Why we picked it
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Four whole nuts, with no oil added and nothing fried.
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Fibre is 13.1 g per 100 g, a figure an independent lab confirmed in March 2026.
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The pack's nutrition table matches that lab report line for line.
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We set out the seasoning in full so you can decide for yourself.
What to look for in Nut Mixes?
What to look for in Nut Mixes?
- 01Aflatoxin from mould is the main safety risk in nuts and groundnuts. It is invisible, survives cooking, and is the reason to buy from brands that test.
- 02Nuts and seeds go rancid because of their oil. Buy small sealed packs and store them cool and dark.
- 03Raw means no added oil or salt. The ingredient list should be just the nut or the seed.
- 04Broken, shrivelled or unevenly coloured pieces point to old stock or poor sorting.
What's inside
Four nuts make up the base of the mix.
First in the seasoning list. The lab measured 4.22 g of added sugar per 100 g of the mix.
Dried vegetables give the salsa flavour and colour.
Seasons the mix. Sodium is 599 mg per 100 g.
Carries the seasoning and helps it coat the nuts.
The warmth behind the tomato.
Soy protein broken down to give a savoury, umami taste. It works a little like MSG.
Nature-identical flavours are made to match a natural flavour molecule for molecule. FSSAI permits them.
A gum from the acacia tree that holds the seasoning on the nuts.
Must Be Nuts Salsa Scandal vs other flavoured nut snacks
| What to compare | Salsa Scandal | Other flavoured nut snacks |
|---|---|---|
| Added oil | None added | Often fried or oil-roasted |
| Fibre | 13.1 g per 100 g, checked by a lab | Rarely tested or stated |
| Seasoning | Bought-in mix with sugar, flavour booster and nature-identical flavour, all listed | Similar seasonings, often with MSG as well |
| Preservatives | None on the ingredient list | Some use preservatives |
Nutrition facts · per 100 g
- Energy
- 493.88 kcal
- Protein
- 18.4 g
- Carbohydrate
- 52.42 g
- Total sugars
- 8.37 g
- Added sugars
- 4.22 g
- Dietary fibre
- 13.08 g
- Total fat
- 23.4 g
- Saturated fat
- 3.49 g
- Trans fat
- 0.05 g
- Cholesterol
- 0 mg
- Salt
- 1.50 g
How to use it
- Straight from the pouch with a cold drink
- Scatter over a bowl of chaat or bhel
- Toss through a corn and bean salad
- Put out in a bowl when friends come over
- Keep one in a desk drawer for the afternoon slump
Is it for you?
Good for
Savoury snacking with no added oil
Anyone who likes a tangy, tomato flavour
Avoid if
Anyone with a tree nut or soya allergy
Anyone avoiding added sugar or added flavouring altogether
Product details
- Sold by
- Purepicked
- Brand
- Must Be Nuts
- Net quantity
- 33 g
- Type
- Dried Fruit
Questions people ask
What's in it?
Cashews, almonds, pistachios and macadamias in a ready-made tomato and chilli salsa seasoning with onion, lime, garlic and cucumber. No oil is added and nothing is fried.
Why is the verdict Caution?
The bought-in seasoning includes sugar, hydrolysed vegetable protein (soy) and nature-identical flavour. All are permitted, but our other picks usually leave them out. Added sugar is 4.22g per 100g.
Who should avoid it?
Anyone with a tree-nut or soya allergy. It is packed in a facility that also handles dairy.
Has it been lab-tested?
Yes, for nutrition. An independent lab found the nutrition matches the pack and that it is high in fibre. The report does not test for mould toxins (aflatoxin), the main safety risk in nuts.
How salty is it?
Sodium is 599mg per 100g, about 198mg in a 33g pouch. Sugar is the first item in the seasoning, so it is tangy and a little sweet.
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