FreshToHome Classic Idly & Dosa Batter
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FreshToHome Classic Idly & Dosa Batter is a ready-to-cook rice and urad dal batter, sold chilled for idlies, dosas and paddu. It scores EA1: low on nutrition because water dilutes the protein, top marks on ingredients for a three-item list with no additives, and minimal risk with almost no sugar, saturated fat or salt. A sound everyday base, best served with protein-rich sides.
Ingredients, decoded
3 listed- RO Purified Water
- Rice (36.8%)
- Urad Dal & Fenugreek Seeds
0 teaspoon of sugar in every 100 g · 0 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
| Energy | 161.9 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 6.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 32.7 g |
| Total sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Total fat | 0.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 5.6 mg |
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What to know about FreshToHome Classic Idly & Dosa Batter
A three-ingredient batter that is mostly water
FreshToHome Classic Idly & Dosa Batter is a 1 kg pack of chilled batter made from RO purified water, rice (36.8%), and urad dal with fenugreek seeds. It is bought by people who want idlies or dosas without soaking and grinding at home. The pack says it makes up to 20 idlies or 15 dosas, and it also suits paddu or paniyaram.
Per 100 g the batter has 161.9 kcal, 6.9 g protein, 32.7 g carbohydrate and 0.4 g fat. Sugar is 0 g, saturated fat is 0.1 g and sodium is 5.6 mg. One 50 g serve, about one idly, gives 81 kcal and 3.5 g protein. It keeps for 6 days in the fridge and should not be frozen.
The pack promises a homestyle batter with no preservatives, and the short list backs that up. Only the rice share is declared, so the amount of urad dal is not known. CleanPlate scores it EA1.
Why FreshToHome Classic Idly & Dosa Batter scores EA1
Nutrition is an E because water dilutes the batter to 6.9 g protein per 100 g. Ingredients are an A for a three-item list with no additives, and risk is a 1 on 0.1 g saturated fat and 5.6 mg sodium.
Very low nutrient density
- Protein
- 6.9 g
- Fibre
- Not declared
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 162 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why E
Protein is 6.9 g per 100 g, about 17% of the 161.9 kcal. Most of the rest is carbohydrate from rice, at 32.7 g per 100 g, and fat is only 0.4 g. Because the batter is largely water, protein per bite is modest.
No fibre, vitamins or minerals are declared, so nothing else lifts the grade. One 50 g serve gives 3.5 g protein.
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
- RO Purified Water
- Sweeteners
- None added
- Additives
- 0
- Flagged
- None
02 Ingredient integrity: why A
The list is water, rice (36.8%), and urad dal with fenugreek seeds. There are no additives, no added sugar and no preservatives, and nothing costs ingredient points.
Only the rice share is declared. The missing share for urad dal and fenugreek costs a small label point.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
Clean
- Added sugar
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 5.6 mg
- Saturated fat
- 0.1 g
- Trans fat
- 0 g
03 Load risk: why 1
Every risk input is close to zero: 0 g sugar, 0.1 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat and 5.6 mg sodium per 100 g. Energy is 161.9 kcal per 100 g and does not push the number up.
One 50 g serve has 2.8 mg sodium. Salt and sugar added in cooking or at the table are not part of this score.
Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.
Red flags
No major red flags on the label.
Green flags
- +Green flag: Source of protein (6.9g)
- +Green flag: No added sugar
- +Green flag: Low sodium
Does FreshToHome Classic Idly & Dosa Batter live up to its claims?
The no-preservatives and no-artificial-additives claims hold, and the yield of 20 idlies or 15 dosas matches the 1 kg pack. How the grain was milled cannot be read from the list.
- On the packHolds
“No Preservatives”
No preservative or other additive is listed. The ingredients are water, rice, and urad dal with fenugreek seeds.
- On the packHolds
“No Synthetic Colours or Artificial Flavours Added”
No colour or flavour appears in the list, which has only three items.
- On the packBe careful
“Freshly stone-ground”
The ingredient list cannot confirm how the grain was milled. What it does show is a short, plain list led by water and rice (36.8%).
- On the packHolds
“Makes upto 20 Idlies or 15 Dosas”
At about 50 g per idly, 1 kg gives 20 idlies. At about 66 g per dosa, it gives about 15.
What's in FreshToHome Classic Idly & Dosa Batter?
Water, rice and urad dal with fenugreek make up the whole list. The only gap is that the urad dal share is not declared.
The ingredient list, read for you
Water comes first, then rice at 36.8%, then urad dal with fenugreek seeds. The rice supplies the starch, the urad dal supplies most of the protein, and the fenugreek is a seasoning for flavour. Only the rice share is declared.
Ingredients to watch
- Low nutrient densityConcern
Protein is 6.9 g per 100 g, about 17% of the calories, and no fibre, vitamins or minerals are declared. This is what holds nutrition at an E.
- Urad dal share not declaredWorth watching
Only the rice (36.8%) has a percentage, so there is no way to see how much urad dal is in the batter.
- Short, additive-free listFine
Water, rice, and urad dal with fenugreek seeds. No preservative, colour, flavour or sweetener is listed.
- Sugar, saturated fat and sodiumFine
0 g sugar, 0.1 g saturated fat and 5.6 mg sodium per 100 g. One 50 g serve has 2.8 mg sodium.
What it doesn’t have
- No fibre, vitamins or minerals are declared.
- No share is given for the urad dal and fenugreek seeds.
Who should eat FreshToHome Classic Idly & Dosa Batter?
Suitable every day for most adults, children, and anyone watching blood pressure or weight, since one 50 g serve has 81 kcal and 2.8 mg sodium.
- Most adultsEveryday
81 kcal and 2.8 mg sodium per 50 g serve, with no additives.
- ChildrenEveryday
No sugar, dye, sweetener or preservative in the list.
- High blood pressureEveryday
5.6 mg sodium per 100 g, so the batter adds almost none.
- Weight managementEveryday
161.9 kcal per 100 g and 0.4 g fat, so portions stay light.
Recipes with FreshToHome Classic Idly & Dosa Batter
Idlies, dosas and paddu all come from the same batter, at about 50 g per idly and 66 g per dosa.
Idlies
Steam about 50 g of batter per idly for roughly 81 kcal and 3.5 g protein, and serve with sambar for more protein.
Dosas
A dosa uses about 66 g of batter, so one pack makes about 15 with very little oil.
Paddu or paniyaram
Spoon the batter into a paniyaram pan for small bites. Stir in chopped onion or curry leaves for extra flavour.
FreshToHome Classic Idly & Dosa Batter: common questions
What is the CleanPlate score of FreshToHome Classic Idly & Dosa Batter?
FreshToHome Classic Idly & Dosa Batter is a ready-to-cook rice and urad dal batter, sold chilled for idlies, dosas and paddu. It scores EA1: low on nutrition because water dilutes the protein, top marks on ingredients for a three-item list with no additives, and minimal risk with almost no sugar, saturated fat or salt. A sound everyday base, best served with protein-rich sides. Nutrition E, ingredients A, load risk 1; 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 FreshToHome Classic Idly & Dosa Batter?
Per 100 g, FreshToHome Classic Idly & Dosa Batter has 162 kcal, 6.9 g protein, 32.7 g carbohydrate, 0.4 g fat and 0.1 g saturated fat. One serve (50 g, about one idly) has 81 kcal and 3.5 g protein.
What are the ingredients in FreshToHome Classic Idly & Dosa Batter?
3 ingredients, in label order: RO Purified Water, Rice (36.8%), Urad Dal & Fenugreek Seeds.
Does FreshToHome Classic Idly & Dosa Batter live up to its claims?
4 claims checked: 3 hold, 1 needs care. "Freshly stone-ground" needs care: The ingredient list cannot confirm how the grain was milled. What it does show is a short, plain list led by water and rice (36.8%).
Who should limit FreshToHome Classic Idly & Dosa Batter?
Most adults: everyday. 81 kcal and 2.8 mg sodium per 50 g serve, with no additives. Children: everyday. No sugar, dye, sweetener or preservative in the list. High blood pressure: everyday. 5.6 mg sodium per 100 g, so the batter adds almost none.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does FreshToHome Classic Idly & Dosa Batter have?
Per 100 g, FreshToHome Classic Idly & Dosa Batter has 0 g added sugar, 6 mg sodium (about 0 g salt) and 0.1 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 under all three lines.
Last reviewed October 28, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .
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