Kanwarjis Confectioners Desi Ghee Gulab Jamun Tin
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Kanwarji's Desi Ghee Gulab Jamun is a tin of milk-solid and flour dumplings soaked in sugar syrup, a traditional festival sweet. It scores EB4: nutrition earns no credit because of the heavy sugar load, ingredients hold up with a short list and no additives, and risk is high because of the syrup's sugar. Best as one piece on special occasions.
Ingredients, decoded
4 listed- Sugar Syrup
- Khoa Clarified Butter (Ghee)
- Chhana (Cottage Cheese)
- Refined Wheat Flour (Maida)
9 teaspoons of sugar in every 100 g · 45 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
| Energy | 316 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 55 g |
| Total sugars | 45 g |
| Added sugars | 40 g |
| Total fat | 8 g |
| Saturated fat | 5 g |
| Trans fat | 0.3 g |
| Cholesterol | 70 mg |
| Sodium | 15 mg |
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What to know about Kanwarjis Confectioners Desi Ghee Gulab Jamun Tin
Ghee-made gulab jamun, with syrup doing the damage
Kanwarji's Desi Ghee Gulab Jamun is a 1 kg tin of 14 syrup-soaked dumplings, with a drained weight of 380 g. The label lists sugar syrup, khoa clarified butter (ghee), chhana (cottage cheese) and refined wheat flour (maida), with no percentages. It is bought for festivals, gifts and family gatherings, from a Delhi sweet maker that says it has been trading since 1850.
Per 100 g the pack declares 316 kcal, 6 g protein, 8 g fat and 5 g saturated fat. Sugar is the big number: 44.8 g of free sugar per 100 g once the syrup is counted. One 28 g serve, close to one piece, gives about 88 kcal, 1.7 g protein and 12.5 g of free sugar. Sodium is low at 15 mg per 100 g.
The pack promises pure desi ghee, no added colour and no added preservatives. The list backs the last two, and ghee is named, though its share is not stated. The pack never claims to be low in sugar, and it is not. CleanPlate scores it EB4.
Why Kanwarjis Confectioners Desi Ghee Gulab Jamun Tin scores EB4
Nutrition is an E because the sweet earns no credit, and ingredients are a B on a short list with no additives. Risk is a 4, driven by 44.8 g of free sugar per 100 g.
Very low nutrient density
- Protein
- 6 g
- Fibre
- Not declared
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 316 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why E
The nutrition grade earns no credit. Protein is 6 g per 100 g, mostly from the chhana, and it is not enough to offset the sugar and calories: 316 kcal and 44.8 g of free sugar per 100 g.
No fibre, vitamins or minerals are declared, so nothing else lifts the grade.
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
- Sugar Syrup
- Main fat
- Khoa Clarified Butter
- Sweeteners
- Sugar Syrup
- Additives
- 0
- Flagged
- Maida
02 Ingredient integrity: why B
The list is short: sugar syrup, khoa clarified butter (ghee), chhana and refined wheat flour. No additive is listed, no colour or preservative is added, and no hydrogenated fat is present, so the declared trans fat is accepted as printed.
No label promise is hollow, so nothing costs ingredient points for integrity. The missing percentages are the only gap.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
High risk
- Added sugar
- 40 g
- Sodium
- 15 mg
- Saturated fat
- 5 g
- Trans fat
- 0.3 g
03 Load risk: why 4
Sugar is nearly all of the risk. The syrup's sugar is counted as free sugar at 44.8 g per 100 g, higher than the 40 g declared as added sugar, because the syrup is listed and its sugar is not in the added-sugar line.
Saturated fat is 5 g per 100 g, right on the high line, and declared trans fat is 0.3 g. Sodium at 15 mg per 100 g barely registers.
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 added sugar (40g per 100g)
- −Red flag: Contains trans fat (0.3g)
- −Red flag: Refined flour (maida) base
Green flags
- +Green flag: Low sodium
Does Kanwarjis Confectioners Desi Ghee Gulab Jamun Tin live up to its claims?
The no-colour and no-preservative claims hold, and ghee is listed but with no share given. Rich in nutrients is a stretch against 44.8 g of free sugar per 100 g.
- On the packBe careful
“Pure desi ghee product”
Khoa clarified butter (ghee) is in the list, but no percentage is given. Total fat is 8 g per 100 g, with 5 g saturated.
- Retail listingBe careful
“Rich in Nutrients”
Protein is 6 g per 100 g, but no fibre, vitamins or minerals are declared, and free sugar is 44.8 g per 100 g.
- On the packHolds
“No added colour, no added preservatives”
No colour or preservative appears in the ingredient list, which has four items and no additives.
- Retail listingBe careful
“Soaked in Rose-Flavoured Syrup”
The retailer page mentions rose essence and natural sweeteners, but the pack lists only sugar syrup, khoa ghee, chhana and maida.
- Retail listingBe careful
“Carbohydrate and added sugar figures”
The retailer page shows 51 g carbohydrate and 45 g added sugar per 100 g, the pack shows 55 g and 40 g. The pack figures are the ones used here.
What's in Kanwarjis Confectioners Desi Ghee Gulab Jamun Tin?
Sugar syrup leads the list, followed by khoa ghee, chhana and maida. The syrup is the part to watch.
The ingredient list, read for you
Sugar syrup comes first, so the dumplings are sold soaked in it. Khoa clarified butter (ghee), chhana (cottage cheese) and refined wheat flour (maida) make the dumpling itself: the milk solids and cheese give the richness and protein, the flour holds it together. No percentages are printed for any ingredient.
Ingredients to watch
- Sugar syrupConcern
44.8 g of free sugar per 100 g, about 12.5 g in one 28 g piece. This drives the risk grade.
- Saturated fatWorth watching
5 g per 100 g, on the high line, about 1.4 g per piece. Cholesterol is 70 mg per 100 g.
- Trans fatWorth watching
0.3 g per 100 g is declared. No hydrogenated fat is listed, so the figure is taken as printed.
- Short, additive-free listFine
Four ingredients, with no added colour, preservative or other additive.
- SodiumFine
15 mg per 100 g, very low.
What it doesn’t have
- No percentages are printed, so the share of ghee, chhana and flour is not known.
- No fibre, vitamins or minerals are declared on the panel.
Who should eat Kanwarjis Confectioners Desi Ghee Gulab Jamun Tin?
An occasional treat for most adults and children, and rarely for anyone managing blood sugar. One piece has about 12.5 g of free sugar.
- Most adultsOccasionally
One piece has about 12.5 g of free sugar and 88 kcal.
- ChildrenOccasionally
Syrup sugar is high at 44.8 g per 100 g, though there are no additives or dyes.
- Diabetes or prediabetesRarely
44.8 g of free sugar per 100 g, mostly in the syrup.
- Weight managementRarely
88 kcal per piece, almost all from sugar and fat, and easy to eat more than one.
Kanwarjis Confectioners Desi Ghee Gulab Jamun Tin: common questions
What is the CleanPlate score of Kanwarjis Confectioners Desi Ghee Gulab Jamun Tin?
Kanwarji's Desi Ghee Gulab Jamun is a tin of milk-solid and flour dumplings soaked in sugar syrup, a traditional festival sweet. It scores EB4: nutrition earns no credit because of the heavy sugar load, ingredients hold up with a short list and no additives, and risk is high because of the syrup's sugar. Best as one piece on special occasions. 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 Kanwarjis Confectioners Desi Ghee Gulab Jamun Tin?
Per 100 g, Kanwarjis Confectioners Desi Ghee Gulab Jamun Tin has 316 kcal, 6 g protein, 55 g carbohydrate, 8 g fat and 5 g saturated fat. One serve (1 serve, 28 g (about 1 piece)) has 88 kcal and 1.7 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Kanwarjis Confectioners Desi Ghee Gulab Jamun Tin?
4 ingredients, in label order: Sugar Syrup, Khoa Clarified Butter (Ghee), Chhana (Cottage Cheese), Refined Wheat Flour (Maida). Flagged: Maida (low concern).
Does Kanwarjis Confectioners Desi Ghee Gulab Jamun Tin live up to its claims?
5 claims checked: 1 holds, 4 need care. "Pure desi ghee product" needs care: Khoa clarified butter (ghee) is in the list, but no percentage is given. Total fat is 8 g per 100 g, with 5 g saturated. "Rich in Nutrients" needs care: Protein is 6 g per 100 g, but no fibre, vitamins or minerals are declared, and free sugar is 44.8 g per 100 g.
Who should limit Kanwarjis Confectioners Desi Ghee Gulab Jamun Tin?
Most adults: occasionally. One piece has about 12.5 g of free sugar and 88 kcal. Children: occasionally. Syrup sugar is high at 44.8 g per 100 g, though there are no additives or dyes. Diabetes or prediabetes: rarely. 44.8 g of free sugar per 100 g, mostly in the syrup.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Kanwarjis Confectioners Desi Ghee Gulab Jamun Tin have?
Per 100 g, Kanwarjis Confectioners Desi Ghee Gulab Jamun Tin has 40 g added sugar, 15 mg sodium (about 0 g salt) and 5 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 sugar.
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.
Score history (1)
| Date | Score | Method | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 October 2026 | EB4 | v5.0 | First scored |
Every change to this score is logged. See corrections and the method changelog.
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