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Haldiram's

Tasty Nuts

Name: Tasty Nuts
Brand: Haldiram's

Use in moderation Not on SafeShelf

NOVA 4no added sugarzero trans fathigh fatno artificial coloursvegetariangluten-freediabetic-safelactose-freeenjoy in moderation

Serving

50 g

Pack

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Ingredients

Barcode

8904004403640

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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 · 7 ingredients shown

Caution7 of 18 ingredients

Groundnut (Peanuts)Caution

Refined Palmolein OilCaution

Red ChilliCaution

Black SaltCaution

CinnamonCaution

NutmegCaution

AsafoetidaCaution

Cleared 11▾

Bengal Gram Flour (Besan)Cleared

Maize StarchCleared

Iodised SaltCleared

Acidity Regulator (INS 330)Cleared

TurmericE100Cleared

Black PepperCleared

Dried Ginger PowderCleared

CardamomCleared

CuminCleared

CloveCleared

Bay LeavesCleared

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.

5/6

claims fully supported

“Taste of Tradition”unverified

A subjective marketing tagline; no objective data in any of the four sources can confirm or deny a sensory claim.

“Indian Snacks”true

Product is categorised as 'Namkeen', 'Indian Namkeen', and 'Indian Snacks' in rawLabelData categories and hindiCategoryName fields.

“Spiced coated fried peanuts”true

Ingredient list confirms peanuts as the primary ingredient, coated with Bengal gram flour and maize starch, seasoned with multiple spices, and fried in refined palmolein oil.

“Ready To Eat Savouries”true

rawLabelData proprietaryFoodCategory explicitly states 'Proprietary Food - Ready To Eat Savouries Namkeen'.

“Suitable for Vegetarians”true

vegetarianStatus is confirmed as 'veg' and suitableForVegetariansLogo is true in rawLabelData; no meat, fish, or egg ingredients present.

“Product of India”true

countryOfOrigin and countryOfManufacture are both listed as India; manufacturer address is in Nagpur, Maharashtra.

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

Zero added sugar (0 g sugar per 100 g)
Zero trans fat declared on label
Natural spice-based seasoning; no artificial colours
Vegetarian-certified; carries FSSAI licence and ISO 22000 certification
Peanuts provide meaningful protein (~21 g/100 g) and unsaturated fats

Working against

Very high total fat: ~50 g per 100 g (~72% of calories from fat)
High saturated fat (~8.4 g/100 g) from refined palmolein oil
Refined palmolein oil generates process contaminants GE and 3-MCPD (EFSA flagged)
Dual salt sources (iodised salt + black salt) deliver 493 mg sodium/100 g
NOVA 4 ultra-processed: contains food additive INS 330
Primary ingredient peanut is a major allergen; aflatoxin contamination risk if improperly stored

Who should approach with care

Nut Allergy — Peanut is the primary ingredient and one of the most severe IgE-mediated food allergens; even trace quantities can trigger life-threatening anaphylaxis in sensitised individuals.

Infants — Multiple ingredients are contraindicated for infants: iodised salt and black salt deliver sodium loads immature kidneys cannot handle, asafoetida has been associated with methemoglobinemia in infants, and clove oil is acutely toxic to infants.

Pregnancy — Several ingredients warrant caution in pregnancy: asafoetida has documented uterotonic/abortifacient activity (avoid-level), refined palmolein oil contains EFSA-flagged genotoxic GE contaminants, and high sodium from dual salt sources may exacerbate gestational oedema or hypertension.

Lactation — Asafoetida's sulfur-containing bioactives may transfer into breast milk, nutmeg's anticholinergic myristicin may reduce lactation, and ginger at higher doses lacks comprehensive safety data for nursing mothers.

Children — Children are at elevated risk from peanut allergy, GE/3-MCPD contaminants in palmolein oil (EFSA identified health concerns in all younger age groups), capsaicin mucosal irritation, and potential coumarin excess from cassia-type cinnamon.

Hypertension — Both iodised salt and black salt contribute to the 493 mg sodium/100 g load; WHO recommends below 2,000 mg sodium/day for adults and lower for hypertensive individuals, and this snack at a full pack (150 g) would deliver ~740 mg sodium.

Kidney Disease — Impaired kidneys cannot efficiently excrete the combined sodium from iodised salt and black salt, the potassium and phosphorus from besan, and the iodine from iodised salt, compounding cardiovascular and electrolyte risks.

Heart Disease — Refined palmolein oil's palmitic acid content may adversely alter LDL and lipoprotein profiles, while dual salt sources add to the overall sodium load that increases cardiovascular burden.

Liver Disease — Peanuts risk aflatoxin B1 (IARC Group 1 hepatocarcinogen) exposure in improperly stored batches; palmolein oil GE/3-MCPD contaminants are flagged carcinogens; capsaicin is metabolised to reactive hepatotoxic intermediates; and nutmeg's myristicin has been linked to liver degeneration at elevated doses.

Diabetes — Maize starch coating has a high glycaemic index and may worsen glycaemic control; the very high fat content also contributes to caloric density unfavourable for weight management in diabetic individuals.

Ibs — Multiple ingredients — capsaicin (red chilli), piperine (black pepper), asafoetida, ginger, and citric acid (INS 330) — individually stimulate or irritate GI-tract receptors and may aggravate abdominal pain, urgency, and diarrhoea in IBS patients.

Ibd — Capsaicin-induced mucosal irritation, sulfide compounds in black salt, besan's high FODMAP content, and piperine's GI-motility effects may each trigger or worsen flares in Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.

Epilepsy — Case reports associate high-dose nutmeg ingestion with seizures, and asafoetida's ferulic acid compounds may theoretically lower seizure threshold; culinary amounts are likely low but caution is warranted for seizure-prone individuals.

G6pd Deficiency — Bengal gram flour (besan) belongs to a legume family that may contain oxidative compounds; individuals with G6PD deficiency should consult a physician before regular high-quantity consumption of chickpea-based foods.

Thyroid Disease — Iodised salt's iodine content can precipitate iodine-induced thyrotoxicosis or worsen autoimmune thyroid conditions such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis or Graves' disease in susceptible individuals.

The full analysis

Haldiram's Tasty Nuts are a popular grab-and-go namkeen bought by consumers seeking a familiar, savoury Indian snack. The product is made from a wholesome base of peanuts and chickpea flour with a rich spice blend, but deep-frying in refined palmolein oil and the inclusion of an acidity regulator (INS 330) push it into the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category. At nearly 50 g of fat per 100 g and 493 mg of sodium per 100 g (contributed by both iodised salt and black salt), it is a high-fat, moderately high-sodium snack; on the positive side it carries zero added sugars and zero trans fats. The single most useful thing a curious consumer should know is that while the ingredient list looks largely traditional, the palmolein oil brings process contaminants (GE/3-MCPD flagged by EFSA) and the combined salt load warrants attention for anyone managing blood pressure or heart health.

FSSAI licence

10012022000308

Manufacturer

Haldiram Foods International Pvt. Ltd. (Unit - Kasana)

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Analysis

Independently researched