Sweet Karam Coffee Andhra Spicy Murukku (Chakli)
Red flags
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (10g)
Green flags
- +Green flag: Source of protein (7.1g)
- +Green flag: Source of fibre
- +Green flag: No added sugar
Ingredients, decoded
11 listed- Rice Flour
- Roasted Bengal Gram Flour
- Edible Vegetable Oil (Rice Bran)
- Chilli Powder
- Black Gram Flour
- Garlic
- Edible Common Salt
- White Sesame
- Cumin
- Asafoetida
- Ajwain
CA3
Our take
CleanPlate reviewA clean, traditional murukku.
Sweet Karam Coffee's Andhra Spicy Murukku is made the traditional way: rice flour and roasted Bengal gram flour, fried in rice bran oil and spiced with chilli, garlic, sesame, cumin, asafoetida and ajwain.
CleanPlate scores it CA3. The C for nutrition reflects modest protein and fibre. The A for ingredients reflects no additives and real spices. The 3 for risk comes from energy and sodium.
Claims vs reality
What the pack says, checked against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
- Product nameHolds
“Andhra Spicy”
Chilli, garlic, cumin, asafoetida and ajwain, with no additives or flavouring.
How CA3 breaks down
Each grade is scored on its own. Here are the label numbers behind each one, per 100 g.
Adequate nutrient density
- Protein
- 7.1 g
- Fibre
- 3 g
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 521 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 Flour
- Main fat
- Edible 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
- 467.8 mg
- Saturated fat
- 10 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 rice flour, roasted Bengal gram flour, rice bran oil, chilli powder, black gram flour, garlic, salt, white sesame, cumin, asafoetida and ajwain. Allergens listed include milk and wheat.
Per 100 g: 521 kcal, 7.1 g protein, 3 g fibre, 0 g sugar, 28.7 g fat (10 g saturated) and 468 mg sodium.
Ingredients to watch
- Energy densityWorth watching
521 kcal per 100 g, typical of fried namkeen.
- SodiumWorth watching
468 mg per 100 g.
Common misconceptions
Myth: "Namkeen is all junk"
This one has a clean, traditional list. Portion size is what matters.
Myth: "Rice bran oil makes it low fat"
It is a better oil, but fat is still 28.7 g per 100 g.
How often, and how
- AdultsA small portion with tea
- ChildrenFine occasionally
- Watching blood pressureKeep portions small
Smarter ways to eat it
Pair with tea, not a meal
A few pieces with chai rather than a full bowl.
Add a fresh side
Cucumber or a fruit balances the plate.
Common questions
Is Sweet Karam Coffee Andhra Spicy Murukku (Chakli) healthy?
Sweet Karam Coffee Andhra Spicy Murukku (Chakli) scores CA3 (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 (10g). On the plus side: Source of protein (7.1g); Source of fibre; No added sugar.
What does the CA3 score mean?
The first letter (C) grades nutritional value: adequate nutrient density. The second letter (A) grades ingredient and label integrity: clean, minimally processed. The number (3) grades risk nutrients (sugar, sodium, saturated fat): moderate risk.
Last reviewed 2026-07-17. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label.