iD Fresh Idli & Dosa Batter
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iD Fresh Idli & Dosa Batter is a refrigerated rice and urad dal batter for making idlies and dosas. It scores EB1: low on nutrition because it is mostly rice and water with little protein or fibre, strong on ingredients for a short additive-free list, and very low on risk. A sensible everyday staple, best served with dal, sambar or vegetables.
Ingredients, decoded
4 listed- RO-Purified Water (55%)
- Rice (34%)
- Urad Dal
- Fenugreek and Iodised Salt
0 teaspoon of sugar in every 100 g · 0 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
| Energy | 138.7 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 1.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 29.3 g |
| Total sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Dietary fibre | 1.9 g |
| Total fat | 1.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.62 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 142.4 mg |
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What to know about iD Fresh Idli & Dosa Batter
A rice-and-water batter with nothing added
iD Fresh Idli & Dosa Batter is a ready-to-use batter sold chilled in a 1 kg self-standing pack. It is RO-purified water (55%), rice (34%), urad dal, and fenugreek with iodised salt. It is bought by people who want idlies and dosas at home without soaking and grinding.
A 50 g serve has about 69 kcal, 0.9 g protein, 0.9 g fibre and 71 mg sodium. Per 100 g that is 138.7 kcal, 1.74 g protein, 29.32 g carbohydrate, 0 g added sugar and 142.4 mg sodium. The pack says it cooks about 20 idlies or 14 dosas.
The front says made with rice, urad dal, fenugreek, water and salt, with no soda and no preservatives, and the list agrees: nothing else is in it. The pack also notes that 100% Authentic is a brand name and does not describe the food itself. CleanPlate scores it EB1.
Why iD Fresh Idli & Dosa Batter scores EB1
Nutrition is an E because protein is 1.74 g and fibre 1.85 g per 100 g, with no vitamins declared. Ingredients are a B on a four-item list with no additives, and risk is a 1 on 142.4 mg sodium.
Very low nutrient density
- Protein
- 1.7 g
- Fibre
- 1.9 g
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 139 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why E
Protein is 1.74 g per 100 g, about 1.25 g per 100 kcal, and most of it comes from rice, which is 34% of the batter. That is too low to earn protein credit. Fibre is 1.85 g per 100 g.
No vitamins or minerals are declared, so nothing else adds to the grade. The batter is more than half water, and the energy of 138.7 kcal per 100 g is almost all carbohydrate.
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.
Good, few concerning additives
- Base
- RO-Purified Water
- Sweeteners
- None added
- Additives
- 0
- Flagged
- None
02 Ingredient integrity: why B
Four items: water, rice, urad dal, and fenugreek with iodised salt. There are no additives, no preservatives and no flavourings, so nothing costs ingredient points.
The front promises only what the list shows, so there is no label-promise issue. The grade is held below the top only by the urad dal amount not being declared and by the short list offering little beyond the basics.
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
- 142.4 mg
- Saturated fat
- 0.62 g
- Trans fat
- 0 g
03 Load risk: why 1
Sodium is the largest part of the risk number at 142.4 mg per 100 g, 71 mg in a 50 g serve. The pack says it is mildly salted, so added salt is up to the cook.
Saturated fat is 0.62 g per 100 g, added sugar and trans fat are both 0 g, and energy is low. Together they land on a risk of 1.
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: No added sugar
- +Green flag: No additives
Does iD Fresh Idli & Dosa Batter live up to its claims?
The no-preservatives, no-soda and simple-ingredients claims hold: the list is water, rice, urad dal, fenugreek and salt. The 100% Authentic line is a brand name the pack says does not describe the food.
- On the packHolds
“No preservatives”
No preservative or other additive is listed. The batter is water, rice, urad dal, fenugreek and iodised salt.
- On the packHolds
“No soda”
No baking soda or raising agent appears in the ingredient list.
- On the packHolds
“Made with rice, urad dal, fenugreek, water, salt”
The ingredient list matches the front exactly, with rice at 34% and water at 55%.
- On the packBe careful
“100% Authentic”
The pack states this is only a brand name or trademark and does not represent the true nature of the food. The simple list does fit the home-style idea.
What's in iD Fresh Idli & Dosa Batter?
Water, rice and urad dal lead a four-item list with no additives. Nothing on it is a concern; the batter is simply low in protein and fibre.
The ingredient list, read for you
Water leads at 55%, then rice at 34%, so the batter is mostly water and rice. Urad dal, the lentil that gives idlies their softness, follows with no percentage declared, and fenugreek and iodised salt come last. Nothing else is added.
Ingredients to watch
- Low protein and fibreConcern
1.74 g protein and 1.85 g fibre per 100 g, so about 0.9 g of each in a 50 g serve. This is what holds the nutrition grade down.
- SodiumWorth watching
142.4 mg per 100 g, 71 mg per 50 g serve. The pack says mildly salted, so extra salt and chutneys will add to it.
- Urad dal amountWorth watching
Listed with no percentage, so how much dal sits in the batter is not clear.
- Short, additive-free listFine
Water, rice, urad dal, fenugreek and iodised salt. No preservative, soda, flavouring or sweetener.
- Added sugar and trans fatFine
Both are 0 g per 100 g, and saturated fat is 0.62 g.
What it doesn’t have
- No vitamins or minerals are declared on the panel.
- The share of urad dal is not stated.
Who should eat iD Fresh Idli & Dosa Batter?
A fit for most adults and children as an everyday base, with the salt added at home as the thing to watch. Pair it with dal or sambar for protein.
- Most adultsEveryday
Simple ingredients and only 71 mg sodium per 50 g serve.
- ChildrenEveryday
No additives or sugar, though protein is only 0.9 g per serve.
- High blood pressureEveryday
142.4 mg sodium per 100 g, so watch the salt added in cooking and chutneys.
- Weight managementEveryday
About 69 kcal per 50 g serve, with sambar or dal for fullness.
Recipes with iD Fresh Idli & Dosa Batter
Idlies, plain dosas and a vegetable-filled dosa all start from this batter. Each is carbohydrate-led at 138.7 kcal per 100 g, so the filling and side add the protein.
Soft idlies
Use the batter as it is. The pack says it makes about 20 idlies, at about 69 kcal per 50 g of batter.
Crisp plain dosas
Add a little water to thin the batter, as the pack directs, and do not use that batch for idlies. A pack makes about 14 dosas.
Vegetable dosa with sambar
Fill the dosa with cooked vegetables and serve with sambar, to add the protein and fibre the batter lacks at 1.74 g and 1.85 g per 100 g.
iD Fresh Idli & Dosa Batter: common questions
What is the CleanPlate score of iD Fresh Idli & Dosa Batter?
iD Fresh Idli & Dosa Batter is a refrigerated rice and urad dal batter for making idlies and dosas. It scores EB1: low on nutrition because it is mostly rice and water with little protein or fibre, strong on ingredients for a short additive-free list, and very low on risk. A sensible everyday staple, best served with dal, sambar or vegetables. Nutrition E, ingredients B, 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 iD Fresh Idli & Dosa Batter?
Per 100 g, iD Fresh Idli & Dosa Batter has 139 kcal, 1.7 g protein, 29.3 g carbohydrate, 1.6 g fat and 0.62 g saturated fat. One serve (50 g batter, one serve as printed on the pack) has 69 kcal and 0.9 g protein.
What are the ingredients in iD Fresh Idli & Dosa Batter?
4 ingredients, in label order: RO-Purified Water (55%), Rice (34%), Urad Dal, Fenugreek and Iodised Salt.
Does iD Fresh Idli & Dosa Batter live up to its claims?
4 claims checked: 3 hold, 1 needs care. "100% Authentic" needs care: The pack states this is only a brand name or trademark and does not represent the true nature of the food. The simple list does fit the home-style idea.
Who should limit iD Fresh Idli & Dosa Batter?
Most adults: everyday. Simple ingredients and only 71 mg sodium per 50 g serve. Children: everyday. No additives or sugar, though protein is only 0.9 g per serve. High blood pressure: everyday. 142.4 mg sodium per 100 g, so watch the salt added in cooking and chutneys.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does iD Fresh Idli & Dosa Batter have?
Per 100 g, iD Fresh Idli & Dosa Batter has 0 g added sugar, 142 mg sodium (about 0.4 g salt) and 0.62 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 21, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .
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