We Tried Two Flavors of Saffola Munchiez Ragi Chips

From those evening hunger pangs, to finger food with your chilled cocktail, somedays a pack of some savory munchy is all your heart craves.

And if you’re looking for something new or unique, we’ve found just the product. In this Saffola Munchiez ragi chips review where we reviewed two variants- Masala Twist and Takatak Tomato, we talk about everything from the flavors and texture to the nutrition profile. These are a must-try, but what makes them so?

Key highlights of both the reviewed variants : 

In addition to reviewing two variants of Saffola Ragi Chips on their flavors and textures, we compared the nutrition values and ingredients to other commonly available snacks.

Here are the parameters and a brief explanation of what we were looking for.

1. Taste

Since these are made using ragi, we checked how pronounced the flavor of the millet was. The seasoning, as per flavor labels, were recorded. Were these balanced? Appetising?

Finally, the freshness was noted too.

2. Texture

Light (on the palette and tummy) with crunchy, non-soggy bites is what we were looking for.

Do these snacks by Saffola meet our expectations?

3. Nutrition Quotient 

50% less saturated fat, high calcium are certain claims made. We verified these and scanned the ingredient list while comparing the caloric values to other packaged snacks.

4. Other Parameters 

The price, packaging, shelf life, and overall quality were recorded.

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Our experience with both Saffola Ragi Chips variants- Takatak Tomato and Masala Twist has been decoded in the following section.

Our Experience

With a bold, pronounced crunch, this featured a flavor profile we quite liked. These cone-shaped snacks had a pleasing mix of masale and spices. They were well-balanced and no one component from the masala mix overpowered another. Generously seasoned, thumbs up for that. These tasted fresh, and the flavor of ragi wasn’t as noticeable. That said, there was a certain (very mild) sweetness that could be tasted towards the very end of the bite.

As for aroma, it was fresh, natural, and masala-rich.

Product Details

In a non-resealable pack with bold graphics, 80 grams of the product are packed. This is priced at Rs 46/- and has a shelf life of nine months. 

The ingredients used are Cereal Product 59.1% [Ragi Flour (24.4%), Corn Meal, Rice Flour], Edible Vegetable oil (Refined Rice bran Oil), Sugar, Starch, Iodised Salt, Stabilizers [INS 170(i)], Natural Flavoring Substances (Tomato Powder 0.7%), *Spices & Condiments, Nature-Identical Flavoring Substances, Maltodextrin, Raising Agent [INS 500 (ii)], Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein, Flavour Enhancer (INS 627, INS 631), Dextrose, *Contains Chilli.

Mishry’s take on nutrition

A big thumbs down is that these ‘ragi’ chips contain only 24.4% of the millet. During our research, we also noted how these are made using certain artificial sweeteners like maltodextrin and dextrose, and additives like flavor enhancers, stabilizers. 

However, a pro here was, this claims to have 50% less saturated fat than other snacks. And this is true. Compared to 100 grams of potato chips, which offer 11 grams of saturated fat, these Saffola Ragi chips have 6 grams for the same quantity.

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Our Experience

The appearance and crunch were fairly similar to the first variant. The aroma primarily reminded us of tomato-flavored potato chips. In terms of taste, these ragi snacks start with a sweet note and move towards a salty-savory profile, ending on a subtle sourness. To explain it in a word, these were addictive!

Product Details

With a similar packaging, the price and net quantity are identical to the above variant. Cereal Products (60.1%) [Ragi Flour (24.8%), Corn Meal, Rice Flour], Edible Vegetable Oil (Refined Rice Bran Oil), Starch, Sugar, *Spices and Condiments, Iodised Salt, Stabilizers [INS 170(i)], Dehydrated Mango Powder, Maltodextrin, Milk Solids, Dextrose, Raising Agent [INS 500 (ii)], Flavour (Natural and Nature-identical Flavouring Substance), Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein, Acidity Regulators [INS 330, INS 262(ii)], Flavour Enhancer (INS 627, INS 631), Yeast Extract, *Contains Onion, Coriander, Chilli are the ingredients used.

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There you have it- Mishry’s experience with Saffola Ragi chips. We quite liked the flavors, the generosity of seasoning, and the freshness that was indicated by the crispness. The conical shape was something unique that added an exciting dimension to this snack.

Are you curious to try this? Which variant would you go for first?

Our reviews are unbiased and all samples used during the reviews were paid for by us. Read our entire ethics statement here.