SaffolaBreakfast Cereals#77 of 91 in categoryRating 3/5

Saffola Masala Oats Masala & Coriander

Red flags

  • Red flag: High sodium (2440mg per 100g)
  • Red flag: Contains Maltodextrin

Green flags

  • Green flag: Source of protein (8.3g)
  • Green flag: High fibre (9.8g)

Ingredients, decoded

14 listed
  • Rolled Oats (55.1%)
  • Millets (16%) [Jowar Flakes (15%), Ragi Flakes (1%)]
  • Maltodextrin
  • Iodised Salt
  • Spices and Condiments (3.7%) (Onion, Fennel, Garlic, Cumin, Chilli, Turmeric, Fenugreek)
  • Dried Vegetables [Carrot (1.17%), Onions (1.17%), Green Peas (0.9%), Coriander (0.16%)]
  • Sugar
  • Starch
  • Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein
  • Edible Vegetable Oil (Refined Rice Bran Oil)
  • Natural Flavouring Substances
  • Wheat Fibre
  • Nature-identical Flavouring Substances
  • Flavour Enhancer (INS 627, INS 631)
ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

CA5

Nutrition per 100 g
CNutritionAIngredients5Risk
VerdictPOOR
Energy376 kcal
Protein8.3 g
Carbohydrates69.7 g
Total sugars7.2 g
Added sugars4.1 g
Dietary fibre9.8 g
Total fat8.3 g
Saturated fat1.7 g
Trans fat0.05 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium2440 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

The saltiest Saffola masala oats we have scored

Saffola Masala Oats Masala & Coriander is rolled oats (55.1%) and jowar and ragi flakes (16%) with maltodextrin, salt, spices (3.7%), dried carrot, onion, peas and coriander, sugar, starch, hydrolysed vegetable protein, rice bran oil, flavourings, wheat fibre and enhancers 627 and 631.

CleanPlate scores it CA5. The C for nutrition is middling: 9.8 g fibre per 100 g; its 8.3 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 rolled oats, millets and maltodextrin), with additives that cost points: flavouring and a flavour enhancer. The 5 for risk comes mainly from sodium (2440 mg per 100 g) and saturated fat (1.7 g per 100 g).

Claims vs reality

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

  • Product name

    “Masala & Coriander”

    Partly true

    Coriander is real but 0.16%; spices, flavourings and enhancers carry the taste.

  • On the pack

    “With Added Millets”

    Holds

    Jowar and ragi flakes are 16%.

  • On the pack

    “Real Crunchy Vegetables”

    Be careful

    Carrot, onion and peas together are about 3.2%.

How CA5 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
C

Adequate nutrient density

Protein
8.3 g
Fibre
9.8 g
Vitamins and minerals
None declared
Energy
376 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
A

Clean, minimally processed

Base
Rolled Oats
Main fat
Edible Vegetable Oil
Sweeteners
Maltodextrin, Sugar
Additives
0
Flagged
Maltodextrin

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
5

Very high risk

Added sugar
4.1 g
Sodium
2440 mg
Saturated fat
1.7 g
Trans fat
0.05 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?

Rolled oats (55.1%), jowar (15%) and ragi (1%) flakes, maltodextrin, salt, spices (3.7%), carrot (1.17%), onion (1.17%), peas (0.9%), coriander (0.16%), sugar, starch, hydrolysed vegetable protein, rice bran oil, natural and nature-identical flavours, wheat fibre, enhancers 627 and 631.

Per 100 g: 376 kcal, 8.3 g fat of which 1.7 g saturated, 7.2 g sugar of which 4.1 g added, 9.8 g fibre, 8.3 g protein and 2440 mg sodium.

Ingredients to watch

  • SodiumConcern

    2440 mg per 100 g; 927 mg in a 38 g serve.

  • MaltodextrinWorth watching

    The third ingredient.

  • Oats and fibreFine

    71% oats and millets, 9.8 g fibre.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "Masala oats are a healthy snack"

The oats are; the tastemaker brings a large share of a day's salt in one bowl.

Myth: "Oats lower cholesterol, so this pack is heart-healthy"

Oat fibre helps, but the sodium in the seasoning works against blood pressure.

How often, and how

  • Healthy adultsOccasionally
  • ChildrenRarely
  • Diabetes or prediabetesLimit

Smarter ways to eat it

Use half the tastemaker

Cook with half the seasoning and add fresh onion, tomato, chilli and lemon; most of the taste stays, a lot of the salt goes.

Bulk it with vegetables

Add chopped vegetables or peas while cooking: more volume and fibre for the same salt.

Common questions

Is Saffola Masala Oats Masala & Coriander healthy?

Saffola Masala Oats Masala & Coriander scores CA5 (Poor) on CleanPlate, which makes it best kept as a rare treat rather than a regular buy. The main concerns are: High sodium (2440mg per 100g); Contains Maltodextrin. On the plus side: Source of protein (8.3g); High fibre (9.8g).

What does the CA5 score mean?

The first letter (C) grades nutritional value: adequate nutrient density. The second letter (A) grades ingredient and label integrity: clean, minimally processed. The number (5) grades risk nutrients (sugar, sodium, saturated fat): very high risk.

Which ingredients in Saffola Masala Oats Masala & Coriander should I watch?

Maltodextrin (Maltodextrin).

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

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