Gunda (Stuffed Gunda Berry Pickle) — DUMP
Munch or Dump rates Gunda (Stuffed Gunda Berry Pickle) by Vadilal DUMP — score 20/90.
Heavily processed pickle with concerning preservatives and additives.
Why this verdict
- Concerning antioxidant: Tertiary Butylhydroquinone (E319)
- Antifoaming agent: Dimethylpolysiloxane (E900ii)
- Preservatives: Sodium Benzoate (E211)
- NOVA 4 ultra-processed
Ingredients (11)
- Gunda (Stuffed Berry) (65%) (safe) — Main ingredient, generally fine as a stuffed pickle ingredient.
- Corn Oil (10%) (safe) — Common cooking oil; contributes to the fat content.
- Antioxidant: Tertiary Butylhydroquinone (E319) (concerning) — Synthetic antioxidant linked to potential liver health concerns.
- Antifoaming Agent: Dimethylpolysiloxane (E900ii) (moderate) — Antifoaming agent; typically used in food processing.
- Salt (moderate) — Ready meals tend to run salt-heavy; watch the sodium.
- Mustard (9%) (safe) — Adds flavor and acts as a minor preservative.
- Fenugreek (4.1%) (safe) — Spice used for flavoring.
- Red Chilli (safe) — Spice that contributes heat.
- Turmeric (safe) — Natural spice used here mainly for color.
- Compounded Asafoetida [Gum Guar (E412), Asafoetida, Wheat Flour] (safe) — Used for its distinct flavor; binds spices together.
- Preserved with Acetic Acid (E260) and Sodium Benzoate (E211) (moderate) — Acidic preservative, common in pickling.
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