Why is Chilli Chatka classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is considered ultra‑processed because the product is made from refined cereal meals, rice bran oil and a seasoning blend that includes industrial additives such as colour E150d, acidity regulator E330, flavour enhancers E627 and E631, and added sugars, which are characteristic of highly processed foods.

How does the high sugar and salt content of Chilli Chatka affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The 20 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while the 1.8 g of salt contributes significantly to daily sodium intake and may raise blood pressure, posing a risk for hypertensive individuals.

Is Chilli Chatka suitable for vegan, keto, halal or gluten‑free diets?

All ingredients are plant‑based, so the product is vegan; however, its high carbohydrate and sugar levels make it incompatible with strict keto diets. There is no explicit halal certification, and the cereal contains rice and corn, which are gluten‑free, although cross‑contamination cannot be ruled out.

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Chilli Chatka

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Chilli Chatka is an extruded corn‑flaked cereal marketed as a spicy snack, classified under the PNNS groups "Cereals and potatoes" and "Breakfast cereals". It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is placed in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with several additives such as colour (E150d), acidity regulator (E330), flavour enhancers (E627, E631) and a high amount of added sugars and salt. Nutritionally it delivers 558 kcal per 100 g, with very high levels of fat (34.5 g), saturated fat (15.5 g), sugars (20 g) and salt (1.8 g), while providing a modest 12 g of fiber and 5.6 g of protein.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal558 kcal

Fat34.5 g

Saturated Fat15.5 g

Carbohydrates59.2 g

Sugars20 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast cereal, Chilli Chatka contains roughly 40 % more fat, over six times more saturated fat, about 30 % more sugar and slightly more salt, while its fiber content is higher than typical.

Ingredients

Cereal Products (66%) (Rice Meal (43%), Com Meal (23%)), Edible Vegetable Oil (Rice Bran Oil), *Seasoning (Sugar, "Spices & Condiments, lodised Salt, Rice Flour, Flavour (Natural & Nature Identical Flavouring Substances), Acidity Regulators (330, 196), Black Salt, Flavour Enhancers (627, 631), Colours (160c 150d)), Gram Meal (0.5%). As Flavouring Agent. Contains Onion and Garlic Serve Size 20 g** MARK Per 100g %RDA Per Serve Pepsi

84%

35%

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