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Lijjat

Lijjat Fish Masala

Name: Lijjat Fish Masala
Brand: Lijjat

Use in moderation SafeShelf · review pending

NOVA 3zero added sugarno artificial preservativesagmark certifiednon-vegetarianspice blendlactose-freegluten-freediabetic-safenut-freepregnancy-safeenjoy in moderation

Serving

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Pack

50 g

Ingredients

Barcode

8901441078219

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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 · 2 ingredients shown

Caution2 of 5 ingredients

OilCaution

Lijjat Chilly PowderCaution

Cleared 3▾

FishCleared

Rice FlourCleared

Lijjat Fish MasalaCleared

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.

1/2

claims fully supported

“Lijjat Means Quality, Purity and Cleanliness”unverified

The product holds AGMARK authorised packer status since 1977 and a valid FSSAI licence, which provide some regulatory basis for quality and safety claims; however, 'quality, purity and cleanliness' as absolute product attributes cannot be verified from the available nutritional or ingredient data alone.

“Product of India”true

countryOfOrigin and countryOfManufacture are both confirmed as India in the extra information.

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 added sugar (confirmed absent on label)
No artificial preservatives or colours listed
AGMARK authorised packer since 1977
FSSAI licensed — regulatory compliance confirmed
Good protein contribution from fish component (15g/100g)
No trans fat declared

Working against

Dietary fibre (41g) exceeds total carbohydrates (36g) — likely OCR data error, figures unreliable
Moderate sodium (350mg/100g) — relevant for hypertension management
Fish is a major declared allergen; no cross-contamination statement available
Spice blend composition opaque — exact salt, chilli, and additive levels unknown
High-temperature frying use (as directed) may generate process contaminants in oil
Chilli content may cause GI irritation in sensitive individuals

Who should approach with care

Infants — The masala contains fish (methylmercury risk), chilli powder (mucosal irritation, no safe dose for infants), and refined oil (GE/3-MCPD contaminants), all of which make this product wholly inappropriate for infants.

Pregnancy — Fish may accumulate methylmercury posing foetal neurodevelopmental risk; chilli at high doses can worsen GI reflux; rice flour and refined vegetable oil carry inorganic arsenic and process-contaminant concerns respectively during pregnancy.

Children — High-mercury fish species, chilli-induced GI irritation, and cumulative inorganic arsenic from rice flour are of particular concern for children consuming this product frequently, per EFSA and FDA guidance.

Kidney Disease — Fish provides high protein and phosphorus, the masala blend contributes added salt and potassium from concentrated spices, and rice flour adds further phosphorus — collectively problematic for those on renal dietary restrictions.

Hypertension — The masala blend contains added salt contributing to the product's 350mg/100g sodium load, which should be limited by individuals managing hypertension per WHO dietary sodium guidelines.

Heart Disease — Refined vegetable oil, even non-hydrogenated, is high in omega-6 fatty acids that warrant moderation in individuals with existing cardiovascular disease, per FDA and EFSA guidance.

Liver Disease — Capsaicin in chilli powder undergoes hepatic CYP2E1 metabolism to reactive phenoxy radicals implicated in focal hepatic necrosis at high doses; combined with high dietary fat from oil, this product may stress a compromised liver.

Ibs — Capsaicin from chilli powder activates TRPV1 gut receptors, exacerbating abdominal pain, cramping, and altered bowel habits in individuals with irritable bowel syndrome.

Ibd — The strong spice blend including chilli and pepper can trigger disease flares and worsen mucosal inflammation in individuals with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.

Gout — Certain fish species (oily, high-purine) can raise serum uric acid and trigger gout flares; the specific fish species in this masala blend is unspecified, warranting caution for individuals with gout or hyperuricaemia.

Migraine — Capsaicin-containing chilli powder and pungent spices commonly found in mixed masalas are recognised dietary migraine triggers in susceptible individuals.

Other — Fish is a major food allergen under FSSAI, FDA FALCPA, and EU legislation; individuals with a diagnosed fish allergy must avoid this product entirely due to risk of anaphylaxis.

Shellfish Allergy — The masala may be manufactured in a facility handling shellfish or seafood derivatives; individuals with shellfish allergy should verify cross-contamination risk directly with the manufacturer before consuming.

The full analysis

This product is a traditional Indian fish-fry masala blend, popular among home cooks preparing coastal-style fried fish dishes. The label's 'ingredients' list appears to be a recipe guide (fish, oil, rice flour, chilli powder) rather than the actual spice blend composition, which limits full ingredient-level analysis. The most important data quality flag here is that dietary fibre (41g/100g) is reported higher than total carbohydrates (36g/100g) — a nutritionally impossible value that strongly suggests an OCR or data-entry error on the label, and consumers should not rely on these figures as printed. The blend carries no artificial additives or preservatives based on available data, holds AGMARK and FSSAI credentials, and contains no added sugar; however, it is a non-vegetarian, fish-containing product and carries notable concerns for infants, people with fish allergies, kidney patients, and those managing hypertension or GI conditions.

FSSAI licence

11513003001139

Region

Source

MANUAL

Analysis

Independently researched