Mishry’s Best of the Best year-end list for 2023 is now live!
The list features the Top 50 of the BEST Products we reviewed this year. Not only did these products get high ratings, and hence make it to our 2023 top products list, but a significant number of these items have become staples in the shopping carts of all of us Team Mishry. Yes, we really do live by our recommendations.
So, who earned a spot on the list? Initially, we compiled an extensive roster featuring every product reviewed this year that received a rating of 4 Mishrys and above. Armed with this foundational list, we meticulously refined our selection, considering aspects like innovation, unique selling propositions, utility, and more. The Best Products of 2023 list showcases a blend of well-known favorites and exciting new discoveries.
What makes this list truly the BEST of the BEST?
The Top 50 is curated from the highest achievers in our 2023 reviews. Initially featured in our regular content calendar, these products underwent our distinctive unbiased, unsponsored review process.
When we say unsponsored, we mean that the brand DOES NOT pay for our sample. Just like you, we also buy the products directly from grocery stores or online portals like any other consumer.
As the year comes to an end, we begin refining the shortlisted recommendations, finely toothcombing every product to bring to you the best and worst products of 2023.
The Mishry Top 50 2023 represents a collection of standout products deemed our must-try, must-have, top picks.
Here it is! Presenting our all-encompassing catalog of the standout products of 2023.
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What To Expect?
Consider the following points as you look for your favorites in this list:
1. The compilation includes both older and new products.
2. The list is reflective of the variety of products we review on Mishry — snacks, masalas, condiments, frozen foods, beverages, vegan, protein-rich, gluten-free – it’s all there!
3. If you don’t find a product you adore in this list, it could be due to two reasons: either we evaluated it but it didn’t make the top recommendation, or it wasn’t reviewed in the current year.
The Best Food Products We Reviewed
This section features our top picks and the highest-rated products. Do note that they are presented without any specific order of hierarchy.
Let us now unveil the best products we highly recommend from our 2023 reviews.
1. Masalejar Tandoori Marinade
Definitely a must-try tandoori marinade! Masalejar’s Tandoori Marinade offers a hassle-free and convenient method to savor homemade paneer and chicken tikkas. The delightful blend of flavors, the freshness, and the use of clean ingredients all resonated positively with our experience.
You can purchase it from Amazon or their own website.
2. Wagh Bakri 7 Herbs Spiced Tea
With this chai patti, you won’t need any reinforcements from your pantry. No, really! The flavors are robust, comforting, and rejuvenating. It also earns top marks for convenience, as the long process of crushing or grating and adding seven different spices is eliminated.
You can buy this from multiple online portals like Amazon and Flipkart.
3. Alpino Peanut Butter Super Oats Chocolate
Alpino Peanut Butter Chocolate Oats is delicious cereal that does not sacrifice nutrition or taste. The flavors are perfectly balanced, and the cereal has a pleasing crunch with a natural chocolate taste. This has no added sugar.
This is available for purchase on Amazon or its official website.
4. Bolas Trail Mixes
Earning a well-deserved place in our compilation of the best food products for 2023, Bolas Trail Mixes stood out in several aspects during the review. These highlights include the outstanding quality of nuts, overall freshness, and the perfect crunch in every bite.
Buying Options: Bolas Website | Flipkart | Amazon
5. Victorinox Swiss Classic Paring Knife
Ever felt tired after a long chopping session? Now you won’t!
From precise cuts to its ergonomic grip, Victorinox’s paring knife secured the top position in our assessment of the Best Everyday Use Kitchen Knife in India. It is exceptionally lightweight and showcases blades that are super sharp.
You can purchase this from multiple online portals including: Amazon, Flipkart, etc.
6. Trick or Treat Fruit Roll-Ups
Looking to satisfy your post-meal sweet cravings? These fruit-roll ups could be a delightful addition to your pantry. Every aspect, including flavors, texture, ingredients, and packaging, deserves praise. With multiple tempting flavors available, you’re sure to be spoiled for choice.
7. Catch Peri Peri Masala
Spice up your culinary adventures with Catch’s Peri Peri Masala! This playful blend brings together a kick of spiciness, a hint of tanginess, and a subtle sweet undertone. Elevate everything from salads and fries to popcorn with its irresistible flavor. Plus, the convenient packaging is a fantastic bonus!
8. The Fresh Needs Peanut Butter
What if we tell you that this brand manufactures your PB on the day you order it? Unbelievable, right? Fresh Needs Peanut Butter stands out, earning a well-deserved spot in our Best of 2023 category. With only three ingredients, it replicates the freshness of homemade peanut butter. They make the peanut butter on the same day an order is placed, and this date is precisely printed on the label of your jar.
9. Timios Millet Pancake Mix
Infused with the nutritional benefits of millets, this pancake mix combines a subtle sweetness with an impressively clean roster of ingredients. Effortlessly convenient to whip up, it achieves a fluffy texture and boasts a natural, earthy flavor.
Buying Option : Amazon
10. Conscious Foods Moong Dal Chila Mix
Conscious Foods’ Moong Dal Chilla mix stands out in every aspect, including flavors, texture, ingredients, and nutritional value. Packed with fresh flavors, it is free of preservatives and incredibly easy to prepare.
11. Urban Platter Date Syrup
Urban Platter’s date syrup, a nutrient-rich sweetener without any additives will go well with your tea, coffee, breakfast and other salad dressings. Devoid of refined sugar, it not only adds deliciousness but also nutritional value.
Buying Option : Amazon
12. Gits Dahi Vada
Gits Instant Dahi Vada Mix makes preparation a breeze while ensuring an authentic homestyle taste and texture. The vadas fry to a lovely crispness and absorb the dahi easily when submerged, making for a delightful experience.
You can purchase this from multiple online portals including Amazon, Flipkart and many others.
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Best and Worst Products We Reviewed in 2022.
13. ID Whole Wheat Paratha
iD’s heat-and-eat paratha boasts a flavor profile on par with our homemade ones. These taste good without being too doughy, and their texture is appealing.
Buying Option : Amazon
14. Organic Roots Jain Khichdi
Organic Roots Jain Khichdi offers a remarkably convenient meal option with an impressive nutritional profile. In every bite, the flavors and texture of home cooking are authentically recreated.
15. Snaqary Teekha Bhujiya
Snaqary’s Spicy Multigrain Sev brings together the nutritional goodness of ragi and soya, complemented by a delightful blend of flavors. With its freshness and remarkable crispness, this snack offers a healthier option and serves as the perfect accompaniment for chai time.
Buying Option : Amazon
16. TheTasteCompany Dal Pongal
The Taste Company’s RTE Dal Pongal is not only delightfully delicious but also a flavorful meal conveniently packed in a cup. With an additive-free ingredient list and commendable texture, it truly offers great value for money.
17. Nissin Cup Noodles Chilli Chilli Chilli
For aficionados of spice, Nissin’s Cup Noodles Chilli Chilli Chilli Flavor are a true delight, presenting a well-rounded umami flavor. The noodles provide a satisfying springy texture and completely live up to the spicy tag.
Apart from offline stores, you can also buy it on BigBasket, Zepto & Blinkit.
18. Little Grabs Khakra
Little Grabs Crackers & Khakras boast a delightful crispiness, lightness, and delicate flavor of methi. The absence of preservatives and the inclusion of cold-pressed oil add to their positive attributes. These are offered in four innovative flavors and come in travel-friendly packaging.
19. Zissto Cooking Gravies
Are you on the lookout for hassle-free, homestyle cooking gravy? Bid farewell to your search woes with Zissto’s Cooking Gravies. Requiring minimal effort, these gravies guarantee fresh, homestyle flavors in every bite, accompanied by a delightful aroma. We tried the makhani gravy and bhuna masala and both of them were YUM!
You can purchase this from Amazon or their own website.
20. Orchard Lane Strawberry Jam
Truly spreadable fruit, says the label. Well, we agree! This is a low-sugar strawberry jam that’s just SO GOOD. Experience the natural mouthfeel of strawberries with an effortless spreadability. This jam showcases freshness in every bite and has a minimal ingredient list.
21. Yu Foodlabs Tomato Pasta
Fresh, herby and SO YUM! For instant pasta, the ingredient list is surprisingly clean too. Yu Foodlabs Tomato Pasta features an impressive fusion of naturally tangy tomatoes and a perfect harmony of cheese. The pasta cooks to perfection within the specified time, maintaining a satisfying firmness in each bite. It earned the title of our Top Pick in the assessment of the most delicious instant tomato pasta options in India.
22. Ching’s Dragon Fire Chutney
Phew! Yup, that’s what our tasting panel had to say at the end.
Ching’s Dragon Fire Chutney is intensely spicy, fiery, and packed with chili heat. Beyond being a perfect accompaniment for rice or noodles, it also serves as an excellent dip for fries and other fried snacks.
23. Pure Temptation Chocoblast Choco Cones
Indulge in the Pure Temptation Choco Blast Gold Roasted Hazelnut cone bites—a treat in every aspect. These feature a luscious chocolate filling nestled within a crispy cone and topped with perfectly roasted hazelnuts, creating a dreamy combination.
24. Amul Sour Cream
An essential dip that complements various party appetizers, Amul Sour Cream perfectly encapsulates every nuance of taste and texture, from its freshness to its creamy richness. The fact that it is pocket-friendly and easily available on most quick commerce platforms is an added plus.
25. Skippi Ice Pops
Skippi Ice Pops evoke nostalgic memories with each slurp. These delightful treats are a joy during the summer, offering a refreshing burst of flavors. Our top picks were Mango, Orange, and Bubblegum.
26. Grab A Green Kebab
Soft and fresh on the inside, with a crispy exterior, Grab A Green Dahi Ke Kebab stands out as a superb vegetarian frozen snack choice. Notably, these are easy to prepare and serve as a convenient option for a party snack.
Apart from offline stores, you can also buy it on BigBasket.
27. Dr Oetkar Pepper Garlic Spread
Dr. Oetker Funfoods Sandwich Spread delectable flavors and pleasantly surprising texture set it apart from the ordinary. We loved how the spread incorporates bits of bell peppers and zucchini, introducing intriguing textures to an otherwise ordinary sandwich.
28. Organic Tattva Ragi Dosa
In need of a millet dosa mix that offers taste AND convenience? Organic Tattva Ragi Dosa Ready Mix achieves the perfect sync between both. These dosas have a crisp texture, and they’re also quite easy to make (You don’t even need to add any seasoning).
Buying Option : Amazon
29. Haldiram’s Punjabi Samosa
Our search for the best frozen aloo samosa led us to Haldiram’s. And oh boy, was it worth it! Haldiram’s Frozen Samosa encapsulates authentic desi flavors without any industrial aftertaste. Filled generously from end to end, these samosas feature a crispy exterior shell. A deserving Top Pick!
Apart from offline stores, you can also buy it on BigBasket.
30. Go Zero Cold Brew Ice Cream
With just 75 calories, Go Zero’s Cold Brew Coffee Ice Cream is smooth, indulgent, and offers a delightful coffee flavor. We appreciate its premium taste and consistent texture from start to finish.
You can purchase this from their own website.
31. Gladful Multi Lentil Chilla Mix
Gladful’s Multi Lentil Dal Chilla Mix undoubtedly results in one of the best-tasting chillas. The light bite, coupled with a pleasing texture, stands out as a commendable feature. They also featured on Shark Tank’s Season 2.
32. McCain Pepper Fries
McCain Pepper Crunch Fries, featuring thin cut fries with an impeccable crunch, make for a perfect side dish. Bold, fresh, and delivering a delightful peppery kick with every bite, they are a must-try!
Buying Option : Amazon
33. Maggi Spicy Garlic Noodles
Yes, yes! Nothing can beat the OG.
But Maggi’s Spicy Garlic was one of the best variants of Maggi we tested in 2023. The delightful flavors, spiciness, and comforting hints of garlic combine to create a bowl full of enjoyable bites.
Buying Option: Amazon
34. Crematalia Cream Cheese
Crèmeitalia Cream Cheese is the bread spread you NEED to add to your kitchen pantry. Not only does it offer a fresh taste, but its delightful texture allows for easy spreading without any noticeable grittiness. Perfect for your bagels, cheesecakes and dips.
35. Roopak Rajma Masala
Roopak’s Rajma Masala proved to be among the top choices in our 2023 testing of the best Rajma Masala brands in India. Every aspect, from its freshness and appearance to the depth of flavors, was truly remarkable.
36. Wellness Brew Tea
We recommend Wellness Brews Care Gold Assam Leaf Tea for its delicious flavors, enticing aroma, and elegant packaging. From the very first sip, we found ourselves captivated by this tea.
37. Tiggle Iced Chocolate
Who said chocolate drinks are only meant for Christmas? Tiggle’s Iced Chocolate Mix offers a quick way to treat yourself to a cup of iced chocolate. This blend boasts a luscious chocolate flavor and is devoid of any additives.
38. Bingo Chilli Sprinkled Potato Chips
Wafery thin chips with a liberal amount of chilli sprinkled! We REALLY enjoyed Bingo’s Chilli Sprinkled Chips. It’s an incredibly addictive snack that perfectly satisfies your cravings.
39. Cothas Classic Cold Coffee
In our quest for the best cold coffee brands in India, Cothas Cold Coffee earned the prestigious title of Mishry’s Top Pick. Its intensity closely resembled that of a cup of freshly brewed filter coffee. Furthermore, the commendable clean ingredient list deserves special recognition.
Apart from offline stores, you can also buy it on BigBasket, Amazon, Zepto & Blinkit.
40. Prolicious Oats Chilla Mix
Quick fix for a protein-rich breakfast? Busy mornings? Prolicious Oats Chilla Mix is your go-to option. Extremely simple to prepare, these chillas are soft, flavorful, and packed with protein—a perfect start to your mornings!
Buying Option : Amazon
41. The Little Farm Co Lemon Pickle
Elevate your ordinary meals with the addition of this homestyle lemon pickle, turning them into flavorful delights. Fresh and tasty, it’s free from artificial flavors and colors!
42. Masalchee’s Chana Garlic Papad
Crispy, flavorful, and addictive, Masalchee Chana Garlic Papad serves as a crunchy side dish that complements a variety of Indian meals! The pronounced garlic and chili flavors shine through, lending an impeccable taste.
43. Britannia Jim Jam Pops
Britannia Jim Jam Pops offers an innovative twist on the beloved Jim Jam Biscuits. The combination of a crispy base, fruity jam center, and creamy top makes these biscuits a delectable and fun snack. It was impossible to resist the temptation to have just one!
Apart from offline stores, you can also buy it on BigBasket, Zepto & Blinkit.
44. Keventer Paneer Double Decker
Keventer’s Paneer Double Decker is a frozen delight packed with soft and fresh paneer. The crispy outer layer, combined with the spicy, herby, cheesy filling, won us over. For all the paneer lovers out there, this one is a definite must-try!
45. Orika 70’s Sabut Garam Masala
If you’re in search of a superb pre-mix blend of whole spices for your everyday Indian cooking, we highly recommend Orika’s Sabut Garam Masala. Its fresh flavors and dominant aroma set it apart. The potent and enticing aroma, coupled with remarkable flavors, makes this a kitchen pantry essential.
46. The Whole Truth Badaam Chocolate Bar
The Whole Truth Badaam Chocolate Bar is a delightful chocolate treat sweetened with dates, offering a light and pleasing experience on the palate. Key highlights include its smooth texture, absence of refined sugar, well-balanced sweetness, and appealing packaging.
You can purchase this from their own website.
47. SDS Chai Masala
Nothing beats the warmth of a hot cup of tea on a chilly morning. Elevate your chai experience with SDS Chai Masala and thank us later. The exceptional warming aroma and flavorful notes are truly superb.
48. ITC Master Chef Paneer Pakoda
Do you know how many times we come across quality paneer snacks? Rarely!
Well, if you are itching to try something new, ITC’s Frozen Paneer Pakodas should be a good pick. We loved how thick and fresh the slices of paneer were. These crisp up well too.
49. Balasa Jeera Masala Papad
Balasa Jeera Masala Papad is a thin, flavor-packed papad that is delightfully crisp and addictive. Whether served as a side dish or as a starter, the choice is yours!
50. Carote Non Stick Tawa
Hello, good-looking!
After this made a lot of noise on social media, we wanted to try Carote’s cookware and see what the hype was about. Well, the internet was not wrong! Carote’s Non-Stick Tawa is not only gorgeous but offers quality as well. We were bowled over by how well this is designed. If you’re looking to buy non-stick cookware, look no further!
The Worst Products We Came Across
Not every product we review turns out great. As part of our policy – we ensure we give out these details too, in an unbiased way. Here’s a quick look at the products that got the bottom-most place in our ratings and reviews this year. But first –
What criteria categorize these products as the least preferred food choices of 2023?
- Lack of value for money.
- Failure to fulfill intended purpose or meet claims made.
- Inferior compared to better options in the same category.
- Inability to meet established performance parameters.
These are products that missed the mark in a particular category or fell short of expectations in multiple parameters. Ultimately, any product scoring under 2.5 Mishrys (out of 5) is included in this list.
In our various multi-brand reviews, few of the products received a score of 2.5 Mishry’s or below. In a comparative context, these products failed to deliver satisfactory performance. Let’s take a brief overview of these products and the reasons behind their inability to meet the mark:
- While finding the Tastiest Tomato Salsa, Tex Mex Salsalito Salsa Dip received a score of 2.5 Mishrys due to its overly chunky consistency, and the lack of fresh flavors.
- Mothers Dairy Cold Coffee emerged as the least favored brand in our exploration of the best cold coffee brands in India. It obtained a score of 2 Mishrys due to its excessive sweetness, lack of desired consistency, and insufficient coffee flavor.
- Cravora Classic Cold Coffee, another contender of the best cold coffee brand review earned a score of 2.5 Mishrys, primarily due to its unfavorable taste and average consistency.
- Furthermore, we reviewed two variants of Dabur Hommade Chutneys – Kalonji Tamatar Chutney & Dilli ki Hari Chatpati Chutney. While the tamatar chutney proved to be decent, the Dilli ki Hari Chatpati Chutney received a score of 2.5 Mishrys. The flavor and consistency were both in need of significant improvement.
- We also reviewed multiple tools that proved to be rather ineffective including – Handheld Electric Vegetable Chopper | Silicone Dishwashing Gloves | Plastic Gujiya Maker |Silicone Dish Cleaner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some interesting FAQs on best and worst products of 2023
1. Are all these products tried and tested by Mishry?
Yes. All the products mentioned above have been meticulously tried and tested by Team Mishry.
2. On what basis are these being reviewed?
The criteria we establish vary based on the product category under review. For instance, a packet of chips is evaluated on aspects such as crunch and flavor, while a spice blend is assessed for aroma and flavor. Additionally, when reviewing appliances, distinct criteria are applied, encompassing factors like usability, design, and material.
3. What is your criteria for rating the worst products?
The evaluation of a product is contingent upon its category, coupled with the brand’s assertions, and fundamental factors such as price, packaging, ingredients, nutri-label, taste, and texture. These are among the primary parameters considered. If a product falls short on these established criteria, it receives a lower rating on the Mishry scale.
4. What do you value more in reviewing food products?
We consistently value a clean ingredient list, brand transparency, and the use of quality produce. Innovation is also highly appreciated in our evaluations.
Final Words
And that’s a wrap on the best and worst products we reviewed in the year 2023!
Our extensive list serves as a guide for discovering pantry essentials, new products, appliances, quirky tools, and more to aid you in making informed buying decisions.
Have you had an opportunity to experience any products from our 2023 favorites? Share your experiences in the comments below!