Balaji Crunchem Masala Masti Wafers
Red flags
- −Red flag: High sodium (760mg per 100g)
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (14g)
- −Red flag: Palm oil listed
Green flags
- +Green flag: Source of protein (7.4g)
- +Green flag: High fibre (8.5g)
Ingredients, decoded
6 listed- Potato (87%)
- Edible vegetable oil (Palmolein)
- Sugar
- Spices & Condiments 1% (Chilli, Dry mango, Coriander, Cumin, Black pepper, Ginger, Clove)
- Edible common salt
- Black salt
BB3
Our take
CleanPlate reviewMostly potato and spice, fried in palm oil.
Balaji's Masala Masti wafers keep things simple: potato, oil, sugar, a real spice blend and salt. There are no flavour enhancers and no functional additives.
CleanPlate scores it BB3. The B for nutrition comes from potato protein and a high declared fibre figure. The B for ingredients is held back by palmolein. The 3 for risk reflects high energy, saturated fat and sodium.
Claims vs reality
What the pack says, checked against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
- Product nameHolds
“Masala Masti”
A real 1% spice blend: chilli, dry mango, coriander, cumin, black pepper, ginger and clove. No flavour enhancers.
How BB3 breaks down
Each grade is scored on its own. Here are the label numbers behind each one, per 100 g.
Good nutrient density
- Protein
- 7.4 g
- Fibre
- 8.5 g
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 539 kcal
Scored on eight nutrients (protein, fibre, calcium, iron, vitamins A, C, D and zinc), per 100 g and per 100 kcal.
Good, few concerning additives
- Base
- Potato
- Main fat
- Edible vegetable oil
- Sweeteners
- Sugar
- Additives
- 0
- Flagged
- Palmolein
Scored on six things: base processing, fat quality, sweeteners, additives, colours and flavours.
Moderate risk
- Total sugar
- 5.2 g
- Sodium
- 760 mg
- Saturated fat
- 14 g
- Trans fat
- 0.01 g
Scored on added sugar, sodium and saturated fat, with a penalty for trans fat.
A closer look
Does the label add up?
Potato is declared at 87%, and the spice blend (chilli, dry mango, coriander, cumin, black pepper, ginger, clove) is real spice, not flavouring. There are no functional additives.
Energy is 539 kcal per 100 g, fat is 29.5 g and saturated fat is 14 g. Sodium is 760 mg per 100 g. The declared fibre of 8.5 g per 100 g is high for potato chips.
Ingredients to watch
- Palmolein oilWorth watching
A palm fraction high in saturated fat. It gives 14 g of saturated fat per 100 g here.
- SodiumWorth watching
760 mg per 100 g. A 50 g pack gives about a fifth of the daily limit.
- Energy densityWorth watching
539 kcal per 100 g, typical of fried chips. Portions add up quickly.
Common misconceptions
Myth: "Masala chips are full of chemicals"
Not this one. The masala is ground spices, sugar and salt, with no enhancers or colours.
Myth: "No additives means healthy"
A clean list still leaves a fried snack high in fat, salt and calories.
How often, and how
- AdultsA small bowl as an occasional snack
- ChildrenOccasional, in small portions
- Watching blood pressureLimit because of sodium
Smarter ways to eat it
Portion it out
Tip a handful into a bowl rather than eating from the pack.
Pair with something fresh
Serve alongside cucumber, carrot or a fruit to balance the plate.
Common questions
Is Balaji Crunchem Masala Masti Wafers healthy?
Balaji Crunchem Masala Masti Wafers scores BB3 (Good) on CleanPlate, which makes it a reasonable choice with a trade-off or two worth knowing about. The main concerns are: High sodium (760mg per 100g); High saturated fat (14g); Palm oil listed. On the plus side: Source of protein (7.4g); High fibre (8.5g).
What does the BB3 score mean?
The first letter (B) grades nutritional value: good nutrient density. The second letter (B) grades ingredient and label integrity: good, few concerning additives. The number (3) grades risk nutrients (sugar, sodium, saturated fat): moderate risk.
Which ingredients in Balaji Crunchem Masala Masti Wafers should I watch?
Edible vegetable oil (Palmolein) (Palmolein).
Last reviewed 2026-06-16. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label.