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Jabsons

Nimboo Pudina Chana Roasted Chickpeas

Name: Nimboo Pudina Chana Roasted Chickpeas
Brand: Jabsons

Use in moderation SafeShelf · review pending

NOVA 4low glycemic indexveganno trans fatiron sourcelow added sugarlactose-freegluten-freenut-freeenjoy in moderation

Serving

30 g

Pack

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Ingredients

Barcode

8904067702506

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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 · 6 ingredients shown

Caution6 of 14 ingredients

Refined Cottonseed OilCaution

ChilliCaution

SugarCaution

Black SaltCaution

AsafoetidaCaution

Nature Identical Flavoring Substance (Mint)Caution

Cleared 8▾

Chickpeas (Bengal Gram/Chana)Cleared

Mint LeavesCleared

Iodized SaltCleared

Lemon PowderCleared

Dry Mango PowderCleared

TurmericE100Cleared

Black PepperCleared

Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid)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.

6/13

claims fully supported

“Vegan”true

vegetarianStatus is confirmed as 'vegan' in EXTRA INFORMATION; all ingredients are plant-derived.

“5 Grams of Protein Per Serving”true

EXTRA INFORMATION nutrition object shows proteinG = 5 per 30 g serving, consistent with the main NUTRITION section.

“2 mg of Iron Per Serving”true

EXTRA INFORMATION nutrition object shows ironMg = 2 per serving.

“Gluten Free”misleading

No gluten-containing ingredient is listed, but the label itself carries the caveat 'Processed in a plant where gluten containing products are manufactured,' indicating a real cross-contamination risk that undermines an unqualified 'Gluten Free' claim.

“No Artificial Colour & Flavour”misleading

Colour is provided by turmeric (natural) — that part holds. However, the ingredient list explicitly includes 'Nature Identical Flavoring Substance (Mint)'. Under FSSAI Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, nature-identical flavoring substances are synthetically manufactured analogues of natural flavour compounds and are distinct from natural flavoring substances. Their presence directly contradicts a 'No Artificial Flavour' claim.

“No Onion No Garlic”true

Neither onion nor garlic appear in the ingredient list. Asafoetida (hing) is present but is a resin, not onion or garlic. The claim is technically accurate.

“Mild”unverified

The product contains both chilli and black pepper as listed ingredients, which are known capsaicin/piperine sources. The lemon and mint seasoning does not neutralize pungency. The 'Mild' descriptor cannot be verified from ingredient data and is likely subjective; for heat-sensitive consumers, chilli + black pepper together are not typically 'mild'.

“Rich in Traditions”unverified

This is a brand tagline. No independent data available to verify the extent of traditional process adherence.

“Roasted Traditionally in the age-old Hand Roasting process of Gujarat”unverified

The productDescription in EXTRA INFORMATION repeats this claim, but no independent third-party certification or process audit data is available to confirm 'hand roasting'. The claim originates from the brand itself.

“Jabsons Chanas retain the Natural Sweetness & impart the True Roasted Flavour to the product”unverified

Sensory/flavour claims are subjective and cannot be evaluated from nutrition or ingredient data alone.

“Chickpeas is a good source of Protein”true

Chickpeas are a well-established protein-rich legume. At 18 g protein per 100 g (per rawLabelData nutritionPer100g) and 5 g per 30 g serving, the claim is nutritionally accurate and consistent with FSSAI 'source of protein' thresholds.

“The protein quality is considered to be better than other pulses”unverified

Chickpeas do have a relatively favourable amino acid profile among pulses, but no amino acid panel or PDCAAS/DIAAS score is provided in any of the four data sources to confirm a specific comparative superiority claim.

“Its Glycemic index is approximately 28, which is considered to be low”true

EXTRA INFORMATION records glycaemicIndex = 28 with a cited PubMed reference (www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22916806). A GI ≤55 is universally classified as 'low'. The claim is supported.

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

Good protein source — 5 g per 30 g serving from chickpeas
Low glycemic index (~28), backed by cited reference
Zero trans fat and zero added sugar confirmed
Contains iron — 2 mg per serving (as declared)
Vegan-certified product
Natural spice-based colour (turmeric) — no synthetic dyes

Working against

NOVA 4 ultra-processed: contains nature-identical (synthetic) mint flavoring
Moderate-to-high sodium: 240 mg per serving / 800 mg per 100 g
Refined cottonseed oil carries EFSA-flagged process contaminants (GE, 3-MCPD)
Cross-contamination risk: may contain gluten and soy per label caveats
Asafoetida: contraindicated in pregnancy at any non-trivial dose
Nature-identical flavoring contradicts 'No Artificial Flavour' label claim

Who should approach with care

Pregnancy — Asafoetida, present as an ingredient, has well-documented ethnobotanical history as an abortifacient and preliminary pharmacological evidence of uterine-stimulatory activity, making any non-trivial intake during pregnancy a risk for miscarriage or preterm labour.

Lactation — Asafoetida's bioactive sulfur compounds may transfer into breast milk with unknown safety for nursing infants, and both high-dose mint and chilli have documented potential to affect infants via breast milk.

Infants — Multiple ingredients — asafoetida (methemoglobinemia risk), menthol from mint and nature-identical mint flavour (apnoea risk), chilli (GI irritant), and black salt (excessive sodium load) — are contraindicated for infants.

Children — Chilli-derived capsaicin and black pepper piperine can cause significant GI and mucosal irritation in young children; citric acid and acidic seasonings also pose dental enamel erosion risk in developing dentition.

Diabetes — Sugar is a listed ingredient (sucrose rapidly raises blood glucose), and dry mango powder contributes concentrated natural sugars; despite the product's low overall GI (~28), individuals with diabetes should monitor portion size.

Hypertension — Combined use of iodized salt and black salt delivers 240 mg sodium per 30 g serving (800 mg per 100 g), which is a significant contribution toward WHO's recommended limit of 2,000 mg sodium per day for adults.

Kidney Disease — Black salt combined with iodized salt creates a high sodium load that impaired kidneys cannot efficiently excrete; chickpeas and dry mango powder additionally contribute potassium, phosphorus, and oxalates, all restricted in chronic kidney disease.

Heart Disease — High sodium from dual salt sources, refined cottonseed oil's poor omega-6:omega-3 ratio, and asafoetida's potential anticoagulant interaction with cardiac medications collectively warrant caution for those with cardiovascular disease.

Liver Disease — Refined cottonseed oil contains EFSA-flagged process contaminants (3-MCPD/2-MCPD) with hepatotoxic potential in animal studies, and concentrated peppermint constituents (nature-identical mint flavour) are hepatically metabolised, posing added burden on impaired liver function.

Thyroid Disease — Iodized salt delivers supplemental iodine, and both excess and insufficient iodine can worsen thyroid dysfunction in individuals with hyperthyroidism or Hashimoto's thyroiditis; physician guidance on total dietary iodine is recommended.

Epilepsy — Asafoetida contains ferulic acid and related compounds with preliminary evidence of CNS-stimulatory effects that may theoretically lower seizure threshold, and high-dose mint constituents have also been flagged in case reports and animal data.

Ibs — Chickpeas are high in FODMAPs, asafoetida and chilli can irritate gut mucosa, and nature-identical peppermint flavour may worsen reflux or GI discomfort in IBS patients without the protective benefit of enteric-coated peppermint formulations.

Ibd — Chilli (capsaicin), black pepper (piperine), black salt (sulfide compounds), and manufactured citric acid can all aggravate gastrointestinal mucosal inflammation in individuals with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.

Gout — Chickpeas contain moderate purines, and regular high-portion consumption of legume-based snacks may contribute to overall purine load in individuals managing gout.

Migraine — Lemon powder and citrus-derived ingredients are widely recognised dietary migraine triggers due to their phenolic and biogenic amine content in susceptible individuals.

G6pd Deficiency — Menthol from both mint leaves and the nature-identical mint flavouring has been reported to trigger haemolytic episodes in individuals with G6PD deficiency, particularly at doses above culinary levels.

Gluten Intolerance — The product label explicitly states 'Processed in a plant where gluten containing products are manufactured', presenting a cross-contamination risk that makes this product unsuitable for individuals with coeliac disease or serious gluten intolerance.

The full analysis

Jabsons Nimboo Pudina Chana appeal to health-conscious snackers looking for a legume-based alternative to fried crisps — the chickpea base delivers real protein (5 g per 30 g serving), a genuinely low glycemic index (~28), iron, and zero trans fat. However, the presence of a Nature Identical Flavoring Substance (mint) — a synthetically produced flavour compound — makes the 'No Artificial Colour & Flavour' claim misleading under FSSAI definitions, and tips the product into NOVA 4. Sodium across two salt sources (iodized salt + black salt) totals a meaningful 240 mg per serving (800 mg per 100 g), which is a concern for hypertensive and kidney-disease consumers. The most useful takeaway: this is a relatively better-quality packaged snack for most adults in moderation, but the nature-identical flavoring, cross-contamination allergen warnings, and sodium load mean it is not as 'clean' as its heritage branding implies.

FSSAI licence

10012021000295

Manufacturer

Jabsons Foods Pvt. Ltd.

Region

Source

MANUAL

Analysis

Independently researched