Why is Indian Snacks Mixture classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The snack combines refined palmolein oil, multiple spice powders, hydrolysed vegetable protein and two listed additives – E330 (citric acid) and E141 (chlorophyll colour) – which together place it in the ultra‑processed category.

How does the sugar and salt content of this snack affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The product contains no sugars, which is favorable for blood‑glucose control, but it provides 0.83 g of salt per 100 g, adding to sodium intake and should be limited for people managing hypertension.

Is Indian Snacks Mixture suitable for vegan, keto, halal or gluten‑free diets?

It is vegan‑friendly regarding animal products, but it uses refined palmolein oil (not always halal certified) and lists possible wheat contamination, so it is not reliably halal or gluten‑free; its low carbohydrate and high fat profile may fit a keto plan for those without wheat sensitivity.

Haldiram's • 400 g

Indian Snacks Mixture

Plant Based Foods And Beverages

Product Insights

Indian Snacks Mixture is a plant‑based fried snack produced by Haldiram’s, marketed as a vegetarian Indian snack mix. It falls in the PNNS “Cereals and tubers” group, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), with high fat (31.5 g/100 g) and saturated fat (11.4 g/100 g) but also notable protein (16 g), fiber (11.8 g) and zero sugars. The product contains peanuts and soy, includes refined palmolein oil, and therefore is not suitable for those avoiding these allergens or palm‑oil derived ingredients.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal533 kcal

Fat31.5 g

Saturated Fat11.4 g

Carbohydrates46.4 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

Against the average fried snack (32.8 g fat, 13.3 g saturated fat, 1.2 g salt, 9.5 g sugars per 100 g), this mix provides slightly less fat, markedly less saturated fat and salt, zero sugars, and considerably more fiber and protein.

Ingredients

Split Pulse Bengal Gram (Chana Dal), Refined Palmolein Oil, Bengal Gram Flour (Besan) (10%), Red Lentils (Masur Whole) (8%), Groundnut (Peanuts) (7%), Potato, Rice Flakes, Spinach, Iodised Salt, Red Chilli Powder, Acidity Regulator (INS 330), Black Salt, Black Pepper, Pipal, Coriander Powder, Dried Ginger Powder, Clove Powder, Cumin Powder, Nutmeg, Bay Leaf, Turmeric Powder, Dried Mango Powder, Fennel Seed, Cinnamon, Garlic Powder, Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein (Soya), Colour (INS 141) & Asafoetida. Allergen: Contains Peanuts & Soy May Contains Wheat, Almond, Cashew, Milk, Sesame Seed & Mustard Seed

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