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Jabsons

Kaju Badam Lachha

Name: Kaju Badam Lachha
Brand: Jabsons

Use in moderation SafeShelf · review pending

NOVA 4ultra-processedno artificial coloursno trans fathigh fathigh sodiumvegetarianlactose-freegluten-freepregnancy-safeenjoy in moderation

Serving

30 g

Pack

160 g

Ingredients

Barcode

8904067704944

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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 · 6 ingredients shown

Caution6 of 12 ingredients

Refined Palmolein OilCaution

SugarCaution

CashewnutCaution

Sesame Seed (Til)Caution

Rock SaltCaution

Chilli PowderCaution

Cleared 6▾

PotatoCleared

AlmondCleared

RaisinsCleared

CuminCleared

Curry LeavesCleared

Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid 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.

3/4

claims fully supported

“Rich in Traditions”unverified

A subjective brand-heritage statement with no quantifiable metric; no certification, award, or historical claim is provided in any data source to substantiate it.

“Perfect Mixture of Cashewnuts, Almonds & Potato Stick”true

Ingredient list confirms potato (45%), almond (7%), cashewnut (4%), and potato-based sticks as the primary components; all three named ingredients are present.

“Made in Rock Salt (Sendha Namak)”true

Ingredient list explicitly lists 'Rock Salt' at 1.2%; no refined iodised salt appears in the ingredient declaration.

“Tangy”true

Citric acid (E330) is included as an acidity regulator, and chilli powder is present; together these ingredients credibly deliver a tangy-spicy flavour profile.

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

Contains real almonds (7%) and cashews (4%) supplying healthy monounsaturated fats
Zero trans fat confirmed on label
No artificial colours or artificial flavours listed
Vegetarian-certified product
FSSAI licensed and ISO 22000:2005 certified manufacturer
Rock salt (sendha namak) used instead of highly refined table salt

Working against

Very high total fat: 36 g per 100 g
High saturated fat: 9 g per 100 g (15% DV per 30 g serving)
High sodium: 750 mg per 100 g; 220 mg per small 30 g serving
Fried in refined palmolein oil — EFSA flags GE and 3-MCPD ester process contaminants
Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) due to added E330 acidity regulator
Contains added sugar alongside naturally high-sugar raisins
Cashews, almonds, and sesame are major declared allergens

Who should approach with care

Infants — Whole raisins and sesame seeds are choking hazards; chilli powder causes mucosal irritation in infants; refined palmolein oil raises EFSA GE/3-MCPD concerns at infant body weights; and potato glycoalkaloids pose an EFSA-identified health concern at mean exposure for this age group.

Children — High sodium, high saturated fat, chilli-powder GI irritation, significant allergen load (cashew, almond, sesame), and EFSA-identified GE/3-MCPD concerns from refined palmolein oil at lower body weights collectively warrant caution.

Pregnancy — Refined palmolein oil carries EFSA-flagged genotoxic GE contaminants warranting precautionary reduction; high sodium may exacerbate gestational hypertension risk per WHO sodium guidelines.

Hypertension — Sodium at 750 mg per 100 g (220 mg per 30 g serving) directly worsens blood pressure; rock salt contributes significant NaCl regardless of its mineral form, per WHO and EFSA NDA Panel assessments.

Heart Disease — High sodium (750 mg/100 g) promotes fluid retention and cardiac workload, while palmolein's palmitic acid content may adversely alter lipoprotein profiles in individuals with pre-existing cardiovascular disease.

Kidney Disease — High sodium impairs fluid balance in impaired kidneys; high potassium from almonds and raisins risks hyperkalaemia; oxalates from almonds and cashews may worsen nephrolithiasis.

Diabetes — Added sucrose plus raisin-derived fructose and glucose (3 g sugar per 30 g serving) combined with a high-GI fried-potato base can elevate postprandial blood glucose in diabetic individuals.

Nut Allergy — Cashewnut and almond are declared major tree-nut allergens (EU Reg 1169/2011, FALCPA); sesame adds a cross-reactive allergen risk; the facility also processes other tree nuts.

Ibs — Raisins are high-FODMAP; capsaicin from chilli powder activates TRPV1 gut receptors worsening cramps; sucrose may exacerbate symptoms in sucrase-isomaltase-deficient IBS patients.

Ibd — Chilli powder can trigger mucosal inflammation flares in Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis; manufactured citric acid may also elicit inflammatory cascades in susceptible individuals.

Liver Disease — Capsaicin in chilli powder is metabolised by hepatic CYP2E1 to reactive phenoxy radicals associated with focal hepatic stress in high-dose studies, adding burden to a compromised liver.

Elderly — Declining renal sodium-excretion capacity makes the elderly disproportionately sensitive to this product's high sodium content, increasing cardiovascular and hypertension risk per FDA guidance.

Migraine — Capsaicin-containing chilli powder is a recognised dietary migraine trigger in susceptible individuals.

Sulfite Sensitivity — Golden or bleached raisin varieties are commonly treated with sulphur dioxide; if this product uses such raisins, sulfite-sensitive individuals may experience respiratory or urticarial reactions.

Gout — Raisins carry a high fructose load which may promote uric acid synthesis and trigger gout flares in predisposed individuals when consumed regularly.

The full analysis

Jabsons Kaju Badam Lachha targets snack lovers looking for a traditional Indian namkeen with the prestige of nuts. While the presence of real almonds (7%), cashews (4%), and raisins adds micronutrients and fibre compared with plain potato chips, the product is fried in refined palmolein oil — a processing contaminant concern flagged by EFSA for GE and 3-MCPD esters — and is categorised as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) due to the added acidity regulator E330. Sodium clocks in at 750 mg per 100 g and fat at 36 g per 100 g, making moderate portion discipline the single most useful habit for regular consumers of this snack.

FSSAI licence

10012021000295

Manufacturer

Heritage Namkeens Pvt. Ltd.

Region

Source

MANUAL

Analysis

Independently researched