Balaji
Balaji Wafers Punjabi Tadka
About Balaji Wafers Punjabi Tadka
Balaji Wafers Punjabi Tadka is made by Balaji and sits in the Indian Savouries category. Its barcode (GTIN) is 8906010502836. 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 1.8 out of 5, which TIRS rates as "Poor". On the NOVA food-processing scale it is NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). The label lists 12 ingredients, starting with dried whey, natural flavor chilli, natural flavor cumin.
The full TruthIn product report adds a safety rating for every ingredient and 9 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 Wafers Punjabi Tadka
- Brand
- Balaji
- Category
- Indian Savouries
- Barcode (GTIN)
- 8906010502836
- TIRS rating
- 1.8 / 5 (Poor)
- Processing level
- NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food)
- Ingredients listed
- 12
Ingredients (12)
dried whey, natural flavor chilli, natural flavor cumin, 551, 631, hydrolysed soy protein, 627, 330, artificial flavor cumin, artificial flavor chilli, starch, 296
Compare with similar indian savouries
| Product | TIRS | NOVA | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balaji Wafers Punjabi Tadka (this product) | 1.8 | 4 | 12 |
| 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 Wafers Punjabi Tadka healthy?
Balaji Wafers Punjabi Tadka has a TruthIn TIRS rating of 1.8 out of 5 ("Poor"). TIRS combines ingredient quality, processing level and nutrient profile into one score, where 5 is best.
Is Balaji Wafers Punjabi Tadka ultra-processed?
Yes. Balaji Wafers Punjabi Tadka is classed as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food) because it is an industrial formulation of ingredients.
What are the ingredients in Balaji Wafers Punjabi Tadka?
Balaji Wafers Punjabi Tadka lists 12 ingredients: dried whey, natural flavor chilli, natural flavor cumin, 551, 631, hydrolysed soy protein, 627, 330, artificial flavor cumin, artificial flavor chilli, starch, 296.
Does Balaji Wafers Punjabi Tadka contain palm oil?
No palm oil or palm-derived ingredient appears among its 12 listed ingredients.
Does Balaji Wafers Punjabi Tadka contain added sugar?
No sugar or sweetening syrup appears among its 12 listed ingredients.
What are healthier alternatives to Balaji Wafers Punjabi Tadka?
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 Wafers Punjabi Tadka (1.8).
Balaji Wafers Punjabi Tadka vs Asians Special Energy Snacks: which is healthier?
Balaji Wafers Punjabi Tadka scores 1.8 on TIRS and Asians Special Energy Snacks scores 4.0, so Asians Special Energy Snacks rates higher. Balaji Wafers Punjabi Tadka lists 12 ingredients and Asians Special Energy Snacks lists 1.
What is the barcode of Balaji Wafers Punjabi Tadka?
The barcode (GTIN) of Balaji Wafers Punjabi Tadka is 8906010502836.
What is in the TruthIn report for Balaji Wafers Punjabi Tadka?
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.