Haldiram's Khatta Sweet and Salty mix — ENGINEERED

Munch or Dump rates Haldiram's Khatta Sweet and Salty mix by Haldiram ENGINEERED — score 30/90.

Deep-fried namkeen built on the hyper-palatable triad: refined oil, added sugar, and refined starch engineered to keep you reaching for more.

Why this verdict

• Deep-fried in refined palmolein oil — high fat, high saturated fat
• Added refined sugar layered on top of refined starch and oil (hyper-palatable triad)
• Refined rice flakes and sago are stripped-down carbs with little fiber
• Ultra-processed NOVA-4 snack designed for craving, not nourishment

Ingredients (14)

• Refined Rice Flakes (22%) (moderate) — Refined, starchy carb base — fast-digesting with little fiber.
• Bengal Gram Flour / Besan (21%) (safe) — Chickpea flour adds plant protein and some fiber.
• Split Bengal Gram / Chana Dal (7%) (safe) — Whole pulse, decent protein and fiber.
• Groundnut / Peanuts (5%) (safe) — Healthy fats and protein, but fried here.
• Sago (4%) (moderate) — Nearly pure refined starch, empty carbs.
• Refined Sugar (4%) (moderate) — Added sugar — empty calories that complete the hyper-palatable triad.
• Red Lentils / Masur (2.5%) (safe) — Whole pulse, protein and fiber.
• Green Peas (2%) (safe) — Whole legume, fiber and protein.
• Refined Palmolein Oil (frying medium) (concerning) — Deep-frying in refined oil drives up fat and saturated fat dramatically.
• Iodised Salt (safe) — Adds sodium and iodine; minor amount.
• Black Salt (moderate) — Flavor salt, more sodium.
• Red Chilli (safe) — Ground chilli; natural heat.
• Acidity Regulator & Antioxidant (E330 Citric Acid) (safe) — Citric acid, a benign additive for tang and shelf life.
• Turmeric (safe) — Natural color; harmless in this trace amount.