Mr. MunchiesFrozen Ready Meals & Snacks#117 of 128 in categoryRating 2.7/5

Mr. Munchies Veg Spring Roll

Red flags

  • Red flag: Contains Calcium Propionate

Green flags

  • Green flag: Source of protein (7.9g)

Ingredients, decoded

16 listed
  • Cabbage
  • Carrot
  • Green Capsicum
  • Spring Onion
  • Ginger
  • Black Pepper
  • Vinegar
  • Garlic Powder
  • Aromatic Powder
  • Refined Flour
  • Emulsifiers (E415, E466)
  • Added Class II preservative (E282)
  • Shezwan Sauce
  • Dough Sheet
  • Bread Crum
  • Salt
ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

LPack claim not backed upNutrition per 100 g
ENutritionBIngredients3Risk
Energy161.2 kcal
Protein7.9 g
Carbohydrates28.3 g
Total sugars2.3 g
Total fat1.8 g
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

Veg spring roll that lists a preservative

Mr. Munchies Veg Spring Roll is cabbage, carrot, capsicum and spring onion in a refined flour dough sheet with bread crumb, shezwan sauce, emulsifiers and a class II preservative. The pack is 280 g, 12 pieces, and the panel is printed per 100 g.

CleanPlate scores it [L]EB3. The E for nutrition is low: only 7.9 g protein per 100 g and little else credited. The B for ingredients reflects a mix of whole and refined ingredients (led by cabbage, carrot and green capsicum), with additives that cost points: carboxymethyl cellulose and xanthan gum. The [L] marks a hollow label promise: the claim "NO ADDED PRESERVATIVES" does not hold: a preservative is listed: Calcium propionate. The 3 for risk comes mainly from the combined load of sodium, sugar and fat.

Claims vs reality

What the pack says, checked against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.

  • On the pack

    “NO ADDED PRESERVATIVES”

    Misleading

    The ingredient list names 'Added Class II preservative (E282)', calcium propionate.

  • On the pack

    “No preservatives, No MSG, High protein”

    Misleading

    The preservative E282 is listed, and protein is 7.9 g per 100 g, under the 11 g high-protein line.

  • On the pack

    “100% VEG”

    Holds

    No animal ingredient is listed.

How EB3 breaks down

Each grade is scored on its own. Here are the label numbers behind each one, per 100 g.

How we score →
01 Nutritional valueA to E
E

Very low nutrient density

Protein
7.9 g
Fibre
Not declared
Vitamins and minerals
None declared
Energy
161 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.

02 Ingredient & label integrityA to E
B

Good, few concerning additives

Base
Cabbage
Sweeteners
None added
Additives
3
Flagged
Calcium Propionate

Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.

03 Risk nutrients1 to 5
3

Moderate risk

Total sugar
2.3 g

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.

A closer look

Does the label add up?

Cabbage, carrot, green capsicum, spring onion, ginger, black pepper, vinegar, garlic powder, aromatic powder, refined flour, emulsifiers (E415, E466), added class II preservative (E282), shezwan sauce, dough sheet, bread crum and salt.

Per 100 g: 161 kcal, 1.84 g fat, 2.31 g sugar, 7.9 g protein. The only panel is a lab-results table with calories, fat, carbohydrate, protein and sugar; sodium, saturated fat, trans fat and cholesterol are not printed, so the risk grade is held at 3 and the score is provisional. Energy matches the Atwater sum (161 kcal), and fat is 1.84 g although no cooking oil is listed. The ingredient shares are estimated by hand. Net 280 g.

Ingredients to watch

  • Preservative claimConcern

    The pack says no added preservatives, but calcium propionate (E282) is listed; this costs 8 label points.

  • Missing panel linesConcern

    Sodium, saturated fat and trans fat are not printed, so the risk grade cannot be better than 3.

  • AdditivesWorth watching

    Cellulose gum (E466) costs 6 points and xanthan gum (E415) 2 points.

  • ProteinWorth watching

    7.9 g per 100 g, under the 11 g high-protein line.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "No preservatives on the front means none inside"

The list names calcium propionate (E282), a class II preservative.

Myth: "Veg spring rolls are a high-protein snack"

Protein is 7.9 g per 100 g, below the 11 g high-protein line.

How often, and how

  • Healthy adultsOccasionally
  • ChildrenRarely
  • Diabetes or prediabetesLimit

Smarter ways to eat it

Check the salt yourself

Sodium is not printed, so keep the dip small and pair the rolls with fresh vegetables.

Air-fry rather than deep-fry

The rolls are sold half cooked and need frying or air-frying; air-frying adds less oil.

Common questions

Is Mr. Munchies Veg Spring Roll healthy?

Mr. Munchies Veg Spring Roll scores EB3 (Poor) on CleanPlate, which makes it best kept as a rare treat rather than a regular buy. The main concerns are: Contains Calcium Propionate. On the plus side: Source of protein (7.9g).

What does the EB3 score mean?

The first letter (E) grades nutritional value: very low nutrient density. The second letter (B) grades ingredient and label integrity: good, few concerning additives. The number (3) grades risk nutrients (sugar, sodium, saturated fat): moderate risk.

Which ingredients in Mr. Munchies Veg Spring Roll should I watch?

Added Class II preservative (E282) (Calcium Propionate).

Last reviewed October 19, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label.

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