Party Snack — BULLSHIT

Munch or Dump rates Party Snack by Tong Garden BULLSHIT — score 0/90.

Sold as a clean, additive-free protein snack, but it's fried in palm oil, sugared, and dyed with three artificial colors including tartrazine and sunset yellow.

Why this verdict

• Marketed 'free from artificial additives' but contains tartrazine, sunset yellow, and brilliant blue FCF
• Three synthetic colors linked to hyperactivity in children
• Fried in palm olein with added sugar and refined wheat/rice batter
• Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) despite a 'wholesome nut snack' image
• Seasoning hides non-dairy creamer and more sugar

Ingredients (16)

• GREEN PEAS (safe) — Whole legume as the base; provides real plant protein and fiber.
• Peanuts (safe) — Legume packed with protein and healthy fats.
• wheat flour (moderate) — Thickening agent, not harmful but adds processing.
• Broad beans (safe) — Whole legume, good fiber and protein.
• Palm olein (moderate) — Refined vegetable oil high in saturated fat.
• Glutinous rice flour (moderate) — Refined starch for the crunchy shell; fast carbs, little nutrition.
• Sugar (moderate) — Added for sweetness, can contribute to calorie content.
• Iodised Salt (moderate) — Necessary for thyroid health, but overuse can contribute to hypertension.
• Seasoning (garlic, chili, cumin, turmeric, non-dairy creamer, soybean, shallot) (moderate) — Spice blend cut with non-dairy creamer (oils/additives) and more sugar.
• Tartrazine (E102) (concerning) — Synthetic yellow azo dye associated with hyperactivity and allergic reactions in sensitive people.
• Sunset Yellow FCF (E110) (concerning) — A synthetic azo dye added purely for colour; linked to hyperactivity in children and carries a mandatory warning label in the EU.
• Brilliant Blue FCF (E133) (moderate) — Synthetic blue dye, purely cosmetic with no benefit.
• Curcumin (E100) (safe) — Natural turmeric-derived color; benign.
• Annatto (E160b) (safe) — Natural plant-based color; generally benign.
• Nitrogen (E941) (safe) — Inert packaging gas to preserve freshness; not consumed.
• Sesame Seeds (safe) — Whole seed; note this is a sesame allergen source.