KurkureChips & Snacks#45 of 49 in categoryRating 2.3/5

Kurkure Puffcorn Yummy Cheese Puffs

Red flags

  • Red flag: High sodium (720mg per 100g)
  • Red flag: High saturated fat (12.2g)
  • Red flag: Contains Maltodextrin

Green flags

  • Green flag: Source of protein (6.3g)

Ingredients, decoded

19 listed
  • Corn Meal (54%)
  • Rice Meal (14%)
  • Edible Vegetable Oil
  • Sugar (Seasoning)
  • Iodised Salt (Seasoning)
  • Maltodextrin (Seasoning)
  • Spices and Condiments (Seasoning)
  • Milk Solids (Seasoning)
  • Cheese Powder (0.5%) (Seasoning)
  • Salt Substitute - Potassium Chloride (Seasoning)
  • Edible Starch (Seasoning)
  • Flavour - Natural and Nature Identical Flavouring Substances (Seasoning)
  • Flavour Enhancer (INS 627)
  • Flavour Enhancer (INS 631)
  • Acidity Regulator (INS 296)
  • Acidity Regulator (INS 330)
  • Gram Meal
  • Firming Agent (INS 170(i))
  • Iodised Salt
ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

EB4

Nutrition per 100 g
ENutritionBIngredients4Risk
VerdictPOOR
Energy519 kcal
Protein6.3 g
Carbohydrates62.3 g
Total sugars5.3 g
Added sugars4.3 g
Total fat27.1 g
Saturated fat12.2 g
Trans fat0.1 g
Sodium720 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

A corn puff built for craving.

Kurkure Puffcorn Yummy Cheese is a fried corn and rice puff dusted with a cheese seasoning. Cheese powder makes up 0.5% of the pack.

CleanPlate scores it EB4. The E for nutrition reflects very little protein, fibre or micronutrients. The B for ingredients reflects flavour enhancers and seasoning around a corn-and-rice base; the cheese in the name is 0.5% cheese powder. 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

    “Yummy Cheese”

    Partly true

    Cheese powder is 0.5% of the pack. The cheese taste comes from seasoning, flavouring and enhancers.

How EB4 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
E

Very low nutrient density

Protein
6.3 g
Fibre
Not declared
Vitamins and minerals
None declared
Energy
519 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
Corn Meal
Main fat
Edible Vegetable Oil
Sweeteners
Sugar, Maltodextrin
Additives
5
Flagged
Maltodextrin

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

03 Risk nutrients1 to 5
4

High risk

Added sugar
4.3 g
Sodium
720 mg
Saturated fat
12.2 g
Trans fat
0.1 g

Scored on added sugar, sodium and saturated fat, with a penalty for trans fat.

A closer look

Does the label add up?

Corn meal (54%) and rice meal (14%) form the base, fried in vegetable oil. The seasoning includes sugar, maltodextrin, milk solids, cheese powder (0.5%), potassium chloride and enhancers INS 627 and 631.

Per 100 g: 519 kcal, 6.3 g protein, 4.3 g added sugar, 12.2 g saturated fat and 720 mg sodium. The pack notes that saturated fat varies with the oil batch.

Ingredients to watch

  • SodiumConcern

    720 mg per 100 g.

  • Flavour enhancers (627, 631)Worth watching

    Boost savouriness and make puffs easy to overeat.

  • Saturated fatWorth watching

    12.2 g per 100 g when fried in palmolein.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "Cheese puffs contain real cheese"

Cheese powder is 0.5%. The flavour is mostly seasoning.

Myth: "Puffed snacks are light"

They feel light, but carry 519 kcal per 100 g.

How often, and how

  • ChildrenOccasional treat, small pack
  • AdultsOccasional
  • Watching blood pressureAvoid

Smarter ways to eat it

Try makhana

Roasted makhana with a pinch of cheese powder or chaat masala scratches the same itch.

Pour, don't graze

Serve a small bowl rather than eating from the pack.

Common questions

Is Kurkure Puffcorn Yummy Cheese Puffs healthy?

Kurkure Puffcorn Yummy Cheese Puffs scores EB4 (Poor) on CleanPlate, which makes it best kept as a rare treat rather than a regular buy. The main concerns are: High sodium (720mg per 100g); High saturated fat (12.2g); Contains Maltodextrin. On the plus side: Source of protein (6.3g).

What does the EB4 score mean?

The first letter (E) grades nutritional value: very low 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 Kurkure Puffcorn Yummy Cheese Puffs should I watch?

Maltodextrin (Seasoning) (Maltodextrin).

Last reviewed September 26, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label.

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