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MOM Roasted Flavoured Makhana Cheddar Cheese

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A realistic serve of MOM Roasted Flavoured Makhana Cheddar Cheese (20 g serve (the pack holds 16 g)) has 100 kcal, 1.4 g protein, 13.6 g carbohydrate, 4.4 g fat, 0.2 g added sugar and 184 mg sodium. Per 100 g it has 500 kcal, 7 g protein, 68 g carbohydrate, 22 g fat, 3 g saturated fat, 1 g added sugar, 4 g fibre and 920 mg sodium.

Summary

MOM Roasted Flavoured Makhana Cheddar Cheese is a seasoned, oil-roasted fox nut snack sold as a crunchy bite. It scores [L]BB4: nutrition and ingredients hold up on the makhana base, but the cheddar in the name rests mostly on flavouring, and risk is high because of the salt and calories. Best kept as an occasional snack.

Full summary

MOM Roasted Flavoured Makhana Cheddar Cheese

MOM Roasted Flavoured Makhana Cheddar Cheese scores [L]BB4 on CleanPlate: nutrition B, 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: 7 g per 100 g, 6% of the calories.
  • Carbs (not counting sugars and fibre): 62 g per 100 g, 51% of the calories.
  • Sugars: 2 g per 100 g, 2% of the calories, of which 1 g is added.
  • Fat: 22 g per 100 g, 40% of the calories, of which 3 g is saturated.
  • Fibre: 4 g per 100 g, 2% of the calories (fibre counts at 2 kcal per gram).
Added sugar1 g
Saturated fat3 g
Sodium920 mg

The tick is the “high” line

Watch
High sodium (920mg per 100g); Contains Maltodextrin
In its favour
Source of fibre
On the pack
5 claims checked: 1 holds, 3 need care, 1 is misleading

Last reviewed October 31, 2026

Ingredients, decoded

13 listed
  • Makhana (Fox Nuts - 64%)
  • Edible Vegetable Oil (Sunflower)
  • Seasoning
    • Milk Solids
    • Cheese Powder (2.7 %)
    • Iodized Salt
    • Flavours [Natural, Nature Identical (Cheese)]
    • Maltodextrin
    • Sugar
    • Ghee
    • Anticaking Agent (INS 551)
    • Acidity Regulator (INS 270)
    • Flavour Enhancers (INS 627, INS 631)
    • Antioxidant (INS 319)
High concernModerate concernLow concernNo concernIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more. How we rate additives
MOM Roasted Flavoured Makhana Cheddar Cheese pack, front view

½ teaspoon of sugar in every 100 g · 2 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon

Score and nutrition facts for MOM Roasted Flavoured Makhana Cheddar Cheese:

LPack claim not backed upHigh saltHigh calories (over 400 kcal per 100 g)Nutrition per 100 g
BNutrition densityBIngredient integrity4Load risk
Nutrition facts
Energy500 kcal
Protein7 g
Carbohydrates68 g
Total sugars2 g
Added sugars1 g
Dietary fibre4 g
Total fat22 g
Saturated fat3 g
Trans fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium920 mg
Iron4 mg
Calcium190 mg
Potassium690 mg
Vitamin D0 µg
Highlighted values exceed the FSSAI and UK front of pack thresholds.

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Why MOM Roasted Flavoured Makhana Cheddar Cheese scores [L]BB4

Nutrition is a B on 7 g protein, 4 g fibre and useful iron, calcium and potassium per 100 g. Ingredients are a B, held back by cheese flavouring and additives, and risk is a 4 on 920 mg sodium.

How we score →
01 Nutrition densityA to E
B

Good nutrient density

Protein
7 g
Fibre
4 g
Vitamins and minerals
4 declared
Energy
500 kcal

01 Nutrition density: why B

Protein is 7 g per 100 g and fibre 4 g, with makhana the largest protein contributor. In a 20 g serve that is 1.4 g protein and 0.8 g fibre, so it is a modest source of both.

Iron (4 mg), calcium (190 mg) and potassium (690 mg) per 100 g add most of the lift to the grade. No vitamin D is declared.

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
Edible Vegetable Oil
Sweeteners
Seasoning, Iodize...
Additives
3
Flagged
Maltodextrin

02 Ingredient integrity: why B

Makhana at 64% leads the list, followed by sunflower oil and a seasoning. Cheese powder is only 2.7% of the product, with no total declared for the seasoning.

The nature-identical cheese flavouring, TBHQ (INS 319), silicon dioxide (INS 551) and the flavour enhancers (INS 627, 631) each cost ingredient points. Lactic acid (INS 270) costs none.

A flavouring is named for cheese and the real cheese is not among the top three ingredients, which costs label points and sets the [L].

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
1 g
Sodium
920 mg
Saturated fat
3 g
Trans fat
0 g

03 Load risk: why 4

Sodium is the biggest driver: 920 mg per 100 g, about 184 mg in a 20 g serve. Energy comes next at 500 kcal per 100 g, then saturated fat at 3 g.

Added sugar is 1 g per 100 g and trans fat is 0 g, so neither plays a real part. Together the risk number lands on a 4.

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 (920mg per 100g)
  • Red flag: Contains Maltodextrin
  • Red flag: Contains TBHQ

Green flags

  • Green flag: Source of fibre

Does MOM Roasted Flavoured Makhana Cheddar Cheese live up to its claims?

The cheddar in the name rests on 2.7% cheese powder plus flavouring, which is the [L] reason. The no artificial flavours and no added preservatives claims need care.

  • Product name

    “Cheddar Cheese”

    Misleading

    Cheese powder is 2.7%, and a nature-identical cheese flavouring is listed too. The real cheese is not among the top three ingredients.

  • On the pack

    “No artificial flavours”

    Be careful

    The list shows natural and nature-identical flavours for the cheese taste. Nature-identical flavours are made in a lab to copy a natural molecule.

  • On the pack

    “No added preservatives”

    Be careful

    No preservative class is listed, but TBHQ (INS 319) is an antioxidant added to the fat, and it costs ingredient points.

  • On the pack

    “Source of fibre”

    Holds

    4 g per 100 g from the makhana, about 0.8 g in a 20 g serve.

  • Retail listing

    “Oil used in the snack”

    Be careful

    The retailer page shows olive oil and rice bran oil, the pack shows sunflower oil only.

What's in MOM Roasted Flavoured Makhana Cheddar Cheese?

Makhana at 64% leads, then sunflower oil and a seasoning with a small share of cheese powder. Watch the salt and the flavour and antioxidant additives.

How we rate additives →

13 ingredients listed. Additives and watched ingredients we rate: 2 low concern. 3 more entries look like additives we have not researched yet.

The ingredient list, read for you

Makhana (64%) leads, so the snack is mostly puffed fox nut. Sunflower oil follows for roasting and coating, and the seasoning brings the cheese taste: milk solids, cheese powder (2.7%), iodized salt, flavours, maltodextrin, sugar and ghee.

The anticaking agent (INS 551) keeps the seasoning free-flowing, lactic acid (INS 270) adds tang, the flavour enhancers (INS 627, 631) deepen the savoury taste, and TBHQ (INS 319) protects the fat from going stale.

What the additives do

Maltodextrin (low concern): filler and thickener. A highly processed carbohydrate from starch, used as a filler and thickener. It raises blood sugar quickly. More on Maltodextrin.

TBHQ (low concern): stops oils going rancid. A synthetic antioxidant that stops oils from going rancid. Permitted within limits, but common in heavily processed, oil-rich foods. More on TBHQ.

Not in our additive research yet: Anticaking Agent (INS 551); Acidity Regulator (INS 270); Flavour Enhancers (INS 627, INS 631).

Ingredients to watch

  • Cheese flavouringConcern

    A cheese flavouring is listed while real cheese is only 2.7% as cheese powder, which sets the [L] flag and costs label points.

  • SodiumConcern

    920 mg per 100 g, about 2.3 g salt, and 184 mg in a 20 g serve. It is the largest part of the risk number.

  • Additives in the seasoningWorth watching

    TBHQ (INS 319), silicon dioxide (INS 551), flavour enhancers (INS 627, 631) and nature-identical flavouring each cost ingredient points.

  • Fat and energyWorth watching

    22 g fat per 100 g, 3 g of it saturated, and 500 kcal per 100 g. A 20 g serve is about 100 kcal.

  • Makhana baseFine

    64% fox nut, with 4 g fibre, 4 mg iron, 190 mg calcium and 690 mg potassium per 100 g.

What it doesn’t have

  • No total is given for the seasoning, and cheese is declared only as cheese powder at 2.7%.

What to know about MOM Roasted Flavoured Makhana Cheddar Cheese

A makhana snack with little cheese behind the name

A roasted fox nut (makhana) snack, 64% makhana, tossed in sunflower oil and a cheese-style seasoning of milk solids, cheese powder (2.7%), iodized salt, flavours, maltodextrin, sugar and ghee. It is bought by people who want a crunchy snack that is not a fried chip, and it is sold as a gluten free, no onion, no garlic option.

A 20 g serve gives about 100 kcal, 1.4 g protein, 0.8 g fibre and 184 mg sodium. Per 100 g that is 500 kcal, 7 g protein, 4 g fibre, 22 g fat (3 g saturated) and 920 mg sodium, with just 1 g added sugar. The pack itself is 16 g, so a whole pack is about 80 kcal.

The name says Cheddar Cheese, but the list shows cheese powder at 2.7% and a cheese flavouring, with the cheese well down the order. That is what sets the [L] flag. The makhana base itself is real and leads the list. CleanPlate scores it [L]BB4.

Who should eat MOM Roasted Flavoured Makhana Cheddar Cheese?

An occasional snack for most adults. Anyone watching blood pressure should go rarely, since 920 mg sodium per 100 g is the main drag.

  • Most adultsOccasionally

    920 mg sodium per 100 g and 500 kcal, though a 20 g serve is only about 100 kcal.

  • ChildrenOccasionally

    184 mg sodium in a 20 g serve plus flavour enhancers and TBHQ.

  • High blood pressureRarely

    920 mg sodium per 100 g is the main driver of the risk grade.

  • Weight managementOccasionally

    About 100 kcal per 20 g serve, but 22 g fat per 100 g.

MOM Roasted Flavoured Makhana Cheddar Cheese: common questions

Is MOM Roasted Flavoured Makhana Cheddar Cheese healthy?

MOM Roasted Flavoured Makhana Cheddar Cheese is high in salt and calories, so occasional and moderate intake is fine and won't affect your health in any major way, but it shouldn't be a frequent treat.

How many calories and how much protein are in MOM Roasted Flavoured Makhana Cheddar Cheese?

Per 100 g, MOM Roasted Flavoured Makhana Cheddar Cheese has 500 kcal, 7 g protein, 68 g carbohydrate, 22 g fat and 3 g saturated fat. One serve (20 g serve (the pack holds 16 g)) has 100 kcal and 1.4 g protein.

What are the ingredients in MOM Roasted Flavoured Makhana Cheddar Cheese?

13 ingredients, in label order: Makhana (Fox Nuts - 64%), Edible Vegetable Oil (Sunflower), Seasoning (Milk Solids, Cheese Powder (2.7 %), Iodized Salt, Flavours [Natural, Nature Identical (Cheese)], Maltodextrin, Sugar, Ghee, Anticaking Agent (INS 551), Acidity Regulator (INS 270), Flavour Enhancers (INS 627, INS 631), Antioxidant (INS 319)). Flagged: Maltodextrin (low concern).

Does MOM Roasted Flavoured Makhana Cheddar Cheese live up to its claims?

5 claims checked: 1 holds, 3 need care, 1 is misleading. "Cheddar Cheese" is misleading: Cheese powder is 2.7%, and a nature-identical cheese flavouring is listed too. The real cheese is not among the top three ingredients. "No artificial flavours" needs care: The list shows natural and nature-identical flavours for the cheese taste. Nature-identical flavours are made in a lab to copy a natural molecule.

Who should limit MOM Roasted Flavoured Makhana Cheddar Cheese?

Most adults: occasionally. 920 mg sodium per 100 g and 500 kcal, though a 20 g serve is only about 100 kcal. Children: occasionally. 184 mg sodium in a 20 g serve plus flavour enhancers and TBHQ. High blood pressure: rarely. 920 mg sodium per 100 g is the main driver of the risk grade.

How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does MOM Roasted Flavoured Makhana Cheddar Cheese have?

Per 100 g, MOM Roasted Flavoured Makhana Cheddar Cheese has 1 g added sugar, 920 mg sodium (about 2.3 g salt) and 3 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.

What does the BB4 score mean for MOM Roasted Flavoured Makhana Cheddar Cheese?

The first letter (B) grades nutrition density on A to E, the second (B) grades ingredient integrity on A to E, and the number (4) grades load risk on 1 to 5. A and 1 are best. Nutrition: Protein is 7 g per 100 g and fibre 4 g, with makhana the largest protein contributor. In a 20 g serve that is 1.4 g protein and 0.8 g fibre, so it is a modest source of both. Ingredients: Makhana at 64% leads the list, followed by sunflower oil and a seasoning. Cheese powder is only 2.7% of the product, with no total declared for the seasoning. Load risk: Sodium is the biggest driver: 920 mg per 100 g, about 184 mg in a 20 g serve. Energy comes next at 500 kcal per 100 g, then saturated fat at 3 g.

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

Reference values: FSSAI labelling regulations, Codex Alimentarius, ICMR-NIN and the UK front of pack guidance. Where our label data comes from.

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 2026BB4v5.0First scored

Every change to this score is logged. See corrections and the method changelog.

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