4700BC Himalayan Pink Salt Flavoured Makhana
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Himalayan Pink Salt Flavoured Makhana is a jumbo foxnut snack coated in rice bran oil, pink salt and pepper. It scores CA4: modest on nutrition because protein is small, clean on ingredients with a short list and no concerning additives, and high on risk because of the oil's saturated fat and the salt. Best as an occasional snack.
Ingredients, decoded
5 listed- Foxnut
- Edible Vegetable Oil (Rice Bran Oil)
- Himalayan Pink Salt
- Black Pepper
- Rosemary Extract (INS 392)
<½ teaspoon of sugar in every 100 g · 1.1 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
| Energy | 514.3 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 7.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 43.6 g |
| Total sugars | 1.1 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Dietary fibre | 8.9 g |
| Total fat | 32.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 7.1 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 875 mg |
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What to know about 4700BC Himalayan Pink Salt Flavoured Makhana
A short ingredient list with oil and salt to watch
A 55 g pack of jumbo foxnut (makhana), 69% of the recipe, coated in rice bran oil, Himalayan pink salt (2%), black pepper and rosemary extract (INS 392), with added natural flavouring substances. It is sold as an office, on-the-go and 4 PM craving snack for people who want something light and crunchy.
A 28 g serve, half the pack, gives 144 kcal, 2.2 g protein, 2.5 g fibre, 2 g saturated fat and 245 mg sodium. Per 100 g that is 514 kcal, 32.1 g fat, 7.14 g saturated fat and 875 mg sodium. The whole pack is about 283 kcal.
The front is right that it has no palm oil, and the list is short and plain. The protein promise stretches further than the numbers: 2.2 g in a serve is a small amount. CleanPlate scores it CA4.
Why 4700BC Himalayan Pink Salt Flavoured Makhana scores CA4
Nutrition is a C on 7.86 g protein and 8.93 g fibre per 100 g. Ingredients are an A for a short, plain list. Risk is a 4 because of 875 mg sodium and 7.14 g saturated fat per 100 g.
Adequate nutrient density
- Protein
- 7.9 g
- Fibre
- 8.9 g
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 514 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why C
Protein is 7.86 g per 100 g, about 6% of the calories, and fibre is 8.93 g per 100 g. In one 28 g serve that is 2.2 g protein and 2.5 g fibre, nearly all from the foxnut. Energy is dense at 514 kcal per 100 g because of the oil.
No vitamins or minerals are declared, so the grade rests on protein and fibre alone.
Scored on protein, fibre and twelve vitamins and minerals, against the Codex and FSSAI "source" and "high" levels, per 100 g and per 100 kcal. Protein also has to supply at least 12.5% of the calories to count, and 25% for full credit.
Clean, minimally processed
- Base
- Foxnut
- Main fat
- Edible Vegetable Oil
- Sweeteners
- None added
- Additives
- 1
- Flagged
- None
02 Ingredient integrity: why A
The list is short: foxnut at 69%, rice bran oil, pink salt at 2%, black pepper and rosemary extract (INS 392), with added natural flavouring substances. There is no sugar, no palm oil and no hydrogenated fat.
Rosemary extract is an antioxidant and costs no ingredient points. Nothing in the list costs ingredient points, and no hollow promise is on the pack.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
High risk
- Added sugar
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 875 mg
- Saturated fat
- 7.1 g
- Trans fat
- 0 g
03 Load risk: why 4
Sodium is the biggest driver: 875 mg per 100 g, and 245 mg in one serve. Saturated fat is 7.14 g per 100 g, above the 5 g high line, and 2 g per serve.
Energy at 514 kcal per 100 g adds to it. Added sugar is 0 g and trans fat is 0 g, so neither plays a part.
Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.
Red flags
- −Red flag: High sodium (875mg per 100g)
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (7.1g)
Green flags
- +Green flag: High fibre (8.9g)
- +Green flag: No added sugar
Does 4700BC Himalayan Pink Salt Flavoured Makhana live up to its claims?
No palm oil, the calorie figure and the pink salt all hold. The protein claim is framed generously, since one serve has 2.2 g protein, and roasted sits beside a 32 g fat figure per 100 g.
- On the packBe careful
“Protein Pops / High In Protein”
Protein is 7.86 g per 100 g, about 6% of calories, and one 28 g serve has 2.2 g. It is some protein, but not a high-protein snack.
- On the packHolds
“Zero Palm Oil”
The oil listed is rice bran oil, and no palm oil appears in the ingredients.
- On the packHolds
“144+ kcal”
144 kcal is for one 28 g serve. The pack holds two serves, so the whole pack is about 283 kcal.
- Retail listingBe careful
“Roasted, Not Fried”
Rice bran oil is the second ingredient, and fat is 32.1 g per 100 g, so it is far from an oil-free snack.
- On the packHolds
“Himalayan Pink Salt”
Himalayan pink salt is listed at 2%. Sodium is 875 mg per 100 g, so the seasoning is not trivial.
What's in 4700BC Himalayan Pink Salt Flavoured Makhana?
Foxnut leads the list at 69%, followed by rice bran oil, pink salt and pepper. The oil and the salt are what to watch.
The ingredient list, read for you
Foxnut leads at 69%, so most of the snack is the puffed seed itself. Rice bran oil carries the seasoning, with Himalayan pink salt at 2%, black pepper and rosemary extract (INS 392) as a natural antioxidant. Natural flavouring substances are added, and no percentage is given for the oil or the pepper.
Ingredients to watch
- SodiumConcern
875 mg per 100 g, 245 mg in one 28 g serve and about 480 mg in the whole pack.
- Saturated fatConcern
7.14 g per 100 g, above the 5 g high line. One serve has 2 g.
- Energy from oilWorth watching
514 kcal per 100 g, with 32.1 g fat, from the rice bran oil. One serve is 144 kcal.
- Protein claimWorth watching
2.2 g per serve is modest next to the protein wording on the front.
- Short, plain ingredientsFine
Foxnut, rice bran oil, salt, pepper and rosemary extract (INS 392), with no sugar, palm oil or hydrogenated fat.
- FibreFine
8.93 g per 100 g, 2.5 g in one serve.
What it doesn’t have
- No vitamins or minerals are declared on the panel.
- No percentage is given for the rice bran oil or the black pepper.
Who should eat 4700BC Himalayan Pink Salt Flavoured Makhana?
An occasional snack for most adults and children. Rarely for anyone watching blood pressure, since half the pack has 245 mg sodium.
- Most adultsOccasionally
One serve has 245 mg sodium and 2 g saturated fat, and the pack is two serves.
- ChildrenOccasionally
No sweetener, dye or hydrogenated fat, but 245 mg sodium per 28 g serve.
- High blood pressureRarely
875 mg sodium per 100 g, and half a pack has 245 mg.
- Weight managementOccasionally
144 kcal per serve is easy to double, since the pack is 283 kcal.
4700BC Himalayan Pink Salt Flavoured Makhana: common questions
What is the CleanPlate score of 4700BC Himalayan Pink Salt Flavoured Makhana?
Himalayan Pink Salt Flavoured Makhana is a jumbo foxnut snack coated in rice bran oil, pink salt and pepper. It scores CA4: modest on nutrition because protein is small, clean on ingredients with a short list and no concerning additives, and high on risk because of the oil's saturated fat and the salt. Best as an occasional snack. Nutrition C, ingredients A, load risk 4; nutrition and ingredients run A to E, risk runs 1 to 5, and A and 1 are best.
How many calories and how much protein are in 4700BC Himalayan Pink Salt Flavoured Makhana?
Per 100 g, 4700BC Himalayan Pink Salt Flavoured Makhana has 514 kcal, 7.9 g protein, 43.6 g carbohydrate, 32.1 g fat and 7.1 g saturated fat. One serve (1 serving, 28 g (half the pack)) has 144 kcal and 2.2 g protein.
What are the ingredients in 4700BC Himalayan Pink Salt Flavoured Makhana?
5 ingredients, in label order: Foxnut, Edible Vegetable Oil (Rice Bran Oil), Himalayan Pink Salt, Black Pepper, Rosemary Extract (INS 392).
Does 4700BC Himalayan Pink Salt Flavoured Makhana live up to its claims?
5 claims checked: 3 hold, 2 need care. "Protein Pops / High In Protein" needs care: Protein is 7.86 g per 100 g, about 6% of calories, and one 28 g serve has 2.2 g. It is some protein, but not a high-protein snack. "Roasted, Not Fried" needs care: Rice bran oil is the second ingredient, and fat is 32.1 g per 100 g, so it is far from an oil-free snack.
Who should limit 4700BC Himalayan Pink Salt Flavoured Makhana?
Most adults: occasionally. One serve has 245 mg sodium and 2 g saturated fat, and the pack is two serves. Children: occasionally. No sweetener, dye or hydrogenated fat, but 245 mg sodium per 28 g serve. High blood pressure: rarely. 875 mg sodium per 100 g, and half a pack has 245 mg.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does 4700BC Himalayan Pink Salt Flavoured Makhana have?
Per 100 g, 4700BC Himalayan Pink Salt Flavoured Makhana has 0 g added sugar, 875 mg sodium (about 2.2 g salt) and 7.1 g saturated fat. The FSSAI and UK FSA "high" lines are 10 g added sugar, 600 mg sodium and 5 g saturated fat per 100 g. It is high in salt and saturated fat.
Last reviewed October 29, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .
Label read on 29 October 2026, from photos of the pack. If the pack has changed since, tell us.
Score history (1)
| Date | Score | Method | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 October 2026 | CA4 | v5.0 | History starts here |
Every change to this score is logged. See corrections and the method changelog.
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