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Kurkure

Kurkure Green Chutney Rajasthani Style

Name: Kurkure Green Chutney Rajasthani Style
Brand: Kurkure

Use in moderation SafeShelf · review pending

NOVA 4ultra-processedhigh sodiumcontains palm oilhigh fatno artificial coloursno artificial sweetenerslactose-freegluten-freenut-freepregnancy-safeenjoy in moderation

Serving

50 g

Pack

100 g

Ingredients

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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

Palm OilCaution

Spice & Condiments (Onion Powder, Chilli Powder, Cumin Powder, Amchur, Fennel Pdr, Ginger Powder, Parsley Leaf Powder)Caution

SaltCaution

SugarCaution

Cleared 4▾

Rice MealCleared

Corn MealCleared

Gram MealCleared

Citric AcidE330Cleared

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.

1/5

claims fully supported

“30% Extra”unverified

The label caveat confirms this is a promotional pack; however, no standard pack size or weight comparison is available in the data to independently verify the '30% extra' quantum.

“Made with Kitchen Ingredients”misleading

The product lists whole spices and vegetables (onion powder, cumin, chilli, ginger, parsley) but also contains citric acid (INS 330), an industrially manufactured acidity regulator produced by fungal fermentation — not a home-kitchen ingredient — making the claim structurally misleading.

“Perfect Blend of Trusted Kitchen Ingredients”misleading

Same as above: the presence of citric acid (INS 330) as an industrial additive contradicts the implication that all ingredients originate from a domestic kitchen; the word 'trusted' is also unsubstantiated by any certification or evidence in the data.

“Rajasthani Style”unverified

No regional culinary certification, GI tag, or regulatory definition for 'Rajasthani Style' extruded snacks exists in the data; this is a flavour/marketing descriptor only.

“20/- Only”true

The rawLabelData confirms MRP is ₹20, consistent with this claim.

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 traditional spices with established culinary heritage
Gram flour adds modest plant protein and fibre
Vegetarian-certified by FSSAI
Multiple FSSAI licences indicate multi-site quality oversight
No artificial colours or sweeteners detected in ingredient list

Working against

Very high sodium: ~1,011 mg per 100g (505 mg per serving)
High total fat: ~35.7g per 100g, predominantly from palm oil
Palm oil contains process contaminants (GE, 3-MCPD) flagged by EFSA as genotoxic
Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): contains industrial additive citric acid (INS 330)
Fennel powder contains estragole, a genotoxic compound flagged by EFSA
High-calorie snack (~561 kcal/100g) with negligible micronutrient benefit

Who should approach with care

Infants — Multiple ingredients present serious infant-specific risks: fennel powder's estragole is a genotoxic carcinogen (EMA advises against for under-4s), capsaicin in chilli powder causes severe GI mucosal irritation, palm oil contributes glycidyl esters (GE) at concerning levels for low-body-weight individuals, and rice flour elevates inorganic arsenic exposure — collectively making this product wholly inappropriate for infants.

Children — High sodium (~505 mg/serving) can elevate blood pressure in children per WHO guidance; palm oil raises GE/3-MCPD exposure proportionally higher in lower body-weight children (EFSA 2016); chilli capsaicin causes GI discomfort; citric acid promotes dental enamel erosion; and EFSA identifies a lower estragole guidance value of 1 µg/kg bw/day for children due to fennel powder.

Pregnancy — High sodium intake risks exacerbating gestational hypertension and pre-eclampsia (WHO); palm oil's genotoxic process contaminants (GE) during a nutritionally critical period warrant reduction; rice flour adds inorganic arsenic exposure with potential fetal developmental effects; fennel, parsley (apiole/uterotonic), and ginger all carry EMA/clinical cautions at elevated doses.

Lactation — Fennel powder's anethole is excreted in breast milk and has been linked to anethole toxicity in breastfed neonates when maternal fennel intake is high; parsley's volatile oil constituents (apiole) are also cautioned against in supplemental amounts during lactation.

Hypertension — At ~1,011 mg sodium per 100g, this product delivers a very high sodium load; WHO and EFSA NDA Panel confirm a continuous dose-response between sodium intake and blood pressure, directly worsening hypertension and increasing stroke and cardiovascular event risk.

Kidney Disease — Impaired kidneys cannot efficiently excrete the product's high sodium (~505 mg/serving), leading to fluid retention, further blood pressure elevation, and accelerated renal decline (WHO/FDA); gram flour's phosphorus and potassium load adds additional mineral burden; amchur's oxalates may worsen oxalate nephrolithiasis.

Heart Disease — High sodium (~1,011 mg/100g) promotes fluid retention and cardiac workload; palm oil's ~50% saturated fat content elevates LDL cholesterol per WHO guidelines; sucrose contributes to elevated triglycerides; together these create a compounding cardiovascular risk profile.

Diabetes — Rice flour and corn meal both have moderate-to-high glycaemic indices capable of causing rapid postprandial glucose spikes; sucrose is directly hydrolysed to glucose and fructose, sharply elevating blood glucose — all in a high-calorie, high-fat matrix that impairs insulin sensitivity.

Liver Disease — Chilli powder's capsaicin is metabolised by hepatic CYP2E1 to reactive species capable of causing focal hepatic necrosis in high-dose animal studies; parsley leaf extract showed hepatotoxicity (elevated ALT) in animal studies at high doses, warranting caution in individuals with pre-existing liver disease.

Ibs — Multiple ingredients are potent IBS triggers: onion powder and gram flour are high-FODMAP; capsaicin in chilli activates TRPV1 gut receptors worsening cramping and altered bowel habits; amchur's organic acids irritate the GI lining; manufactured citric acid has case-report associations with IBS-like GI symptoms.

Ibd — Chilli powder's capsaicin can trigger flares and worsen mucosal inflammation in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis; onion powder's FODMAP content and sulfur compounds exacerbate mucosal irritation; gram flour's high fibre and FODMAP load and manufactured citric acid's hypothesised inflammatory pathway further compound risk during active IBD.

Migraine — Capsaicin-containing spicy foods (chilli powder) are a recognised dietary trigger for migraine headaches in susceptible individuals.

Elderly — Blood pressure rises with age and renal sodium excretion capacity declines; the product's very high sodium content (~1,011 mg/100g) poses disproportionate cardiovascular and hypertensive risk in elderly consumers as identified by FDA guidance.

The full analysis

Kurkure Green Chutney Rajasthani Style is a popular grab-and-go snack aimed at price-conscious Indian consumers seeking bold, tangy flavours. At roughly 561 kcal and 1,011 mg sodium per 100g — with a single 50g serving delivering ~28% of the daily sodium reference value — this is a high-fat, high-sodium ultra-processed product (NOVA 4) driven by palm oil and industrial citric acid. The 'Kitchen Ingredients' marketing is misleading: while whole spices like onion, cumin, and parsley appear in the blend, the inclusion of citric acid (INS 330), an industrially fermented acidity regulator never used in home cooking, firmly places this outside the domestic-kitchen narrative. The single most useful thing to know: one bag delivers more than half a day's sodium for people with hypertension or kidney disease, packaged in ultra-processed format.

FSSAI licence

10012063000110

Manufacturer

PepsiCo India Holdings Pvt. Ltd. (Frito-Lay Division)

Region

Source

MANUAL

Analysis

Independently researched