Hapi Sriracha Peas (Spicy Chili Garlic Coated Green Peas) — DUMP

Name: Hapi Sriracha Peas (Spicy Chili Garlic Coated Green Peas)
Brand: Hapi Snacks

Munch or Dump rates Hapi Sriracha Peas (Spicy Chili Garlic Coated Green Peas) by Hapi Snacks DUMP — score 17/90.

A vegetable in name only: the pea is buried under a fried shell of rice flour, wheat flour, sugar, and palm oil, then painted with two artificial dyes and a lab-built 'garlic essence.' Over 20% sugar by weight in a snack sold on its protein. The pea deserved better.

Why this verdict

Hyper-palatable snack triad: sugar + palm oil + refined rice/wheat flour coating — engineered for craving, not nutrition
Two artificial colors — FD&C Yellow No. 5 (tartrazine) and Red No. 40 — purely cosmetic dyes with hyperactivity and allergy concerns
Hydrolyzed soy protein plus 'artificial flavor' — free-glutamate flavor enhancement hiding under alternate names
'Garlic essence' is literally a listed chemical stack (ethyl maltol, vanillin, pyrazines, furanone) — synthesized aroma instead of, well, garlic
17-ingredient list for what could be roasted peas and spices — deep into ultra-processed territory

Ingredients (17)

GREEN PEAS (safe) — Whole legume as the base; provides real plant protein and fiber.
Glutinous rice flour (moderate) — Refined starch for the crunchy shell; fast carbs, little nutrition.
wheat flour (moderate) — Thickening agent, not harmful but adds processing.
Sugar (moderate) — Added for sweetness, can contribute to calorie content.
Palm Oil (moderate) — Saturated-fat-heavy oil used in the crust.
Salt (moderate) — Used in moderation, might exceed necessary amount.
Artificial Flavor) (moderate) — Lab-made flavor doing the 'creme' work.
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein (moderate) — Free-glutamate flavor enhancer used to boost savory taste.
Garlic essence (ethyl maltol, vanillin, pyrazines, furanone) (concerning) — A stack of synthetic aroma chemicals faking roasted-garlic flavor instead of using real garlic.
FD&C Yellow No. 5 (tartrazine) (avoid) — Synthetic azo dye linked to hyperactivity signals in sensitive children; purely cosmetic.
FD&C RED NO. 40 (avoid) — Petroleum-derived synthetic dye. No nutritional purpose; flagged in behavioral studies.
dextrin (moderate) — Starch-derived coating agent for browning and crunch.
Coconut Oil (safe) — Plant fat used for the shell coating.
GARLIC POWDER (safe) — Real seasoning.
Chili Powder (safe) — Real spice providing the heat.
ONION POWDER (safe) — Dried aromatic for flavor.
Ginger Powder (safe) — Real spice, minimal impact.