Bombay Banta Kala Khatta Soda
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A realistic serve of Bombay Banta Kala Khatta Soda (1 bottle, 250 ml) has 122 kcal, 0 g protein, 30.4 g carbohydrate, 0 g fat, 26.3 g added sugar and 333 mg sodium. Per 100 ml it has 49 kcal, 0 g protein, 12.2 g carbohydrate, 0 g fat, 10.5 g added sugar and 133 mg sodium.
Bombay Banta Kala Khatta Soda is a sweet, salty, spiced lemon fizz sold in single-serve bottles. It scores EA4: nothing to offer on nutrition, a mostly clean ingredient list held back by caramel colour and added flavours, and a high risk grade because of the sugar. Best kept as an occasional treat, ideally shared rather than finished alone.
Ingredients, decoded
11 listed- Carbonated Water
- Sugar
- Lemon Juice concentrate (2.1%)*
- Acidity Regulators (INS 330)
- Salt
- Black Salt
- Cumin Powder
- Black Pepper Powder
- Preservative (INS 211)
- Permitted natural colour (150D)
- Added flavours (natural and nature identical flavouring substances)
2½ teaspoons of sugar in every 100 ml · 11.8 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
Score and nutrition facts for Bombay Banta Kala Khatta Soda:
| Energy | 48.6 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 12.2 g |
| Total sugars | 11.8 g |
| Added sugars | 10.5 g |
| Total fat | 0 g |
| Sodium | 133.2 mg |
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Why Bombay Banta Kala Khatta Soda scores EA4
Nutrition is an E because the drink has no protein, fibre or vitamins. Ingredients are an A, held back a little by caramel colour and flavouring. Risk is a 4 on 11.85 g sugar per 100 ml.
Very low nutrient density
- Protein
- 0 g
- Fibre
- Not declared
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 49 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why E
The drink has 0 g protein and 0 g fat, and no fibre, vitamins or minerals are declared. Energy is 48.6 kcal per 100 ml, all of it from carbohydrate, and almost all of that is sugar.
With nothing to credit, the nutrition grade sits at the bottom.
Scored on protein, fibre and twelve vitamins and minerals, against the Codex and FSSAI "source" and "high" levels, per 100 g and per 100 kcal. Protein also has to supply at least 12.5% of the calories to count, and 25% for full credit.
Clean, minimally processed
- Base
- Carbonated Water
- Sweeteners
- Sugar
- Additives
- 2
- Flagged
- Sodium Benzoate, Caramel Colour (Class IV)
02 Ingredient integrity: why A
The list is short and mostly recognisable: carbonated water, sugar, lemon juice concentrate, salt, black salt, cumin and black pepper. No sweetener or hydrogenated fat is listed, and the label makes no promise that the list contradicts, so there is no label-integrity penalty.
Two things cost ingredient points: the added flavours (natural and nature-identical flavouring substances) and the caramel colour 150d. The preservative 211 and the acidity regulator 330 are in the list but cost no points.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
High risk
- Added sugar
- 10.5 g
- Sodium
- 133.2 mg
03 Load risk: why 4
Sugar drives the risk grade: 11.85 g per 100 ml, about 29.6 g in a 250 ml bottle, of which 10.53 g per 100 ml is declared as added. Sodium at 133 mg per 100 ml adds a smaller part.
Saturated fat, trans fat and energy add nothing to the risk number, so the grade comes down to sugar and salt.
Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.
Red flags
- −Red flag: High added sugar (10.5g per 100ml)
- −Red flag: Contains Sodium Benzoate
- −Red flag: Contains Caramel Colour (Class IV)
Green flags
Nothing stands out in its favour.
Does Bombay Banta Kala Khatta Soda live up to its claims?
The spices are real and the lemon juice is declared, but it is a small share at 2.1%. The Kala Khatta name rests on spices and added flavours, not on a fruit in the list.
- On the packHolds
“Made with real spices”
Cumin powder, black pepper powder and black salt are all in the list. Their amounts are not declared, so the spice share is small.
- On the packBe careful
“Carbonated Beverage with Fruit Juice”
The list shows lemon juice concentrate at 2.1%, which the pack says is equivalent to 7% real lemon juice. Water and sugar make up most of the drink.
- Product namePartly true
“Kala Khatta Soda”
The list shows no kala khatta fruit. The taste comes from lemon, spices and added natural and nature-identical flavours, so the name reads as a flavour.
What's in Bombay Banta Kala Khatta Soda?
Water, sugar and a little lemon juice concentrate lead the list, then salt and spices. The caramel colour and the added flavours are what to watch.
11 ingredients listed. Additives and watched ingredients we rate: 2 low concern. 1 more entry looks like an additive we have not researched yet.
The ingredient list, read for you
Carbonated water and sugar lead, then lemon juice concentrate at 2.1% and the acidity regulator citric acid (330). Salt, black salt, cumin powder and black pepper powder give the savoury, spiced edge, and the amounts are not declared.
A preservative (211, sodium benzoate) keeps the bottle stable, caramel colour (150d) gives the dark tint, and added natural and nature-identical flavours finish the taste.
The label numbers, read for you
Sugar decides the score. Per 100 ml there is 11.85 g total sugar, of which 10.53 g is declared as added. In a 250 ml bottle that is about 26 g added sugar and about 122 kcal.
Sodium is 133 mg per 100 ml, about 333 mg a bottle, from the salt and black salt. Protein, fat and fibre are zero or not declared, and no vitamins or minerals are listed.
What the additives do
Sodium Benzoate (low concern): preservative for acidic foods. A preservative for acidic foods and drinks. With vitamin C it can form small amounts of benzene under heat and light. More on Sodium Benzoate.
Caramel Colour (Class IV) (low concern): dark brown colour. Sulphite ammonia caramel, the brown colour in colas and sauces. It can contain 4-MEI, a by-product IARC lists as possibly carcinogenic. More on Caramel Colour (Class IV).
Not in our additive research yet: Acidity Regulators (INS 330).
Ingredients to watch
- Added flavours (natural and nature-identical)Worth watching
Flavouring substances that round out the kala khatta taste beyond what the lemon juice and spices give. It costs ingredient points.
- Caramel colour (INS 150d)Fine
Gives the drink its dark, plum-like colour. It costs ingredient points.
- Sodium benzoate (INS 211)Fine
A preservative that stops yeast and mould growing in a sugary, acidic drink so the bottle keeps.
What it doesn’t have
- No protein, fibre, vitamins or minerals are declared on the panel.
What to know about Bombay Banta Kala Khatta Soda
A spiced lemon fizz with 26 g added sugar
Bombay Banta Kala Khatta Soda is a carbonated drink built from carbonated water, sugar and lemon juice concentrate (2.1%, which the pack says is equivalent to 7% real lemon juice). Salt, black salt, cumin powder and black pepper powder give it the tangy, savoury street-soda taste, and it is aimed at people who want the chaat-stall flavour from a bottle.
A 250 ml bottle has about 122 kcal, 26 g added sugar and 333 mg sodium. Per 100 ml that is 48.6 kcal, 10.53 g added sugar and 133 mg sodium. There is no fat, no protein and no vitamins or minerals declared, so what you pay for in calories buys no nutrition.
The pack says it is made with real spices, and cumin and black pepper are on the list. The name Kala Khatta points to a flavour, but the list shows no kala khatta fruit, only lemon, spices and added flavours. The colour is caramel (150d) and a preservative (211) is added. CleanPlate scores it EA4.
Who should eat Bombay Banta Kala Khatta Soda?
An occasional drink for most adults and rarely for children, since one bottle has about 26 g added sugar.
- Most adultsOccasionally
One bottle has about 26 g added sugar and 122 kcal.
- Children and teensRarely
About 26 g added sugar a bottle, plus a caramel colour and flavouring.
- PregnancyOccasionally
No caffeine is listed, but a bottle is mostly sugar with no nutrients.
- Heart conditionsRarely
Sugar is high at 11.85 g per 100 ml, with 333 mg sodium a bottle.
Bombay Banta Kala Khatta Soda: common questions
Is Bombay Banta Kala Khatta Soda healthy?
Bombay Banta Kala Khatta Soda is high in sugar, so occasional and moderate intake is fine and won't affect your health in any major way, but it shouldn't be a frequent treat.
How many calories and how much protein are in Bombay Banta Kala Khatta Soda?
Per 100 ml, Bombay Banta Kala Khatta Soda has 49 kcal, 0 g protein, 12.2 g carbohydrate, 0 g fat and 10.5 g added sugar. One serve (1 bottle, 250 ml) has 122 kcal and 0 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Bombay Banta Kala Khatta Soda?
11 ingredients, in label order: Carbonated Water, Sugar, Lemon Juice concentrate (2.1%)*, Acidity Regulators (INS 330), Salt, Black Salt, Cumin Powder, Black Pepper Powder, Preservative (INS 211), Permitted natural colour (150D), Added flavours (natural and nature identical flavouring substances). Flagged: Sodium Benzoate (low concern), Caramel Colour (Class IV) (low concern).
Does Bombay Banta Kala Khatta Soda live up to its claims?
3 claims checked: 1 holds, 1 is partly true, 1 needs care. "Carbonated Beverage with Fruit Juice" needs care: The list shows lemon juice concentrate at 2.1%, which the pack says is equivalent to 7% real lemon juice. Water and sugar make up most of the drink. "Kala Khatta Soda" is partly true: The list shows no kala khatta fruit. The taste comes from lemon, spices and added natural and nature-identical flavours, so the name reads as a flavour.
Who should limit Bombay Banta Kala Khatta Soda?
Most adults: occasionally. One bottle has about 26 g added sugar and 122 kcal. Children and teens: rarely. About 26 g added sugar a bottle, plus a caramel colour and flavouring. Pregnancy: occasionally. No caffeine is listed, but a bottle is mostly sugar with no nutrients.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Bombay Banta Kala Khatta Soda have?
Per 100 ml, Bombay Banta Kala Khatta Soda has 10.5 g added sugar and 133 mg sodium (about 0.3 g salt). The FSSAI and UK FSA "high" lines are 5 g added sugar, 300 mg sodium and 2.5 g saturated fat per 100 ml. It is high in sugar.
What does the EA4 score mean for Bombay Banta Kala Khatta Soda?
The first letter (E) grades nutrition density on A to E, the second (A) grades ingredient integrity on A to E, and the number (4) grades load risk on 1 to 5. A and 1 are best. Nutrition: The drink has 0 g protein and 0 g fat, and no fibre, vitamins or minerals are declared. Energy is 48.6 kcal per 100 ml, all of it from carbohydrate, and almost all of that is sugar. Ingredients: The list is short and mostly recognisable: carbonated water, sugar, lemon juice concentrate, salt, black salt, cumin and black pepper. No sweetener or hydrogenated fat is listed, and the label makes no promise that the list contradicts, so there is no label-integrity penalty. Load risk: Sugar drives the risk grade: 11.85 g per 100 ml, about 29.6 g in a 250 ml bottle, of which 10.53 g per 100 ml is declared as added. Sodium at 133 mg per 100 ml adds a smaller part.
Last reviewed October 31, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .
Reference values: FSSAI labelling regulations, Codex Alimentarius, ICMR-NIN and the UK front of pack guidance. Where our label data comes from.
Label read on 31 October 2026, from photos of the pack. If the pack has changed since, tell us.
Score history (1)
| Date | Score | Method | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 October 2026 | EA4 | v5.0 | First scored |
Every change to this score is logged. See corrections and the method changelog.
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