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MTR Ready to Eat Paneer Butter Masal
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Held by the top 12% of everything we score. Awarded on this product's published 7.5/10 — every scoring lane clear, no significant concern, and nothing on the label that its own ingredient list contradicts.
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This paneer dish offers a convenient meal option with a rich flavor profile from its blend of spices, butter, and ghee. While it provides a good source of protein from paneer and beneficial fats from cashew nuts, consumers should be mindful of the added sugar and salt content, which are common in ready-to-eat meals. The use of refined sunflower oil contributes to the overall fat content, and while not a trans-fat source, it adds to the saturated fat load when combined with butter and ghee. The product is generally suitable for healthy adults in moderation, but those monitoring their intake of sugar, sodium, or saturated fats, as well as individuals with nut allergies, should exercise caution.
At a glance
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What’s favorable
- Paneer
- Onion
- Tomato Paste
- Cashew Nuts
- Mixed Spices
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Convenient Paneer Dish with Moderate Sugar, Sodium, and Saturated Fat
This ready-to-eat paneer dish is a flavorful option, but it contains added sugar and salt, which contribute to its overall nutritional profile. It also includes refined sunflower oil, butter, and ghee, increasing its saturated fat content. Individuals managing their intake of these components, or those with cashew allergies, should be aware.
Declared allergens: Tree nuts and Milk
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 2.5 g · trans fat 0.1 g per 100 g/ml
1 concern could not be assessed from this label. That means we don't know — not that there's nothing to find.
Infants under 1
AvoidThis product contains added salt and sugar, which are not recommended for infants under 1 year due to their developing kidneys and taste preferences.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitThis product contains whole cashew nuts, which can pose a choking hazard for young children. Always supervise consumption and ensure nuts are finely chopped or pureed if serving to this age group.
What's good
Contains real paneer, a good protein source
Rich flavor profile from natural spices, butter, and ghee
Includes beneficial ingredients like cashew nuts, ginger, garlic, and turmeric
Watch out for
Contains added sugar, contributing to overall caloric intake
Contains added salt, which can be a concern for sodium-sensitive individuals
High in saturated fat from refined sunflower oil, butter, and ghee
Contains cashew nuts, a common allergen
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 claim 'Just Heat & Eat!' is a preparation instruction that cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition facts.
The ingredient list does not contain any preservatives.
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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Paneer 15%Paneer (15%)
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Onion 14%Onion (14%)
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Tomato paste 7%Tomato paste (7%)
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Refined sunflower oil
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Cashew nuts 2.4%Cashew nuts (2.4%)
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Mixed spices
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Salt
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Sugar
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Butter
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Ghee
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Red chilli
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Ginger
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Garlic
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Coriander leaves
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Dried Fenugreek leaves
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Turmeric
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Cumin
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Corn flour
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Acetic acidacidity regulator acetic acid (INS 260)
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
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| Energy | 106 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 3.8 g |
| Added Sugars | 0.8 g |
| Total Fat | 8.5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.05 g |
| Sodium | 373 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 Paneer Butter Masal?
The label of MTR Ready to Eat Paneer Butter Masal lists 20 ingredients, in label order: Water, Paneer, Onion, Tomato Paste, Refined Sunflower Oil, Cashew Nuts, Mixed Spices, Salt, Sugar, Butter, Ghee, Red Chilli, Ginger, Garlic, Coriander Leaves, Dried Fenugreek leaves, Turmeric, Cumin, Corn flour, Acetic Acid. None of them is flagged by the analysis.
Is MTR Ready to Eat Paneer Butter Masal safe to eat?
MTR Ready to Eat Paneer Butter Masal scores 7.5/10 on Decode Label (Favorable). This ready-to-eat paneer dish is a flavorful option, but it contains added sugar and salt, which contribute to its overall nutritional profile. It also includes refined sunflower oil, butter, and ghee, increasing its saturated fat content. Individuals managing their intake of these components, or those with cashew allergies, should be aware.
Why does MTR Ready to Eat Paneer Butter Masal score 7.5/10?
What the analysis notes: Contains added sugar, contributing to overall caloric intake. Contains added salt, which can be a concern for sodium-sensitive individuals. High in saturated fat from refined sunflower oil, butter, and ghee.
Who should avoid MTR Ready to Eat Paneer Butter Masal?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Cashew allergy; High blood pressure; Diabetes; High cholesterol; Milk allergy / lactose intolerance.
Is MTR Ready to Eat Paneer Butter Masal suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does MTR Ready to Eat Paneer Butter Masal contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains tree nuts (Cashew Nuts) and milk (Paneer, Butter and Ghee). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does MTR Ready to Eat Paneer Butter Masal contain tree nuts?
Yes — the ingredient list names Cashew Nuts. People with tree-nut allergy should treat it as containing tree nuts, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does MTR Ready to Eat Paneer Butter Masal contain milk?
Yes — the ingredient list names Paneer, Butter and 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 Paneer Butter Masal pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 3 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "Just Heat & Eat!" — can't be verified from the label.
Is MTR Ready to Eat Paneer Butter Masal vegetarian?
MTR Ready to Eat Paneer Butter Masal 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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