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Lijjat

Lijjat Chicken Masala (Tandoori Chicken)

Name: Lijjat Chicken Masala (Tandoori Chicken)
Brand: Lijjat

Use in moderation SafeShelf · review pending

NOVA 3high sodiumno artificial additiveshigh ironspice blendno added sugargluten-freediabetic-safenut-freepregnancy-safeenjoy in moderation

Serving

100 g

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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 · 1 ingredient shown

Caution1 of 10 ingredients

SaltCaution

Cleared 9▾

1 Full Size ChickenCleared

Buff (Buffalo Butter/Makhan)Cleared

LimeCleared

Ginger-Garlic PasteCleared

CurdCleared

Lijjat Chicken MasalaCleared

Lijjat Garam MasalaCleared

Tomato (Tamatar)Cleared

Fresh Coriander (Hara Dhania)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.

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claims fully supported

“Lijjat Chicken Masala Makes all type of chicken dishes delicious”unverified

This is a subjective sensory/taste claim. No nutritional, compositional, or third-party sensory data is available in any of the four data sources to confirm or contradict it.

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 artificial colours or preservatives declared
No artificial sweeteners or flavour enhancers identified
High iron content: 22.1 mg per 100 g (label value)
High calcium content: 669.8 mg per 100 g (label value)
Whole-spice blend with recognisable culinary ingredients

Working against

Extremely high sodium: 1,368 mg per 100 g
Dietary fibre value (43.2 g/100 g) appears anomalous — likely label/OCR error
No FSSAI licence number provided on available data
Heavy-metal (lead) contamination risk documented in mixed masala category
High-spice blend unsuitable for infants and young children

Who should approach with care

Hypertension — Salt is a primary ingredient and the product delivers 1,368 mg sodium per 100 g; even small serving quantities can meaningfully contribute to sodium load, worsening hypertension per WHO and EFSA guidance.

Kidney Disease — High sodium from salt, potassium-rich spices, and phosphorus load from dairy components (recipe) collectively stress compromised kidneys; multiple ingredient dossiers flag kidney disease as a high-risk condition requiring avoidance or medical supervision.

Heart Disease — Elevated sodium intake from this high-salt spice blend promotes fluid retention and raises blood pressure, directly increasing cardiac workload and risk of adverse cardiovascular events, as noted in the salt dossier.

Pregnancy — The high-spice masala blend may cause gastrointestinal irritation; potential heavy-metal (lead) residues in some commercial spice batches pose a developmental risk to the foetus, and excess sodium may contribute to gestational hypertension risk.

Infants — Garam masala and mixed chicken masala spice blends are inappropriate for infants due to pungent spices, high salicylate content, and documented association of masala-category spices with elevated blood lead levels in children.

Children — A public-health investigation linked chicken masala/tikka masala category spices with elevated blood lead levels in children, and WHO advises lower sodium ceilings for children; regular high-dose exposure warrants caution.

Elderly — Declining renal sodium-excretion capacity in older adults makes them disproportionately susceptible to the blood-pressure-raising effects of this high-sodium spice mix, per FDA guidance on sodium and ageing.

Ibs — Hot chilli- and black pepper-containing masala blends and garlic-based pastes are well-documented IBS triggers; the high-FODMAP components (garlic) and acidity (lime) compound the risk of bloating, cramping, and diarrhoea.

Ibd — Pungent and aromatic spice blends including garam masala may stimulate gastrointestinal motility and irritate an inflamed gut mucosa in individuals with active inflammatory bowel disease.

Gout — Chicken (a moderate-purine protein) and acidic ingredients such as lime have been flagged in gout dietary management guidelines; individuals with hyperuricaemia should moderate intake of purine-containing proteins.

Lactose Intolerance — The recipe uses buffalo butter (milk fat) and curd (paneer/dairy), both of which contain lactose or dairy proteins; individuals with lactose intolerance should substitute accordingly when using this spice mix.

Migraine — Garam masala in the blend contains constituents (cumin, cinnamon, high salicylates) recognised as dietary migraine triggers in susceptible individuals.

Sulfite Sensitivity — Some commercial spice blends may contain sulphite-based preservatives as FSSAI-permitted additives; individuals with sulfite sensitivity should verify the full ingredient declaration on pack.

The full analysis

Home cooks and fans of Indian cooking buy this spice mix for quick tandoori chicken preparation, trusting the well-known Lijjat cooperative brand. The masala is a ground-spice blend with no artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives evident from the available data, placing it in NOVA 3. However, the headline concern for a careful consumer is the extremely high sodium content — 1,368 mg per 100 g — which, even accounting for the small quantities typically used, can contribute meaningfully to daily sodium intake, particularly for those managing hypertension, kidney disease, or heart conditions. The most useful single fact: this is a high-sodium spice mix, and individuals on sodium-restricted diets should measure portions carefully. Note also that the dietary fibre figure (43.2 g/100 g) is almost certainly an OCR or print anomaly — it exceeds total carbohydrate content and should not be relied upon.

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Analysis

Independently researched