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Haldiram's

Panchrattan

Name: Panchrattan
Brand: Haldiram's

Use in moderation SafeShelf · review pending

NOVA 4high fatultra-processedtree nut allergenno artificial coloursvegetariangluten-freediabetic-safepregnancy-safelactose-freeenjoy in moderation

Serving

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Pack

400 g

Ingredients

Barcode

8904063230058

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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 13 ingredients

Edible Vegetable Oil (Cotton Seed Oil)Caution

Cashew NutsCaution

Sugar PowderCaution

Rice FlakesCaution

Sesame SeedsCaution

Cleared 8▾

PotatoesCleared

RaisinsCleared

AlmondsCleared

Iodised SaltCleared

Curry LeavesCleared

Black Pepper PowderCleared

CuminCleared

Acidity Regulator (INS 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.

2/5

claims fully supported

“New Pack Great Taste”unverified

Packaging design change is a marketing statement; taste is subjective and cannot be verified from nutrition or ingredient data.

“Relish the Goodness of Delightful Savoury Treats”unverified

Purely subjective sensory marketing copy; no objective nutritional or ingredient basis to confirm or deny 'goodness'.

“Easy Seal to Keep the Contents Fresh”unverified

No specific resealable closure mechanism is described in the packaging information; only 'packaged in a protective atmosphere' is confirmed. Whether the pack has an easy-seal feature cannot be verified from available data.

“Indian Savoury Snack”true

Product is categorised as 'Namkeen', 'Indian Savoury Snacks', and 'Mixed Nuts and Sev' in the product data, and is manufactured in India by an Indian company.

“Ready-to-Eat Savouries”true

The product classification explicitly states 'Ready-to-Eat Savouries (Proprietary Food)' and the ingredients are pre-fried/dried requiring no cooking.

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

Contains whole cashews and almonds — good source of healthy monounsaturated fats and plant protein
Real whole-food spices (cumin, curry leaves, black pepper) with no artificial flavours
No artificial colours declared
Vegetarian certified by FSSAI
Packaged in a protective atmosphere to preserve freshness
FSSAI licensed manufacturer with traceable registration

Working against

Very high calorie density — 548 kcal per 100 g
Very high total fat (36 g/100 g), including 8 g saturated fat
Cottonseed oil used — high omega-6 ratio and gossypol concerns even in refined form
Trans fat present at 0.1 g/100 g
Contains added sugar (sugar powder) on top of natural raisin sugars
Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) due to acidity regulator INS 330
Dietary fibre content not declared on label

Who should approach with care

Infants — Multiple ingredients raise infant-specific concerns: iodised salt should be avoided entirely in infants (immature renal function per FSSAI/WHO); whole nuts and raisins are choking hazards; cottonseed oil and rice flakes carry gossypol trace and inorganic arsenic risks at proportionally high per-kg-bw infant exposure.

Children — Cashews and almonds are major tree-nut allergens requiring careful introduction; added sugar (sugar powder) increases dental caries and obesity risk per WHO; regular rice-flake consumption raises inorganic arsenic exposure per EFSA guidance for children.

Pregnancy — Cottonseed oil carries trace gossypol with documented embryotoxic properties; rice flakes are a source of inorganic arsenic (EFSA-confirmed genotoxic concern); iodised salt may not meet elevated iodine needs without clinical supplementation guidance.

Lactation — Iodised salt alone is unlikely to meet the elevated iodine requirement of 200 µg/day during lactation (EFSA); a clinician should assess whether additional iodine supplementation is needed.

Nut Allergy — Cashew nuts and almonds are both declared major tree-nut allergens (FALCPA, EU Regulation 1169/2011, FAO/WHO); consumption in sensitised individuals can cause life-threatening anaphylaxis.

Diabetes — Fried potatoes and rice flakes carry a high glycaemic index causing rapid postprandial glucose elevation; raisins contribute ~25 g natural sugars per 43 g; and added sugar powder further compounds the glycaemic load.

Hypertension — Iodised salt contributes dietary sodium, a well-established driver of elevated blood pressure; added sugar also associates with endothelial dysfunction and raised blood pressure per EFSA dietary reference reviews.

Heart Disease — Cottonseed oil's high omega-6 to omega-3 ratio may exacerbate pro-inflammatory cardiovascular pathways; iodised salt's sodium content increases cardiovascular load; saturated fat at 8 g/100 g is also a concern.

Kidney Disease — Multiple ingredients — potatoes (potassium), cashews and almonds (oxalates, phosphorus), sesame seeds (phosphorus, oxalates), and iodised salt (sodium) — collectively stress renal excretion capacity in individuals with chronic kidney disease.

Liver Disease — Cottonseed oil is derived from gossypol-containing cottonseed; even refined oil may carry trace gossypol, a documented hepatotoxin in animal studies, warranting physician guidance for those with pre-existing liver conditions.

Thyroid Disease — Excess iodine from iodised salt can precipitate iodine-induced thyrotoxicosis or worsen autoimmune thyroid conditions such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis or Graves' disease.

Ibs — Raisins are high in fructose and FODMAPs; fried potatoes may exacerbate fat-triggered GI symptoms; piperine in black pepper can cause abdominal discomfort; and manufactured citric acid (INS 330) has been linked to GI inflammatory symptoms in susceptible individuals.

Ibd — Cottonseed oil's high omega-6 content may promote intestinal inflammation; piperine's mucosal irritant properties may aggravate Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis; manufactured citric acid may elicit inflammatory responses via residual Aspergillus niger proteins.

Sulfite Sensitivity — Raisins, particularly golden or bleached varieties, are commonly treated with sulfur dioxide during processing, which can trigger respiratory symptoms or anaphylaxis in sulfite-sensitive individuals.

Gout — Raisins carry a high natural fructose load that may promote uric acid production and trigger flares in predisposed individuals; sesame seeds also contain moderate purine levels contributing to overall uric acid burden.

Other — Individuals on medications metabolised via CYP3A4 (anticoagulants, immunosuppressants, anticonvulsants) should be aware that piperine from black pepper inhibits this enzyme, potentially raising drug bioavailability; individuals with sesame allergy or latex-fruit syndrome (cashew cross-reactivity) must also avoid this product.

The full analysis

Panchrattan is a popular festive-style mixed namkeen bought by snack lovers seeking a sweet-savoury nut-and-potato mix. At 548 kcal and 36 g of fat per 100 g it is a very calorie-dense, high-fat product, and the use of cottonseed oil — high in omega-6 fatty acids and carrying residual gossypol concerns — is a meaningful flag for heart-disease and pregnancy groups. The presence of INS 330 (manufactured citric acid) as an acidity regulator elevates it to NOVA 4 ultra-processed status despite the otherwise recognisable whole-food ingredient list. The single most useful thing a curious consumer should know is that while the nuts and spices are genuinely nutritious, the fried base, cottonseed oil, trans fat trace, and acidity regulator make this an occasional treat rather than an everyday snack, and individuals with tree-nut or sesame allergies must strictly avoid it.

FSSAI licence

10014051000910

Manufacturer

Haldiram Snacks Pvt. Ltd.

Region

Source

MANUAL

Analysis

Independently researched