Balaji
Balaji Chatar Matar
About Balaji Chatar Matar
Balaji Chatar Matar is made by Balaji and sits in the Indian Savouries category. Its barcode (GTIN) is 8906043580726. TruthIn has analysed it using the TruthIn Ingredient Rating System (TIRS), which scores packaged foods from 0 to 5 based on their ingredients, level of processing and nutrient profile.
It scores 2.0 out of 5, which TIRS rates as "Poor". On the NOVA food-processing scale it is NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). The label lists 3 ingredients, starting with flavors, natural food colouring, synthetic food color.
The full TruthIn product report adds a safety rating for every ingredient and 7 nutrient values per 100g, each marked as good or of concern, so you can judge it against other indian savouries before you buy.
Quick facts
- Product
- Balaji Chatar Matar
- Brand
- Balaji
- Category
- Indian Savouries
- Barcode (GTIN)
- 8906043580726
- TIRS rating
- 2.0 / 5 (Poor)
- Processing level
- NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food)
- Ingredients listed
- 3
Ingredients (3)
flavors, natural food colouring, synthetic food color
Compare with similar indian savouries
| Product | TIRS | NOVA | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balaji Chatar Matar (this product) | 2.0 | 4 | 3 |
| Asians Special Energy Snacks (Asians) | 4.0 | 3 | 1 |
| A2B Navadhanya Mixture (A2B) | 3.7 | 3 | 0 |
| Bishanlal Babulal's All In One Namkeen (Bishanlal Babulal's) | 3.7 | 3 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Balaji Chatar Matar healthy?
Balaji Chatar Matar has a TruthIn TIRS rating of 2.0 out of 5 ("Poor"). TIRS combines ingredient quality, processing level and nutrient profile into one score, where 5 is best.
Is Balaji Chatar Matar ultra-processed?
Yes. Balaji Chatar Matar is classed as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food) because it is an industrial formulation of ingredients.
What are the ingredients in Balaji Chatar Matar?
Balaji Chatar Matar lists 3 ingredients: flavors, natural food colouring, synthetic food color.
Does Balaji Chatar Matar contain palm oil?
No palm oil or palm-derived ingredient appears among its 3 listed ingredients.
Does Balaji Chatar Matar contain added sugar?
No sugar or sweetening syrup appears among its 3 listed ingredients.
What are healthier alternatives to Balaji Chatar Matar?
Among indian savouries rated by TruthIn, Asians Special Energy Snacks (4.0), A2B Navadhanya Mixture (3.7), Bishanlal Babulal's All In One Namkeen (3.7) score higher on TIRS than Balaji Chatar Matar (2.0).
Balaji Chatar Matar vs Asians Special Energy Snacks: which is healthier?
Balaji Chatar Matar scores 2.0 on TIRS and Asians Special Energy Snacks scores 4.0, so Asians Special Energy Snacks rates higher. Balaji Chatar Matar lists 3 ingredients and Asians Special Energy Snacks lists 1.
What is the barcode of Balaji Chatar Matar?
The barcode (GTIN) of Balaji Chatar Matar is 8906043580726.
What is in the TruthIn report for Balaji Chatar Matar?
The report covers nutrition per 100g and per serving with each nutrient marked as good or of concern, and a safe / caution / concern rating for every ingredient.