Tasty Bite Madras Lentils — OKAY

Munch or Dump rates Tasty Bite Madras Lentils by Tasty Bite OKAY — score 62/90.

A real whole-food base of lentils and kidney beans, dragged down only by added cream, butter, and a lot of salt.

Why this verdict

• Lentils and kidney beans give real plant protein and fiber
• No artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, or ultra-processed additives
• Cream and butter add saturated fat to an otherwise lean base
• Sodium is on the high side for a single pouch

Ingredients (12)

• Water (safe) — Used as a basic ingredient in bread.
• Black lentils (safe) — Whole legume with plant protein, fiber, and minerals.
• Red kidney beans (safe) — Whole legume, more protein and fiber.
• cream (safe) — Real dairy adds richness.
• Tomato paste (safe) — Concentrated tomato — a real-food component of the sauce.
• Dried Onion (safe) — Dehydrated whole onion; flavor only, no additives.
• BUTTER (safe) — Real dairy butter, though a minor part of the fat.
• Salt (moderate) — Used in moderation, might exceed necessary amount.
• Sunflower/canola/soybean oil (moderate) — Refined seed oil for the sauce; adds fat and calories.
• Cumin Powder (safe) — Whole spice.
• chili pepper powder (safe) — Whole spice, flavor only.
• Dried Ginger (safe) — Whole spice, flavor only.