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Eat Better Co

Millet Namkeen Pudina Punch

Name: Millet Namkeen Pudina Punch
Brand: Eat Better Co

Use in moderation SafeShelf · review pending

NOVA 4high fiberno palm oilzero added sugarno trans fatultra-processedlactose-freepregnancy-safeenjoy in moderation

Serving

10 g

Pack

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Ingredients

Barcode

8908024057678

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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

Jowar crisp (Jowar, Rice)Caution

Ragi crisp (Ragi, Rice)Caution

PeanutsCaution

Seasoning (Coriander, Mint, Garlic, Mango powder, Ginger, Cumin, Sugar, Natural flavouring substances, Maltodextrin, Acidity regulator (INS 330, INS 334), Anti caking agent (INS 551), Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein, Antioxidant (INS 319))Caution

Cleared 4▾

Jowar flakes (Jowar, Rice)Cleared

Rice crispCleared

Sunflower oilCleared

Iodised saltCleared

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.

4/6

claims fully supported

“Chatpata Crunchy Namkeen”true

Product description and ingredient profile (millet crisps, spice seasoning with mint, mango powder, cumin) are consistent with a chatpata-flavoured crunchy snack.

“Roasted Not Fried”unverified

Sunflower oil is listed as an ingredient, which is consistent with oil-coated roasting rather than deep-frying; however, the exact cooking method (roasting vs. frying) cannot be confirmed from the ingredient list or nutrition data alone.

“No Palm Oil”true

The only declared oil is sunflower oil; no palm oil or palm-derived ingredient appears anywhere in the full ingredient list.

“Zero Transfat”true

Nutrition panel declares 0.0 g trans fat per 100 g and 0.0 g per 10 g serving; RDA% also shows 0.0%. Confirmed.

“A great replacement for chips and bhujia”misleading

This is a subjective comparative marketing claim. While the millet base and absence of palm oil are genuine differentiators, sodium (753 mg/100 g) and saturated fat (10.8 g/100 g) are not meaningfully lower than many conventional snacks, and the NOVA 4 classification mirrors typical chips. No comparative nutrition data is provided on-label.

“4 Packets”true

Extra information confirms pack quantity as '4 Packets'.

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

Made with whole-grain millets (jowar, ragi) as majority base
Good dietary fibre: 6.1 g per 100 g (meets FSSAI 'source of fibre' threshold)
Zero trans fat confirmed by nutrition panel
No palm oil — sunflower oil used instead
Zero added sugars per declared nutrition data
FSSAI licensed; vegetarian certified

Working against

Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): multiple industrial additives in seasoning
High sodium: 753 mg/100 g — significant concern for hypertension and heart disease
High saturated fat: 10.8 g/100 g (54% of fat is saturated)
Contains TBHQ (INS 319): synthetic antioxidant; children may approach ADI at high intake
Hydrolysed vegetable protein: source of 3-MCPD (IARC Group 2B) and hidden sodium/glutamate
Peanuts present: risk of severe allergic reaction in sensitised individuals

Who should approach with care

Infants — Multiple ingredients are contraindicated for infants: iodised salt (added salt is unsafe for immature kidneys, FSSAI/WHO), mint/menthol (can cause reflex apnoea per WHO), and HVP (highest weight-adjusted 3-MCPD exposure relative to JECFA PMTDI in infants).

Children — TBHQ (INS 319) exposure in children aged 3–9 can approach or exceed the 0.7 mg/kg bw ADI under high-use scenarios per EFSA 2016; HVP also delivers disproportionately high 3-MCPD exposure relative to body weight in children.

Pregnancy — Iodised salt alone may be insufficient to meet elevated pregnancy iodine requirements (200–250 µg/day), and both deficiency and excess iodine harm foetal neurodevelopment; silicon dioxide (E551) also carries trace heavy-metal impurity concerns (EFSA 2024) for this sensitive group.

Lactation — High mint seasoning at culinary doses is generally low-risk, but concentrated mint flavouring may reduce milk supply; iodised salt may not meet elevated lactation iodine needs of 200 µg/day without supplementation.

Diabetes — Sugar (sucrose) in the seasoning causes sharp postprandial glucose spikes, and maltodextrin has a glycaemic index of 85–136 (exceeding table sugar); rice crisp also contributes high-GI rapidly digestible starch — a combined glycaemic burden requiring avoidance or strict portion control.

Hypertension — Declared sodium of 753 mg/100 g — contributed by iodised salt and HVP — is a significant source of dietary sodium, directly relevant to blood pressure management; WHO recommends total salt intake below 5 g/day for hypertensive individuals.

Kidney Disease — High sodium from iodised salt and HVP increases renal burden; amchur powder adds oxalate and citric acid load; tartaric acid (INS 334) has been linked to acute tubular necrosis at high doses — compounded risks warrant medical consultation.

Heart Disease — High sodium (753 mg/100 g) promotes fluid retention and cardiovascular load; elevated saturated fat (10.8 g/100 g) and a high omega-6 sunflower oil content without omega-3 balance are additional concerns for cardiovascular patients.

Liver Disease — Peanuts can harbour aflatoxin B1 (IARC Group 1 hepatocarcinogen) when improperly stored, posing elevated hepatotoxic risk; TBHQ (INS 319) also causes glutathione depletion and reactive metabolite formation that may burden compromised liver function.

Thyroid Disease — Excess iodine from iodised salt can precipitate iodine-induced thyrotoxicosis or worsen autoimmune thyroid conditions such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis; individuals with pre-existing thyroid disorders should seek medical guidance on appropriate iodine intake.

Gluten Intolerance — HVP may be derived from wheat (residual gluten peptides unsafe for coeliac disease); maltodextrin from wheat is also possible; the product carries no certified gluten-free label, and sorghum/rice crisp processing lines may carry cross-contamination risk.

Nut Allergy — Peanuts at 18% of the recipe are one of the most severe IgE-mediated food allergens; even trace quantities can trigger anaphylaxis in sensitised individuals, and the label confirms 'Contains Nuts'.

Ibs — Multiple IBS-relevant triggers are present: garlic (high-FODMAP fructans), high dietary fibre from millets, maltodextrin (gut microbiome disruption), HVP (residual FODMAPs from soy/wheat source), and amchur's concentrated organic acids may collectively worsen bloating, cramping, and altered bowel habits.

Ibd — Maltodextrin may promote mucosal inflammation and pathogenic bacterial colonisation (including adherent-invasive E. coli); HVP and citric acid also carry pro-inflammatory signals relevant to active Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis flares.

Migraine — HVP contains high concentrations of free glutamate pharmacologically similar to MSG, a reported dietary trigger for migraines in susceptible individuals.

G6pd Deficiency — Menthol from mint flavouring has been reported to trigger haemolytic episodes in individuals with G6PD deficiency, particularly at supplemental rather than purely culinary dose levels.

Epilepsy — Isolated case reports and animal data suggest certain mint oil constituents may influence seizure threshold at high doses; patients on anticonvulsant therapy should consult their physician given the product's mint flavouring agent.

The full analysis

This product targets health-conscious Indian snackers looking for a millet-based alternative to conventional fried chips or bhujia. While its millet and peanut base offers genuine dietary fibre (6.1 g/100 g) and no palm oil or trans fats, the overall picture is more nuanced: the seasoning contains maltodextrin, TBHQ (INS 319 — a synthetic antioxidant with children's exposure approaching the JECFA ADI under high-use scenarios), hydrolysed vegetable protein (which carries a 3-MCPD processing contaminant concern and a hidden sodium and glutamate load), and two acidity regulators, firmly placing this in the NOVA 4 ultra-processed category despite its millet marketing. Sodium at 753 mg/100 g is high, and saturated fat at 10.8 g/100 g is elevated. The most useful single takeaway: the millet base is a genuine positive, but the additive-heavy seasoning blend means this is a better-than-average snack, not a clean-label one.

FSSAI licence

12221026002298

Manufacturer

Eat Better Ventures Pvt. Ltd.

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Analysis

Independently researched