Front of
pack sells.
Back of
pack tells.
We skip the marketing and score what's on the back: the nutrition panel, the ingredient list and every INS code. Independent ratings for Indian packaged food, never paid for by brands.
How the score works
Three scores, not one. A single number can't tell a heavy but honest snack from a light one built on fillers.
Two foods, two different stories.
One number would call these the same. Three show you why they aren't, so you can decide what matters to you.
Reading a score
Snackible Salted Banana Chips scores CA3. Here's what each part means.
- CNutrition01 Nutrition · A to E
What does it give you?
Protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals, measured per 100 g and per 100 kcal so heavy foods can't hide behind their weight.
Trying to eat more protein and fibre? Look here.
- AIngredients02 Ingredients · A to E
What is it made of?
Whole foods and honest fats, or refined flour, hydrogenated oil and a long tail of additives.
Avoiding synthetic dyes for your kids? Look here.
- 3Risk nutrients03 Risk nutrients · 1 to 5
What comes with it?
Added sugar, sodium and saturated fat: the things worth keeping an eye on if you eat it often.
Watching blood pressure or sugar? Look here.
Top rated
The cleanest packaged foods we've scored so far.
- [F]AA1Nandini Toned MilkFortified
- +Green flag: Source of protein (3.3g)
- +Green flag: No added sugar
Excellent - AA2Nandini Pouch Curd
- +Green flag: No added sugar
- +Green flag: Low sodium
Very Good - AA2Yoga Bar 0% Added Sugar Super Muesli
- +Green flag: High protein (15g per 100g)
- +Green flag: High fibre (14g)
Very Good - BA2Alpino High Protein Super Oats Chocolate
- +Green flag: High protein (25g per 100g)
- +Green flag: High fibre (11g)
Very Good - AA3Crispy Beetroot with Himalayan Rock Salt
- +Green flag: Source of protein (5.5g)
- +Green flag: High fibre (17.7g)
Very Good - BA2Farm Fresh Pouch Curd
- +Green flag: No added sugar
- +Green flag: Low sodium
Very Good
The verdict (Excellent, Very Good and so on) combines all three parts of the score. How verdicts are set.
What we believe
Honest information, not fear. Nuance, not verdicts.
No good food, bad food
We describe what is in the pack. How it fits your life, your goals and your plate is your call.
Calories aren't the enemy
Ghee, nuts and a proper namkeen can be calorie-dense and still honestly made. We grade quality separately from quantity.
Marketing isn't evidence
"High protein", "multigrain" and "no maida" get checked against the label, not taken at face value.
No scare tactics
Additives are explained with what the evidence actually says, including when the answer is "probably fine".
Decode the label
INS numbers and additive names, explained in plain language.
TBHQ
A synthetic antioxidant that stops oils from going rancid. Permitted within limits, but common in heavily processed, oil-rich foods.
In 32 rated products →BHA
A synthetic antioxidant (butylated hydroxyanisole) that IARC classifies as possibly carcinogenic to humans.
In 22 rated products →Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Vegetable oil hardened by hydrogenation. Labels rarely say whether it is partially hydrogenated (trans fat) or fully hydrogenated (saturated fat).
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