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Jabsons

Tikka Masala Coated Peanuts

Name: Tikka Masala Coated Peanuts
Brand: Jabsons

Use in moderation SafeShelf · review pending

NOVA 4no trans fatnatural flavours onlyhigh sodiumhigh total fatmulti-allergeniso 22000 certifiedlactose-freepregnancy-safeenjoy in moderation

Serving

30 g

Pack

—

Ingredients

Barcode

8904067712833

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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 12 ingredients

PeanutsCaution

Refined Wheat Flour (Maida)Caution

Refined Palmolein OilCaution

SugarCaution

Mixed Spices & Herbs (Chilli, Cumin, Coriander, Ginger, Clove, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Turmeric)Caution

Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (SOYA)Caution

Natural Flavour (Chilli)Caution

Cleared 5▾

Tapioca StarchCleared

Iodized SaltCleared

Onion PowderCleared

Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid, Malic Acid)Cleared

Raising Agent (Sodium Bicarbonate)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.

1/4

claims fully supported

“Party Snacks”unverified

A positioning/marketing descriptor with no measurable nutritional criterion; no data in any source confirms or denies a specific definition of 'party snack'.

“Rich in Traditions”unverified

A heritage/brand storytelling claim with no verifiable factual standard; no certification, sourcing provenance, or historical documentation is provided in any of the four data sources.

“5 Grams of Protein Per Serving”true

Protein is declared as 16g/100g; at a 30g serving this yields 4.8g, which rounds to 5g under standard rounding convention. The claim is consistent with the nutrition panel.

“India's Leading Peanut Brand”unverified

No market share data, independent ranking, or third-party certification is present in any of the four data sources to substantiate or refute this market-leadership 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

Peanuts form 70% of the product — a substantial whole-legume base
~5g plant protein per 30g serving
Zero trans fat declared
No artificial colours or artificial flavourings used
FSSAI licensed and ISO 22000:2018 certified manufacturer
Vegetarian (green dot certified)

Working against

Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) — contains HVP, acidity regulators, raising agent
High sodium: 630 mg/100g (189 mg per serving, 9% RDA)
High total fat: 40g/100g, largely from refined palmolein oil
Refined palmolein oil linked to GE and 3-MCPD process contaminants (EFSA)
Refined wheat flour (Maida) — high GI coating displaces whole-grain nutrition
HVP (soy-derived) may contain 3-MCPD and is a free-glutamate source
Three major allergens declared: peanuts, wheat, soy

Who should approach with care

Nut Allergy — Peanut is the primary ingredient (70%) and one of the most severe IgE-mediated allergens worldwide; even trace exposure can trigger anaphylaxis in sensitized individuals per EFSA and FDA guidance.

Gluten Intolerance — Refined wheat flour (Maida) in the coating contains gluten proteins (gliadin and glutenin) that trigger an autoimmune intestinal response in celiac disease and cause symptoms in non-celiac gluten sensitivity.

Infants — The combination of peanut (severe allergen requiring physician-guided introduction), chilli (highly irritating to an immature GI tract), and iodized salt (excess sodium beyond infant tolerance thresholds) makes this product entirely inappropriate for infants.

Children — Multiple ingredient-level concerns converge for children: peanut allergy prevalence, refined palmolein GE/3-MCPD concerns at lower body weight, free glutamate from HVP, cassia cinnamon coumarin exposure, and chilli-induced mucosal irritation.

Diabetes — Sucrose (added sugar 6g/100g), high-GI refined wheat flour coating, and tapioca starch all drive rapid postprandial blood glucose spikes, significantly impairing glycaemic control in individuals with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

Hypertension — Sodium at 630 mg/100g — contributed by iodized salt, HVP, and sodium bicarbonate — is a recognised driver of elevated blood pressure; WHO recommends total salt below 5g/day for adults with hypertension.

Heart Disease — High saturated fat from refined palmolein oil (8g/100g), elevated sodium, and added sugars collectively associate with adverse lipoprotein profiles and elevated cardiovascular risk per multiple prospective cohort studies.

Kidney Disease — The high sodium load (iodized salt, HVP, sodium bicarbonate), elevated protein content contributing to renal solute burden, and organic acids (citric and malic) all warrant sodium and acid-load restriction in chronic kidney disease patients.

Liver Disease — Peanuts can harbor aflatoxin B1 (IARC Group 1 hepatocarcinogen) if improperly stored, and eugenol from clove is metabolised hepatically with dose-dependent hepatotoxicity; both pose elevated risk to individuals with compromised liver function.

Pregnancy — Refined palmolein oil is enriched in GE (genotoxic/carcinogenic per EFSA) and 3-MCPD; HVP contains 3-MCPD processing contaminants; and high-capsaicin chilli products are cautioned in pregnancy — precautionary reduction of this combination is advisable.

Lactation — Capsaicin from chilli may pass into breast milk and has been documented to provoke skin rashes in nursing infants in published case reports; cardamom at elevated intake is also cautioned during lactation.

Ibs — Multiple IBS triggers are present: fructan-containing refined wheat flour, onion powder (high FODMAP fructooligosaccharides), chilli (TRPV1 receptor activation causing visceral hypersensitivity), HVP (free glutamate), citric acid, malic acid, and tapioca starch — making this product a significant symptom risk.

Ibd — Chilli, onion powder, refined wheat flour, and citric acid can all individually worsen gastrointestinal inflammation and mucosal symptoms during active Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis flares.

Migraine — HVP (soy-derived) contains free glutamate structurally identical to MSG, a recognized dietary trigger for migraine episodes in a subset of sensitive individuals.

Thyroid Disease — Iodized salt contributes dietary iodine; both excess and insufficient iodine can worsen hyperthyroidism, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, or other thyroid conditions, requiring physician guidance on cumulative iodine intake.

Phenylketonuria — Both peanuts (high protein ~25g/100g) and refined wheat flour (~10–12g protein/100g) contribute phenylalanine; individuals with PKU must carefully account for total phenylalanine intake across all protein sources including this product.

The full analysis

Jabsons Tikka Masala Coated Peanuts are a popular namkeen snack bought for casual munching and entertaining. The 70% peanut base delivers a respectable ~5g of plant protein per 30g serving and zero trans fat, but the product's overall picture is mixed: the wheat-flour coating is made with refined maida (high glycaemic index), fried in refined palmolein oil (a source of process contaminants GE and 3-MCPD flagged by EFSA), and flavoured with hydrolyzed vegetable protein from soy — an industrial flavour enhancer absent from home kitchens that pushes this firmly into NOVA 4. Sodium at 630 mg/100g is high, and the product carries three declared allergens (peanuts, wheat, soy). The most useful thing a curious consumer should know: the spice and flavour profile is authentic and free of artificial colours or artificial flavourings, but the ultra-processed coating system means this is an occasional-treat snack, not a wholesome nut product.

FSSAI licence

10012021000295

Manufacturer

Heritage Namkeens Pvt. Ltd.

Region

Source

MANUAL

Analysis

Independently researched