Modern Kitchens Nendran Banana Chips (Rock Salt)
Red flags
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (17.5g)
Green flags
- +Green flag: High fibre (7g)
- +Green flag: No added sugar
- +Green flag: No additives
Ingredients, decoded
5 listed- Banana
- Refined Vegetable Oil
- Iodized Salt
- Rock Salt
- Turmeric
CB3
Our take
CleanPlate reviewNendran banana chips, the Kerala classic.
Modern Kitchens Nendran Banana Chips are made from Kerala's Nendran variety, fried in refined vegetable oil with salt, rock salt and turmeric.
CleanPlate scores it CB3. The C for nutrition reflects fibre-rich banana weighed against high energy. The B for ingredients reflects a short list with an unnamed oil. The 3 for risk comes from energy and saturated fat.
Claims vs reality
What the pack says, checked against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
- Product nameBe careful
“Rock Salt”
Rock salt is still salt. Sodium is 343 mg per 100 g.
How CB3 breaks down
Each grade is scored on its own. Here are the label numbers behind each one, per 100 g.
Adequate nutrient density
- Protein
- 3 g
- Fibre
- 7 g
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 567 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
- Banana
- Main fat
- Refined Vegetable Oil
- Sweeteners
- None added
- Additives
- 0
- Flagged
- None
Scored on six things: base processing, fat quality, sweeteners, additives, colours and flavours.
Moderate risk
- Added sugar
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 343 mg
- Saturated fat
- 17.5 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 list is banana, refined vegetable oil, iodised salt, rock salt and turmeric.
Per 100 g: 567 kcal, 3 g protein, 36 g fat (17.5 g saturated), 7.2 g natural sugar and 343 mg sodium.
Ingredients to watch
- Saturated fatConcern
17.5 g per 100 g.
- Energy densityConcern
567 kcal per 100 g.
- Unnamed oilWorth watching
The oil type is not declared.
Common misconceptions
Myth: "Nendran chips are healthier than regular banana chips"
The variety changes flavour and texture, not the fat.
Myth: "Kerala chips are always fried in coconut oil"
This pack does not say which oil is used.
How often, and how
- AdultsA small handful
- ChildrenOccasional
- Watching cholesterolLimit
Smarter ways to eat it
Tea-time portion
A few chips with chai.
Pair with fruit
A fresh fruit alongside balances the plate.
Common questions
Is Modern Kitchens Nendran Banana Chips (Rock Salt) healthy?
Modern Kitchens Nendran Banana Chips (Rock Salt) scores CB3 (Good) on CleanPlate, which makes it a reasonable choice with a trade-off or two worth knowing about. The main concerns are: High saturated fat (17.5g). On the plus side: High fibre (7g); No added sugar; No additives.
What does the CB3 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 (3) grades risk nutrients (sugar, sodium, saturated fat): moderate risk.
Last reviewed August 6, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label.
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