasted gram — a source of plant protein and fibre
Iodised salt provides dietary iodine
FSSAI licensed product from a registered manufacturer
Vegetarian certified

Working against

Very high calorie density: 490 kcal per 100 g
High saturated fat: 9 g per 100 g (45% of total fat)
Contains palmolein oil — linked to elevated LDL and EFSA-flagged process contaminants
Puffed rice and corn flakes carry very high glycaemic index (~82–96)
Sodium content from iodised salt and spices is undisclosed on label
Ultra-processed: contains industrial acidity regulators INS 330 and INS 296
'Diet' branding is misleading — calorie and fat levels match standard namkeen

Who should approach with care

Infants — Iodised salt must be avoided in infant foods due to immature renal function; additionally, rice-based ingredients contribute disproportionate inorganic arsenic exposure per unit body weight, palmolein's GE contaminants raise EFSA concern for infants, and roasted gram in hard form poses a choking hazard.

Pregnancy — Multiple ingredients raise concern: rice flakes and puffed rice contribute inorganic arsenic (EFSA genotoxic carcinogen concern); palmolein oil introduces GE and 3-MCPD process contaminants; cottonseed oil may carry trace gossypol with documented embryotoxic properties in animal studies; and iodised salt alone is unlikely to meet elevated pregnancy iodine requirements.

Lactation — Iodised salt alone is often insufficient to meet lactating women's elevated iodine requirements (200 µg/day per EFSA), and a clinician should assess whether additional supplementation is necessary.

Children — Children have higher rice-to-body-weight consumption ratios, increasing inorganic arsenic accumulation risk from the two rice-based ingredients; corn flakes' very high GI may cause excessive blood glucose fluctuations; and palmolein and cottonseed oil's process contaminants are proportionally higher concern for younger age groups per EFSA.

Diabetes — The product's two primary cereal bases — puffed rice (GI ~82–87) and roasted corn flakes (GI ~96) — cause rapid and large postprandial blood glucose and insulin spikes, making regular consumption problematic for individuals with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

Heart Disease — 9 g saturated fat per 100 g from palmolein and cottonseed oils raises LDL concern; corn flakes' high GI impairs postprandial endothelial function (a recognised cardiovascular risk marker); and undisclosed sodium from iodised salt adds further cardiovascular load.

Hypertension — Iodised salt is a direct sodium source and WHO recommends less than 5 g/day total salt for the general population; palmolein's high saturated fat compounds adverse lipid profiles; sodium content per serving is undisclosed, making intake management difficult.

Kidney Disease — Rice flakes contain variable phosphorus (111–430 mg/100 g); roasted gram adds potassium and phosphorus; iodised salt contributes sodium and iodine; and citric and malic acid alter urinary mineral excretion — all require medical supervision in patients with chronic kidney disease.

Thyroid Disease — Iodised salt can trigger iodine-induced thyrotoxicosis or worsen autoimmune thyroid conditions such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis or Graves' disease in susceptible individuals.

Ibs — Roasted gram contains oligosaccharides (raffinose, stachyose) that ferment in the colon and may exacerbate bloating and cramping; manufactured citric acid and malic acid may further aggravate GI symptoms in IBS-sensitive individuals.

Ibd — Cottonseed oil's high omega-6 content may promote intestinal inflammation; roasted gram's high fibre can aggravate symptoms during active flares; and manufactured citric acid may elicit inflammatory responses via residual Aspergillus niger proteins.

Gluten Intolerance — While none of the primary ingredients contain gluten, corn flakes may carry barley malt or cross-contamination risk, and the pack declares 'may contain traces of Wheat', posing a risk for individuals with coeliac disease.

Gout — Roasted gram contains moderate purines; individuals with gout are generally advised to limit high-purine legume intake to reduce uric acid load.

Phenylketonuria — Roasted gram (chickpea) contains phenylalanine as part of its protein; individuals with PKU must carefully manage total phenylalanine intake from all protein sources including this product.

The full analysis

Bought as a lighter alternative to fried snacks — the 'Diet' label nudges health-conscious consumers — this product is in fact a calorie-dense, high-saturated-fat snack at 490 kcal and 9 g saturated fat per 100 g serving. The blend of puffed rice and roasted corn flakes carries a very high glycaemic index, making it a poor choice for people managing blood sugar. Palmolein oil brings EFSA-flagged process contaminants (GE, 3-MCPD), and the sodium content from iodised salt is undisclosed on the label. The most useful thing a consumer can take away: the word 'Diet' here refers to product line branding, not reduced calories or fat — the nutrition profile is no leaner than a standard namkeen.

FSSAI licence

13318009000362

Manufacturer

Kaleva

Region

Source

MANUAL

Analysis

Independently researched