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MTR 3 Min Breakfast Khatta Meetha Poha Cuppa
Decode Label Safety Score
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This instant mix offers a convenient meal option, but its nutritional profile is a significant concern due to the high saturated fat from interesterified vegetable fat and the presence of added sugar and salt. While it contains natural spices and flavorings, the overall formulation leans towards ultra-processed. Individuals with cardiovascular concerns or those monitoring their intake of saturated fat, sugar, and sodium should consume this product with caution. The 'Natural flavouring substance' also represents a transparency gap for those with specific sensitivities.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Rice Flakes
- Raisins
- Dehydrated Onion flakes
- Green Chilli
- Curry Leaves
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High saturated fat and added sugar/salt; contains undisclosed natural flavoring
This instant mix contains interesterified vegetable fat, which is high in saturated fat, a concern for heart health. It also has added sugar and salt, contributing to a less healthy nutritional profile. The 'Natural flavouring substance' is not fully disclosed, which can be a concern for individuals with specific sensitivities or allergies.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Edible vegetable fat-Interesterified (Made from Palm oil and Palm kernel oil) is declared.
Declared allergens: Peanuts and Mustard
People with these allergies should avoid it and check the pack’s own allergen statement.
Based on the declared ingredient list. This is a risk only to people with the allergy, not a general-population safety issue, so it does not lower the safety score.
Concern breakdown
Score out of 10 · higher = fewer concernsHow this product performs on each concern we check for food. This is a breakdown of the same evidence behind the score above — not a separate verdict.
Saturated fat 4 g · trans fat 0 g per serving
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitContains peanuts, which are a choking hazard for young children and a major allergen. Also contains added sugar and salt, which should be limited in young children's diets.
Why the score is capped
Flavouring not disclosed — the label does not say which substance this is
Rule F-CAP-13
What's good
Contains a variety of natural spices and herbs for flavor
Includes raisins for natural sweetness and fiber
Watch out for
High saturated fat content from interesterified vegetable fat
Significant amounts of added sugar and salt
Presence of peanuts, a major allergen
Lack of specific disclosure for 'Natural flavouring substance'
Ingredient Concerns safety database
Sources cited below may be Indian (FSSAI) or international (EU, US, WHO, IARC) — an international classification or law is evidence, not an Indian regulatory finding.
Peanuts
Peanut allergy is one of the most common and severe food allergies, capable of causing anaphylaxis — a potentially fatal allergic reaction. Even trace amounts (cross-contamination) can trigger reactions. Peanut allergy is usually lifelong and requires strict avoidance. Always carry an epinephrine auto-injector if allergic.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: FSSAI; FDA; Allergy & Asthma Network
Peanuts: regulation, sources and other products →Palm Oil
Palm oil is very high in saturated fatty acids (~50%), which raise LDL cholesterol and increase cardiovascular risk with regular high consumption. Refined palm oil can also carry processing contaminants (glycidyl esters and 3-MCPD esters), which EFSA assessed in 2016.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: WHO; Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health; EFSA CONTAM opinion (2016)
Palm Oil: regulation, sources and other products →Interesterified Vegetable Fat
Interesterified fat is made by rearranging fatty acids on the glycerol backbone. It is the modern, trans-FREE replacement for partially hydrogenated oil, so — unlike vanaspati — it does not contribute industrial trans fat. It is, however, high in saturated fat, which raises LDL cholesterol and cardiovascular risk with regular high consumption, and some metabolic questions about this fat class remain under research. Judge it on its saturated-fat content, not as a trans-fat source.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: FSSAI; WHO; EFSA opinions on interesterified fats
Interesterified Vegetable Fat: regulation, sources and other products →Decode Label Analysis
Peanuts are a major allergen and can cause life-threatening anaphylaxis in sensitive individuals. (Authority: FSSAI Labelling & Display Regulations 2020)
Interesterified vegetable fat (from Palm oil and Palm kernel oil) is high in saturated fat, which is a cardiovascular concern. (Authority: EFSA CONTAM opinion (2016) on glycidyl esters contaminant, though the primary concern here is saturated fat content.)
The term 'Natural flavouring substance' lacks specific disclosure, which can be problematic for individuals with sensitivities or allergies to specific flavor compounds.
Claim check
1 claim not supported by label dataFront-of-pack marketing claims checked against this product's actual ingredients and nutrition. "Can't verify" means the label does not provide enough information to check the claim — it is not the same as the claim being false.
Protein provides only 6.8% of this product’s energy, below the 10% a “source of protein” claim requires. (Judged on % of energy, not % by weight.)
Serving size is a regulatory designation that can't be checked from the ingredient list or nutrition panel.
The preparation time is a claim that cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition panel.
The cooking method is a claim that cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition panel.
The ingredient list does not contain any preservatives.
The nutrition information states 0 g of trans fat per serving.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
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Rice flakes 64%Rice flakes(64%)
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Sugar
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Edible vegetable fat-Interesterified (Made from Palm oil and Palm kernel oil)
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Raisins
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Peanuts
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Salt
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Dehydrated Onion flakes
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Green chilli
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Curry leaves
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Turmeric
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Dry mango powder
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Cumin
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Mustard
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Maltodextrin
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Citric acidAcidity regulators (Citric acid (INS 330)
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Tartaric acidTartaric acid(INS 334))
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Natural flavouring substanceNATURAL FLAVOURING SUBSTANCE
In label order — normally largest quantity first. Select a row for the full write-up and sources.
These are major food allergens named on the ingredient list. They are a risk only to people allergic to them — not a general-population safety issue — so they do not lower the safety score. Anyone with the allergy should avoid this product, and check the pack’s own allergen statement.
✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
Who should take caution
About this ingredient
No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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| Energy | 330.5 kcal |
| Protein | 5.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 59.2 g |
| Added Sugars | 7.42 g |
| Total Fat | 7.92 g |
| Saturated Fat | 4 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 2 g |
| Sodium | 640 mg |
| MUFA | 2.72 g |
| PUFA | 1.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Colour shows the per-100g level (green = low, amber = moderate, red = high), calculated from the declared serving — this label prints per-serving figures only.
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What are the ingredients in MTR 3 Min Breakfast Khatta Meetha Poha Cuppa?
The label of MTR 3 Min Breakfast Khatta Meetha Poha Cuppa lists 17 ingredients, in label order: Rice Flakes, Sugar, Edible vegetable fat-Interesterified (Made from Palm oil and Palm kernel oil), Raisins, Peanuts, Salt, Dehydrated Onion flakes, Green Chilli, Curry Leaves, Turmeric, Dry Mango Powder, Cumin, Mustard, Maltodextrin, Citric Acid, Tartaric Acid, Natural flavouring substance. Flagged by the analysis: Edible vegetable fat-Interesterified (Made from Palm oil and Palm kernel oil).
Is MTR 3 Min Breakfast Khatta Meetha Poha Cuppa safe to eat?
MTR 3 Min Breakfast Khatta Meetha Poha Cuppa scores 3.8/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This instant mix contains interesterified vegetable fat, which is high in saturated fat, a concern for heart health. It also has added sugar and salt, contributing to a less healthy nutritional profile. The 'Natural flavouring substance' is not fully disclosed, which can be a concern for individuals with specific sensitivities or allergies.
Why does MTR 3 Min Breakfast Khatta Meetha Poha Cuppa score 3.8/10?
What the analysis notes: High saturated fat content from interesterified vegetable fat. Significant amounts of added sugar and salt. Presence of peanuts, a major allergen.
Who should avoid MTR 3 Min Breakfast Khatta Meetha Poha Cuppa?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Heart conditions; High blood pressure; Diabetes; Peanut allergy; Sensitive to undisclosed flavorings.
Is MTR 3 Min Breakfast Khatta Meetha Poha Cuppa suitable for babies or young children?
Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does MTR 3 Min Breakfast Khatta Meetha Poha Cuppa contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains peanuts (Peanuts) and mustard (Mustard). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does MTR 3 Min Breakfast Khatta Meetha Poha Cuppa contain peanuts?
Yes — the ingredient list names Peanuts. People with groundnut (peanut) allergy should treat it as containing peanuts, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does MTR 3 Min Breakfast Khatta Meetha Poha Cuppa contain mustard?
Yes — the ingredient list names Mustard. People with mustard allergy should treat it as containing mustard, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Is MTR 3 Min Breakfast Khatta Meetha Poha Cuppa high in salt?
Yes — 800 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 2 g of salt), above the 1.5 g of salt per 100 g that UK front-of-pack labelling marks as high.
Are the claims on the MTR 3 Min Breakfast Khatta Meetha Poha Cuppa pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 6 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "Source of Protein" — misleading. "SERVES 1" — can't be verified from the label. "3 MINUTE BREAKFAST" — can't be verified from the label.
Is MTR 3 Min Breakfast Khatta Meetha Poha Cuppa vegetarian?
MTR 3 Min Breakfast Khatta Meetha Poha Cuppa is marked vegetarian.
Answers are generated from this product's own Decode Label analysis — the score, the ingredient list and the label claims shown above. Always check the pack itself for allergen and dietary information.
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