BalajiChips & Snacks#23 of 49 in categoryRating 3/5

Crunchex Chilli Tadka Potato Wafers

Red flags

  • Red flag: High sodium (967mg per 100g)
  • Red flag: High saturated fat (14.4g)
  • Red flag: Palm oil listed
  • Red flag: Contains Maltodextrin

Green flags

  • Green flag: Source of protein (7.5g)
  • Green flag: High fibre (9.3g)

Ingredients, decoded

15 listed
  • Potato 88%
  • Edible Vegetable Oil (Palmolein)
  • Sugar
  • Edible Common Salt
  • Maltodextrin
  • Spices & Condiments (Chilli 0.5%, Pepper)
  • Dehydrated Vegetable Powder (Onion, Garlic 0.1%, Tomato)
  • Milk Solids Whey 0.1%
  • Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (Soya)
  • Acidity Regulator (INS 296, INS 334)
  • Anticaking Agent (INS 551)
  • Mineral Salt (INS 340)
  • Paprika Extract (INS 160C)
  • Flavour Enhancer (INS 627, INS 631)
  • Natural & Nature Identical Flavouring Substances (Chilli)
ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

CB4

Nutrition per 100 g
CNutritionBIngredients4Risk
VerdictFAIR
Energy545 kcal
Protein7.5 g
Carbohydrates55 g
Total sugars3.8 g
Added sugars3 g
Dietary fibre9.3 g
Total fat30.7 g
Saturated fat14.4 g
Trans fat0 g
Sodium967 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

Mostly potato, finished with enhancers and a lot of salt.

Balaji's Crunchex Chilli Tadka wafers are 88% potato, fried in palmolein and dusted with a seasoning that includes flavour enhancers.

CleanPlate scores it CB4. The C for nutrition reflects potato protein and fibre. The B for ingredients is held back by palm oil and enhancers. The 4 for risk comes from high energy, saturated fat and sodium.

Claims vs reality

What the pack says, checked against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.

  • Product name

    “Chilli Tadka”

    Holds

    Chilli (0.5%) and pepper are listed, though chilli flavouring and enhancers do much of the work.

How CB4 breaks down

Each grade is scored on its own. Here are the label numbers behind each one, per 100 g.

How we score →
01 Nutritional valueA to E
C

Adequate nutrient density

Protein
7.5 g
Fibre
9.3 g
Vitamins and minerals
None declared
Energy
545 kcal

Scored on eight nutrients (protein, fibre, calcium, iron, vitamins A, C, D and zinc), per 100 g and per 100 kcal.

02 Ingredient & label integrityA to E
B

Good, few concerning additives

Base
Potato 88%
Main fat
Edible Vegetable Oil
Sweeteners
Sugar, Maltodextrin
Additives
0
Flagged
Palmolein, Maltodextrin

Scored on six things: base processing, fat quality, sweeteners, additives, colours and flavours.

03 Risk nutrients1 to 5
4

High risk

Added sugar
3 g
Sodium
967 mg
Saturated fat
14.4 g
Trans fat
0 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 88%. The oil is palmolein, giving 30.7 g fat with 14.4 g saturated per 100 g.

The seasoning includes maltodextrin, hydrolysed vegetable protein, acidity regulators, an anticaking agent, paprika extract and enhancers INS 627 and 631. Added sugar is 3 g per 100 g.

Ingredients to watch

  • SodiumConcern

    967 mg per 100 g. A 50 g pack gives almost a quarter of the daily limit.

  • Flavour enhancers (627, 631)Worth watching

    Nucleotide enhancers that intensify savouriness. They are often paired with MSG-like effects.

  • PalmoleinWorth watching

    Drives saturated fat to 14.4 g per 100 g.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "88% potato means it is basically a vegetable"

Frying and seasoning turn it into a high-fat, high-salt snack.

Myth: "No MSG on the pack means no enhancers"

INS 627 and 631 are flavour enhancers even though they are not MSG.

How often, and how

  • AdultsOccasional small portion
  • ChildrenOccasional only
  • Watching blood pressureAvoid

Smarter ways to eat it

Try a home tadka

Toss roasted potato wedges with chilli, curry leaves and a little oil.

Drink water

The salt load is high; pair with water, not a sugary drink.

Common questions

Is Crunchex Chilli Tadka Potato Wafers healthy?

Crunchex Chilli Tadka Potato Wafers scores CB4 (Fair) on CleanPlate, which makes it an occasional-use product, where the concerns start to outweigh the positives. The main concerns are: High sodium (967mg per 100g); High saturated fat (14.4g); Palm oil listed; Contains Maltodextrin. On the plus side: Source of protein (7.5g); High fibre (9.3g).

What does the CB4 score mean?

The first letter (C) grades nutritional value: adequate nutrient density. The second letter (B) grades ingredient and label integrity: good, few concerning additives. The number (4) grades risk nutrients (sugar, sodium, saturated fat): high risk.

Which ingredients in Crunchex Chilli Tadka Potato Wafers should I watch?

Edible Vegetable Oil (Palmolein) (Palmolein), Maltodextrin (Maltodextrin).

Last reviewed June 15, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label.

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