Balaji
Balaji Wafers Snack'em Ponga Plain
About Balaji Wafers Snack'em Ponga Plain
Balaji Wafers Snack'em Ponga Plain is made by Balaji and sits in the Extruded Snacks category. Its barcode (GTIN) is 8906010504724. 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 4 ingredients, starting with 500(i), 330, tapioca starch.
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 extruded snacks before you buy.
Quick facts
- Product
- Balaji Wafers Snack'em Ponga Plain
- Brand
- Balaji
- Category
- Extruded Snacks
- Barcode (GTIN)
- 8906010504724
- TIRS rating
- 1.8 / 5 (Poor)
- Processing level
- NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food)
- Ingredients listed
- 4
Ingredients (4)
500(i), 330, tapioca starch, 500(ii)
Compare with similar extruded snacks
| Product | TIRS | NOVA | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balaji Wafers Snack'em Ponga Plain (this product) | 1.8 | 4 | 4 |
| Hully Gully Ultra Protein Snack Cheese & Herbs (Hully Gully) | 3.8 | 4 | 5 |
| Vyndo Soya Chalks Masala (Vyndo) | 3.8 | 4 | 3 |
| Vyndo Soya Chalks Tandoori (Vyndo) | 3.8 | 4 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Balaji Wafers Snack'em Ponga Plain healthy?
Balaji Wafers Snack'em Ponga Plain 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 Snack'em Ponga Plain ultra-processed?
Yes. Balaji Wafers Snack'em Ponga Plain is classed as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food) because it is an industrial formulation of ingredients.
What are the ingredients in Balaji Wafers Snack'em Ponga Plain?
Balaji Wafers Snack'em Ponga Plain lists 4 ingredients: 500(i), 330, tapioca starch, 500(ii).
Does Balaji Wafers Snack'em Ponga Plain contain palm oil?
No palm oil or palm-derived ingredient appears among its 4 listed ingredients.
Does Balaji Wafers Snack'em Ponga Plain contain added sugar?
No sugar or sweetening syrup appears among its 4 listed ingredients.
What are healthier alternatives to Balaji Wafers Snack'em Ponga Plain?
Among extruded snacks rated by TruthIn, Hully Gully Ultra Protein Snack Cheese & Herbs (3.8), Vyndo Soya Chalks Masala (3.8), Vyndo Soya Chalks Tandoori (3.8) score higher on TIRS than Balaji Wafers Snack'em Ponga Plain (1.8).
Balaji Wafers Snack'em Ponga Plain vs Hully Gully Ultra Protein Snack Cheese & Herbs: which is healthier?
Balaji Wafers Snack'em Ponga Plain scores 1.8 on TIRS and Hully Gully Ultra Protein Snack Cheese & Herbs scores 3.8, so Hully Gully Ultra Protein Snack Cheese & Herbs rates higher. Balaji Wafers Snack'em Ponga Plain lists 4 ingredients and Hully Gully Ultra Protein Snack Cheese & Herbs lists 5.
What is the barcode of Balaji Wafers Snack'em Ponga Plain?
The barcode (GTIN) of Balaji Wafers Snack'em Ponga Plain is 8906010504724.
What is in the TruthIn report for Balaji Wafers Snack'em Ponga Plain?
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.