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Jabsons

Roasted Chana Chickpea - Lightly Salted Black (With Skin)

Name: Roasted Chana Chickpea - Lightly Salted Black (With Skin)
Brand: Jabsons

Use in moderation On SafeShelf

NOVA 3minimal ingredientsno added sugarhigh fiberno artificial additiveszero trans fatlactose-freegluten-freediabetic-safenut-freepregnancy-safeenjoy in moderation

Serving

30 g

Pack

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Ingredients

Barcode

8904067700519

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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

Refined Cottonseed OilCaution

SaltCaution

Cleared 1▾

Chickpea (Chana)Cleared

Why it’s on SafeShelf

Reviewed and added to SafeShelf — every ingredient checked against our safety, regulatory and processing standards.

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.

4/5

claims fully supported

“6 Grams of Protein Per Serving”true

The printed nutrition values (protein 6g, fibre 3g, energy 130 kcal) are consistent with a 30g serving of roasted chana; the rawLabelData extra panel shows 19g protein per 100g, and 19 × 0.30 = 5.7g ≈ 6g per serving. The claim is supported.

“3 Grams of Dietary Fiber Per Serving”true

Raw label data shows 11g dietary fibre per 100g; 11 × 0.30 = 3.3g per 30g serving, consistent with the stated 3g. Claim is supported.

“2 mg of Iron Per Serving”true

Raw label data reports 6mg iron per 100g; 6 × 0.30 = 1.8mg per 30g serving, which rounds to 2mg. The ironMg field in the structured nutrition also shows 2mg. Claim is supported.

“Lightly Salted”true

Sodium is 190mg per 100g (57mg per 30g serving), which is low-to-moderate for a salted snack and consistent with a 'lightly salted' descriptor. Salt is listed at 1.5% of formulation.

“Rich in Traditions”unverified

This is a subjective brand tagline with no verifiable factual content; no heritage certification or cultural provenance documentation is present in any of the four data sources.

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 3 ingredients — clean, minimal label
96% chickpea content — whole-food base
Good plant-based protein and fibre per serving
Zero added sugars and zero trans fat
No artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives
FSSAI licensed manufacturer

Working against

Contains refined cottonseed oil — EFSA-flagged process contaminants (GE, 3-MCPD)
Moderate sodium (190mg/100g); adds up with larger portions
May contain peanuts and tree nuts — undeclared allergen risk
High omega-6 from cottonseed oil; poor omega-6:omega-3 ratio
Chickpea FODMAPs may cause bloating in sensitive individuals

Who should approach with care

Infants — Refined cottonseed oil contains glycidyl fatty acid esters formed during high-temperature refining, which EFSA's CONTAM Panel (2016) identified as a particular health concern for infants; additionally, whole roasted chickpeas are a choking hazard for young children.

Hypertension — Sodium from salt directly and continuously raises blood pressure, worsening hypertension and increasing stroke risk, as confirmed by WHO and EFSA NDA Panel assessments.

Kidney Disease — Impaired kidneys cannot efficiently excrete excess sodium, causing fluid retention and accelerated renal decline; chickpeas also contribute potassium and phosphorus that may require dietary restriction in CKD.

Heart Disease — Sodium raises blood pressure and cardiac workload, while refined cottonseed oil's high omega-6 content and poor omega-6:omega-3 ratio may be unfavourable for cardiovascular disease management at habitual high intake.

Liver Disease — Process contaminants 3-MCPD and 2-MCPD formed during high-temperature refining of cottonseed oil have shown potential hepatotoxic properties in animal studies reviewed by EFSA (2016), warranting caution in individuals with existing liver impairment.

Ibs — Chickpeas are high in fermentable oligosaccharides (FODMAPs) which can trigger bloating, gas, and abdominal discomfort in IBS sufferers, though roasting may partially reduce FODMAP load.

Gout — Chickpeas contain moderate purines; individuals with gout may need to moderate legume intake as part of overall purine management.

Children — WHO recommends lower sodium limits for children relative to adults based on energy requirements; regular snacking on salted products contributes to excess sodium intake and early blood pressure elevation.

Elderly — Renal sodium-excretion capacity declines with age, making the elderly disproportionately susceptible to hypertension and cardiovascular harm from habitual sodium intake, as noted by the FDA.

Pregnancy — Excess sodium intake during pregnancy may exacerbate gestational hypertension and pre-eclampsia risk, per WHO sodium reduction guidance applicable to pregnant women.

Other — Individuals with legume allergies (peanut, soy, lentil) may cross-react to chickpeas; the pack also carries a 'may contain peanuts and tree nuts' advisory, posing an additional allergen risk.

The full analysis

This snack is popular among health-conscious consumers looking for a high-fiber, plant-protein legume snack with a clean label. With 96% chickpea content and no artificial additives, colours, or preservatives, it is one of the simpler options in the namkeen-snack aisle. The most useful thing to know: per-serving nutrition figures on this label appear to reflect a 30g serving (not 100g), which aligns with the claimed '6g protein per serving' and is consistent with roasted chana's known nutrient density. The main watchpoints are the use of refined cottonseed oil—which carries EFSA-flagged processing contaminants (glycidyl esters, MCPDs)—and a moderate sodium load of 190mg per 100g that adds up for hypertensive consumers snacking freely.

FSSAI licence

10012021000295

Manufacturer

Jabsons Foods Pvt. Ltd.

Region

Source

MANUAL

Analysis

Independently researched