Kallo Lentil and Pea Cakes with Beetroot and Balsamic Flavour Seasoning — OKAY

Name: Kallo Lentil and Pea Cakes with Beetroot and Balsamic Flavour Seasoning
Brand: Kallo

Munch or Dump rates Kallo Lentil and Pea Cakes with Beetroot and Balsamic Flavour Seasoning by Kallo OKAY — score 60/90.

A puffed legume snack that's genuinely protein- and fibre-rich, with a short, mostly recognizable ingredient list — the only real knocks are refined rapeseed oil and a little added sugar in the seasoning.

Why this verdict

Base is 76% lentil flour plus peas, so real plant protein and fibre — not empty refined starch
Short, mostly recognizable ingredient list with no artificial colours or flavour-enhancer stacks
Downsides are modest: refined rapeseed oil and a little added sugar in the seasoning
Puffed and seasoned (NOVA 4), so processed, but not lab-engineered for craving

Ingredients (12)

Lentil Flour (76%) (safe) — Whole-legume flour — the backbone here. Delivers plant protein, fibre and slow carbs.
rapeseed oil (moderate) — Refined oil added to the dough.
Beetroot (safe) — Real vegetable for colour and flavour. A positive.
Sugar (in seasoning) (moderate) — Added sugar in the balsamic seasoning. Small quantity (total sugars only 3.6g/100g) but it's the first ingredient in the blend.
Salt (moderate) — Added for taste and mild preservation. Fine in small amounts but adds to daily sodium.
ONION) (safe) — Whole vegetable adding flavor plus prebiotic fibre; no downside.
Natural flavour (moderate) — An added flavouring engineered to make refined oils taste like butter. 'Natural' is a loose regulatory label — it's still a processing aid, not something you'd have in your kitchen.
Beetroot Red (colour) (safe) — Natural beetroot-derived colour, not an artificial dye. Benign.
GARLIC (safe) — A whole aromatic, purely flavor and beneficial compounds.
black pepper (safe) — A simple spice, no concern.
Balsamic Vinegar (0.7%) (safe) — Real vinegar for the balsamic note. Benign.
Green Peas (5.7%) (safe) — Whole legume adding protein and fibre. A positive.

Healthier alternatives

Kallo Protein Packed Lentil Cakes