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Haldiram's

Street Style Fatafat Bhel

Name: Street Style Fatafat Bhel
Brand: Haldiram's

Use in moderation SafeShelf · review pending

NOVA 4ultra-processedhigh sodiumpalm oilno artificial colourscontains trans fathigh saturated fatdiabetic-safepregnancy-safelactose-freeenjoy in moderation

Serving

20 g

Pack

150 g

Ingredients

Barcode

8904063257932

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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 · 6 ingredients shown

Caution6 of 10 ingredients

Puffed RiceCaution

Edible Vegetable Oil (Palmolein / Cotton Seed)Caution

Spices & Condiments (Red Chilli Powder, Tomato Powder, Mango Powder, Tamarind Powder, Date Powder, Ginger Powder, Black Salt, Turmeric Powder, Spice Extract)Caution

Sugar PowderCaution

Refined Wheat Flour (Maida)Caution

PeanutCaution

Cleared 4▾

Chickpeas PulseCleared

Chickpeas Pulse FlourCleared

Iodised SaltCleared

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.

1/2

claims fully supported

“Street Style”unverified

A branding/evocative descriptor referencing street-food chaat aesthetics; no nutritional or compositional standard exists for 'street style' — the product is an industrially manufactured packaged snack.

“Savoury & Crunchy”true

The ingredient composition — puffed rice, fried chickpeas, chickpea flour sev, peanuts, and a multi-spice blend — is consistent with a savoury, crunchy texture; the product category is listed as 'Namkeen' which is by definition a savoury crunchy snack.

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

Decent plant protein at 11 g per 100 g (chickpeas, chickpea flour, peanuts)
No artificial colours — turmeric and tomato powder provide natural colour
No artificial sweeteners detected
No artificial preservatives identified in ingredient list
FSSAI licensed product from a regulated manufacturer
Vegetarian certified

Working against

Ultra-processed NOVA 4 product containing INS 330 and refined flour
High total fat: 30 g/100 g (9 g per serve)
High saturated fat: 12 g/100 g — 10.9% RDA per serve
Contains trans fat (0.1 g/100 g)
High sodium: 550 mg/100 g — 5.5% RDA per 20 g serve
12 g added sugar per 100 g
Contains palmolein linked to process contaminants (GE, 3-MCPD) at high temperatures
Contains refined wheat flour (maida) — high glycaemic index, displaces whole grains

Who should approach with care

Infants — Multiple ingredients — palmolein (genotoxic GE contaminants per EFSA), black salt and iodised salt (excess sodium harmful to immature kidneys), puffed rice (inorganic arsenic exposure), chilli powder (GI irritant), and peanut (allergy risk requiring physician guidance) — collectively make this product inappropriate for infants.

Children — Children face elevated arsenic exposure from puffed rice per body weight, may exceed the curcumin ADI from turmeric in processed foods per EFSA, and are at higher risk of peanut allergy reactions; the high saturated fat, added sugar, and refined wheat flour content also displace more nutritious whole foods.

Pregnancy — Palmolein contributes genotoxic process contaminants (GE) and high saturated fat; puffed rice carries inorganic arsenic risk; black salt and iodised salt raise sodium and iodine management concerns; and chilli powder may worsen gestational reflux — collectively warranting moderation.

Lactation — Iodised salt may not meet elevated iodine requirements during lactation (200 µg/day per EFSA), and ginger at higher intakes has limited safety data in nursing mothers — a clinician should advise on overall dietary iodine adequacy.

Diabetes — Puffed rice has a high glycaemic index (~82–87), refined wheat flour (maida) has a GI of ~70–74, sugar powder (sucrose) causes acute blood glucose elevation, and date powder adds concentrated natural sugars — together this product is likely to cause significant postprandial blood glucose spikes.

Hypertension — At 550 mg sodium per 100 g from iodised salt, black salt, and other condiments, even a 20 g serve contributes ~110 mg sodium; palmolein's saturated fat and added sugar further worsen lipid profiles and endothelial function relevant to blood pressure control.

Kidney Disease — Black salt is explicitly flagged 'avoid' for kidney disease (impaired sodium/potassium excretion), iodised salt adds iodine and sodium load, amchur and tamarind contribute oxalates and organic acids, and chickpeas/chickpea flour add potassium and phosphorus — medical supervision is essential.

Heart Disease — High saturated fat (12 g/100 g) from palmolein and cottonseed oil, trans fat (0.1 g/100 g), 550 mg sodium, high added sugar, and refined wheat flour together represent multiple established cardiovascular risk factors in a single snack.

Liver Disease — Peanuts can harbour aflatoxin B1 (IARC Group 1 hepatocarcinogen) if improperly stored; cottonseed oil contains trace gossypol (hepatotoxic at higher levels); and chilli powder's capsaicin metabolites may generate reactive species stressing impaired liver tissue.

Thyroid Disease — Iodised salt can precipitate iodine-induced thyrotoxicosis or worsen autoimmune thyroid conditions such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis; individuals with pre-existing thyroid disorders should seek medical guidance on appropriate iodine intake from this product.

Gluten Intolerance — Refined wheat flour (maida) contains gluten (gliadin and glutenin), which triggers an autoimmune intestinal response in celiac disease and causes symptoms in non-celiac gluten sensitivity; the label also declares gluten as an allergen.

Nut Allergy — Peanut is present at 3% and declared as an allergen on the label; even trace quantities can trigger life-threatening anaphylaxis in peanut-sensitised individuals — complete avoidance is the only safe management strategy.

Ibs — Chickpeas, chickpea flour, and refined wheat flour are all high-FODMAP ingredients that ferment in the colon; chilli and spice extracts activate TRPV1 receptors worsening abdominal pain; date powder adds fructose; and manufactured citric acid (INS 330) may further irritate sensitive gut mucosa.

Ibd — Chilli powder, concentrated spice extract, black salt sulfides, and high omega-6 from cottonseed oil may all aggravate intestinal inflammation and trigger flares in individuals with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.

Gout — Chickpeas and chickpea flour contain moderate purines; date powder is high in fructose which elevates serum uric acid; and tomato powder is a recognised gout trigger in susceptible individuals — combined, this product warrants moderation.

Migraine — Chilli powder (capsaicin), concentrated tomato powder (glutamates and vasoactive amines), and ginger are all recognised dietary migraine triggers that are present together in this product's spice blend.

Phenylketonuria — Refined wheat flour, chickpeas, chickpea flour, and peanuts all contribute phenylalanine; individuals with PKU must carefully account for total phenylalanine intake from all protein-containing foods including this multi-legume snack.

The full analysis

This product will appeal to anyone craving a convenient, grab-and-go chaat-style snack, and it does deliver real food ingredients — legumes, puffed rice, and natural spices. However, the overall nutritional picture is concerning: at 526 kcal/100 g, 30 g total fat (12 g saturated, 0.1 g trans), 550 mg sodium, and 12 g added sugar per 100 g, even a single 20 g serving contributes meaningfully to daily limits for fat and sodium. The presence of palmolein, cottonseed oil, refined wheat flour (maida), and the acidity regulator INS 330 (citric acid) lifts the product into the ultra-processed NOVA 4 tier. The most useful thing a curious consumer should know is that this snack is high in both saturated fat and sodium relative to its small serving size, and those managing blood pressure, blood sugar, or heart health should treat it as an occasional indulgence rather than a regular snack.

FSSAI licence

10012051000107

Manufacturer

Haldiram Snacks Pvt. Ltd.

Region

Source

MANUAL

Analysis

Independently researched