PintolaBreakfast Cereals#14 of 91 in categoryRating 4/5

Pintola High Protein Muesli Fruit & Nut

Red flags

No major red flags on the label.

Green flags

  • Green flag: High protein (25g per 100g)
  • Green flag: High fibre (8.2g)

Ingredients, decoded

9 listed
  • Whole Grains (44%) {Rolled Oats, Ragi Flakes, Jowar Flakes, Brown Rice Flakes, Quinoa Flakes}
  • Protein Blend (24%) {Texturized Soy Protein, Soy Protein Isolate}
  • Dehydrated Fruits and Fruit Granulates (14%) {Strawberry Powder, Raisins, Cranberries, Apricots}
  • Nuts & Seeds (8%) {Almonds, Pumpkin Seeds, Chia Seeds}
  • Organic Jaggery
  • Dates
  • Rice Bran Oil
  • Himalayan Pink Salt
  • Added Natural Flavours (Strawberry & Cranberry)
ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

BB2

Nutrition per 100 g
BNutritionBIngredients2Risk
VerdictGOOD
Energy380 kcal
Protein25 g
Carbohydrates54 g
Total sugars15 g
Added sugars6 g
Dietary fibre8.2 g
Total fat7.7 g
Saturated fat2 g
Trans fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium132 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

Real fruit and nuts, with fruit flavouring on top

Pintola High Protein Muesli Fruit & Nut is five whole grains (44%), a soy protein blend (24%), strawberry powder, raisins, cranberries and apricots (14%), almonds, pumpkin and chia seeds (8%), organic jaggery, dates, rice bran oil, pink salt and added natural strawberry and cranberry flavours.

CleanPlate scores it BB2. The B for nutrition reflects 25 g protein and 8.2 g fibre per 100 g. The B for ingredients reflects a mix of whole and refined ingredients (led by rolled oats, ragi flakes and jowar flakes), and almost no additives. The 2 for risk is low: sodium, free sugar and saturated fat are all modest (sodium 132 mg, free sugar 7.5 g, saturated fat 2 g per 100 g).

Claims vs reality

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

  • Product name

    “Fruit & Nut”

    Partly true

    Fruit is 14% and real, but "added natural flavours: strawberry & cranberry" are listed and the name does not say "flavoured".

  • On the pack

    “High Protein (25 g per 100 g)”

    Holds

    25 g per 100 g; 12.5 g in a 50 g serve.

  • On the pack

    “No Artificial Flavours”

    Holds

    The flavours are declared natural.

  • On the pack

    “No Refined Sugar”

    Holds

    Jaggery and dates, 6 g added sugar per 100 g.

How BB2 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
B

Good nutrient density

Protein
25 g
Fibre
8.2 g
Vitamins and minerals
None declared
Energy
380 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
Whole Grains {Rolled Oats, Ra...
Main fat
Rice Bran Oil
Sweeteners
Organic Jaggery
Additives
0
Flagged
None

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
2

Low risk

Added sugar
6 g
Sodium
132 mg
Saturated fat
2 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?

Whole grains (44%) of oats, ragi, jowar, brown rice and quinoa flakes; protein blend (24%) of textured soy protein and soy protein isolate; strawberry powder, raisins, cranberries, apricots (14%); almonds, pumpkin and chia seeds (8%); organic jaggery, dates, rice bran oil, pink salt. Contains added natural flavours: strawberry and cranberry.

Per 100 g: 380 kcal, 7.7 g fat of which 2 g saturated, 15 g sugar of which 6 g added, 8.2 g fibre, 25 g protein, 132 mg sodium and 150 mg magnesium.

Ingredients to watch

  • Fruit flavouringWorth watching

    Strawberry and cranberry flavours added to the real fruit.

  • ProteinFine

    25 g per 100 g, mostly soy.

  • Added sugarWorth watching

    6 g per 100 g, 3.0 g in a 50 g bowl; about 6% of the calories.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "25 g protein means a protein shake in a bowl"

The 25 g is per 100 g; a 40 to 50 g serve gives 10 to 13 g, about a quarter of a day's need, before milk.

Myth: "Natural flavour means it comes from the fruit in the pack"

Natural flavours are extracted separately and added; they sit on top of the real fruit.

How often, and how

  • Healthy adultsDaily, one 50 g serve
  • ChildrenFine; a smaller serve
  • Diabetes or prediabetesSuitable in a measured serve

Smarter ways to eat it

Sweeten with fruit

Banana, berries or chopped apple on top add sweetness and fibre without more jaggery or sugar.

Overnight soak

Soak a serve in milk or curd overnight; the soy chunks soften and it is ready at breakfast.

Common questions

Is Pintola High Protein Muesli Fruit & Nut healthy?

Pintola High Protein Muesli Fruit & Nut scores BB2 (Good) on CleanPlate, which makes it a reasonable choice with a trade-off or two worth knowing about. We found no major red flags on its label. On the plus side: High protein (25g per 100g); High fibre (8.2g).

What does the BB2 score mean?

The first letter (B) grades nutritional value: good nutrient density. The second letter (B) grades ingredient and label integrity: good, few concerning additives. The number (2) grades risk nutrients (sugar, sodium, saturated fat): low risk.

Last reviewed October 7, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label.

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