Why we picked it
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Nuts and seeds come first, at 62% of the laddoo.
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Made with A2 ghee, not vanaspati.
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We have the brand's lab report. It checked for harmful bacteria and heavy metals, and both were within limits.
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The pack names what is inside the choco chips, which most brands don't.
What to look for in Indian Sweets?
What to look for in Indian Sweets?
- 01Check the sweetener. Most mithai is made with white sugar, often more than half the weight. Jaggery or dates is the better swap, but it is still sugar.
- 02Check the fat. Pure ghee should be named on the list. Vanaspati, hydrogenated fat or an unnamed edible oil is the usual cheaper substitute.
- 03Look at how much of it is nuts. A high dry fruit percentage printed on the pack is more useful than the words rich in dry fruits.
- 04Avoid added colours and flavours. Real laddoos get their colour and taste from what is in them.
- 05Watch for compound ingredients like choco chips, sprinkles or flavoured pieces. Each one carries its own ingredient list, often with sugar.
- 06Check the shelf life. Ghee sweets without preservatives keep for weeks to a few months, not a year.
What's inside
Almonds, cashews, pistachios, pumpkin seeds and dates. 62% of the laddoo.
Unrefined cane sugar. It is still sugar.
Ghee from the milk of A2 cows. It binds the laddoo.
Made from cocoa nibs, cocoa butter and organic cane sugar. The cane sugar is added sugar.
Early Foods Choco Chip Laddoo vs other laddoos
| What to compare | Purepicked | Regular laddoos |
|---|---|---|
| Sweetener | Jaggery, plus cane sugar in the choco chips | Refined white sugar, often half the weight |
| Fat | A2 ghee | Vanaspati or blended ghee is common |
| Nut content | 62% dry fruits and seeds | Low, often besan or flour-heavy |
| Testing | Checked for bacteria and heavy metals | Rarely shared |
| Shelf life | 3 months | Up to a year with preservatives |
Nutrition facts · per 100 g
- Energy
- 574 kcal
- Protein
- 18.9 g
- Carbohydrate
- 25.7 g
- Total sugars
- 16 g
- Added sugars
- 16 g
- Dietary fibre
- 6.5 g
- Total fat
- 45.5 g
- Saturated fat
- Not declared
- Trans fat
- Not declared
- Cholesterol
- Not declared
- Salt
- 0.9 g
How to use it
- One laddoo with morning tea or milk
- A sweet after lunch instead of mithai
- Pack one for travel or a long day out
- Crumble over vanilla ice cream or a bowl of curd
- Break into pieces for a child's snack box
Is it for you?
Good for
Anyone wanting a mithai made with ghee and jaggery instead of sugar and vanaspati
Families who want a nut-heavy sweet
Vegetarians, as it has no egg
Avoid if
Anyone with a nut allergy. Nuts are more than half the laddoo
Anyone with a dairy allergy or on a vegan diet, as it is made with ghee
Anyone with coeliac disease, as it is made in a facility that handles gluten
Young children who cannot chew nuts safely
Product details
- Sold by
- Purepicked
- Brand
- Early Foods
- Net quantity
- 250 g
- Type
- Indian Sweets
Also on the label
Questions people ask
What's in the choco chips?
Cocoa nibs, cocoa butter and organic cane sugar. That cane sugar counts as added sugar, along with the jaggery: 16g per 100g in total.
What is the laddoo made from?
Ground almonds, cashews, pistachios, pumpkin seeds and dates (62% of the laddoo), bound with A2 ghee and sweetened with jaggery, with choco chips.
Who should avoid it?
Anyone with a nut allergy, a dairy allergy or on a vegan diet. It is made in a facility that handles gluten, and it is not for young children who cannot chew nuts safely.
Why is the verdict Caution?
The pack's nutrition table leaves out saturated fat, trans fat and cholesterol. With ghee in the recipe, these should be listed.
Is it heavy?
Yes, it is rich: 45.5g fat per 100g, and one laddoo is about 28g.
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