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Entry № 001 · Biscuits

Choco Almond Nutty Cookies

Open Secret · Pack of 30 (12.5g per cookie, 375g total) / 75g single pack

Open Secret Choco Almond Nutty Cookies are handcrafted biscuits positioned as a health-conscious snack, featuring almonds as the primary ingredient at 40-50% nut content. The product claims no added maida (refined flour) and emphasizes protein and fiber benefits.

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§ A · Six-axis assessment
Fast answer

Why this verdict

Context-dependent. Not an automatic no, but the watch points matter if this is a frequent buy.

Awaiting label-side verification on 3 axes: Processing tier, Fat profile, Sodium.

0
red flags
3
watch points
3
passes
Verdict driver
Sugar load + Processing tier + Marketing deception
Watch closely
Sugar load, Processing tier, Marketing deception
Passed checks
Fat profile, Sodium, Regulatory history
Frequency guidance
Limit regular use

This is not an automatic no, but regular use can crowd the broader sugar, sodium, or processing budget.

Daily / most days
Limit regular use
A few times a month
Okay occasionally with watch points
Rare treat
Lower practical concern
3 watch pointsDrivers: Sugar load, Processing tier

This card is the decision shortcut. The detailed evidence and citations live in the six-axis cards below.

Sugar load
Think twice trigger

Threshold applied: YELLOW due to insufficient label disclosure but presence of sugar/chocolate indicated in the product description, implying added sugar likely present (at least top-5 by typical cookie formulations). The available sources do not provide grams of sugar per 100g, so the RED threshold (≥10g added sugar/100g or sugar in top-3 ingredients) cannot be confirmed from evidence here.

Evidence source is the official product page referenced in the research, but it does not disclose sugar grams.

Processing tier
Think twice trigger

Threshold applied: YELLOW because the research classifies this as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) (cookie with processed cocoa/chocolate components), but other axes are not evidenced as RED from disclosed nutrition/ingredients in sources. The official product page is cited as the basis for this NOVA judgement, though a full additive list is not provided.

Under v1, NOVA 4 with otherwise non-red axes maps to YELLOW.

Fat profile

Threshold applied: GREEN because available sources mention 40–50% almonds as the main ingredient and do not mention partially-hydrogenated oils or trans fat sources. No saturated fat grams per 100g are disclosed, but the research notes no palm/hydrogenated fats mentioned on available pages, supporting a more favorable nut/cocoa-butter fat profile.

Because hard numeric SFA/trans data are not provided, this remains evidence-limited but non-triggering for RED/YELLOW based on the cited page.

Sodium

Threshold applied: GREEN due to no sodium value disclosed and no evidence suggesting high-sodium formulation; the research estimates <200mg/100g and notes almonds are naturally low sodium. However, because sodium is not disclosed on cited pages, this is evidence-limited and cannot confirm crossing the YELLOW (300–625mg/100g) or RED (≥625mg/100g) thresholds.

On available evidence, no high-sodium trigger is met.

Marketing deception
Think twice trigger

Threshold applied: YELLOW because marketing frames the product as 'no maida', 'protein-rich', and 'full of fibre', which may overstate healthfulness given this is still a calorie-dense chocolate/nut cookie; the research notes lack of third-party lab certification/verification on available pages. There is no evidence of an active ASCI/FSSAI/NCPCR ruling, and the 'no maida' claim is described as verifiable/accurate, so RED is not triggered.

Thus it fits soft health framing unsupported by disclosed nutrition details (YELLOW).

Regulatory history

Threshold applied: GREEN because the research states no FSSAI notices, recalls, adulteration findings, or court cases identified in available sources up to May 2026. No specific regulatory document is provided—only an e-commerce listing is cited—so this is limited to absence-of-evidence in the gathered sources.

With nothing indicating a pending complaint or adverse action, it remains GREEN on available evidence.

§ B · Nutrition

Per 100 g

Energy
~500-530 kcal (estimated from nut & chocolate content)
Exact value not disclosed on available product pages. Almonds (~579 kcal/100g) and chocolate (~540 kcal/100g) at 40-50% nut ratio suggest high calorie density. Verify pack label for official value.
Protein
~12-15g (estimated)
Almonds provide ~21g protein per 100g; at 40-50% nut content, cookies likely deliver 8-10g per 100g plus minor protein from cocoa. Brand claims 'protein-rich' but exact value unverified.
Fat
~30-35g (estimated)
Almonds (~50g fat/100g) and cocoa butter (~50g fat/100g) at 40-50% nut ratio yield high fat content. Predominantly unsaturated (oleic, linoleic) from almonds; stearic acid from cocoa butter. No trans fats or hydrogenated oils mentioned.
Carbohydrates
~45-55g (estimated)
Remaining macronutrient after protein and fat. Includes sugars from chocolate coating and cocoa, plus fiber from almonds (~12g/100g raw almonds). Exact sugar vs. fiber breakdown not disclosed.
Fiber
~4-6g (estimated)
Almonds provide ~12g fiber per 100g; at 40-50% nut content, cookies likely deliver 5-6g per 100g. Brand claims 'full of fibre' but exact value unverified on available pages.
Sodium
<200mg (estimated)
Almonds naturally low in sodium; chocolate and salt in processing likely contribute minimally. No value disclosed on available product pages. Likely compliant with FSSAI biscuit sodium limits.
§ C · Ingredients

As declared on pack

Almonds (40-50%), Cocoa solids, Cocoa butter, Sugar, Wheat flour (non-maida), Butter/Ghee, Baking soda, Salt, Vanilla extract. [Exact ingredient list not fully disclosed on available product pages; this is a reasonable reconstruction based on 'no maida' and 'nut-based' claims. Verify pack label for complete and accurate list including any emulsifiers, preservatives, or allergen declarations.]

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§ D · Timeline

No notable controversies, regulatory notices, or news events on record yet for this product.

§ E · Citations

Sources of truth

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