Chakna Makhna Mint Pudina Flavoured Makhana
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Chakna Makhna Mint Pudina Flavoured Makhana is a roasted foxnut snack coated in a mint and spice seasoning. It scores CA2: middling on nutrition because the protein is modest, strong on ingredients because foxnut leads the list with few additives, and low on risk because the oil is the main load. Best as a measured handful a few times a week.
Ingredients, decoded
4 listed- Foxnut (Makhana) (70%)
- Rice Bran Oil
- Olive Oil (16%)
- Seasoning (14%)
- sugar
- Iodized Salt
- Black Salt
- Acidity Regulators (INS 330, INS 262)
- Spices & Condiments (Dried Mango Powder, Dried Mint Leaves, Black Pepper, Red chilli, Turmeric, Dried Garlic, Cumin, Dried Onion Powder)
- Maltodextrin
- Flavour Enhancer (INS 621)
- Natural Colour (INS 160c)
- Anticaking Agent (INS 551)
<½ teaspoon of sugar in every 100 g · 0.7 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
| Energy | 400 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 6.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 51.7 g |
| Total sugars | 0.7 g |
| Dietary fibre | 11.2 g |
| Total fat | 21.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.2 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 151 mg |
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What to know about Chakna Makhna Mint Pudina Flavoured Makhana
Mostly foxnut, with oil doing the calorie work
Chakna Makhna Mint Pudina Flavoured Makhana is a roasted foxnut snack: foxnut (makhana) 70%, rice bran oil, olive oil 16% and a seasoning of 14%. The seasoning is sugar, iodised salt, black salt, dried mango powder, mint leaves, spices, maltodextrin and a few additives. It is bought as a light, crunchy snack by people looking for something to eat between meals that is not fried.
A 20 g serve gives about 80 kcal, 1.2 g protein, 2.2 g fibre and 4.2 g fat. Per 100 g the snack has 6.2 g protein, 11.2 g fibre, 21.2 g fat of which 3.2 g is saturated, 0.7 g sugar and 151 mg sodium. Most of the energy comes from the carbohydrate in the foxnut and the oil it is roasted in.
The pack promises mint, olive oil roasting and plant protein. Mint is in the seasoning, the olive oil is declared at 16%, and the fibre is real. The protein is modest and rice bran oil has no declared share. CleanPlate scores it CA2.
Why Chakna Makhna Mint Pudina Flavoured Makhana scores CA2
Nutrition is a C because protein is only 6.2 g per 100 g, though fibre is 11.2 g. Ingredients are an A with foxnut at 70%, and risk is a 2 on 3.2 g saturated fat and 151 mg sodium.
Adequate nutrient density
- Protein
- 6.2 g
- Fibre
- 11.2 g
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 400 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why C
Protein is 6.2 g per 100 g, mostly from the foxnut, which is the largest protein contributor in the list. That is a modest amount, so it earns limited credit. Fibre is 11.2 g per 100 g, about 2.2 g in a 20 g serve.
No vitamins or minerals are declared, so the grade rests on protein and fibre. Fat is 21.2 g per 100 g, mostly from the roasting oil.
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
- Rice Bran Oil
- Sweeteners
- Seasoning, Spices...
- Additives
- 3
- Flagged
- Maltodextrin
02 Ingredient integrity: why A
The list is short and mostly whole: foxnut 70%, then rice bran oil and olive oil 16%. The seasoning is 14% and is made of salt, sugar, dried mint and spices, with no hydrogenated fat and no sweetener.
A few additives cost ingredient points: silicon dioxide (551) as the anticaking agent, flavour enhancer 621, and the natural colour 160c from paprika, plus added flavours. Acidity regulators 330 and 262 cost nothing. Rice bran oil has no percentage, which is a small label gap.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
Low risk
- Total sugar
- 0.7 g
- Sodium
- 151 mg
- Saturated fat
- 3.2 g
- Trans fat
- 0 g
03 Load risk: why 2
Risk is a 2. Energy of about 400 kcal per 100 g is the biggest part, then saturated fat at 3.2 g per 100 g, which is under the 5 g high line. Sodium is 151 mg per 100 g.
Sugar is 0.7 g per 100 g and trans fat is 0 g, so neither adds to the risk. In a 20 g serve there is about 0.6 g saturated fat and about 30 mg sodium.
Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.
Red flags
- −Red flag: Contains Maltodextrin
- −Red flag: Contains Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)
Green flags
- +Green flag: High fibre (11.2g)
Does Chakna Makhna Mint Pudina Flavoured Makhana live up to its claims?
The zero cholesterol claim holds and the mint is real but small. The protein and fibre claim is partly true, and the antioxidant and immunity claims have no numbers behind them.
- Product namePartly true
“Mint Pudina”
Dried mint leaves are in the seasoning, which is 14% of the snack, alongside mango powder, spices and added flavours. The mint is real but a small part.
- On the packBe careful
“Roasted in olive oil”
Olive oil is declared at 16%, but rice bran oil is listed ahead of it with no percentage. The retailer page shows no rice bran oil, the pack shows it.
- On the packPartly true
“Protein+ Fibre Rich”
Fibre is high at 11.2 g per 100 g. Protein is 6.2 g per 100 g, about 1.2 g in a 20 g serve, so it is a small contribution.
- On the packHolds
“Zero Cholesterol”
The panel shows 0 mg cholesterol, which fits a plant-based snack.
- On the packBe careful
“Rich in antioxidants, Boosts Immunity”
The panel declares no vitamins, minerals or antioxidant values, so there is no number to check these against.
What's in Chakna Makhna Mint Pudina Flavoured Makhana?
Foxnut, rice bran oil and olive oil lead the list, with a 14% seasoning behind them. The flavour enhancer and anticaking agent in the seasoning are the points to know.
The ingredient list, read for you
Foxnut (makhana) leads at 70%, followed by rice bran oil, which has no declared share, and olive oil at 16%. These are the roasting oils and the coating's base.
The seasoning (14%) is sugar, iodised salt, black salt, acidity regulators, dried mango powder, mint, pepper, chilli, turmeric, garlic, cumin and onion for the flavour. Maltodextrin is a carrier, 621 a flavour enhancer, 160c a colour and 551 an anticaking agent. The pack also says it contains natural and nature-identical flavours.
Ingredients to watch
- Flavour enhancer 621 and anticaking agent 551Worth watching
Both are in the seasoning and cost ingredient points. They are a small part of a 14% coating.
- Oil and energyWorth watching
21.2 g fat and about 400 kcal per 100 g, so about 80 kcal in a 20 g serve. Energy is the biggest part of the risk grade.
- Rice bran oil (no percentage)Worth watching
Listed ahead of olive oil with no declared share, so the exact oil mix is unclear.
- FibreFine
11.2 g per 100 g, about 2.2 g in a 20 g serve, from the foxnut.
- Sodium and sugarFine
151 mg sodium and 0.7 g sugar per 100 g. A 20 g serve has about 30 mg sodium.
What it doesn’t have
- No vitamins or minerals are declared on the panel.
- The rice bran oil has no percentage.
Who should eat Chakna Makhna Mint Pudina Flavoured Makhana?
A few times a week suits most adults and children. Sodium is low at 151 mg per 100 g, so the oil and the portion matter more than the salt.
- Most adultsA few times a week
About 80 kcal per 20 g serve, with 3.2 g saturated fat per 100 g.
- ChildrenA few times a week
Low sugar at 0.7 g per 100 g, but it has a flavour enhancer and colour.
- High blood pressureA few times a week
151 mg sodium per 100 g, about 30 mg in a 20 g serve.
- Weight managementA few times a week
Light and high in fibre, but oil takes it to about 400 kcal per 100 g.
Chakna Makhna Mint Pudina Flavoured Makhana: common questions
What is the CleanPlate score of Chakna Makhna Mint Pudina Flavoured Makhana?
Chakna Makhna Mint Pudina Flavoured Makhana is a roasted foxnut snack coated in a mint and spice seasoning. It scores CA2: middling on nutrition because the protein is modest, strong on ingredients because foxnut leads the list with few additives, and low on risk because the oil is the main load. Best as a measured handful a few times a week. Nutrition C, ingredients A, 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 Chakna Makhna Mint Pudina Flavoured Makhana?
Per 100 g, Chakna Makhna Mint Pudina Flavoured Makhana has 400 kcal, 6.2 g protein, 51.7 g carbohydrate, 21.2 g fat and 3.2 g saturated fat. One serve (20 g serve, as printed on the pack) has 80 kcal and 1.2 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Chakna Makhna Mint Pudina Flavoured Makhana?
4 ingredients, in label order: Foxnut (Makhana) (70%), Rice Bran Oil, Olive Oil (16%), Seasoning (14%) (sugar, Iodized Salt, Black Salt, Acidity Regulators (INS 330, INS 262), Spices & Condiments (Dried Mango Powder, Dried Mint Leaves, Black Pepper, Red chilli, Turmeric, Dried Garlic, Cumin, Dried Onion Powder), Maltodextrin, Flavour Enhancer (INS 621), Natural Colour (INS 160c), Anticaking Agent (INS 551)). Flagged: Maltodextrin (low concern).
Does Chakna Makhna Mint Pudina Flavoured Makhana live up to its claims?
5 claims checked: 1 holds, 2 are partly true, 2 need care. "Mint Pudina" is partly true: Dried mint leaves are in the seasoning, which is 14% of the snack, alongside mango powder, spices and added flavours. The mint is real but a small part. "Roasted in olive oil" needs care: Olive oil is declared at 16%, but rice bran oil is listed ahead of it with no percentage. The retailer page shows no rice bran oil, the pack shows it.
Who should limit Chakna Makhna Mint Pudina Flavoured Makhana?
Most adults: a few times a week. About 80 kcal per 20 g serve, with 3.2 g saturated fat per 100 g. Children: a few times a week. Low sugar at 0.7 g per 100 g, but it has a flavour enhancer and colour. High blood pressure: a few times a week. 151 mg sodium per 100 g, about 30 mg in a 20 g serve.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Chakna Makhna Mint Pudina Flavoured Makhana have?
Per 100 g, Chakna Makhna Mint Pudina Flavoured Makhana has 0.7 g sugar, 151 mg sodium (about 0.4 g salt) and 3.2 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 30, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .
Label read on 30 October 2026, from photos of the pack. If the pack has changed since, tell us.
Score history (1)
| Date | Score | Method | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 October 2026 | CA2 | v5.0 | First scored |
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