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Happilo Perky Pudina Makhana

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Summary

Happilo Perky Pudina Makhana is roasted fox nuts coated in olive oil and a mint-flavoured salt seasoning. It scores [L]EB4: nutrition is low because there is little protein or fibre, ingredients are fairly short but lose points for two additives and the high protein front claim, and risk is high because of the salt. Fine as an occasional crunchy snack in small handfuls.

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Happilo Perky Pudina Makhana

Happilo Perky Pudina Makhana scores [L]EB4 on CleanPlate: nutrition E, ingredients B, load risk 4.

The [L] flag means the name or pack promises more than the ingredient list delivers.

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Share of calories, per 100 g

  • Protein: 8.3 g per 100 g, 6% of the calories.
  • Carbs (not counting sugars and fibre): 65 g per 100 g, 44% of the calories.
  • Sugars: 3.3 g per 100 g, 2% of the calories, of which 0 g is added.
  • Fat: 30.8 g per 100 g, 47% of the calories, of which 4.2 g is saturated.
  • Fibre: 2.5 g per 100 g, under 1% of the calories (fibre counts at 2 kcal per gram).
Added sugar0 g
Saturated fat4.2 g
Sodium1205 mg

The tick is the “high” line

Watch
High sodium (1205mg per 100g); Contains Maltodextrin
In its favour
No added sugar
On the pack
5 claims checked: 1 holds, 3 need care, 1 is misleading

Last reviewed October 31, 2026

Ingredients, decoded

3 listed
  • Makhana
  • Olive Oil
  • Seasoning
    • Iodised Salt
    • Sugar
    • Maltodextrin
    • Dextrose
    • Corn Starch
    • Mango Powder
    • Lemon Powder
    • Dehydrated Herbs (Mint)
    • Chilli
    • Clove
    • Acidity Regulator (INS 330)
    • Anticaking Agent (INS 551)
    • Antioxidant (INS 319)
High concernModerate concernLow concernNo concernIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more. How we rate additives
Happilo Perky Pudina Makhana pack, front view

½ teaspoon of sugar in every 100 g · 3.3 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon

LPack claim not backed upHigh saltHigh calories (over 400 kcal per 100 g)Nutrition per 100 g
ENutrition densityBIngredient integrity4Load risk
Nutrition facts
Energy600 kcal
Protein8.3 g
Carbohydrates70.8 g
Total sugars3.3 g
Added sugars0 g
Dietary fibre2.5 g
Total fat30.8 g
Saturated fat4.2 g
Trans fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium1205 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

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What to know about Happilo Perky Pudina Makhana

A high-protein claim on 8 g of protein

Happilo Perky Pudina Makhana is roasted makhana (fox nuts) tossed in olive oil and a mint seasoning of iodised salt, sugar, maltodextrin, dextrose, corn starch, mango powder, lemon powder, mint, chilli and clove, with three additives. It comes in an 80 g pack of six 12 g serves, aimed at people who want a crunchy snack with no onion or garlic. The label declares no percentages for the makhana, the oil or the seasoning.

Per 100 g it has 600 kcal, 8.33 g protein, 2.5 g fibre, 30.83 g fat (4.17 g saturated) and 1205 mg sodium. In one 12 g serve that is 72 kcal, 1.0 g protein and about 145 mg sodium. The whole 80 g pack comes to 480 kcal and about 964 mg sodium.

The front says High Protein Fox Nuts, but 8.33 g per 100 g is under the 11 g line and gives only 1.39 g per 100 kcal, so the claim is hollow. The pack's own 8% protein figure is accurate, and the list has no hydrogenated fat. CleanPlate scores it [L]EB4.

Does Happilo Perky Pudina Makhana live up to its claims?

The high protein claim does not hold, since protein is 8.33 g per 100 g. Zero trans fat holds, and the never fried, antioxidant and fibre-and-calcium claims need a closer look.

  • On the pack

    “High Protein Fox Nuts”

    Misleading

    Protein is 8.33 g per 100 g, under the 11 g needed, and only 1.39 g per 100 kcal. One 12 g serve has about 1 g.

  • On the pack

    “Zero Transfat”

    Holds

    Trans fat is 0 g and no hydrogenated fat is listed. The fat is olive oil.

  • On the pack

    “Never Fried”

    Be careful

    The pack says roasted and the list shows olive oil, but fat is still 30.83 g per 100 g, about 3.7 g in a 12 g serve.

  • On the pack

    “Rich in Antioxidants”

    Be careful

    No antioxidant content is declared. The only antioxidant on the list is the additive TBHQ (INS 319), which is a preservative.

  • On the pack

    “High plant protein, fibre, calcium”

    Be careful

    Fibre is 2.5 g per 100 g, about 0.3 g per serve, and no calcium is declared on the panel.

Why Happilo Perky Pudina Makhana scores [L]EB4

Nutrition is an E because protein is 8.33 g and fibre 2.5 g per 100 g. Ingredients are a B but lose points for two additives and the protein claim, and risk is a 4 on 1205 mg sodium per 100 g.

How we score →
01 Nutrition densityA to E
E

Very low nutrient density

Protein
8.3 g
Fibre
2.5 g
Vitamins and minerals
None declared
Energy
600 kcal

01 Nutrition density: why E

Protein is 8.33 g per 100 g, or 1.39 g per 100 kcal, and fibre is only 2.5 g. Most of the protein comes from the makhana itself, but the amount is low for a snack of 600 kcal per 100 g.

No vitamins or minerals are declared, so nothing else lifts the grade. In one 12 g serve that is 1.0 g protein and 0.3 g fibre.

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
Makhana
Main fat
Olive Oil
Sweeteners
Seasoning, Chilli...
Additives
3
Flagged
Maltodextrin

02 Ingredient integrity: why B

The list is short and led by makhana and olive oil, with no hydrogenated fat and no added colour. That keeps the grade at a B.

Points are lost in three places. The high protein front claim fails its test, which sets the [L] and costs ingredient points. TBHQ (INS 319) costs more points, and silicon dioxide (INS 551) a few. Citric acid (INS 330) costs none. The added flavours and the maltodextrin, dextrose and sugar in the seasoning also count against it.

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
4

High risk

Added sugar
0 g
Sodium
1205 mg
Saturated fat
4.2 g
Trans fat
0 g

03 Load risk: why 4

Sodium drives the risk number: 1205 mg per 100 g, about 145 mg per 12 g serve. Energy comes next at 600 kcal per 100 g.

Saturated fat is 4.17 g per 100 g, under the 5 g high line. Free sugar is 3.33 g per 100 g from the sugar in the seasoning, and trans fat is 0 g, so both add little.

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

[L] The name or pack claims promise more than the ingredient list delivers. See Claims vs reality.

Red flags

  • Red flag: High sodium (1205mg per 100g)
  • Red flag: Contains Maltodextrin
  • Red flag: Contains TBHQ

Green flags

  • Green flag: No added sugar

What's in Happilo Perky Pudina Makhana?

Makhana and olive oil lead a short list, followed by a salt-and-sugar seasoning with three additives. The salt and the TBHQ preservative are what to watch.

The ingredient list, read for you

Makhana comes first, then olive oil, then a seasoning that is mostly iodised salt, sugar and maltodextrin, with dextrose and corn starch as carriers. Mango powder, lemon powder, mint, chilli and clove give the tangy mint flavour. No percentages are declared for any of these.

Three additives sit in the seasoning: citric acid (INS 330) for acidity, silicon dioxide (INS 551) to keep it free-flowing, and TBHQ (INS 319) as the antioxidant. The pack also states added natural and nature-identical flavours.

Ingredients to watch

  • High protein claimConcern

    8.33 g protein per 100 g is under the 11 g needed for the claim. It sets the [L] flag and costs ingredient points.

  • SodiumConcern

    1205 mg per 100 g, about 145 mg per 12 g serve and about 964 mg in the whole pack.

  • TBHQ (INS 319) and silicon dioxide (INS 551)Worth watching

    Both are in the seasoning and cost ingredient points, TBHQ the larger share.

  • Energy densityWorth watching

    600 kcal per 100 g, 72 kcal per serve, mostly from the olive oil. The whole pack is 480 kcal.

  • Olive oil and no trans fatFine

    The added fat is olive oil, saturated fat is 4.17 g per 100 g and trans fat is 0 g.

What it doesn’t have

  • No calcium or other vitamins and minerals are declared, though the front mentions calcium.
  • No percentages are given for the makhana, the olive oil or the seasoning.

Who should eat Happilo Perky Pudina Makhana?

An occasional snack for most adults and children. Anyone watching blood pressure should rarely have it, since the salt adds up quickly across a few handfuls.

  • Most adultsOccasionally

    1205 mg sodium per 100 g adds up fast, and the whole pack has about 964 mg.

  • ChildrenOccasionally

    About 145 mg sodium per 12 g serve, with little protein or fibre.

  • High blood pressureRarely

    Sodium is the main driver of the risk grade at 1205 mg per 100 g.

  • Weight managementOccasionally

    72 kcal per serve is modest, but 600 kcal per 100 g and a light snack are easy to overeat.

Happilo Perky Pudina Makhana: common questions

What is the CleanPlate score of Happilo Perky Pudina Makhana?

Happilo Perky Pudina Makhana is roasted fox nuts coated in olive oil and a mint-flavoured salt seasoning. It scores [L]EB4: nutrition is low because there is little protein or fibre, ingredients are fairly short but lose points for two additives and the high protein front claim, and risk is high because of the salt. Fine as an occasional crunchy snack in small handfuls. Nutrition E, ingredients B, load risk 4; 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 Happilo Perky Pudina Makhana?

Per 100 g, Happilo Perky Pudina Makhana has 600 kcal, 8.3 g protein, 70.8 g carbohydrate, 30.8 g fat and 4.2 g saturated fat. One serve (1 serve, 12 g) has 72 kcal and 1 g protein.

What are the ingredients in Happilo Perky Pudina Makhana?

3 ingredients, in label order: Makhana, Olive Oil, Seasoning (Iodised Salt, Sugar, Maltodextrin, Dextrose, Corn Starch, Mango Powder, Lemon Powder, Dehydrated Herbs (Mint), Chilli, Clove, Acidity Regulator (INS 330), Anticaking Agent (INS 551), Antioxidant (INS 319)). Flagged: Maltodextrin (low concern).

Does Happilo Perky Pudina Makhana live up to its claims?

5 claims checked: 1 holds, 3 need care, 1 is misleading. "High Protein Fox Nuts" is misleading: Protein is 8.33 g per 100 g, under the 11 g needed, and only 1.39 g per 100 kcal. One 12 g serve has about 1 g. "Never Fried" needs care: The pack says roasted and the list shows olive oil, but fat is still 30.83 g per 100 g, about 3.7 g in a 12 g serve.

Who should limit Happilo Perky Pudina Makhana?

Most adults: occasionally. 1205 mg sodium per 100 g adds up fast, and the whole pack has about 964 mg. Children: occasionally. About 145 mg sodium per 12 g serve, with little protein or fibre. High blood pressure: rarely. Sodium is the main driver of the risk grade at 1205 mg per 100 g.

How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Happilo Perky Pudina Makhana have?

Per 100 g, Happilo Perky Pudina Makhana has 0 g added sugar, 1205 mg sodium (about 3 g salt) and 4.2 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 high in salt.

Last reviewed October 31, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .

Label read on 31 October 2026, from photos of the pack. If the pack has changed since, tell us.

Score history (1)
DateScoreMethodWhy
31 October 2026EB4v5.0First scored

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