
Why we picked it
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The coating is besan and rice flour rather than maida.
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The spicing is four named whole spices rather than a premix.
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The oil is cold-pressed sunflower.
What to look for in Masala Peanuts?
What to look for in Masala Peanuts?
- 01Read what it is actually made of. Besan or millet should lead. Maida near the top means refined wheat flour in a different shape.
- 02Check which oil it was fried in. Palm oil and unnamed 'edible vegetable oil' blends are the default in packaged namkeen.
- 03TBHQ (INS 319) is the usual antioxidant in fried snacks. A pack without it has a shorter shelf life, which is the honest trade.
- 04MSG shows up as 'flavour enhancer (INS 621)'. A properly spiced snack does not need it.
What's inside
Peanut is a major allergen and here it is the product itself.
Gram flour forms the spiced coating that makes this masala peanuts rather than roasted peanuts.
Works with the besan to give the coating its crispness. Rice flour rather than maida.
The spicing, from four named whole spices rather than a seasoning premix or flavouring.
Packaged namkeen usually uses palm oil or a blended vegetable oil.
Salt is a mineral and cannot be certified organic.
No preservative, no TBHQ, no MSG or flavour enhancer, no artificial colour and no maida.
Pure & Sure Peanut Masala vs other masala peanuts
| What to compare | Purepicked | Regular masala peanuts |
|---|---|---|
| Ingredient list | Nine ingredients | Often oil blends and premixes |
| Coating | Besan and rice flour | Frequently maida-based |
| Frying oil | Cold-pressed sunflower oil | Palm oil or 'edible vegetable oil' |
| Preservative | None | TBHQ (INS 319) common |
| Flavour enhancer | None | MSG (INS 621) common |
Nutrition facts · per 100 g
- Energy
- 490 kcal
- Protein
- 22 g
- Carbohydrate
- 19 g
- Total sugars
- 3 g
- Added sugars
- 0 g
- Dietary fibre
- 5 g
- Total fat
- 53 g
- Saturated fat
- 9 g
- Trans fat
- 0 g
- Cholesterol
- 0 mg
- Salt
- 2.15 g
How to use it
- Eat straight from the pack with chai or a cold drink
- Crush coarsely over bhel, sev puri or a salad for crunch and heat
- Serve alongside drinks in place of a plain roasted nut
- Reseal tightly after opening; the coating softens within days in humidity
Is it for you?
Good for
Tea-time and evening snacking
Households avoiding palm oil, maida and MSG
Crushed over bhel and chaat
Parties, travel and movie nights
Avoid if
Anyone with a peanut allergy — this is a peanut product
Product details
- Sold by
- Purepicked
- Brand
- Pure & Sure
- Net quantity
- 150 g
- Type
- Namkeen
Also on the label
Questions people ask
Who should avoid this?
Anyone with a peanut allergy. Groundnut is the first and largest ingredient. The coating is also made with gram flour (besan).
What is the coating made of?
Organic besan and rice flour, spiced with chilli, turmeric, cumin and pepper. There is no maida in the coating.
Why is the fat so high?
It is a fried snack with 53 g fat per 100 g, and most of that fat comes from the peanuts themselves. It is fried in cold-pressed sunflower oil, not palm oil.
Are there preservatives or MSG?
No. There is no preservative, TBHQ, MSG, flavour enhancer or artificial colour.
How do I stop it going soft?
Reseal tightly after opening. The coating softens within days in humidity.
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