Anil Roasted Vermicelli (Short)
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Anil Roasted Vermicelli is a short, pre-roasted wheat vermicelli sold for kheer, upma and pulao, with a single ingredient on the list: refined wheat flour. It scores CB2: middling on nutrition because the base is refined flour with modest protein and fibre, clean on ingredients with no additives, and low on risk with no sugar, no fat and little salt. Cook it with vegetables or nuts.
Ingredients, decoded
1 listed
0 teaspoon of sugar in every 100 g · 0 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
| Energy | 355.6 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 11.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 77.8 g |
| Total sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Dietary fibre | 6.7 g |
| Total fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 22.2 mg |
| Iron | 2.2 mg |
| Calcium | 40 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg |
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What to know about Anil Roasted Vermicelli
Plain refined-flour vermicelli with nothing added
Anil Roasted Vermicelli (Short) is dry, pre-roasted wheat vermicelli in a 450 g pack. The ingredient list has one line, refined wheat flour (maida), with no percentage given. It is bought as a pantry staple for sweet dishes like kheer and savoury ones like upma and vegetable pulao.
A 45 g serve, which the pack calls 1 cup, has 160 kcal, 5 g protein, 35 g carbohydrate and 3 g fibre. Per 100 g that is 356 kcal, 11.1 g protein and 6.7 g fibre, with 0 g sugar, 0 g fat and 22 mg sodium. The pack makes about 10 servings. Values are for the dry product.
The pack says it is already roasted so you need not roast it again, and the list backs that up: no oil or other ingredient is added. The listing adds claims such as finest quality and nutritious, which the numbers only partly support. CleanPlate scores it CB2.
Why Anil Roasted Vermicelli scores CB2
Nutrition is a C: 11.1 g protein and 6.7 g fibre per 100 g on a refined-flour base. Ingredients are a B with one plain ingredient and no additives. Risk is a 2, set by energy alone.
Adequate nutrient density
- Protein
- 11.1 g
- Fibre
- 6.7 g
- Vitamins and minerals
- Iron, Calcium, Vitamin D
- Energy
- 356 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why C
Protein is 11.1 g per 100 g and fibre is 6.7 g, so a 45 g serve gives 5 g protein and 3 g fibre. All of the protein comes from refined wheat flour, which holds the protein credit at a modest level.
Iron is 2.22 mg and calcium 40 mg per 100 g, with no vitamin D, and no fortification is declared. The micronutrients add very little to the grade.
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.
Good, few concerning additives
- Base
- Refined Wheat Flour
- Sweeteners
- None added
- Additives
- 0
- Flagged
- Maida
02 Ingredient integrity: why B
The list is one ingredient, refined wheat flour, with no additives, no flavouring, no oil and no sugar. Nothing on the label costs ingredient points, and no label promise is hollow.
The grade stops at B because the only ingredient is a refined flour and its share is not stated as a percentage.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
Low risk
- Added sugar
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 22.2 mg
- Saturated fat
- 0 g
- Trans fat
- 0 g
03 Load risk: why 2
Risk is a 2, and energy sets it: 356 kcal per 100 g of dry vermicelli. Sugar is 0 g, saturated fat 0 g, trans fat 0 g and sodium 22 mg per 100 g, so they add almost nothing.
One 45 g serve has 160 kcal and 10 mg sodium. The cooked weight is different from the dry weight, so the numbers describe the dry product.
Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.
Red flags
- −Red flag: Refined flour (maida) base
Green flags
- +Green flag: High fibre (6.7g)
- +Green flag: No added sugar
- +Green flag: Low sodium
Does Anil Roasted Vermicelli live up to its claims?
The roasted claim holds and the energy figure is clear at 160 kcal per serve. Nutritious and finest quality are broad words that the single refined-flour ingredient only partly supports.
- On the packHolds
“Roasted Short Vermicelli”
The pack says it is already roasted, and the list shows no added oil. Total fat is 0 g per 100 g.
- Retail listingBe careful
“Made from the finest quality ingredients”
The only ingredient is refined wheat flour, with no percentage or grade stated. Finest quality cannot be checked from the label.
- Retail listingBe careful
“Nutritious and delicious”
A serve gives 5 g protein and 3 g fibre, but the base is refined flour and no vitamins are added. Nutritious is a broad word for that.
- On the packBe careful
“160 kcal, 670 kJ per serve”
The panel shows 670 kJ while the back of the pack shows 870 kJ. 160 kcal matches 670 kJ.
What's in Anil Roasted Vermicelli?
Refined wheat flour is the only ingredient, with no percentage stated and no additives, sugar or oil. The thing to watch is what you add when cooking.
The ingredient list, read for you
Refined wheat flour (maida) is the only ingredient and its share is not given. There are no additives, flavours, oil or sugar, so the vermicelli is simply flour that has been shaped and roasted.
Ingredients to watch
- Refined wheat flourWorth watching
The sole ingredient, a refined flour. It brings 77.8 g carbohydrate per 100 g, 35 g in a 45 g serve, with 6.7 g fibre per 100 g.
- EnergyWorth watching
356 kcal per 100 g dry, which sets the risk grade. One 45 g serve is 160 kcal.
- No additives, sugar or fatFine
Nothing is added to the flour. Sugar, total fat, saturated fat and trans fat are all 0 g per 100 g.
- SodiumFine
22 mg per 100 g, 10 mg in a serve, which is very low.
What it doesn’t have
- No percentage is declared for the refined wheat flour.
- No vitamins or minerals are added, and vitamin D is 0 mcg.
Who should eat Anil Roasted Vermicelli?
A fine staple for most adults and for children in normal portions. Anyone managing blood sugar should keep portions modest, since a serve has 35 g of refined carbohydrate.
- Most adultsEveryday
160 kcal per serve with 0 g sugar and 10 mg sodium, if served with vegetables or protein.
- ChildrenA few times a week
Plain and additive-free, but only 5 g protein per serve and kheer adds sugar.
- Diabetes or prediabetesOccasionally
35 g refined carbohydrate in a 45 g serve, with 3 g fibre.
- Active peopleA few times a week
Carbohydrate for energy, but only 5 g protein per serve, so add protein.
Recipes with Anil Roasted Vermicelli
Vermicelli suits upma, pulao and kheer. Vegetables, nuts or dal add the protein and fibre that a 5 g protein serve lacks.
Vegetable upma
Cook the vermicelli with onion, carrot and peas, so the 3 g fibre per serve rises and the dish becomes more than refined flour.
Vegetable pulao
Toss the already-roasted vermicelli in with beans and spices, with no extra roasting, for a savoury dish from a base with only 10 mg sodium per serve.
Kheer
Simmer in milk and sweeten to taste. The vermicelli has 0 g sugar, so you control the sweetness.
Anil Roasted Vermicelli: common questions
What is the CleanPlate score of Anil Roasted Vermicelli (Short)?
Anil Roasted Vermicelli is a short, pre-roasted wheat vermicelli sold for kheer, upma and pulao, with a single ingredient on the list: refined wheat flour. It scores CB2: middling on nutrition because the base is refined flour with modest protein and fibre, clean on ingredients with no additives, and low on risk with no sugar, no fat and little salt. Cook it with vegetables or nuts. Nutrition C, ingredients B, load risk 2; 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 Anil Roasted Vermicelli (Short)?
Per 100 g, Anil Roasted Vermicelli (Short) has 356 kcal, 11.1 g protein, 77.8 g carbohydrate, 0 g fat and 0 g saturated fat. One serve (1 cup, 45 g dry) has 160 kcal and 5 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Anil Roasted Vermicelli (Short)?
1 ingredient, in label order: Refined Wheat Flour (Maida). Flagged: Maida (low concern).
Does Anil Roasted Vermicelli (Short) live up to its claims?
4 claims checked: 1 holds, 3 need care. "Made from the finest quality ingredients" needs care: The only ingredient is refined wheat flour, with no percentage or grade stated. Finest quality cannot be checked from the label. "Nutritious and delicious" needs care: A serve gives 5 g protein and 3 g fibre, but the base is refined flour and no vitamins are added. Nutritious is a broad word for that.
Who should limit Anil Roasted Vermicelli (Short)?
Most adults: everyday. 160 kcal per serve with 0 g sugar and 10 mg sodium, if served with vegetables or protein. Children: a few times a week. Plain and additive-free, but only 5 g protein per serve and kheer adds sugar. Diabetes or prediabetes: occasionally. 35 g refined carbohydrate in a 45 g serve, with 3 g fibre.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Anil Roasted Vermicelli (Short) have?
Per 100 g, Anil Roasted Vermicelli (Short) has 0 g added sugar, 22 mg sodium (about 0.1 g salt) and 0 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 under all three lines.
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 | CB2 | v5.0 | First scored |
Every change to this score is logged. See corrections and the method changelog.
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