Kurkure Masala Munch

masala-munch-with-gingelly-oil

Why this score

• High in saturated fat, saltFSA traffic lights per 100g: high saturated fat 16 g (−1.5); high salt 2.2 g (−1.0) (total −2.5).
• Flavor enhancer: Disodium guanylateMSG-family flavor enhancer — shown for transparency; does not change the score.
• Flavor enhancer: Disodium inosinateMSG-family flavor enhancer — shown for transparency; does not change the score.

Ingredients (23)

• 8Rice mealMinimally processed grain, good source of carbohydrates and nutrients
• 7Corn mealProcessed grain product, nutritious but less nutrient-dense than whole corn
• 4Palmolein (palm oil)High in saturated fat
• 9Sesame OilExtracted plant oil; traditional flavoring, minimal processing.
• 9SpicesNatural flavoring agents with potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits
• 7Iodised SaltSalt with iodine; essential mineral but high sodium content.
• 3MaltodextrinHighly processed starch; rapid glucose absorption, minimal nutrition.
• 3SugarRefined sugar; high caloric density, minimal nutritional value.
• 8Black SaltMineral-rich salt variant; adds flavor without significant benefit.
• 7Citric acid (acidity regulator, INS 330)Common fruit acid; harmless at food levels.
• 8Tomato PowderDehydrated tomato, retains lycopene and nutrients, minimal processing.
• 5Hydrolysed Soy ProteinProcessed protein hydrolysate; used as flavor enhancer; may contain MSG.
• 8Natural flavoring substancesDerived from natural sources, minimal processing, safe for consumption
• 6Nature identical flavoring substancesSynthetically produced but chemically identical to natural compounds
• 3DextroseRefined simple sugar, rapidly absorbed, minimal nutritional value
• 7Milk SolidsDried milk; good source of calcium and protein.
• 6Edible starchProcessed carbohydrate, neutral nutritional profile, commonly used thickener
• 7Gum arabicNatural emulsifier from tree sap, generally safe, minimal health concerns
• 5Disodium guanylateUnknown ingredient — insufficient data to score
• 5Disodium inosinateUnknown ingredient — insufficient data to score
• 8Gram mealLegume-derived flour, good protein and fiber source, nutritious
• 9OnionWhole food vegetable, rich in antioxidants and beneficial compounds
• 9GarlicWhole food, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, nutrient-dense

Allergens

Contains: tree nuts, soy, milk, sesame, sulphites

From the product label and its ingredient list, and not part of the score. Anything not listed here simply wasn't declared - that is not the same as being free from it. Always check the packaging.