- High sodium per serving
- Palm oil listed
- Artificial flavour (E635)
- No artificial colours
- Iron fortified
Independent ratings for Indian packaged foods.
CleanPlate rates every product on nutrient density, ingredient integrity, and macro balance. We decode every additive and ingredient on the label in plain language. No sponsorships, no scare tactics, just the evidence.
Most people are surprised by what’s in their everyday foods.
Most ingredient lists are written for regulators, not for you. INS numbers, emulsifier names, and preservative codes can make a simple snack look like a chemistry exam. Our ingredient index breaks down what these additives actually are, where they show up, and whether they are worth worrying about, so you can read a label and understand it in seconds.
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