BritanniaBiscuits & Cookies#8 of 28 in categoryRating 2.7/5

Britannia NutriChoice Ragi Cookies

Red flags

  • Red flag: High saturated fat (8.9g)
  • Red flag: Palm oil listed
  • Red flag: Contains Maltodextrin

Green flags

  • Green flag: Source of protein (7g)
  • Green flag: High fibre (10.4g)
  • Green flag: No added sugar

Ingredients, decoded

19 listed
  • Ragi Flour (33%)
  • Wheat Flour (Atta) (29%)
  • Refined Palm Oil
  • Inulin
  • Milk Solids
  • Maltodextrin
  • Raising Agents [503(Ii), 500(Ii) & 450(I)]
  • Soya Protein Isolate
  • Foxtail Millet Flour (0.5%)
  • Little Millet Flour (0.5%)
  • Iodised Salt
  • Spices (0.5%) (Cassia & Cinnamon Powder)
  • Apple Fibre
  • Emulsifiers [322(I), 471 & 472E]
  • Stabilizer (412)
  • Dough Conditioner (223)
  • Vitamins* And Minerals*
  • Nature Identical & Artificial (Vanilla) Flavouring Substances
  • Sweeteners [965(I) & 955]
ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

EB3

Nutrition per 100 g
ENutritionBIngredients3Risk
VerdictPOOR
Energy458 kcal
Protein7 g
Carbohydrates71.7 g
Total sugars2.1 g
Added sugars0 g
Dietary fibre10.4 g
Total fat18.2 g
Saturated fat8.9 g
Trans fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium407 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

Ragi cookies sweetened with maltitol and sucralose

Britannia NutriChoice Ragi Cookies are ragi flour (33%), wheat flour atta (29%), refined palm oil, inulin, milk solids, maltodextrin, soya protein isolate, millets, apple fibre, vitamins and minerals, raising agents, three emulsifiers, a stabiliser and a dough conditioner (INS 223), sweetened with maltitol and sucralose.

CleanPlate scores it EB3. The E for nutrition is low: almost no credited protein, fibre or micronutrients per 100 g; its 7 g of protein earns no credit because it is under 2.75 g per 100 kcal. The B for ingredients reflects a mix of whole and refined ingredients (led by ragi flour, wheat flour and refined palm oil), with additives that cost points: diphosphates, sucralose, sodium metabisulphite and flavouring. The 3 for risk comes mainly from saturated fat (8.9 g per 100 g) and sodium (407 mg per 100 g).

Claims vs reality

What the pack says, checked against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.

  • Retail listing

    “Ragi Cookies (Diabetic Friendly)”

    Be careful

    Added sugar is 0 g, but the sweeteners are maltitol and sucralose, and carbohydrate is still 71.7 g per 100 g.

  • Retail listing

    “0% Maida”

    Holds

    The flours are ragi and atta; no refined flour is listed.

  • Retail listing

    “No Added Sugar”

    Holds

    No sugar or syrup is listed.

  • Retail listing

    “Tested Low GI”

    Be careful

    No glycaemic index value is on the listing.

How EB3 breaks down

Each grade is scored on its own. Here are the label numbers behind each one, per 100 g.

How we score →
01 Nutritional valueA to E
E

Very low nutrient density

Protein
7 g
Fibre
10.4 g
Vitamins and minerals
None declared
Energy
458 kcal

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.

02 Ingredient & label integrityA to E
B

Good, few concerning additives

Base
Ragi Flour
Main fat
Refined Palm Oil
Sweeteners
Maltodextrin
Additives
8
Flagged
Palm oil, Maltodextrin
Artificial flavour or colour
Yes

Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.

03 Risk nutrients1 to 5
3

Moderate risk

Added sugar
0 g
Sodium
407 mg
Saturated fat
8.9 g
Trans fat
0 g

Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.

A closer look

Does the label add up?

Ragi flour 33%, wheat flour (atta) 29%, refined palm oil, inulin, milk solids, maltodextrin, raising agents (INS 503(ii), 500(ii), 450(i)), soya protein isolate, foxtail millet flour 0.5%, little millet flour 0.5%, iodised salt, spices 0.5% (cassia, cinnamon), apple fibre, emulsifiers (INS 322(i), 471, 472e), stabiliser (INS 412), dough conditioner (INS 223), vitamins and minerals, flavouring and sweeteners (INS 965(i), 955).

Per 100 g: 458 kcal, 18.2 g fat of which 8.9 g saturated, 2.1 g sugar of which 0 g added, 10.4 g fibre, 7 g protein, 407 mg sodium. Low GI is claimed on the listing with no tested value; as a listing claim it costs no points. Part of the 10.4 g of fibre is added (inulin, apple fibre). Vitamins and minerals are listed with no amounts, so none is credited. The maltitol content is not printed.

Ingredients to watch

  • SweetenersConcern

    Sucralose (-4) and maltitol (-2); maltitol can cause bloating.

  • Additive loadConcern

    Sulphite, diphosphate, three emulsifiers, a stabiliser, flavouring and two sweeteners take the ingredient score from 25 to 3.

  • Saturated fatWorth watching

    8.9 g per 100 g, from refined palm oil.

  • FibreFine

    10.4 g per 100 g, partly from added inulin and apple fibre.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "Diabetic-friendly means harmless in any amount"

It still carries 71.7 g of carbohydrate per 100 g; people with diabetes should check portions with their own plan.

Myth: "Sugar-free biscuits are additive-free"

Replacing the sugar added maltitol and sucralose, among other additives.

How often, and how

  • Healthy adultsOccasionally
  • ChildrenRarely
  • Diabetes or prediabetesLimit

Smarter ways to eat it

One or two

Two cookies (about 34 g) with tea.

Whole ragi

Ragi porridge or dosa gives the millet without the additives.

Common questions

Is Britannia NutriChoice Ragi Cookies healthy?

Britannia NutriChoice Ragi Cookies scores EB3 (Poor) on CleanPlate, which makes it best kept as a rare treat rather than a regular buy. The main concerns are: High saturated fat (8.9g); Palm oil listed; Contains Maltodextrin. On the plus side: Source of protein (7g); High fibre (10.4g); No added sugar.

What does the EB3 score mean?

The first letter (E) grades nutritional value: very low nutrient density. The second letter (B) grades ingredient and label integrity: good, few concerning additives. The number (3) grades risk nutrients (sugar, sodium, saturated fat): moderate risk.

Which ingredients in Britannia NutriChoice Ragi Cookies should I watch?

Refined Palm Oil (Palm oil), Maltodextrin (Maltodextrin).

Last reviewed October 10, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label.

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