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Haldiram's TakaTak Chatpata Masala

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Haldiram's TakaTak Chatpata Masala is a crispy namkeen snack made from rice, corn and gram meal, vegetable oil and a spice mix. It scores CB5: middling on nutrition, with a sound ingredient list apart from added flavouring, and the highest risk grade because of saturated fat and sodium. Best kept as a small, occasional snack rather than something to eat by the bowl.

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Haldiram's TakaTak Chatpata Masala

Haldiram's TakaTak Chatpata Masala scores CB5 on CleanPlate: nutrition C, ingredients B, load risk 5.

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Share of calories, per 100 g

  • Protein: 7 g per 100 g, 5% of the calories.
  • Carbs (not counting sugars and fibre): 43.5 g per 100 g, 33% of the calories.
  • Sugars: 0.5 g per 100 g, under 1% of the calories, of which 0.29 g is added.
  • Fat: 35 g per 100 g, 59% of the calories, of which 17 g is saturated.
  • Fibre: 6 g per 100 g, 2% of the calories (fibre counts at 2 kcal per gram).
Added sugar0.3 g
Saturated fat17 g
Sodium827 mg

The tick is the “high” line

Watch
High sodium (827mg per 100g); High saturated fat (17g)
In its favour
High fibre (6g)
On the pack
4 claims checked: 1 holds, 1 is partly true, 2 need care

Last reviewed October 29, 2026

Ingredients, decoded

12 listed
  • Rice Meal
  • Edible Vegetable Oil
  • Corn Meal
  • Gram Meal
  • Spices and Condiments
    • Red Chilli Powder (0.8%)
    • Raw Mango Powder
    • Coriander Powder (0.25%)
    • Cumin Powder
    • Garlic Powder
    • Anise Powder (0.1%)
    • Black Pepper Powder (0.01%)
    • Nutmeg Powder
    • Cinnamon Powder
    • Onion Powder
    • Spice Extract
  • Iodised Salt
  • Whey Powder
  • Maltodextrin
  • Dextrose
  • Sugar Powder
  • Acidity Regulators (INS 296 & INS 330)
  • Natural and Nature Identical Flavouring Substances
High concernModerate concernLow concernNo concernIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more. How we rate additives
Haldiram's TakaTak Chatpata Masala pack, front view

<½ teaspoon of sugar in every 100 g · 0.5 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon

High saltHigh saturated fatHigh calories (over 400 kcal per 100 g)Nutrition per 100 g
CNutrition densityBIngredient integrity5Load risk
Nutrition facts
Energy543 kcal
Protein7 g
Carbohydrates50 g
Total sugars0.5 g
Added sugars0.29 g
Dietary fibre6 g
Total fat35 g
Saturated fat17 g
Trans fat0.1 g
Sodium827 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

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What to know about Haldiram's TakaTak Chatpata Masala

A spiced rice-and-corn snack heavy on saturated fat

Haldiram's TakaTak Chatpata Masala is a namkeen snack built on rice meal, corn meal (23%) and gram meal, cooked in an oil blend of palmolein, cottonseed and rice bran. A spice mix with red chilli (0.8%), raw mango powder, coriander (0.25%) and cumin gives the chatpata taste. It is sold in a family pack for anytime snacking.

A 20 g serve gives about 109 kcal, 1.4 g protein, 1.2 g fibre, 3.4 g saturated fat and 165 mg sodium. Per 100 g the figures are 543 kcal, 7 g protein, 6 g fibre, 17 g saturated fat and 827 mg sodium. Sugar is almost absent: 0.29 g added sugar per 100 g.

The pack promises rich taste and balanced flavour, and the spices are real, though several are tiny shares of the mix. The seasoning also leans on salt, whey powder and added flavouring. CleanPlate scores it CB5.

Why Haldiram's TakaTak Chatpata Masala scores CB5

Nutrition is a C on modest protein and 6 g fibre per 100 g. Ingredients are a B, held back only by added flavouring. Risk is a 5 because saturated fat is 17 g per 100 g.

How we score →
01 Nutrition densityA to E
C

Adequate nutrient density

Protein
7 g
Fibre
6 g
Vitamins and minerals
None declared
Energy
543 kcal

01 Nutrition density: why C

Protein is 7 g per 100 g, mostly from rice meal, a lower-quality source, so the protein credit is reduced. Fibre is 6.04 g per 100 g, about 1.2 g in a 20 g serve, which helps.

No vitamins or minerals are declared, so the grade rests on protein and fibre alone.

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.

02 Ingredient integrityA to E
B

Good, few concerning additives

Base
Rice Meal
Main fat
Edible Vegetable Oil
Sweeteners
3 types
Additives
2
Flagged
Palmolein, Maltodextrin

02 Ingredient integrity: why B

The list is mostly grain meals, an oil blend and spices, with no hydrogenated fat and no dye. Corn meal is declared at 23%, but rice meal, the oil and gram meal carry no percentages.

Nature-identical flavouring costs ingredient points. Whey powder, maltodextrin, dextrose and sugar powder are small supporting ingredients, and the acidity regulators (malic and citric acid) cost nothing.

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

03 Load risk1 to 5
5

Very high risk

Added sugar
0.29 g
Sodium
827 mg
Saturated fat
17 g
Trans fat
0.1 g

03 Load risk: why 5

Saturated fat drives the grade: 17 g per 100 g, more than three times the 5 g high line, about 3.4 g in one 20 g serve. Sodium is next at 827 mg per 100 g, or 165 mg per serve.

Energy at 543 kcal per 100 g adds to it. Added sugar is 0.29 g and trans fat is declared below 0.1 g, so neither moves the grade much.

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

Red flags

  • Red flag: High sodium (827mg per 100g)
  • Red flag: High saturated fat (17g)
  • Red flag: Palm oil listed
  • Red flag: Contains Maltodextrin

Green flags

  • Green flag: High fibre (6g)

Does Haldiram's TakaTak Chatpata Masala live up to its claims?

The spices and the no-added-preservatives line hold up, though the spices are small shares. The natural flavouring footnote is care-worthy, because the list says natural and nature identical.

  • Product name

    “Chatpata Masala”

    Partly true

    Real spices are listed, but small: red chilli 0.8%, coriander 0.25%, anise 0.1%, black pepper 0.01%. Added flavouring and salt contribute to the taste too.

  • On the pack

    “Used as natural flavouring agent”

    Be careful

    The footnote says natural flavouring, while the ingredient list reads natural and nature identical flavouring substances. Nature-identical flavouring costs ingredient points.

  • Retail listing

    “No added preservatives”

    Holds

    No preservative is listed. The only additives are acidity regulators 296 (malic acid) and 330 (citric acid), plus flavouring.

  • On the pack

    “Anytime Snacking”

    Be careful

    A 20 g serve has 3.4 g saturated fat and 165 mg sodium, so frequent snacking adds up quickly.

What's in Haldiram's TakaTak Chatpata Masala?

Rice, oil, corn and gram meal lead the list, followed by spices, salt and whey powder. Watch the saturated fat from the oil and the sodium.

The ingredient list, read for you

Rice meal leads, followed by the oil blend of palmolein, cottonseed and rice bran, then corn meal (23%) and gram meal. Those four make up the crisp body of the snack.

The spice mix (red chilli, raw mango, coriander, cumin, garlic, anise, pepper, nutmeg, cinnamon, onion) gives the flavour, with iodised salt, whey powder, maltodextrin, dextrose, sugar powder, two acidity regulators and flavouring rounding out the seasoning.

Ingredients to watch

  • Saturated fatConcern

    17 g per 100 g, mainly from the palmolein-led oil blend. One 20 g serve has 3.4 g.

  • SodiumWorth watching

    827 mg per 100 g, about 165 mg in a 20 g serve. A larger handful doubles it quickly.

  • Nature-identical flavouringWorth watching

    Added flavouring costs ingredient points. The two acidity regulators, malic and citric acid, cost none.

  • FibreFine

    6.04 g per 100 g from the grain meals and spices, about 1.2 g per serve.

  • Added sugarFine

    0.29 g per 100 g, so the sweet-savoury seasoning adds almost no sugar.

What it doesn’t have

  • No vitamins or minerals are declared on the panel.
  • No percentages are given for rice meal, the oil blend or gram meal.

Who should eat Haldiram's TakaTak Chatpata Masala?

Rarely for most adults, children, and anyone watching blood pressure or weight. One 20 g serve has 3.4 g saturated fat and 165 mg sodium.

  • Most adultsRarely

    A 20 g serve has 3.4 g saturated fat, and the grade for risk is the highest.

  • ChildrenRarely

    17 g saturated fat and 827 mg sodium per 100 g, with little protein.

  • High blood pressureRarely

    165 mg sodium per 20 g serve, and it is easy to eat more.

  • Weight managementRarely

    543 kcal per 100 g, about 109 kcal in a small 20 g serve.

Haldiram's TakaTak Chatpata Masala: common questions

What is the CleanPlate score of Haldiram's TakaTak Chatpata Masala?

Haldiram's TakaTak Chatpata Masala is a crispy namkeen snack made from rice, corn and gram meal, vegetable oil and a spice mix. It scores CB5: middling on nutrition, with a sound ingredient list apart from added flavouring, and the highest risk grade because of saturated fat and sodium. Best kept as a small, occasional snack rather than something to eat by the bowl. Nutrition C, ingredients B, load risk 5; 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 Haldiram's TakaTak Chatpata Masala?

Per 100 g, Haldiram's TakaTak Chatpata Masala has 543 kcal, 7 g protein, 50 g carbohydrate, 35 g fat and 17 g saturated fat. One serve (20 g serve) has 109 kcal and 1.4 g protein.

What are the ingredients in Haldiram's TakaTak Chatpata Masala?

12 ingredients, in label order: Rice Meal, Edible Vegetable Oil (Palmolein, Cotton Seed, Rice Bran), Corn Meal, Gram Meal, Spices and Condiments (Red Chilli Powder (0.8%), Raw Mango Powder, Coriander Powder (0.25%), Cumin Powder, Garlic Powder, Anise Powder (0.1%), Black Pepper Powder (0.01%), Nutmeg Powder, Cinnamon Powder, Onion Powder, Spice Extract), Iodised Salt, Whey Powder, Maltodextrin, Dextrose, Sugar Powder, Acidity Regulators (INS 296.... Flagged: Palmolein (low concern), Maltodextrin (low concern).

Does Haldiram's TakaTak Chatpata Masala live up to its claims?

4 claims checked: 1 holds, 1 is partly true, 2 need care. "Chatpata Masala" is partly true: Real spices are listed, but small: red chilli 0.8%, coriander 0.25%, anise 0.1%, black pepper 0.01%. Added flavouring and salt contribute to the taste too. "Used as natural flavouring agent" needs care: The footnote says natural flavouring, while the ingredient list reads natural and nature identical flavouring substances. Nature-identical flavouring costs ingredient points.

Who should limit Haldiram's TakaTak Chatpata Masala?

Most adults: rarely. A 20 g serve has 3.4 g saturated fat, and the grade for risk is the highest. Children: rarely. 17 g saturated fat and 827 mg sodium per 100 g, with little protein. High blood pressure: rarely. 165 mg sodium per 20 g serve, and it is easy to eat more.

How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Haldiram's TakaTak Chatpata Masala have?

Per 100 g, Haldiram's TakaTak Chatpata Masala has 0.29 g added sugar, 827 mg sodium (about 2.1 g salt) and 17 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 high in salt and saturated fat.

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.

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