Gladful Batters & Ready Mixes#6 of 11 in categoryRating 2.7/5

Gladful Ghee Millet Instant Upma

Red flags

Red flag: Contains Maltodextrin

Green flags

Green flag: Source of protein (10g)

Ingredients, decoded

11 listed

Sooji
Sprouted Millets (Jowar, Ragi) (8%)
Corn
Cashew (4%)
Desi Ghee (4%)
Sunflower Oil
Urad Dal
Chana Dal
Sundried Vegetables (Carrot, Onion, Green Chilli, Curry Leaves)
No Maltodextrin Seasoning: Salt, Jaggery Powder, Mustard, Cumin, Fennel, Ginger, Black Pepper, Herbs (Oregano, Basil), Hing, Natural & Nature Identical Flavours (Lemon)
Vitamin E

ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

EB3

Nutrition per 100 g

ENutritionBIngredients3Risk

VerdictPOOR

Energy423 kcal

Protein10 g

Carbohydrates73 g

Total sugars7 g

Dietary fibre1 g

Total fat10 g

Saturated fat4 g

Sodium148 mg

Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

Millet upma where sooji still leads

Gladful Ghee Millet Instant Upma is a 60 g single-serve mix of sooji, sprouted millets (jowar, ragi, 8%), corn, cashew (4%), desi ghee (4%), sunflower oil, urad and chana dal, vegetables and a spiced seasoning with jaggery and lemon flavour. It has no maltodextrin.

CleanPlate scores it EB3. The E for nutrition is low: almost no credited protein, fibre or micronutrients per 100 g; its 10 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 sooji, sprouted millets and corn), with additives that cost points: flavouring. The 3 for risk comes mainly from saturated fat (4 g per 100 g) and free sugar (6.92 g per 100 g).

Claims vs reality

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

On the pack
“Sprouted Millet”
Partly true
Sprouted jowar and ragi are 8% of the mix; sooji comes first.
On the pack
“Made With Real Cashews”
Holds
Cashew is declared at 4%.
On the pack
“6g Protein Per Serve”
Holds
The 60 g serving has 6 g of protein (10 g per 100 g).
On the pack
“No Palm Oil”
Holds
The fats are desi ghee and sunflower oil.

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

Very low nutrient density

Protein: 10 g
Fibre: 1 g
Vitamins and minerals: None declared
Energy: 423 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

Good, few concerning additives

Base: Sooji
Main fat: Desi Ghee
Sweeteners: No Maltodextrin S...
Additives: 0
Flagged: Maltodextrin

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

Moderate risk

Total sugar: 7 g
Sodium: 148 mg
Saturated fat: 4 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?

Sooji, sprouted millets (jowar, ragi) 8%, corn, cashew 4%, desi ghee 4%, sunflower oil, urad dal, chana dal, sun-dried vegetables (carrot, onion, green chilli, curry leaves) and a seasoning of salt, jaggery powder, spices, herbs and natural and nature-identical lemon flavours, with vitamin E.

Per 100 g: 423 kcal, 10 g fat of which 4 g saturated, 7 g sugar, 1 g fibre, 10 g protein, 148 mg sodium. The panel prints no added-sugar or trans fat line; jaggery is in the seasoning, so the 7 g of total sugar is counted as free sugar and the score is provisional. Values are for the dry mix as sold.

Ingredients to watch

Missing panel linesWorth watching
No added-sugar or trans fat line; the score is provisional.
SugarWorth watching
7 g total sugar per 100 g with jaggery in the seasoning.
FibreWorth watching
Only 1 g per 100 g despite the millets.
Ghee and cashewFine
Desi ghee and cashew are each 4%, with no palm oil or maltodextrin.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "Millet in the name means a high-fibre mix"

Millets are 8% and fibre is 1 g per 100 g.

Myth: "Instant means refined"

This mix uses ghee, cashew and dal, but sooji is still the main ingredient.

How often, and how

Healthy adultsOccasionally
ChildrenRarely
Diabetes or prediabetesLimit

Smarter ways to eat it

Add vegetables

Stir in peas or beans for more fibre.

Pair with curd

A bowl of curd adds protein for the 6 g serving.

Common questions

Is Gladful Ghee Millet Instant Upma healthy?

Gladful Ghee Millet Instant Upma scores EB3 (Poor) on CleanPlate, which makes it best kept as a rare treat rather than a regular buy. The main concerns are: Contains Maltodextrin. On the plus side: Source of protein (10g).

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 Gladful Ghee Millet Instant Upma should I watch?

No Maltodextrin Seasoning: Salt, Jaggery Powder, Mustard, Cumin, Fennel, Ginger, Black Pepper, Herbs (Oregano, Basil), Hing, Natural & Nature Identical Flavours (Lemon) (Maltodextrin).

Last reviewed October 11, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label.

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