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MTR Minute Fresh Signature Red Rice Dosa Batter

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Summary

MTR Minute Fresh Signature Red Rice Dosa Batter is a refrigerated, ready-to-pour batter made mostly of water, semolina and some red rice. It scores DA2: low on nutrition because of the refined base and modest protein, high on ingredients for a short list with no additives, and low on risk, with salt the main factor. Suits regular breakfasts with a protein-rich side.

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MTR Minute Fresh Signature Red Rice Dosa Batter

MTR Minute Fresh Signature Red Rice Dosa Batter scores DA2 on CleanPlate: nutrition D, ingredients A, load risk 2.

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Share of calories, per 100 g

  • Protein: 4.3 g per 100 g, 14% of the calories.
  • Carbs (not counting sugars and fibre): 22.2 g per 100 g, 74% of the calories.
  • Sugars: 0.3 g per 100 g, under 1% of the calories, of which 0.3 g is added.
  • Fat: 1 g per 100 g, 7% of the calories, of which 0.4 g is saturated.
  • Fibre: 2.2 g per 100 g, 4% of the calories (fibre counts at 2 kcal per gram).
Added sugar0.3 g
Saturated fat0.4 g
Sodium285 mg

The tick is the “high” line

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Refined flour (maida) base
On the pack
5 claims checked: 3 hold, 1 is partly true, 1 needs care

Last reviewed October 28, 2026

Ingredients, decoded

9 listed
High concernModerate concernLow concernNo concernIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more. How we rate additives
MTR Minute Fresh Signature Red Rice Dosa Batter pack, front view

The label gives no sugar figure, so there is nothing to count in teaspoons.

Nutrition per 100 g
DNutrition densityAIngredient integrity2Load risk
Nutrition facts
Energy125 kcal
Protein4.3 g
Carbohydrates24.7 g
Added sugars0.3 g
Dietary fibre2.2 g
Total fat1 g
Saturated fat0.4 g
Trans fat0 g
Cholesterol1 mg
Sodium285 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

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What to know about MTR Minute Fresh Signature Red Rice Dosa Batter

Only 13% red rice in a semolina-led batter

MTR Minute Fresh Signature Red Rice Dosa Batter is an 850 g pouch of ready-to-pour dosa batter that is kept in the fridge. It is made from RO purified water, semolina, red rice (13%), urad dal, refined wheat flour (maida), salt, chana dal, sugar and fenugreek. It is bought by people who want dosas on the table without making batter at home, and the pack says it makes about 12 dosas.

Per 100 g the batter has 125 kcal, 4.3 g protein, 24.7 g carbohydrate, 2.2 g fibre, 1 g fat and 0.3 g added sugar. Sodium is 285 mg. One 75 g dosa works out to about 94 kcal, 3.2 g protein and 214 mg sodium, so the batter is light on calories and the salt is the number to keep an eye on.

The pack says made with red rice, and it is, but red rice is 13% and sits behind water and semolina, with refined wheat flour also in the mix. The no soda, no preservatives and no artificial colours or flavours claims all agree with the list, which carries no additives. The pack also states it contains gluten from wheat. CleanPlate scores it DA2.

Why MTR Minute Fresh Signature Red Rice Dosa Batter scores DA2

Nutrition is a D because the base is refined grain with 4.3 g protein per 100 g. Ingredients are an A for a short, additive-free list, and risk is a 2, driven by 285 mg sodium per 100 g.

How we score →
01 Nutrition densityA to E
D

Low nutrient density

Protein
4.3 g
Fibre
2.2 g
Vitamins and minerals
None declared
Energy
125 kcal

01 Nutrition density: why D

Protein is 4.3 g per 100 g and fibre is 2.2 g, in a batter of 125 kcal per 100 g. Urad dal is the largest protein contributor, but the base of semolina, refined flour and rice keeps the protein modest.

No vitamins or minerals are declared, so nothing else adds to the grade. One 75 g dosa gives about 3.2 g protein and 94 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. Protein also has to supply at least 12.5% of the calories to count, and 25% for full credit.

02 Ingredient integrityA to E
A

Clean, minimally processed

Base
R.O.Purified water
Sweeteners
Sugar
Additives
0
Flagged
Maida

02 Ingredient integrity: why A

The list is short and simple: water, semolina, red rice, urad dal, refined wheat flour, salt, chana dal, sugar and fenugreek. No additive, preservative, colour, flavouring or hydrogenated fat is listed, and trans fat is declared as 0 g.

Nothing here costs ingredient points, and every pack claim checked agrees with the list. Only red rice has a declared percentage, which is the one thing missing from an otherwise clean read.

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
2

Low risk

Added sugar
0.3 g
Sodium
285 mg
Saturated fat
0.4 g
Trans fat
0 g

03 Load risk: why 2

Sodium is almost all of the risk: 285 mg per 100 g, about 214 mg in a 75 g dosa. That is what places the grade at a 2.

Saturated fat is 0.4 g per 100 g and added sugar is 0.3 g, so both stay small. Trans fat is 0 g and energy adds nothing to the risk number.

Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.

Red flags

  • Red flag: Refined flour (maida) base

Green flags

Nothing stands out in its favour.

Does MTR Minute Fresh Signature Red Rice Dosa Batter live up to its claims?

The no soda, no preservatives and no artificial colours or flavours claims hold. Red rice is real but only 13%, behind water and semolina, and the serve wording on the pack needs care.

  • On the pack

    “made with RED RICE”

    Partly true

    Red rice is real and declared at 13%, but water and semolina come before it, and refined wheat flour is in the batter as well.

  • On the pack

    “No Added Soda”

    Holds

    No soda or raising agent is listed. The ingredients are water, grains, pulses, salt, sugar and fenugreek.

  • On the pack

    “No Added Preservatives”

    Holds

    No preservative or other additive appears in the ingredient list.

  • On the pack

    “No added artificial colours & flavours”

    Holds

    No colour or flavouring of any kind is listed.

  • On the pack

    “2 Dosas of 75g each”

    Be careful

    The pack says two dosas of 75 g each, while the serving line gives 75 g for two dosas. At 75 g each, two dosas are 150 g, about 188 kcal and 6.5 g protein.

What's in MTR Minute Fresh Signature Red Rice Dosa Batter?

Water, semolina and red rice lead a short list with no additives. The refined flour base and the salt are what to watch.

The ingredient list, read for you

Water leads, then semolina and red rice at 13%, so the batter is mostly refined wheat semolina with some red rice. Urad dal and chana dal bring the protein and help the dosa bind, and refined wheat flour (maida) is also in it. Salt, a little sugar and fenugreek finish the list, with no additives.

Ingredients to watch

  • Refined grain baseConcern

    Semolina and refined wheat flour (maida) come ahead of or alongside the red rice, which holds the nutrition grade down. Protein is only 4.3 g per 100 g.

  • SodiumWorth watching

    285 mg per 100 g, about 214 mg in a 75 g dosa and 428 mg in two. Sambar and chutney add more.

  • Red rice shareWorth watching

    Declared at 13%, so the batter is not mainly red rice.

  • GlutenWorth watching

    The pack states it contains gluten from wheat, through the semolina and refined flour.

  • No additivesFine

    No preservative, colour, flavouring, soda or hydrogenated fat is listed. Saturated fat is 0.4 g per 100 g.

What it doesn’t have

  • No vitamins or minerals are declared on the panel.
  • Only red rice has a percentage, so the share of semolina, pulses and refined flour is not known.

Who should eat MTR Minute Fresh Signature Red Rice Dosa Batter?

Suitable a few times a week or more for most adults. Anyone watching blood pressure should go lighter, since two dosas have about 428 mg sodium.

  • Most adultsEveryday

    125 kcal per 100 g and 0.4 g saturated fat, with 285 mg sodium the main number.

  • ChildrenA few times a week

    A refined base with 4.3 g protein per 100 g; best with a protein-rich side.

  • High blood pressureOccasionally

    Two dosas have about 428 mg sodium before sambar or chutney.

  • Weight managementA few times a week

    About 94 kcal per dosa is light, but protein and fibre are low.

Recipes with MTR Minute Fresh Signature Red Rice Dosa Batter

Plain dosa with sambar or chutney is how the pack serves it. Vegetable fillings and dal-rich sides add the protein the batter lacks.

Plain red rice dosa with sambar

Stir the batter, add water if needed, pour a ladle onto a hot pan and cook until golden, then serve with dal-based sambar to add protein to the 3.2 g in each dosa.

Vegetable-filled dosa

Fill with cooked vegetables to add fibre to a batter that has only 2.2 g per 100 g.

Dosa with chutney

Serve hot with chutney as the pack suggests, and go easy on chutney powder since each dosa already has about 214 mg sodium.

MTR Minute Fresh Signature Red Rice Dosa Batter: common questions

What is the CleanPlate score of MTR Minute Fresh Signature Red Rice Dosa Batter?

MTR Minute Fresh Signature Red Rice Dosa Batter is a refrigerated, ready-to-pour batter made mostly of water, semolina and some red rice. It scores DA2: low on nutrition because of the refined base and modest protein, high on ingredients for a short list with no additives, and low on risk, with salt the main factor. Suits regular breakfasts with a protein-rich side. Nutrition D, ingredients A, load risk 2; 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 MTR Minute Fresh Signature Red Rice Dosa Batter?

Per 100 g, MTR Minute Fresh Signature Red Rice Dosa Batter has 125 kcal, 4.3 g protein, 24.7 g carbohydrate, 1 g fat and 0.4 g saturated fat. One serve (1 dosa, 75 g) has 94 kcal and 3.2 g protein.

What are the ingredients in MTR Minute Fresh Signature Red Rice Dosa Batter?

9 ingredients, in label order: R.O.Purified water, Semolina, Red Rice (13%), Urad dal, Refined wheat flour(Maida), Edible common salt, Chanadal, Sugar, Fenu greek. Flagged: Maida (low concern).

Does MTR Minute Fresh Signature Red Rice Dosa Batter live up to its claims?

5 claims checked: 3 hold, 1 is partly true, 1 needs care. "made with RED RICE" is partly true: Red rice is real and declared at 13%, but water and semolina come before it, and refined wheat flour is in the batter as well. "2 Dosas of 75g each" needs care: The pack says two dosas of 75 g each, while the serving line gives 75 g for two dosas. At 75 g each, two dosas are 150 g, about 188 kcal and 6.5 g protein.

Who should limit MTR Minute Fresh Signature Red Rice Dosa Batter?

Most adults: everyday. 125 kcal per 100 g and 0.4 g saturated fat, with 285 mg sodium the main number. Children: a few times a week. A refined base with 4.3 g protein per 100 g; best with a protein-rich side. High blood pressure: occasionally. Two dosas have about 428 mg sodium before sambar or chutney.

How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does MTR Minute Fresh Signature Red Rice Dosa Batter have?

Per 100 g, MTR Minute Fresh Signature Red Rice Dosa Batter has 0.3 g added sugar, 285 mg sodium (about 0.7 g salt) and 0.4 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 under all three lines.

Last reviewed October 28, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .

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