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Haldiram's

Nut Cracker Spicy Coated Fried Peanuts

Name: Nut Cracker Spicy Coated Fried Peanuts
Brand: Haldiram's

Use in moderation SafeShelf · review pending

NOVA 4zero added sugarzero trans fatno artificial coloursno artificial sweetenersultra-processedgluten-freediabetic-safelactose-freeenjoy in moderation

Serving

35 g

Pack

200 g

Ingredients

Barcode

8904063200168

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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 · 5 ingredients shown

Caution5 of 12 ingredients

PeanutsCaution

Vegetable Oil (Palmolein & Cotton seed)Caution

Red Chilli PowderCaution

SaltCaution

Cinnamon PowderCaution

Cleared 7▾

Chickpeas FlourCleared

Corn StarchCleared

Cumin PowderCleared

Black Pepper PowderCleared

Ginger PowderCleared

Cardamom PowderCleared

Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid Powder (E 330))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.

3/5

claims fully supported

“New Pack”unverified

Refers to updated packaging design; no nutritional or ingredient data available to confirm or deny a formulation change.

“Great Taste”unverified

Subjective sensory claim; no objective data exists to evaluate taste quality.

“Indian Savoury Snack”true

Product is manufactured in India by Haldiram Snacks Pvt. Ltd. (Noida, UP) and is a savoury namkeen product; claim is accurate.

“Namkeen”true

Product is categorised as Namkeen / Coated Peanuts in product data and aligns with that traditional Indian savoury snack category.

“Export Pack”true

Label explicitly states 'Export Pack' and Arabic ingredient text is present on the label, consistent with an export-format product.

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 added sugar (declared 0 g added sugar on label)
Zero trans fat confirmed on nutrition panel
Good dietary fibre at 3 g per 100 g
No artificial colours or sweeteners in ingredient list
Predominantly real-food base: 69% peanuts and 18% chickpea flour
FSSAI licensed manufacturer; vegetarian certified

Working against

NOVA 4 ultra-processed: contains E-number additive E330
Fried in palmolein oil — EFSA-flagged genotoxic process contaminants (GE, 3-MCPD)
Cottonseed oil: gossypol safety concern in incompletely refined products
300 mg sodium per 100 g — meaningful contributor to daily sodium load
4.2 g saturated fat per 100 g from palmolein and cottonseed oil
Peanut is a top-8 allergen; risk of anaphylaxis in sensitised individuals

Who should approach with care

Nut Allergy — Peanut (69% of product) is one of the most severe IgE-mediated food allergens; even trace quantities can trigger life-threatening anaphylaxis in sensitised individuals.

Infants — Multiple ingredients are unsafe for infants: capsaicin causes GI mucosal irritation, palmolein contributes genotoxic GE contaminants at levels EFSA flags as up to ten times the low-concern threshold, and peanut introduction in high-risk infants requires physician guidance.

Children — Peanut allergy affects approximately 75% of allergic reactions in children; palmolein process contaminants (GE, 3-MCPD) raise health concerns for young age groups; high sodium and cinnamon coumarin can exceed safe thresholds at lower body weights.

Pregnancy — Palmolein contains genotoxic process contaminants (GE) that warrant precautionary limits in pregnancy; cottonseed oil carries gossypol risk; excess sodium may exacerbate gestational hypertension risk.

Hypertension — Salt directly and continuously raises blood pressure; 300 mg sodium per 100 g (105 mg per serving) is a meaningful contribution to daily intake for hypertensive individuals already near the WHO 2 g/day limit.

Kidney Disease — Impaired kidneys cannot efficiently excrete sodium, causing fluid retention and accelerating renal decline; high chickpea flour protein and potassium further burden restricted kidney diets.

Heart Disease — Palmolein and cottonseed oil contribute saturated fat (4.2 g/100 g) that can elevate LDL cholesterol; high sodium increases cardiac workload, both of which are inadvisable for individuals with existing cardiovascular disease.

Liver Disease — Peanuts can harbour aflatoxin B1 (IARC Group 1 hepatocarcinogen); capsaicin generates reactive hepatotoxic metabolites via CYP2E1; cassia cinnamon coumarin has known hepatotoxicity risk — all of particular concern with pre-existing liver conditions.

Ibs — Chickpea flour is high in FODMAPs (GOS, fructans) that trigger bloating and cramping; capsaicin activates gut TRPV1 receptors; piperine and ginger may further aggravate IBS symptoms at the quantities present.

Ibd — Chilli powder and black pepper can trigger mucosal inflammation flares; chickpea flour FODMAPs and citric acid may exacerbate IBD symptoms in active disease stages.

Diabetes — Corn starch has a high glycaemic index and is rapidly hydrolysed to glucose, potentially causing postprandial blood glucose spikes requiring careful portion monitoring.

Elderly — Declining renal sodium excretion capacity makes the elderly disproportionately susceptible to blood pressure elevation from the product's sodium content, as noted by FDA guidance.

Gout — Chickpea flour contains moderate purines (~57 mg/100 g); high snack intake could contribute to elevated serum uric acid in hyperuricaemia-prone individuals.

Migraine — Capsaicin from red chilli powder is a recognised dietary trigger for migraine headaches in susceptible individuals.

The full analysis

This is a popular grab-and-go namkeen bought by snack lovers seeking a spicy, crunchy peanut fix. The base ingredients — peanuts, chickpea flour, and whole spices — are wholesome, and the product has zero added sugar, zero trans fat, and a modest 300 mg sodium per 100 g. However, it is an industrially manufactured fried snack (NOVA 4) containing E330 (citric acid as an acidity regulator), refined palmolein oil (linked to genotoxic process contaminants GE and 3-MCPD per EFSA), and cottonseed oil. The single most important thing a curious consumer should know: if you or anyone in your household has a peanut allergy, this product poses a life-threatening anaphylaxis risk and must be strictly avoided.

FSSAI licence

10014651900910

Manufacturer

Haldiram Snacks Pvt. Ltd.

Region

Source

MANUAL

Analysis

Independently researched