
Why we picked it
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A packaged namkeen without palm oil, maida, TBHQ, MSG or colour is genuinely rare.
What to look for in Chakli?
What to look for in Chakli?
- 01Check which oil the snack was fried in. Palm oil and unnamed 'edible vegetable oil' blends are the default in packaged namkeen.
- 02TBHQ (INS 319) is the usual antioxidant in fried snacks. A pack without it has a shorter shelf life, which is the honest trade.
- 03MSG appears as flavour enhancer INS 621. A snack with real spices in it does not need one.
Pure & Sure Chakli vs other chaklis
| What to compare | Purepicked | Regular chakli |
|---|---|---|
| Ingredient list | Seven ingredients, all named | Often includes maida and unnamed blends |
| Frying oil | Cold-pressed sunflower, named | Palm oil or 'edible vegetable oil' |
| Preservative | None declared | TBHQ (INS 319) common |
| Flavour enhancer | None declared | MSG (INS 621) common |
| Colour | None declared | Synthetic colours common |
Nutrition facts ยท per 100 g
- Energy
- 394 kcal
- Protein
- 7.3 g
- Carbohydrate
- 48 g
- Total sugars
- 0.4 g
- Added sugars
- 0 g
- Dietary fibre
- 3.2 g
- Total fat
- 33 g
- Saturated fat
- 15.1 g
- Trans fat
- 0 g
- Cholesterol
- 0 mg
- Sodium
- 676 mg
How to use it
- Eat straight from the pack with chai or filter coffee
- Crumble over bhel, sev puri or a chaat for crunch
- Serve on a festive platter alongside chutneys or dips
Is it for you?
Good for
Tea-time and evening snacking
Festive platters and gifting
Travel snacks
Crumbled over chaat as a topping
Avoid if
Anyone with a sesame allergy
Product details
- Sold by
- Purepicked
- Brand
- Pure & Sure
- Net quantity
- 120 g
- Type
- Namkeen
Also on the label
Questions people ask
What goes into this chakli?
Seven ingredients: organic rice flour, roasted chana powder, chilli powder, cumin and sesame, salt, and organic cold-pressed sunflower oil for frying.
Is it safe for someone with a sesame allergy?
No. Organic sesame is in the recipe, and it is a declared allergen.
What does it leave out compared with regular chakli?
There is no palm oil, maida, preservative (such as TBHQ), MSG or flavour enhancer, and no artificial colour. Many packaged chaklis use at least some of these.
Is it low in fat?
No. It is a deep-fried snack with 33 g fat per 100 g, so it is energy-dense even though the oil is cold-pressed.
How can I serve it?
Eat it straight from the pack with chai or filter coffee, crumble it over bhel, sev puri or chaat, or put it on a festive platter with chutneys.
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