Parry's Amrit Vermicelli Payasam Dessert Mix
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A realistic serve of Parry's Amrit Vermicelli Payasam Dessert Mix (30 g dry mix, one of 6 servings) has 122 kcal, 2.6 g protein, 25.4 g carbohydrate, 0.9 g fat, 14.6 g added sugar and 24 mg sodium. Per 100 g it has 407 kcal, 8.8 g protein, 84.6 g carbohydrate, 3 g fat, 0.6 g saturated fat, 48.5 g added sugar, 3.1 g fibre and 80 mg sodium.
Parry's Amrit Vermicelli Payasam Dessert Mix is a dry sweet mix of brown sugar, vermicelli, milk solids and cashew that is cooked into payasam with boiled milk. It scores CB4: middling on nutrition, a short ingredient list with only a modified starch to note, and high risk because of the added sugar. A festive dessert for sharing, in small bowls and not often.
Ingredients, decoded
6 listed- Brown Sugar
- Vermicelli
- Milk Solids
- Cashew Nuts
- Cardamom Powder and its oleoresin
- Modified Starch (INS1420)
11 teaspoons of sugar in every 100 g · 54 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
Score and nutrition facts for Parry's Amrit Vermicelli Payasam Dessert Mix:
| Energy | 407 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 8.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 84.6 g |
| Total sugars | 54 g |
| Added sugars | 48.5 g |
| Dietary fibre | 3.1 g |
| Total fat | 3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.6 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Sodium | 80 mg |
| Calcium | 182.5 mg |
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Why Parry's Amrit Vermicelli Payasam Dessert Mix scores CB4
Nutrition is a C on 8.8 g protein and 3.1 g fibre per 100 g, with some calcium. Ingredients are a B on a short list with one modified starch, and risk is a 4 on 48.5 g added sugar per 100 g.
Adequate nutrient density
- Protein
- 8.8 g
- Fibre
- 3.1 g
- Vitamins and minerals
- Calcium
- Energy
- 407 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why C
Protein is 8.8 g per 100 g and fibre is 3.1 g. Milk solids are the largest protein source. Calcium is 182.5 mg per 100 g, which adds a modest bonus to the grade.
Most of the energy is carbohydrate: 84.6 g per 100 g, of which 54 g is sugar. That keeps the grade at a C and not higher. A 30 g serve of dry mix gives about 122 kcal and 2.6 g protein.
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.
Good, few concerning additives
- Base
- Brown Sugar
- Sweeteners
- Brown Sugar
- Additives
- 2
- Flagged
- None
02 Ingredient integrity: why B
Brown sugar and vermicelli lead the list at 48% and 30%. Milk solids, cashew nuts and cardamom follow, so the rest of the list is short and recognisable. No preservative, colour or artificial flavour is listed, and nothing on the pack is a hollow promise.
The modified starch (INS 1420) costs ingredient points, and the percentages for milk solids, cashew and cardamom are not declared, which costs a little more.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
High risk
- Added sugar
- 48.5 g
- Sodium
- 80 mg
- Saturated fat
- 0.6 g
- Trans fat
- 0 g
03 Load risk: why 4
Added sugar is almost all of the risk number: 48.5 g per 100 g, about 14.6 g in one 30 g serve of dry mix. Energy of 407 kcal per 100 g adds a smaller part.
Saturated fat is low at 0.6 g per 100 g, trans fat is 0 g, and sodium is 80 mg per 100 g, so they add almost nothing. The risk grade is a 4 because of sugar alone.
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 added sugar (48.5g per 100g)
Green flags
- +Green flag: Source of fibre
- +Green flag: Low sodium
Does Parry's Amrit Vermicelli Payasam Dessert Mix live up to its claims?
The brown sugar and no-additive promises hold, and the serving count adds up. Brown sugar is 48% of the mix, so the sweetness claim comes with a lot of sugar.
- On the packBe careful
“Made with Brown Sugar”
True: brown sugar is the first ingredient at 48%. It is still sugar, and the mix has 48.5 g added sugar per 100 g.
- Product nameHolds
“Vermicelli Payasam”
Vermicelli is 30% of the mix and the second ingredient. Milk solids, cashew and cardamom complete the flavour.
- On the packHolds
“NO added preservatives, artificial flavours, added colours”
None is listed. The only additive is a modified starch (INS 1420), which is a thickener.
- On the packHolds
“Makes 6 servings”
A 180 g pack divided into 30 g serves gives 6, as the pack says.
What's in Parry's Amrit Vermicelli Payasam Dessert Mix?
Brown sugar and vermicelli lead the list, followed by milk solids, cashew, cardamom and a modified starch. Sugar is the one thing to watch.
6 ingredients listed. Additives and watched ingredients we rate: 1 no concern.
The ingredient list, read for you
Brown sugar (48%) and vermicelli (30%) make up most of the mix. Milk solids add the creamy base and protein, cashew nuts add richness, and cardamom powder with its oleoresin gives the flavour. Modified starch (INS 1420) is there to thicken the payasam. Only brown sugar and vermicelli have declared percentages.
What the additives do
Modified Starch (no concern): thickener and stabiliser. Starch treated to hold up to heat, acid and freezing (for example E1442). No daily limit is needed, but it marks a processed food. More on Modified Starch.
Ingredients to watch
- Added sugarConcern
48.5 g per 100 g, from brown sugar at 48% of the mix. One 30 g serve of dry mix has about 14.6 g, which the pack prints as 29% of the daily value.
- Modified starch (INS 1420)Worth watching
A thickener that costs ingredient points. It is the only additive on the list.
- Undeclared sharesWorth watching
Milk solids, cashew nuts and cardamom have no declared percentages, so their share of the mix is unknown.
- Fat and sodiumFine
Saturated fat is 0.6 g per 100 g, trans fat is 0 g and sodium is 80 mg per 100 g.
- No added preservatives, colours or artificial flavoursFine
None is listed, and the pack says so on the front.
What it doesn’t have
- Percentages for milk solids, cashew nuts and cardamom are not declared.
- The panel covers the dry mix only. It does not show the finished payasam made with milk.
What to know about Parry's Amrit Vermicelli Payasam Dessert Mix
A festive payasam mix that is half brown sugar
A 180 g dessert mix of brown sugar (48%), vermicelli (30%), milk solids, cashew nuts, cardamom and a modified starch. You stir it into 900 to 1000 ml of boiled milk and cook it for 8 to 10 minutes. It is bought for celebrations and festival days, when a payasam is wanted without measuring and roasting everything separately.
The pack makes 6 servings of 30 g. Per 100 g of dry mix that is 407 kcal, 8.8 g protein, 3.1 g fibre and 182.5 mg calcium, with 48.5 g added sugar. One 30 g serve of the dry mix gives about 122 kcal, 2.6 g protein and 14.6 g added sugar, which the pack prints as 29% of the daily value. Fat is low, with 0.6 g saturated fat per 100 g, and sodium is 80 mg per 100 g.
The pack promises brown sugar, and it is there as the largest ingredient. It also promises no added preservatives, artificial flavours or colours, and none is listed. What the front does not say is how much of the mix is sugar. CleanPlate scores it CB4.
Who should eat Parry's Amrit Vermicelli Payasam Dessert Mix?
An occasional dessert for most adults and children, and rarely for anyone managing blood sugar. One serve of dry mix has about 14.6 g added sugar.
- Most adultsOccasionally
One 30 g serve of dry mix has about 14.6 g added sugar.
- ChildrenOccasionally
48.5 g added sugar per 100 g, though there is no dye or sweetener.
- Diabetes or prediabetesRarely
Sugar and refined vermicelli make 84.6 g carbohydrate per 100 g.
- Weight managementOccasionally
About 122 kcal per 30 g serve of dry mix, before the milk.
Recipes with Parry's Amrit Vermicelli Payasam Dessert Mix
Cook it as the pack directs, then serve in small bowls. A serve of dry mix is 30 g, which brings 14.6 g added sugar.
Vermicelli payasam as the pack directs
Stir the mix into 900 to 1000 ml of boiled milk and cook on low heat for 8 to 10 minutes. It makes 6 servings of 30 g dry mix.
A thinner, lighter payasam
The pack allows adding water if needed. A thinner pot spreads the 14.6 g added sugar per serve across the same 6 servings and does not add any more.
Small festival bowls
Serve in small cups, one per person, so each stays at the 30 g serve with about 122 kcal from the mix.
Parry's Amrit Vermicelli Payasam Dessert Mix: common questions
Is Parry's Amrit Vermicelli Payasam Dessert Mix healthy?
Parry's Amrit Vermicelli Payasam Dessert Mix is high in sugar 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 Parry's Amrit Vermicelli Payasam Dessert Mix?
Per 100 g, Parry's Amrit Vermicelli Payasam Dessert Mix has 407 kcal, 8.8 g protein, 84.6 g carbohydrate, 3 g fat and 0.6 g saturated fat. One serve (30 g dry mix, one of 6 servings) has 122 kcal and 2.6 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Parry's Amrit Vermicelli Payasam Dessert Mix?
6 ingredients, in label order: Brown Sugar, Vermicelli, Milk Solids, Cashew Nuts, Cardamom Powder and its oleoresin, Modified Starch (INS1420).
Does Parry's Amrit Vermicelli Payasam Dessert Mix live up to its claims?
4 claims checked: 3 hold, 1 needs care. "Made with Brown Sugar" needs care: True: brown sugar is the first ingredient at 48%. It is still sugar, and the mix has 48.5 g added sugar per 100 g.
Who should limit Parry's Amrit Vermicelli Payasam Dessert Mix?
Most adults: occasionally. One 30 g serve of dry mix has about 14.6 g added sugar. Children: occasionally. 48.5 g added sugar per 100 g, though there is no dye or sweetener. Diabetes or prediabetes: rarely. Sugar and refined vermicelli make 84.6 g carbohydrate per 100 g.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Parry's Amrit Vermicelli Payasam Dessert Mix have?
Per 100 g, Parry's Amrit Vermicelli Payasam Dessert Mix has 48.5 g added sugar, 80 mg sodium (about 0.2 g salt) and 0.6 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 sugar.
What does the CB4 score mean for Parry's Amrit Vermicelli Payasam Dessert Mix?
The first letter (C) 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 8.8 g per 100 g and fibre is 3.1 g. Milk solids are the largest protein source. Calcium is 182.5 mg per 100 g, which adds a modest bonus to the grade. Ingredients: Brown sugar and vermicelli lead the list at 48% and 30%. Milk solids, cashew nuts and cardamom follow, so the rest of the list is short and recognisable. No preservative, colour or artificial flavour is listed, and nothing on the pack is a hollow promise. Load risk: Added sugar is almost all of the risk number: 48.5 g per 100 g, about 14.6 g in one 30 g serve of dry mix. Energy of 407 kcal per 100 g adds a smaller part.
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)
| Date | Score | Method | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 October 2026 | CB4 | v5.0 | First scored |
Every change to this score is logged. See corrections and the method changelog.
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