iD Fresh Mallige Idli Batter
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iD Fresh Mallige Idli Batter is a refrigerated batter of rice, urad dal, flattened rice and puffed rice, ready to steam into soft idlis. It scores EB1: low on nutrition because it is mostly rice and water, high on ingredients for a short additive-free list, and very low on risk. Fine for regular meals, with sambar or chutney for protein.
Ingredients, decoded
7 listed- RO-Purified Water (53.8%)
- Rice (33.6%)
- Urad Dal
- Flattened Rice (Poha)
- Puffed Rice
- Iodised Salt
- Fenugreek (Methi)
0 teaspoon of sugar in every 100 g · 0 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
| Energy | 135.4 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 3.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 29.5 g |
| Total sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Dietary fibre | 1.7 g |
| Total fat | 0.49 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.14 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 208.6 mg |
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What to know about iD Fresh Mallige Idli Batter
A short, additive-free batter that is mostly rice and water
iD Fresh Mallige Idli Batter is a 500 g pack of ready-to-steam batter made from RO-purified water (53.8%), rice (33.6%), urad dal, flattened rice (poha), puffed rice, iodised salt and fenugreek. It is bought by people who want soft idlis at home without soaking and grinding, and the flattened and puffed rice are what give the Karnataka-style mallige idli its fluffy crumb.
The pack makes about 10 idlis of 50 g each. One idli has 67.54 kcal, 1.6 g protein, 0.84 g fibre and 104 mg sodium, with no sugar and almost no fat. Per 100 g the batter has 135 kcal, 3.2 g protein, 1.68 g fibre and 209 mg sodium. It is stored in the fridge.
The front says nothing else goes in besides the listed ingredients, and the list agrees: no soda, no preservative and no additive is named. Urad dal, poha, puffed rice, salt and fenugreek share the remaining 12.6% with no split given. CleanPlate scores it EB1.
Why iD Fresh Mallige Idli Batter scores EB1
Nutrition is an E because rice and water give 3.2 g protein and 1.68 g fibre per 100 g. Ingredients are a B for a short, additive-free list, and risk is a 1 on 209 mg sodium.
Very low nutrient density
- Protein
- 3.2 g
- Fibre
- 1.7 g
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 135 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why E
Protein is 3.2 g per 100 g and fibre is 1.68 g, and most of the protein comes from rice, the largest ingredient after water. In one 50 g idli that is 1.6 g protein and 0.84 g fibre.
No vitamins or minerals are declared, so nothing adds to the grade. The batter is light at 135 kcal per 100 g, but it is a rice base with little else.
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
The list is seven plain items: water, rice, urad dal, flattened rice, puffed rice, iodised salt and fenugreek. No additive, flavouring, sweetener or fat is named, so no ingredient costs points.
The front promises nothing else, and the list backs it up, so there is no hollow label promise. Percentages for urad dal, poha, puffed rice, salt and fenugreek are not given.
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
- 208.6 mg
- Saturated fat
- 0.14 g
- Trans fat
- 0 g
03 Load risk: why 1
Sodium makes up nearly all of the risk number: 209 mg per 100 g, 104 mg per idli. Sugar is 0 g and saturated fat is 0.14 g per 100 g, so they add almost nothing.
Trans fat is 0 g and energy is moderate at 135 kcal per 100 g, which keeps risk at the lowest grade.
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 Mallige Idli Batter live up to its claims?
The no soda and no preservatives claims hold, as none is listed. No chemicals and 100% Authentic are loose phrases, and the second is a brand name.
- On the packHolds
“Rice, Urad Dal, Poha ... and Nothing Else”
The ingredient list names the same seven items: water, rice, urad dal, poha, puffed rice, iodised salt and fenugreek. No additive is listed.
- On the packHolds
“NO SODA”
No baking soda or raising agent is listed. The softness comes from the flattened and puffed rice.
- On the packHolds
“NO PRESERVATIVES”
No preservative is listed, and the pack is sold chilled with a note to store in the refrigerator.
- On the packBe careful
“NO CHEMICALS”
No additive is listed, so the spirit holds. The phrase itself is loose, since water and salt are chemicals too.
- On the packBe careful
“100% Authentic”
The pack says this is a brand name or trademark and does not describe the food. It is not a measurable claim.
What's in iD Fresh Mallige Idli Batter?
Water and rice lead the list, followed by urad dal, poha, puffed rice, salt and fenugreek. There are no additives, and the main gap is protein and fibre.
The ingredient list, read for you
Water leads at 53.8%, then rice at 33.6%, so the batter is close to nine-tenths water and rice. Urad dal, flattened rice (poha) and puffed rice follow with no percentages: the dal is the lentil for the batter, and the poha and puffed rice make the idli soft. Iodised salt and fenugreek come last.
Ingredients to watch
- Thin protein and fibreConcern
3.2 g protein and 1.68 g fibre per 100 g, mostly from rice. One idli has 1.6 g protein, so this grade is low.
- Wheat in the facilityWorth watching
The pack says it is made in a facility that also processes wheat, which matters to anyone avoiding wheat.
- SodiumWorth watching
209 mg per 100 g, 104 mg per idli. Modest on its own, but chutney, sambar and podi add more.
- No additivesFine
No preservative, raising agent, flavouring or sweetener is listed.
- Sugar and fatFine
0 g sugar and 0.14 g saturated fat per 100 g, with 0 g trans fat.
What it doesn’t have
- No vitamins or minerals are declared on the panel.
- No percentages are given for urad dal, poha, puffed rice, salt or fenugreek.
Who should eat iD Fresh Mallige Idli Batter?
Suitable for most adults and children every day, at about 68 kcal and 104 mg sodium per idli. Watch the salt in what goes alongside.
- Most adultsEveryday
About 68 kcal and 104 mg sodium per idli, with no additives.
- ChildrenEveryday
No sweetener, dye or hydrogenated fat, and 0 g sugar per 100 g.
- High blood pressureEveryday
104 mg sodium per idli, but watch the salt in chutney and sambar.
- Weight managementEveryday
About 68 kcal per idli with almost no fat, though it is low in protein.
Recipes with iD Fresh Mallige Idli Batter
Steam it as idlis in 8 to 10 minutes and serve with sambar or chutney, which add the protein and vegetables the batter lacks.
Steamed mallige idlis
Mix the batter, pour into idli plates and steam 8 to 10 minutes for about 10 idlis of 50 g, at around 68 kcal each.
Idli with sambar and coconut chutney
Sambar adds lentils and vegetables to idlis that have only 1.6 g protein each.
Idli with podi
A spoon of podi gives flavour to a plain idli. Go light, since it adds salt on top of the 104 mg in each idli.
iD Fresh Mallige Idli Batter: common questions
What is the CleanPlate score of iD Fresh Mallige Idli Batter?
iD Fresh Mallige Idli Batter is a refrigerated batter of rice, urad dal, flattened rice and puffed rice, ready to steam into soft idlis. It scores EB1: low on nutrition because it is mostly rice and water, high on ingredients for a short additive-free list, and very low on risk. Fine for regular meals, with sambar or chutney for protein. 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 Mallige Idli Batter?
Per 100 g, iD Fresh Mallige Idli Batter has 135 kcal, 3.2 g protein, 29.5 g carbohydrate, 0.49 g fat and 0.14 g saturated fat. One serve (1 idli, 50 g) has 68 kcal and 1.6 g protein.
What are the ingredients in iD Fresh Mallige Idli Batter?
7 ingredients, in label order: RO-Purified Water (53.8%), Rice (33.6%), Urad Dal, Flattened Rice (Poha), Puffed Rice, Iodised Salt, Fenugreek (Methi).
Does iD Fresh Mallige Idli Batter live up to its claims?
5 claims checked: 3 hold, 2 need care. "NO CHEMICALS" needs care: No additive is listed, so the spirit holds. The phrase itself is loose, since water and salt are chemicals too. "100% Authentic" needs care: The pack says this is a brand name or trademark and does not describe the food. It is not a measurable claim.
Who should limit iD Fresh Mallige Idli Batter?
Most adults: everyday. About 68 kcal and 104 mg sodium per idli, with no additives. Children: everyday. No sweetener, dye or hydrogenated fat, and 0 g sugar per 100 g. High blood pressure: everyday. 104 mg sodium per idli, but watch the salt in chutney and sambar.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does iD Fresh Mallige Idli Batter have?
Per 100 g, iD Fresh Mallige Idli Batter has 0 g added sugar, 209 mg sodium (about 0.5 g salt) and 0.14 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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