Mother's Recipe Moong Dal Papad
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Mother's Recipe Moong Dal Papad is a thin lentil crisp made from moong and urad flour, seasoned with black pepper and asafoetida. It scores DA5: low on nutrition, a top grade for a short, simple ingredient list, and the highest-concern risk grade because of the very high salt. Best as an occasional crunch, kept to a small serve.
Ingredients, decoded
8 listed- Moong Flour (37%)
- Udad Flour
- Iodized Salt
- Raising Agent [INS 500 (ii)]
- Cottonseed Oil
- Black Pepper
- Asafoetida
- Preservative (INS 200)
½ teaspoon of sugar in every 100 g · 2 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
| Energy | 262 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 16.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 42.7 g |
| Total sugars | 2 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Total fat | 2.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.7 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 4110 mg |
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What to know about Mother's Recipe Moong Dal Papad
A light lentil crisp with a very salty catch
Mother's Recipe Moong Dal Papad is a 180 g pack of lentil papad made from moong flour (37%) and udad flour, with iodized salt, a raising agent, cottonseed oil, black pepper, asafoetida and a preservative. It is bought as a crunchy side for a thali or a snack with dips, and the pack says it can be fried, roasted or microwaved.
Per 100 g the papad has 262 kcal, 16.7 g protein, 2.7 g fat, 0.7 g saturated fat and 2 g sugar, with no added sugar. The cost is salt: 4,110 mg sodium per 100 g. In one 15 g serve that is about 39 kcal, 2.5 g protein and 617 mg sodium.
The name and the pack are straightforward: moong flour leads the list at 37%, and black pepper and asafoetida are the seasoning. The one thing the front does not say is how salty it is. CleanPlate scores it DA5.
Why Mother's Recipe Moong Dal Papad scores DA5
Nutrition is a D: protein is 16.7 g per 100 g, but no fibre or micronutrients are declared. Ingredients are an A on a short list. Risk is a 5 because sodium is 4,110 mg per 100 g.
Low nutrient density
- Protein
- 16.7 g
- Fibre
- Not declared
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 262 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why D
Protein is 16.7 g per 100 g, about a quarter of the calories, and it comes mostly from moong flour, a legume. That is a real strength, but it is not enough to lift the grade on its own.
No fibre or vitamins and minerals are declared, and energy is 262 kcal per 100 g, so little else adds to 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.
Clean, minimally processed
- Base
- Moong Flour
- Main fat
- Cottonseed Oil
- Sweeteners
- None added
- Additives
- 2
- Flagged
- None
02 Ingredient integrity: why A
The list is short and plain: moong flour at 37%, udad flour, iodized salt, a raising agent, cottonseed oil, black pepper, asafoetida and a preservative. There is no hydrogenated fat, no dye, no sweetener and no flavouring.
The preservative (sorbic acid, INS 200) and the raising agent (sodium carbonates, INS 500) carry no ingredient points. Only udad flour has no percentage, a small gap, and no label promise is hollow.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
Very high risk
- Added sugar
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 4110 mg
- Saturated fat
- 0.7 g
- Trans fat
- 0 g
03 Load risk: why 5
Sodium drives the whole risk grade: 4,110 mg per 100 g, about 617 mg in one 15 g serve. That is far above the high line and lands on the top risk number.
Sugar is 0 g added, saturated fat is 0.7 g per 100 g and trans fat is 0 g, so none of them adds to it. Energy at 262 kcal per 100 g also adds nothing.
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 sodium (4110mg per 100g)
Green flags
- +Green flag: High protein (16.7g per 100g)
- +Green flag: No added sugar
Does Mother's Recipe Moong Dal Papad live up to its claims?
The moong claim holds, with moong flour at 37% and leading the list. The all-ages line needs care, since one serve has about 617 mg sodium.
- Product nameHolds
“Moong Papad”
Moong flour leads the list at 37%, followed by udad flour. The name describes the product.
- On the packHolds
“Lentil crisp seasoned with black pepper”
Black pepper and asafoetida are both listed, along with iodized salt, which is the largest seasoning by far.
- On the packBe careful
“A favourite for all ages”
One 15 g serve has about 617 mg sodium, a lot for a small child or anyone limiting salt.
- On the packBe careful
“A light and crunchy papad”
It is light in calories at about 39 kcal per 15 g serve, though frying adds oil on top of that figure.
- On the packBe careful
“12 serves per pack”
The panel prints a 15 g serve, which is 12 serves in a 180 g pack, but the pack also states 6 serves in another place.
What's in Mother's Recipe Moong Dal Papad?
Moong flour, udad flour and salt lead a short list. The salt is the one thing to watch, and the preservative and raising agent carry no ingredient points.
The ingredient list, read for you
Moong flour comes first at 37%, then udad flour, so the papad is made almost entirely from two lentil flours. Iodized salt follows, then a raising agent for lift and crispness, cottonseed oil, black pepper and asafoetida for flavour, and a preservative (INS 200) to keep it for months. The pack says it may contain milk, soy, nut, peanut, wheat and sulphite.
Ingredients to watch
- SodiumConcern
4,110 mg per 100 g, about 617 mg in one 15 g serve. This is what sets the risk grade.
- Preservative (INS 200)Worth watching
Sorbic acid keeps the papad shelf-stable. It carries no ingredient points here, but it is worth knowing it is there.
- AllergensWorth watching
The pack says it may contain milk, soy, nut, peanut, wheat and sulphite, which matters for anyone with an allergy.
- ProteinFine
16.7 g per 100 g, about 2.5 g per serve, mostly from moong flour.
- Short, plain listFine
No hydrogenated fat, dye, sweetener or flavouring, and 0 g added sugar.
What it doesn’t have
- No fibre is declared on the panel.
- No vitamins or minerals are declared, and udad flour has no percentage.
Who should eat Mother's Recipe Moong Dal Papad?
Rarely for most adults and children, and avoid for anyone watching blood pressure, since one 15 g serve has about 617 mg sodium.
- Most adultsRarely
One 15 g serve has about 617 mg sodium, nearly a third of a day's limit.
- ChildrenRarely
Sodium is high for a small body, though there is no dye, sweetener or hydrogenated fat.
- High blood pressureAvoid
4,110 mg sodium per 100 g, about 617 mg a serve.
- Weight managementRarely
About 39 kcal a serve is light, but the sodium is very high.
Recipes with Mother's Recipe Moong Dal Papad
Roast or microwave a papad for a crisp side, or crumble one over a meal that has no added salt, so the 617 mg per serve is not doubled.
Roasted papad with chutney
Roast or microwave one papad and serve it with a fresh mint or tomato dip, keeping the fat at the label's 2.7 g per 100 g.
Crumbled papad over khichdi
Break one papad over plain moong khichdi cooked without extra salt, since the papad alone brings about 617 mg sodium.
Papad salad topping
Crush a roasted papad over chopped cucumber, onion and tomato for crunch, and skip added salt and chaat masala.
Mother's Recipe Moong Dal Papad: common questions
What is the CleanPlate score of Mother's Recipe Moong Dal Papad?
Mother's Recipe Moong Dal Papad is a thin lentil crisp made from moong and urad flour, seasoned with black pepper and asafoetida. It scores DA5: low on nutrition, a top grade for a short, simple ingredient list, and the highest-concern risk grade because of the very high salt. Best as an occasional crunch, kept to a small serve. Nutrition D, ingredients A, load risk 5; 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 Mother's Recipe Moong Dal Papad?
Per 100 g, Mother's Recipe Moong Dal Papad has 262 kcal, 16.7 g protein, 42.7 g carbohydrate, 2.7 g fat and 0.7 g saturated fat. One serve (1 serve, 15 g) has 39 kcal and 2.5 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Mother's Recipe Moong Dal Papad?
8 ingredients, in label order: Moong Flour (37%), Udad Flour, Iodized Salt, Raising Agent [INS 500 (ii)], Cottonseed Oil, Black Pepper, Asafoetida, Preservative (INS 200).
Does Mother's Recipe Moong Dal Papad live up to its claims?
5 claims checked: 2 hold, 3 need care. "A favourite for all ages" needs care: One 15 g serve has about 617 mg sodium, a lot for a small child or anyone limiting salt. "A light and crunchy papad" needs care: It is light in calories at about 39 kcal per 15 g serve, though frying adds oil on top of that figure.
Who should limit Mother's Recipe Moong Dal Papad?
Most adults: rarely. One 15 g serve has about 617 mg sodium, nearly a third of a day's limit. Children: rarely. Sodium is high for a small body, though there is no dye, sweetener or hydrogenated fat. High blood pressure: avoid. 4,110 mg sodium per 100 g, about 617 mg a serve.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Mother's Recipe Moong Dal Papad have?
Per 100 g, Mother's Recipe Moong Dal Papad has 0 g added sugar, 4110 mg sodium (about 10.3 g salt) and 0.7 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 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 | DA5 | v5.0 | History starts here |
Every change to this score is logged. See corrections and the method changelog.
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