iD Idli & Dosa Batter
Red flags
No major red flags on the label.
Green flags
- +Green flag: Source of protein (5.5g)
- +Green flag: No added sugar
- +Green flag: Low sodium
Ingredients, decoded
5 listed- Rice (34%)
- Urad Dal
- Fenugreek
- RO-purified Water (50%)
- Edible Common Salt
DA2
Our take
CleanPlate reviewRice, urad dal, fenugreek, water and salt.
iD's Idli & Dosa Batter is the traditional fermented batter, made from the same five ingredients you would use at home.
CleanPlate scores it DA2. The D for nutrition reflects that idli batter is mostly rice and water, with modest protein and no declared fibre. The A for ingredients is near perfect. The 2 for risk reflects low fat, no sugar and low sodium.
How DA2 breaks down
Each grade is scored on its own. Here are the label numbers behind each one, per 100 g.
Low nutrient density
- Protein
- 5.5 g
- Fibre
- Not declared
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 143 kcal
Scored on eight nutrients (protein, fibre, calcium, iron, vitamins A, C, D and zinc), per 100 g and per 100 kcal.
Clean, minimally processed
- Base
- Rice
- Sweeteners
- None added
- Additives
- 0
- Flagged
- None
Scored on six things: base processing, fat quality, sweeteners, additives, colours and flavours.
Low risk
- Added sugar
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 92 mg
- Saturated fat
- 0.68 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?
The ingredients are rice (34%), urad dal, fenugreek, RO-purified water (50%) and salt.
Per 100 g: 143 kcal, 5.5 g protein, 1.6 g fat, no sugar and 92 mg sodium.
Ingredients to watch
- Nutrient densityWorth watching
Mostly rice and water, so protein and fibre are modest.
- FreshnessFine
With no preservatives, it must be refrigerated and used before the date.
Common misconceptions
Myth: "Packaged batter must contain preservatives"
This one has none. It relies on refrigeration.
Myth: "Idli is a high-protein breakfast"
It gives some protein from urad dal, but much less than eggs, paneer or sprouts.
How often, and how
- ChildrenExcellent everyday breakfast
- AdultsExcellent everyday breakfast
- DiabeticsPair with sambar and chutney to slow the rice
Smarter ways to eat it
Add protein at the table
Serve with a thick sambar or a peanut chutney.
Add vegetables to dosa
Stir grated carrot, onion or spinach into the batter for uttapam.
Common questions
Is iD Idli & Dosa Batter healthy?
iD Idli & Dosa Batter scores DA2 (Fair) on CleanPlate, which makes it an occasional-use product, where the concerns start to outweigh the positives. We found no major red flags on its label. On the plus side: Source of protein (5.5g); No added sugar; Low sodium.
What does the DA2 score mean?
The first letter (D) grades nutritional value: low nutrient density. The second letter (A) grades ingredient and label integrity: clean, minimally processed. The number (2) grades risk nutrients (sugar, sodium, saturated fat): low risk.
Last reviewed June 19, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label.