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MTR Ready to Eat Dal Fry
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Held by the top 12% of everything we score. Awarded on this product's published 8.3/10 — every scoring lane clear, no significant concern, and nothing on the label that its own ingredient list contradicts.
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This product offers a convenient and generally wholesome meal option, primarily composed of dals and vegetables. The use of refined sunflower oil contributes to its saturated fat content, which should be considered as part of a balanced diet. While it contains salt, the overall formulation is straightforward with no artificial additives or undisclosed ingredients, making it a transparent choice for most consumers. Individuals monitoring their sodium intake, particularly young children, should be mindful of the serving size.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Red gram dal
- Onion
- Tomato
- Green gram dal
- Turmeric
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Wholesome Dal Mix with Moderate Sodium, Transparent Ingredients
This dal mix is made with real ingredients like red gram dal, onion, and tomato, providing a convenient meal. It uses refined sunflower oil, which contributes to its fat content. The product is transparent about its ingredients, but those watching their sodium intake, especially for young children, should be aware of the salt content.
Declared allergens: Milk
Relevant if you have this allergy or intolerance.
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 1.7 g · trans fat 0.1 g per 100 g/ml
Infants under 1
AvoidThis product contains added salt, which is not recommended for infants under 1 year due to their developing kidneys.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitThe sodium content from salt should be monitored for young children to ensure it fits within their daily recommended intake.
What's good
Rich in legumes (red gram dal, green gram dal) providing protein and fiber.
Contains real vegetables and spices for flavor and nutrients.
Transparent ingredient list with no artificial additives or undisclosed flavors.
Watch out for
Contains refined sunflower oil, contributing to overall fat content.
Sodium content from salt should be considered, especially for those with dietary restrictions.
Claim check
Front-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.
This describes the product’s packaging or its category, not a testable attribute of the food itself — so it’s classified separately rather than flagged as a doubtful claim.
The ingredient list does not contain any preservatives.
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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Water
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Red gram dal 9%Red gram dal (9%)
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Onion
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Tomato 4.8%Tomato (4.8%)
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Ghee
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Green gram dal 2.3%Green gram dal (2.3%)
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Garlic 2% trace amountGarlic (2%)
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Refined sunflower oil
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Salt
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Green chilli
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Coriander leaves 0.3% trace amountCoriander leaves (0.3%)
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Red chilli 0.3% trace amountRed chilli (0.3%)
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Turmeric
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Cumin
Trace amounts: some named ingredients appear in token quantities or low in the list. At these concentrations a meaningful benefit is unlikely, and their front-of-pack prominence may not reflect their level in the formulation.
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 | 78 kcal |
| Protein | 2.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 7.6 g |
| Added Sugars | 0 g |
| Total Fat | 4 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 393 mg |
Colour shows the per-100g level (green = low, amber = moderate, red = high), from the product's label.
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What are the ingredients in MTR Ready to Eat Dal Fry?
The label of MTR Ready to Eat Dal Fry lists 14 ingredients, in label order: Water, Red gram dal, Onion, Tomato, Ghee, Green gram dal, Garlic, Refined Sunflower Oil, Salt, Green Chilli, Coriander Leaves, Red Chilli, Turmeric, Cumin. Flagged by the analysis: Refined Sunflower Oil.
Is MTR Ready to Eat Dal Fry safe to eat?
MTR Ready to Eat Dal Fry scores 8.3/10 on Decode Label (Favorable). This dal mix is made with real ingredients like red gram dal, onion, and tomato, providing a convenient meal. It uses refined sunflower oil, which contributes to its fat content. The product is transparent about its ingredients, but those watching their sodium intake, especially for young children, should be aware of the salt content.
Why does MTR Ready to Eat Dal Fry score 8.3/10?
Flagged in the score: Contains refined sunflower oil, contributing to overall fat content. Also noted: Sodium content from salt should be considered, especially for those with dietary restrictions.
Who should avoid MTR Ready to Eat Dal Fry?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Individuals monitoring sodium intake; Young children (due to sodium); Milk allergy / lactose intolerance.
Is MTR Ready to Eat Dal Fry suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does MTR Ready to Eat Dal Fry contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains milk (Ghee). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does MTR Ready to Eat Dal Fry contain milk?
Yes — the ingredient list names Ghee. People with milk allergy / lactose intolerance should treat it as containing milk, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Are the claims on the MTR Ready to Eat Dal Fry pack accurate?
Yes — all 1 claim on the pack checked out against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
Is MTR Ready to Eat Dal Fry vegetarian?
MTR Ready to Eat Dal Fry 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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