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Sorghum Millet Puffs Cream N Onion

Name: Sorghum Millet Puffs Cream N Onion
Brand: madmix

Use in moderation SafeShelf · review pending

NOVA 4high fiberno trans fathigh sodiumultra-processedbaked snackmillet-basedlactose-freegluten-freenut-freepregnancy-safeenjoy in moderation

Serving

25 g

Pack

50 g

Ingredients

Barcode

8908017074958

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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

Edible Vegetable OilCaution

SugarCaution

MaltodextrinCaution

SaltCaution

Flavour Enhancer (E627, E631)Caution

Cleared 7▾

SorghumCleared

Onion PowderCleared

Milk SolidsCleared

ParsleyCleared

Acidifying Agents (E330)Cleared

Anticaking Agent (INS551)Cleared

Natural and Nature Identical Flavouring SubstancesCleared

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.

4/8

claims fully supported

“Baked Not Fried”true

Product is categorised as 'Baked Snacks' in the product data and total fat per serving is low (2.1g/25g), consistent with baking rather than frying; no contradicting evidence in any data source.

“100% Gluten Free”unverified

Sorghum is inherently gluten-free, but maltodextrin of unspecified botanical origin is present — if wheat-derived, residual gluten may exist. Facility allergen notice mentions nuts and dairy but not wheat. Source of maltodextrin is not declared, so the blanket '100%' claim cannot be fully verified.

“Low Sodium”false

Sodium is 1,387mg per 100g. FSSAI defines 'low sodium' as ≤120mg per 100g. This product contains more than 11 times the threshold. The claim is directly contradicted by the nutrition panel.

“No Trans Fat”true

Nutrition panel confirms 0g trans fat per 100g and 0g per 25g serving.

“No MSG”true

MSG (E621/monosodium glutamate) does not appear in the ingredient list. However, E627 (disodium guanylate) and E631 (disodium inosinate) are present — nucleotide umami enhancers that functionally mimic and amplify MSG's flavour effect, though they are chemically distinct.

“No Preservatives”true

No ingredient is declared in a preservative functional class. Citric acid (E330) is listed as an 'Acidifying Agent'; while it has preservative properties, it is not classified as a preservative in its declared use here. No sodium benzoate, sorbate, or other standard preservative is present.

“Better For You”misleading

Relative to conventional fried potato chips, the millet base and baked format offer some advantages (higher fibre, no trans fat). However, the product is ultra-processed and has extremely high sodium (1,387mg/100g), which undermines any broad health benefit claim. No clinical substantiation provided.

“Creamy and Zesty - MMMM...!”unverified

This is a subjective taste tagline and not a factual claim subject to regulatory verification.

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

High dietary fibre: ~9.9g per 100g, ~2.5g per serving
Zero trans fat confirmed by nutrition panel
Sorghum base provides a naturally gluten-free whole grain
No dedicated chemical preservatives in ingredient list
Good source of calcium: 204mg/100g, 51mg per serving

Working against

Extremely high sodium: 1,387mg/100g — nearly 70% of WHO daily limit per 100g
Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): maltodextrin, nucleotide enhancers, anticaking agents, nature-identical flavours
Maltodextrin has a glycemic index of 85–136, raising blood sugar faster than table sugar
E627 and E631 (purine nucleotides) contraindicated in gout and restricted for infants
Oil source unspecified — process contaminants (GE, 3-MCPD) cannot be ruled out
'Low Sodium' claim is false under FSSAI definition (≤120mg/100g)

Who should approach with care

Hypertension — At 1,387mg sodium/100g, a single 50g pack delivers ~694mg sodium — over a third of WHO's 2g/day limit — directly worsening blood pressure in individuals with hypertension.

Kidney Disease — Very high sodium (salt) combined with phosphorus from milk solids and purine load from E627/E631 places significant burden on impaired kidneys; WHO and EFSA both flag kidney disease as a high-risk condition for excess sodium.

Heart Disease — Extremely high sodium content promotes fluid retention and raises cardiac workload; WHO links high sodium intake to ~1.89 million cardiovascular deaths annually.

Gout — E627 (disodium guanylate) and E631 (disodium inosinate) are purine nucleotides catabolised to uric acid, which can precipitate or worsen acute gout attacks.

Infants — E627 is prohibited in infant foods under EU Regulation 609/2013; combined with high sodium, sorghum tannin mineral-absorption concerns, and strong spice compounds from onion powder, this product is unsuitable for infants.

Diabetes — Maltodextrin (GI 85–136) and sucrose in the seasoning blend can cause rapid postprandial blood glucose spikes, making glycaemic management difficult for individuals with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

Children — High sodium content (WHO recommends lower limits for children based on energy needs), maltodextrin's glycaemic impact, and citric acid's enamel-erosion risk collectively warrant caution in regular consumption by children.

Pregnancy — High sodium intake raises the risk of gestational hypertension and pre-eclampsia; process contaminants in unspecified refined vegetable oil and EFSA-flagged heavy-metal impurities in E551 add to the caution for pregnant consumers.

Elderly — Declining renal sodium-excretion capacity and rising baseline blood pressure in the elderly make the very high sodium content (1,387mg/100g) disproportionately harmful, as noted by FDA guidance.

Ibs — Onion powder (high FODMAPs), sorghum (high resistant starch and fibre), maltodextrin (microbiome-disrupting), and citric acid (case-series GI irritant) collectively create a high symptom-trigger burden for individuals with IBS.

Ibd — Maltodextrin may promote mucosal inflammation and pathogenic bacterial colonisation in Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis; onion powder's FODMAP load and citric acid's potential inflammatory effect compound the risk.

Lactose Intolerance — Milk solids are a declared ingredient and contain lactose, which can cause bloating, diarrhoea, and cramping in lactase-deficient individuals.

Gluten Intolerance — While sorghum is gluten-free, maltodextrin of unspecified origin may be wheat-derived, and shared facility cross-contamination cannot be excluded; individuals with coeliac disease should seek certified gluten-free verification.

Phenylketonuria — Milk solids contain phenylalanine-rich casein and whey proteins; individuals with PKU must account for this within their strictly controlled low-phenylalanine dietary budget.

The full analysis

This product targets health-conscious Indian snack buyers drawn to the millet-based positioning and 'baked not fried' messaging. While sorghum is a genuinely nutritious, high-fibre base grain and trans fats are absent, the product is ultra-processed — containing maltodextrin, synthetic nucleotide enhancers (E627, E631), and nature-identical flavouring substances that go well beyond home-kitchen cooking. The single most important fact for any consumer to know: at 1,387 mg sodium per 100g (347 mg per 25g serving), the 'Low Sodium' claim on the pack is flatly false under FSSAI standards (≤120 mg/100g), making this one of the highest-sodium snacks in its category despite its wholesome grain branding.

FSSAI licence

10021022000974

Manufacturer

Manufactured and Packed By (FSSAI Lic. No. 11519019000642 and FSSAI Lic. No. 12222042000021)

Region

Source

MANUAL

Analysis

Independently researched