Balaji Wafers
Balaji Wafers Yumstix
About Balaji Wafers Yumstix
Balaji Wafers Yumstix is made by Balaji Wafers and sits in the Extruded Snacks category. Its barcode (GTIN) is 8906010501815. 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 1.9 out of 5, which TIRS rates as "Poor". On the NOVA food-processing scale it is NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). The label lists 11 ingredients, starting with natural flavor masala, 627, 330.
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 Yumstix
- Brand
- Balaji Wafers
- Category
- Extruded Snacks
- Barcode (GTIN)
- 8906010501815
- TIRS rating
- 1.9 / 5 (Poor)
- Processing level
- NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food)
- Ingredients listed
- 11
Ingredients (11)
natural flavor masala, 627, 330, artificial flavor masala, 551, hydrolysed soy protein, 160c, 414, 340, 631, tapioca starch
Compare with similar extruded snacks
| Product | TIRS | NOVA | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balaji Wafers Yumstix (this product) | 1.9 | 4 | 11 |
| 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 Yumstix healthy?
Balaji Wafers Yumstix has a TruthIn TIRS rating of 1.9 out of 5 ("Poor"). TIRS combines ingredient quality, processing level and nutrient profile into one score, where 5 is best.
Is Balaji Wafers Yumstix ultra-processed?
Yes. Balaji Wafers Yumstix is classed as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food) because it is an industrial formulation of ingredients.
What are the ingredients in Balaji Wafers Yumstix?
Balaji Wafers Yumstix lists 11 ingredients: natural flavor masala, 627, 330, artificial flavor masala, 551, hydrolysed soy protein, 160c, 414, 340, 631, tapioca starch.
Does Balaji Wafers Yumstix contain palm oil?
No palm oil or palm-derived ingredient appears among its 11 listed ingredients.
Does Balaji Wafers Yumstix contain added sugar?
No sugar or sweetening syrup appears among its 11 listed ingredients.
What are healthier alternatives to Balaji Wafers Yumstix?
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 Yumstix (1.9).
Balaji Wafers Yumstix vs Hully Gully Ultra Protein Snack Cheese & Herbs: which is healthier?
Balaji Wafers Yumstix scores 1.9 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 Yumstix lists 11 ingredients and Hully Gully Ultra Protein Snack Cheese & Herbs lists 5.
What is the barcode of Balaji Wafers Yumstix?
The barcode (GTIN) of Balaji Wafers Yumstix is 8906010501815.
What is in the TruthIn report for Balaji Wafers Yumstix?
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.