"Millet pasta" on the front of a pack does not tell you how much millet is inside. The ingredients list does. This page is our whole label, line by line, so you can read it before you buy.
The pasta: five ingredients
| Ingredient | Share | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Whole wheat flour | 50% | Atta, milled from the whole grain |
| Foxtail millet flour | 40% | Flour of thinai (Tamil), korralu (Telugu), navane (Kannada), kangni (Hindi) |
| Besan | 4.5% | Gram flour |
| Cluster bean powder | 4.5% | Powder of cluster bean, known as kothavarangai in Tamil and gawar in Hindi |
| Iodised salt | a little |
There is no maida (refined wheat flour) in the list.
The seasoning mix: one 12 g sachet in every pack
- Mixed spices (49.59%): coriander seed powder, red chilli powder, onion powder, garlic powder, ginger powder, cumin, turmeric, curry leaves, fennel seeds, black pepper, cassia, bay leaves, fenugreek, star anise, clove, nutmeg
- Iodised salt
- Unrefined cane sugar
- Acidity regulator (INS 330), which is citric acid
Allergen note
Contains wheat. Packed in a facility that also handles nuts, soya and seeds.
Because it contains wheat, this pasta is not gluten-free.
Nutrition table from the pack
Approximate values, as printed on the label. One serving is 60 g.
| Per 100 g | Per 60 g serving | |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 375.5 kcal | 225.3 kcal |
| Protein | 11.75 g | 7.05 g |
| Carbohydrate | 79.93 g | 47.96 g |
| Total sugar | 1.1 g | 0.66 g |
| Added sugars | 1 g | 0.6 g |
| Total fat | 0.97 g | 0.58 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.27 g | 0.16 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Dietary fibre | 12.81 g | 7.69 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 422.5 mg | 253.5 mg |
| Calcium | 47.44 mg | 28.46 mg |
| Iron | 9.19 mg | 5.51 mg |
Storage
Keep in a cool, dry place. Once opened, keep in an airtight container and use within 30 days.
Licence
FSSAI licence numbers on the pack: 12424004000480 and 12418018001248. Made in Tamil Nadu.
Quick answers
How much millet is in your millet pasta?
40% of the pasta is foxtail millet flour. 50% is whole wheat flour.
Is there maida in it?
No. To check any other pack, see how to read a pasta label in 30 seconds.
Is it gluten-free?
No. It contains whole wheat flour.
How much protein and fibre does it have?
The label lists 11.75 g of protein and 12.81 g of dietary fibre per 100 g.
Is the seasoning mix spicy?
It has red chilli and black pepper in it. For a child who likes less spice, use half the sachet.
Does the seasoning mix have sugar?
Yes, a little unrefined cane sugar. The label lists 1 g of added sugars per 100 g of the product.
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