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Haldiram's Nagpur

Dry Fruit Mix

Name: Dry Fruit Mix
Brand: Haldiram's Nagpur

Use in moderation Not on SafeShelf

NOVA 4high proteinzero trans fatno artificial colourshigh saturated fatultra-processedlactose-freegluten-freeenjoy in moderation

Serving

50 g

Pack

150 g

Ingredients

Barcode

8904004402117

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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 · 8 ingredients shown

Caution8 of 23 ingredients

Refined Palmolein OilCaution

Cashew NutsCaution

Red ChilliCaution

Refined SugarCaution

Black SaltCaution

CinnamonCaution

NutmegCaution

AsafoetidaCaution

Cleared 15▾

Split Pulse Moong (Moong Dal)Cleared

AlmondsCleared

RaisinsCleared

PotatoCleared

Bengal Gram FlourCleared

SpinachCleared

Iodised SaltCleared

Black PepperCleared

Dried Mango PowderCleared

Dried Ginger PowderCleared

CuminCleared

CardamomCleared

CloveCleared

Bay LeavesCleared

Acidity Regulator & Antioxidant (E 330)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.

1/3

claims fully supported

“A Special mix of Dry fruits & Snacks, Lightly Spiced.”misleading

The largest single ingredient by declared percentage is moong dal (27%), not dry fruit; almonds are 12% and cashews 8%, so fruit-and-nut content is in the minority by weight. The 'lightly spiced' descriptor is subjective; the product contains red chilli, black pepper, black salt, asafoetida, and multiple pungent spices. 'Dry fruits & Snacks' is technically accurate as a product category descriptor but the naming implies dry fruit dominance, which the ingredient list does not support.

“Taste of Tradition”unverified

This is a subjective brand/heritage marketing statement with no factual nutrition or ingredient basis to verify or contradict.

“Indian Snacks”true

The product is manufactured in Nagpur, India, by Haldiram Foods International Pvt. Ltd., carries a valid FSSAI licence, and is categorised as 'Proprietary Food Namkeen' — a traditional Indian snack category. This claim is fully supported.

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

Good protein source: 8.4 g per serving from legumes and tree nuts
Contains almonds and cashews — sources of healthy monounsaturated fats
Zero trans fats declared
No artificial colours or sweeteners
ISO 22000 certified manufacturer; valid FSSAI licence
Vegetarian-certified product

Working against

Very high saturated fat: 9.76 g per serving (163% of 6 g benchmark)
Fried in refined palmolein oil — carries EFSA-flagged GE and 3-MCPD process contaminants
Elevated sodium: 160 mg per serving, 320 mg per 100 g
NOVA 4 ultra-processed due to E330 additive and industrial refined oil
Declared sugar (0.5 g/100 g) appears suspiciously low given 6% raisins and added refined sugar — possible OCR/label transcription discrepancy
High calorie density: 589 kcal per 100 g (295 kcal per 50 g serving)

Who should approach with care

Infants — Multiple ingredients present absolute contraindications for infants: iodised salt should never be added to infant food due to immature renal function (FSSAI/WHO); asafoetida has been associated with methemoglobinemia in infants; clove oil components and nutmeg pose toxicity risks at low absolute doses relative to infant body weight; whole raisins and nuts are choking hazards.

Pregnancy — Refined palmolein oil carries EFSA-flagged genotoxic GE contaminants for which precautionary reduction during pregnancy is advised; asafoetida has documented uterotonic and abortifacient activity and should be avoided in pregnancy; several spices (nutmeg, cumin, cinnamon, cardamom) are traditionally cautioned at above-culinary doses during pregnancy.

Lactation — Iodised salt may not adequately meet the elevated iodine requirements of lactating women (200 µg/day per EFSA), and asafoetida's bioactive sulfur compounds may transfer into breast milk with unknown infant safety implications; clinician guidance is advised.

Children — EFSA identified elevated GE and 3-MCPD exposure concerns for younger age groups from refined palmolein; cinnamon (cassia) may push children above the EFSA coumarin TDI; nutmeg and clove pose dose-dependent toxicity at lower absolute amounts in children; whole nuts and raisins are allergen and choking concerns.

Kidney Disease — Spinach (high oxalate) combined with moong dal (purines, phosphorus), cashews and almonds (oxalates, phosphorus), potato (high potassium), and elevated dietary sodium (320 mg/100 g) create a multi-pathway risk for individuals with chronic kidney disease including nephrolithiasis, hyperphosphatemia, hyperkalemia, and hypertension progression.

Hypertension — Each serving provides 160 mg sodium from iodised salt and black salt; WHO recommends total daily sodium below 2000 mg for hypertensive individuals, and this snack contributes a meaningful fraction; palm oil's saturated fat may also adversely affect cardiovascular load.

Heart Disease — Saturated fat content of 9.76 g per serving from refined palmolein oil can adversely alter LDL lipoprotein profiles; ginger and clove at higher doses have antiplatelet effects that may interact with anticoagulant medications commonly used in cardiovascular disease management.

Diabetes — The product contains refined sugar, naturally sweet raisins (concentrated glucose and fructose), high-GI fried potato, and amchur (concentrated mango sugars), all of which can elevate postprandial blood glucose; despite the low declared sugar figure (0.5 g/100 g — potentially a label/OCR discrepancy given 6% raisins), diabetic individuals should treat this product with caution.

Thyroid Disease — Iodised salt can precipitate iodine-induced thyrotoxicosis or worsen autoimmune thyroid conditions such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis or Graves' disease; individuals with pre-existing thyroid disorders should seek medical guidance on habitual intake.

Epilepsy — Nutmeg's myristicin component is associated with case-reported seizures at higher doses, and asafoetida's ferulic acid derivatives may theoretically lower seizure threshold; individuals with epilepsy should avoid habitual or large-portion consumption.

Liver Disease — Clove's primary bioactive eugenol is hepatically metabolized and dose-dependently hepatotoxic; nutmeg's myristicin has been linked to liver degeneration at high doses; cassia cinnamon's coumarin is associated with hepatotoxicity — individuals with compromised liver function should consult a physician.

Nut Allergy — Almonds and cashews are explicitly declared major tree-nut allergens; the pack also warns 'may contain peanuts and other tree nuts' — individuals with any tree-nut or peanut allergy face risk of severe anaphylaxis and must avoid this product.

Ibs — Multiple high-FODMAP ingredients are present: moong dal, chickpea flour, raisins, and dried mango powder all contain fermentable oligosaccharides or fructose; red chilli capsaicin and black pepper piperine further stimulate GI motility, collectively making this product likely to exacerbate IBS symptoms.

Ibd — High dietary fibre and FODMAP load from legumes (moong dal, besan) combined with capsaicin- and piperine-mediated mucosal irritation may trigger or worsen active inflammatory bowel disease flares; spinach oxalate absorption is also elevated in IBD patients.

Gout — Moong dal contains moderate purines that can elevate serum uric acid, and raisins provide a high fructose load which may further promote uric acid production and trigger gout flares in predisposed individuals.

Sulfite Sensitivity — Raisins in this product may be sulfur dioxide-treated (a common commercial practice); sulfite-sensitive individuals including those with asthma risk respiratory symptoms or anaphylaxis — the label does not specify whether the raisins are sun-dried (typically untreated) or commercially bleached.

G6pd Deficiency — Bengal gram flour (besan) is a chickpea-derived ingredient; while favism is classically linked to fava beans, some legumes including chickpeas contain oxidative compounds that may pose risk for individuals with G6PD deficiency, warranting physician consultation before regular consumption.

The full analysis

This product is a popular South Asian trail-mix-style snack bought for its perceived 'healthy' dry-fruit positioning, but the reality is more nuanced: the dominant ingredient (27%) is fried moong dal, not dry fruit, and the product is cooked in refined palmolein oil — a fat that carries EFSA-flagged process contaminants (GE and 3-MCPD esters) and a substantial saturated fat load of nearly 10 g per serving. The most important single thing a curious consumer should know is that nearly a third of each serving's calories come from saturated fat alone, which, combined with 160 mg sodium per serving and the presence of industrial palmolein, makes this a 'caution' snack despite the healthy-sounding name.

FSSAI licence

FSSL 10012022000308

Manufacturer

Haldiram Foods International Pvt. Ltd. (Unit - Kasana)

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Analysis

Independently researched