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Haldiram's Nagpur

Moong Dal

Name: Moong Dal
Brand: Haldiram's Nagpur

Use in moderation SafeShelf · review pending

NOVA 3no added sugarno preservativesno artificial coloursthree ingredientsgluten-freediabetic-safenut-freepregnancy-safelactose-freeenjoy in moderation

Serving

50 g

Pack

350 g

Ingredients

Barcode

8904004403749

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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 3 ingredients

Edible Vegetable OilCaution

SaltCaution

Cleared 1▾

Moong LentilsCleared

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.

2/3

claims fully supported

“All time salted Snack of fried Moong Lentils”true

Ingredient list confirms moong lentils as the base, edible vegetable oil for frying, and salt; nutrition panel shows 0g sugar and 64mg sodium/100g consistent with a salted fried lentil product.

“Taste of Tradition”unverified

Purely a subjective brand sentiment claim; no ingredient, certification, or nutritional data can confirm or contradict it.

“Indian Snacks”true

Product is categorised as 'Namkeen / Proprietary Food – Namkeen' on the label, manufactured in Nagpur, India, under FSSAI licence, consistent with the Indian snack category.

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

Zero sugars — no added or naturally occurring sugars detected
Only three ingredients: whole lentils, oil, and salt
No artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives
Reasonable plant-protein source (~9.75g per 50g serving)
FSSAI licensed and ISO 9001/22000 certified manufacturer
Zero trans fat declared

Working against

Calorie-dense at 468 kcal/100g due to deep frying
Total fat high at 20.94g/100g; saturated fat 7.73g/100g
Vegetable oil type unspecified — palm oil cannot be ruled out
Sodium (64mg/100g) accumulates quickly across multiple servings
Low dietary fibre (1.46g/100g) despite being a legume-based product
Cross-contamination risk for peanuts, tree nuts, gluten, and sesame

Who should approach with care

Hypertension — Salt (sodium chloride) directly and continuously raises blood pressure; WHO and EFSA NDA Panel confirm excess sodium worsens hypertension and significantly increases stroke risk.

Kidney Disease — Impaired kidneys cannot efficiently excrete sodium from salt, and the purine and phosphorus content of moong lentils can exacerbate hyperphosphatemia and uric acid accumulation in renal patients.

Heart Disease — High sodium from salt promotes fluid retention and raises cardiac workload; the unspecified vegetable oil's omega-6 profile and potential saturated fat load add further cardiovascular burden.

Pregnancy — Excess sodium may exacerbate gestational hypertension risk, and process contaminants (GE, 3-MCPD) in refined vegetable oils are a noted concern at higher consumption levels during pregnancy.

Liver Disease — High dietary fat from an unspecified refined vegetable oil may aggravate hepatic fat accumulation in individuals with pre-existing liver conditions such as NAFLD.

Gout — Moderate purine content in moong lentils may contribute to elevated serum uric acid; standard gout dietary guidance recommends portion control with legumes.

Ibs — Moong dal contains fermentable oligosaccharides (FODMAPs) that may provoke bloating and gastrointestinal discomfort in individuals with irritable bowel syndrome.

Ibd — Legume oligosaccharides and fibre in moong dal may aggravate gastrointestinal symptoms during active inflammatory bowel disease flares.

Children — WHO recommends lower sodium limits for children than adults; EFSA also identifies GE and 3-MCPD contaminants in refined vegetable oils as a potential health concern for younger age groups.

Infants — Fried, salted lentil snacks are nutritionally inappropriate for infants; EFSA has flagged refined vegetable oil contaminants as a particular concern in this age group, and the salt content far exceeds infant tolerance.

Elderly — Renal sodium-excretion capacity declines with age, making older adults disproportionately susceptible to blood-pressure elevation from the salt in this product, as noted by FDA.

The full analysis

Haldiram's Moong Dal is a staple grab-and-go namkeen bought by households across India as an everyday tea-time snack. With only three ingredients — moong lentils, edible vegetable oil, and salt — it is one of the cleaner commercial fried snacks on the market, free of artificial colours, flavours, preservatives, or sweeteners. The main cautions are its calorie density from frying (468 kcal/100g), moderately high saturated fat (7.73g/100g), and an unspecified vegetable oil that may include palm oil. The most useful thing to know: this is a genuinely simple fried-lentil snack without hidden additives, but the portion size matters — one 50g serving delivers about half a day's worth of a typical snack's fat budget.

FSSAI licence

FSSL10012022000300

Manufacturer

Haldiram Foods International Private Ltd. (Unit Kasana)

Region

Source

MANUAL

Analysis

Independently researched