Swastiks Mango Pickle — OKAY

Munch or Dump rates Swastiks Mango Pickle by Swastiks OKAY — score 60/90.

A genuinely short, clean pickle list — mango, salt, spices, oil, garlic. The catch is salt: pickle is one of the saltiest things in any kitchen, so this is a flavor accent, not a food group.

Why this verdict

• Short, clean six-ingredient list with no artificial colors or flavors
• Very high in salt — pickle is one of the saltiest condiments around
• Refined rice bran oil adds processed fat
• Meant to be eaten in small spoonfuls, not as a serving

Ingredients (6)

• Mango pieces (safe) — Real raw mango — the actual fruit base of the pickle, a whole-food ingredient.
• Common Salt (safe) — Standard added salt for flavor balance.
• Mixed spices powder (safe) — Traditional pickle spices (chili, fenugreek, mustard, turmeric and the like) — flavor, not a health concern.
• Refined rice bran oil (moderate) — An industrially refined seed oil used to coat and preserve the pickle. Processed fat, though a small fraction per serving.
• GARLIC (safe) — Whole garlic, flavor and minor health benefits.
• citric acid (safe) — Common acidulant for tartness; harmless in this amount but can be rough on tooth enamel.