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Jabsons

Peanut Brittle

Name: Peanut Brittle
Brand: Jabsons

Use in moderation SafeShelf · review pending

NOVA 3two ingredients onlyno artificial additiveshigh proteingluten freeno preservativeslactose-freeinfant-safegluten-freediabetic-safepregnancy-safeenjoy in moderation

Serving

50 g

Pack

—

Ingredients

Barcode

8904067713618

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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 2 ingredients

PeanutsCaution

Jaggery (Gud)Caution

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.

4/7

claims fully supported

“No Artificial Colour, Flavour & Preservative”true

Ingredient list contains only peanuts and jaggery — no artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives are present.

“10g Protein Per Serving”true

The rawLabelData nutritionPer100g panel shows 20g protein per 100g; at 50g per serving this yields exactly 10g. The primary nutrition block showing 10g/100g appears to be a per-serving figure mislabelled as per-100g (a likely OCR/transcription error), but the claim itself is supported by the rawLabel data.

“Gluten Free”true

Neither peanuts nor jaggery contain gluten. No gluten-containing ingredients are listed. The label does note a 'may contain sesame seeds & other tree nuts' advisory but no wheat/gluten cross-contact warning. Claim is supported by ingredient composition.

“Less sweet, crunchy wholesome snack for any time of the day”unverified

Sensory descriptors ('less sweet', 'crunchy') and occasion suitability are subjective marketing assertions not verifiable from nutrition or ingredient data.

“Made with Clay Roasted Peanuts & Premium Quality Jaggery (Raw Cane Sugar)”unverified

Peanuts and jaggery (raw cane sugar) are confirmed as the only two ingredients. The 'clay roasted' preparation method and 'premium quality' grading are not verifiable from the available data.

“100% Vegetarian”true

vegetarianStatus is confirmed as 'veg' in EXTRA INFORMATION; both ingredients are plant-derived.

“Rich in Traditions”unverified

A brand tagline marked with an asterisk on the label, acknowledging it is a brand name or trade mark and does not represent the product's true nature. Not a verifiable factual claim.

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

Only two whole-food ingredients — peanuts and jaggery
No artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives
No trans fat (0g confirmed)
High protein: ~20g per 100g (10g per 50g serving)
FSSC 22000 certified manufacturing facility
Gluten-free by ingredient composition

Working against

High total sugar (~31g/100g per rawLabel panel) despite '0g added sugar' declaration
Jaggery-derived sucrose raises blood glucose comparably to refined sugar
Major peanut allergen — risk of severe anaphylaxis in sensitised individuals
Nutrition values on primary label appear to reflect per-serving (50g) figures mislabelled as per-100g — potentially confusing consumers
Possible sulfite residues if SO₂-clarified jaggery was used (not disclosed on label)
Aflatoxin risk if peanuts are inadequately stored or quality-controlled

Who should approach with care

Nut Allergy — Peanut is the primary ingredient (60%) and one of the most severe IgE-mediated food allergens; even trace quantities can trigger life-threatening anaphylaxis in sensitised individuals, and the label also warns of potential sesame and tree-nut cross-contact.

Infants — Introduction of peanut to high-risk infants should be physician-guided, and the product's high sugar content from jaggery (including possible SO₂-treated varieties) poses additional dental and metabolic concerns in early life.

Children — Children with known peanut sensitisation or a family history of peanut allergy must strictly avoid this product; approximately 75% of allergic reactions in children involve peanut (EFSA 2014).

Diabetes — Jaggery (40% of the bar) is predominantly sucrose and raises blood glucose comparably to refined sugar despite its traditional health halo; each 50g serving delivers roughly 15–16g of sugar.

Heart Disease — High dietary sugar intake is associated with increased cardiovascular risk; the substantial sucrose content from jaggery contributes meaningfully to total daily sugar load even though saturated fat is moderate.

Sulfite Sensitivity — Light-coloured jaggery is commonly manufactured using sulfur dioxide (SO₂) as a clarificant; the label does not disclose whether SO₂-free jaggery was used, posing a risk to sulfite-sensitive or sulfite-asthmatic individuals.

Liver Disease — Peanuts can harbour aflatoxin B1 (IARC Group 1 hepatocarcinogen) when improperly stored; individuals with pre-existing liver conditions face elevated hepatotoxic risk from aflatoxin exposure.

Ibs — The high sugar content from jaggery can ferment in the gut and exacerbate bloating, cramping, and altered bowel habits in individuals with irritable bowel syndrome.

Gout — The fructose component of jaggery's sucrose can elevate serum uric acid levels, potentially triggering or worsening gout flares in predisposed individuals.

The full analysis

This product is about as clean as a packaged snack gets in India: two whole-food ingredients, no additives, no artificial anything. It appeals to health-conscious snackers and fans of traditional Indian chikki who want a recognisable, label-transparent treat. The main watch-outs are its peanut allergen risk (severe for sensitised individuals), a meaningful sugar load from jaggery (~31g per 100g by the more reliable rawLabel nutrition panel — the primary nutrition figures appear to reflect per-serving rather than per-100g values, likely an OCR/intake transcription artefact), and the added-sugar declaration of '0g' which, while technically defensible under FSSAI rules treating jaggery as a traditional whole-food ingredient rather than an 'added sugar', may mislead consumers who believe the product is low in sugar. The single most useful thing a curious consumer should know: jaggery is ~40% of this bar and is nutritionally equivalent to raw cane sugar — so each 50g bar delivers roughly 15–16g of sugar that won't show up under 'added sugars' on the label.

FSSAI licence

10012021000295

Manufacturer

BHRIGU FOODS PVT. LTD.

Region

Source

MANUAL

Analysis

Independently researched