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Kaleva Khatta Meetha is a classic Indian namkeen bought for casual snacking and sharing. While it draws on wholesome traditional ingredients like lentils, peanuts, and whole spices, it is deep-fried in a blend of refined palmolein and cottonseed oils — both of which carry EFSA-identified process contaminants (glycidyl esters, 3-MCPD) — and contains an industrial acidity regulator (INS 330), placing it firmly in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category. The most useful thing a curious consumer should know is that the snack is moderate in sodium (150 mg per 30 g serving) and sugar (5 g/serving), making occasional consumption relatively low-risk for healthy adults, but the refined palm oil and additive content mean it should not be a dietary staple, especially for children, pregnant women, or those managing cardiovascular or metabolic conditions.