Mr. Makhana Pudina Party Flavoured Makhana
Red flags
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (6.9g)
- −Red flag: Contains Maltodextrin
Green flags
- +Green flag: Source of protein (7.7g)
- +Green flag: Source of fibre
- +Green flag: No added sugar
Ingredients, decoded
10 listed- Makhana (Popped Lotus Seeds) 70%
- Olive Oil 18%
- Spices & Condiments 10% (Dried Ginger, Dried Mango, Dried Garlic, Green Chilli, Coriander Leaves, Cumin, Cardamom, Turmeric, Fennel, Black Pepper, Clove, Nutmeg, Mace, Carom Seeds)
- Salt
- Sugar
- Lemon Powder
- Mint Leaves
- Maltodextrin
- Acidity Regulator (Citric acid E330)
- Flavour Enhancer (Disodium 5'- ribonucleotides E635)
DA3
Our take
CleanPlate reviewMakhana in olive oil, with an enhancer on top
Mr. Makhana Pudina Party Flavoured Makhana is makhana (70%) roasted in olive oil (18%) with spices (10%), salt, sugar, lemon powder, mint leaves, maltodextrin, citric acid and the flavour enhancer INS 635.
CleanPlate scores it DA3. The D for nutrition is low: only 4 g fibre per 100 g and little else credited; its 7.65 g of protein earns no credit because it is under 2.75 g per 100 kcal. The A for ingredients reflects whole or lightly processed ingredients (led by makhana, olive oil and dried ginger), with additives that cost points: a flavour enhancer. The 3 for risk comes mainly from saturated fat (6.9 g per 100 g) and sodium (190 mg per 100 g).
Claims vs reality
What the pack says, checked against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
- Product namePartly true
“Pudina Party Flavoured Makhana”
Mint leaves are listed, but their share is not declared.
- Retail listingHolds
“No Added Preservatives”
No preservative is listed.
- Retail listingPartly true
“Rich source of Calcium”
No calcium is printed on the panel text.
- Retail listingHolds
“Gluten-free”
No gluten grain is listed.
How DA3 breaks down
Each grade is scored on its own. Here are the label numbers behind each one, per 100 g.
Low nutrient density
- Protein
- 7.7 g
- Fibre
- 4 g
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 514 kcal
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.
Clean, minimally processed
- Base
- Makhana 70%
- Main fat
- Olive Oil 18%
- Sweeteners
- Sugar, Maltodextrin
- Additives
- 1
- Flagged
- Maltodextrin
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
Moderate risk
- Added sugar
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 190 mg
- Saturated fat
- 6.9 g
- Trans fat
- 0 g
Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.
A closer look
Does the label add up?
Makhana 70%, olive oil 18%, spices and condiments 10% (ginger, mango, garlic, green chilli, coriander, cumin, cardamom, turmeric, fennel, pepper, clove, nutmeg, mace, carom), salt, sugar, lemon powder, mint leaves, maltodextrin, acidity regulator INS 330 and flavour enhancer INS 635.
Per 100 g: 514 kcal, 27.9 g fat of which 6.9 g saturated, 0.5 g sugar of which 0 g added, 4 g fibre, 7.65 g protein, 190 mg sodium. The catalogue's structured field gives calcium as 1.8 g per 100 g, which makhana cannot supply; it is not used. Fibre (4 g) comes from the structured field.
Ingredients to watch
- FatWorth watching
27.9 g per 100 g, with 6.9 g saturated, from the olive oil.
- Flavour enhancerWorth watching
INS 635 adds savoury taste and costs points in the additive score.
- SodiumFine
190 mg per 100 g, modest for a savoury snack.
- Real ingredientsFine
Makhana, olive oil and named spices make up 98%.
Common misconceptions
Myth: "Makhana snacks are always low in fat"
Plain makhana is, but this pack is roasted in olive oil: 27.9 g of fat per 100 g.
Myth: "Olive oil makes it healthy"
Olive oil is a good fat, but it adds calories: 514 kcal per 100 g.
How often, and how
- Healthy adultsA few times a week
- ChildrenOccasionally
- Diabetes or prediabetesOccasionally
Smarter ways to eat it
Check the pack size
The 21 g pack is a sensible single serve.
Dry roast at home
Plain makhana with your own spices keeps the fat low.
Common questions
Is Mr. Makhana Pudina Party Flavoured Makhana healthy?
Mr. Makhana Pudina Party Flavoured Makhana scores DA3 (Fair) on CleanPlate, which makes it an occasional-use product, where the concerns start to outweigh the positives. The main concerns are: High saturated fat (6.9g); Contains Maltodextrin. On the plus side: Source of protein (7.7g); Source of fibre; No added sugar.
What does the DA3 score mean?
The first letter (D) grades nutritional value: low nutrient density. The second letter (A) grades ingredient and label integrity: clean, minimally processed. The number (3) grades risk nutrients (sugar, sodium, saturated fat): moderate risk.
Which ingredients in Mr. Makhana Pudina Party Flavoured Makhana should I watch?
Maltodextrin (Maltodextrin).
Last reviewed October 9, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label.
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