Suhana Paneer Tikka Masala Mix
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A realistic serve of Suhana Paneer Tikka Masala Mix (12.5 g, 1½ tbsp of mix) has 48 kcal, 1.6 g protein, 8.6 g carbohydrate, 1.5 g fat, 0.8 g added sugar and 512 mg sodium. Per 100 g it has 384 kcal, 12.8 g protein, 69 g carbohydrate, 12 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 6 g added sugar and 4092 mg sodium.
Suhana Paneer Tikka Masala Mix is a dry spice and onion-cashew base for cooking paneer in a tomato gravy, but no paneer is in the packet. It scores [L]EA5: low on nutrition, strong on ingredients with no additives, and the highest risk grade because of the salt. Use a small amount, and count the salt in the rest of the meal.
Ingredients, decoded
24 listed- Onion
- Cashew Nut
- Iodised Salt
- Chilli
- Skim Milk Powder
- Sugar
- Tomato Powder
- Garlic
- Coriander
- Dry Fenugreek Leaves
- Corn Starch
- Dry Ginger
- Cumin
- Green Cardamom
- Cassia Bark (Taj)
- Clove
- Black Pepper
- Nutmeg
- Bay Leaf
- Paprika
- Mace
- Caraway
- Turmeric
- Refined Cottonseed Oil
5 teaspoons of sugar in every 100 g · 26.2 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
Score and nutrition facts for Suhana Paneer Tikka Masala Mix:
| Energy | 384 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 12.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 69 g |
| Total sugars | 26.2 g |
| Added sugars | 6 g |
| Total fat | 12 g |
| Saturated fat | 2 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 4092 mg |
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Why Suhana Paneer Tikka Masala Mix scores [L]EA5
Nutrition is an E because protein is modest and the base is onion, sugar, starch and salt. Ingredients are an A with no additives, and risk is a 5 on 4,092 mg sodium per 100 g.
Very low nutrient density
- Protein
- 12.8 g
- Fibre
- Not declared
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 384 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why E
Protein is 12.8 g per 100 g, but a serve is only 12.5 g, so it gives 1.6 g. The largest protein contributor is cashew nut. Carbohydrate is 69 g per 100 g, with 26.2 g total sugar, coming from onion, tomato powder, skim milk powder and added sugar.
No fibre figure or vitamins and minerals are declared, so nothing else lifts the grade. A serve is light at 48 kcal, but it is not a source of anything much.
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.
Clean, minimally processed
- Base
- Onion
- Main fat
- Refined Cottonseed Oil
- Sweeteners
- Sugar
- Additives
- 0
- Flagged
- None
02 Ingredient integrity: why A
The list is simple and mostly whole: onion, cashew, salt, chilli and a long line of ground spices. No additives, no hydrogenated fat and no artificial flavours or colours are listed, so nothing costs ingredient points on that side.
Two things held the grade back from full marks. No percentages are declared for any ingredient. And paneer is named in the product name but is absent from the list, which sets the [L] and costs label points.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
Very high risk
- Added sugar
- 6 g
- Sodium
- 4092 mg
- Saturated fat
- 2 g
- Trans fat
- 0 g
03 Load risk: why 5
Sodium drives almost all of the risk: 4,092 mg per 100 g, which gives 511 mg in one 12.5 g serve. That is the reason risk lands on the top grade.
Added sugar is 6 g per 100 g, saturated fat 2 g and trans fat 0 g, all small contributors. Energy is 384 kcal per 100 g and adds little.
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.
Red flags
- −Red flag: High sugar (26.2g per 100g)
- −Red flag: High sodium (4092mg per 100g)
Green flags
- +Green flag: Source of protein (12.8g)
- +Green flag: No additives
Does Suhana Paneer Tikka Masala Mix live up to its claims?
The no artificial flavours, colours or preservatives claim holds. The paneer in the name does not: the packet contains none, and the buyer has to add it.
- Product nameMisleading
“Paneer Tikka Masala Mix”
Paneer is named in the product name, but no paneer is in the ingredient list. The pack tells you to add paneer yourself.
- On the packHolds
“Just add Paneer, Tomato”
The pack is open that paneer and tomato are extra. It is the name that reads as if paneer is included.
- On the packBe careful
“Minimum Spice Content 40%”
The spices are real and numerous, but onion, cashew, salt, milk powder, sugar and starch sit in the same list. No ingredient percentages are given to check the 40%.
- On the packHolds
“No artificial Flavours, Colours and Preservatives”
No flavour, colour or preservative is in the ingredient list, and no additive is listed at all.
- On the packHolds
“Salt Content 11%”
The pack states it openly, and the sodium of 4,092 mg per 100 g is in line with a salt-heavy mix.
What's in Suhana Paneer Tikka Masala Mix?
Onion, cashew nut and iodised salt lead the list, followed by spices. The salt is the one thing to watch.
24 ingredients listed. None of them is an additive or watched ingredient in our research.
The ingredient list, read for you
Onion, cashew nut and iodised salt come first, so the base is a savoury, nutty onion paste once cooked. Chilli, skim milk powder, sugar and tomato powder follow and give heat, creaminess, sweetness and tang.
The rest are ground spices (garlic, coriander, fenugreek leaves, ginger, cumin, cardamom, cassia, clove, pepper, nutmeg, bay leaf, paprika, mace, caraway, turmeric), then corn starch to thicken and refined cottonseed oil last.
Ingredients to watch
- SodiumConcern
4,092 mg per 100 g, and 511 mg in one 12.5 g serve, about a quarter of a day's limit. This is what sets the highest risk grade.
- Paneer not in the packetConcern
Paneer is in the name but not in the list, a hollow promise that sets the [L] and costs label points.
- SugarWorth watching
6 g added sugar per 100 g, 0.75 g per serve. Total sugar is 26.2 g per 100 g, partly from onion, tomato powder and milk powder.
- No ingredient percentagesWorth watching
None of the ingredients has a declared share, so the 40% spice content cannot be checked.
- No additivesFine
No preservative, colour, flavour, flavour enhancer or hydrogenated fat is listed. Trans fat is 0 g.
What it doesn’t have
- No paneer, despite the name.
- No vitamins, minerals or fibre are declared on the panel.
What to know about Suhana Paneer Tikka Masala Mix
A paneer masala mix with no paneer and heavy salt
Suhana Paneer Tikka Masala Mix is a 50 g sachet of dry gravy mix. The list starts with onion, cashew nut and iodised salt, then chilli, skim milk powder, sugar and tomato powder, followed by a long run of ground spices, corn starch and refined cottonseed oil. No percentages are declared. It is bought by home cooks who want a restaurant-style gravy in minutes: you add paneer and tomato yourself.
A 12.5 g serve (1½ tablespoons) gives 48 kcal, 1.6 g protein, 0.75 g added sugar and 511 mg sodium. Per 100 g the mix has 384 kcal, 12.8 g protein, 6 g added sugar, 2 g saturated fat and 4,092 mg sodium. The pack states a salt content of 11% and a minimum spice content of 40%.
The name and the front line about cottage cheese point to paneer, but the packet holds none: you supply it. That absent ingredient is what sets the [L] flag. On the plus side, the list has no additives, no hydrogenated fat and no artificial flavours or colours. CleanPlate scores it [L]EA5.
Who should eat Suhana Paneer Tikka Masala Mix?
A rare choice for most adults and children, and one to avoid with high blood pressure. One serve has 511 mg sodium.
- Most adultsRarely
One serve has 511 mg sodium, about a quarter of the day's limit.
- ChildrenRarely
511 mg sodium per serve is a lot for a small body, though nothing artificial is listed.
- High blood pressureAvoid
4,092 mg sodium per 100 g, so even a small serve adds a lot of salt.
- Weight managementRarely
48 kcal a serve is light, but the sodium is high and paneer adds the calories.
Recipes with Suhana Paneer Tikka Masala Mix
Cook it with paneer and tomato as intended, with no extra salt. Vegetables or chickpeas work in the same gravy and bring more bulk.
Paneer tikka masala
Use the 12.5 g serve with paneer and chopped tomato, and add no extra salt, since the serve already has 511 mg sodium.
Vegetable tikka masala
Simmer cauliflower, peas and capsicum in the gravy to add bulk and fibre the mix lacks, and keep to one measured serve.
Chickpea tikka masala
Chickpeas lift the protein above the 1.6 g a serve of the mix gives, and need no added salt if canned ones are rinsed.
Suhana Paneer Tikka Masala Mix: common questions
Is Suhana Paneer Tikka Masala Mix healthy?
Suhana Paneer Tikka Masala Mix is high in sugar and salt, so it is best kept as a rare treat.
How many calories and how much protein are in Suhana Paneer Tikka Masala Mix?
Per 100 g, Suhana Paneer Tikka Masala Mix has 384 kcal, 12.8 g protein, 69 g carbohydrate, 12 g fat and 2 g saturated fat. One serve (12.5 g, 1½ tbsp of mix) has 48 kcal and 1.6 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Suhana Paneer Tikka Masala Mix?
24 ingredients, in label order: Onion, Cashew Nut, Iodised Salt, Chilli, Skim Milk Powder, Sugar, Tomato Powder, Garlic, Coriander, Dry Fenugreek Leaves, Corn Starch, Dry Ginger, Cumin, Green Cardamom, Cassia Bark (Taj), Clove, Black Pepper, Nutmeg, Bay Leaf, Paprika, Mace, Caraway, Turmeric, Refined Cottonseed Oil.
Does Suhana Paneer Tikka Masala Mix live up to its claims?
5 claims checked: 3 hold, 1 needs care, 1 is misleading. "Paneer Tikka Masala Mix" is misleading: Paneer is named in the product name, but no paneer is in the ingredient list. The pack tells you to add paneer yourself. "Minimum Spice Content 40%" needs care: The spices are real and numerous, but onion, cashew, salt, milk powder, sugar and starch sit in the same list. No ingredient percentages are given to check the 40%.
Who should limit Suhana Paneer Tikka Masala Mix?
Most adults: rarely. One serve has 511 mg sodium, about a quarter of the day's limit. Children: rarely. 511 mg sodium per serve is a lot for a small body, though nothing artificial is listed. High blood pressure: avoid. 4,092 mg sodium per 100 g, so even a small serve adds a lot of salt.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Suhana Paneer Tikka Masala Mix have?
Per 100 g, Suhana Paneer Tikka Masala Mix has 6 g added sugar, 4092 mg sodium (about 10.2 g salt) and 2 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 and salt.
What does the EA5 score mean for Suhana Paneer Tikka Masala Mix?
The first letter (E) grades nutrition density on A to E, the second (A) grades ingredient integrity on A to E, and the number (5) grades load risk on 1 to 5. A and 1 are best. Nutrition: Protein is 12.8 g per 100 g, but a serve is only 12.5 g, so it gives 1.6 g. The largest protein contributor is cashew nut. Carbohydrate is 69 g per 100 g, with 26.2 g total sugar, coming from onion, tomato powder, skim milk powder and added sugar. Ingredients: The list is simple and mostly whole: onion, cashew, salt, chilli and a long line of ground spices. No additives, no hydrogenated fat and no artificial flavours or colours are listed, so nothing costs ingredient points on that side. Load risk: Sodium drives almost all of the risk: 4,092 mg per 100 g, which gives 511 mg in one 12.5 g serve. That is the reason risk lands on the top grade.
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 | EA5 | v5.0 | First scored |
Every change to this score is logged. See corrections and the method changelog.
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