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Summary
Three highlights that made Havmoru2019s Matka Kulfi work are its balanced sweetness, rich creaminess and packaging. We liked the caramel-like sweetness and the subtle saffron flavor in this kulfi.
Just like phirnis taste best when eaten from a kasora, kulfis scraped from a matki have a different charm of their own as well. Don’t you think so?
Kulfis are a much-loved Indian dessert made using slow-cooked thickened milk, chunks of nuts and generous amounts of aromatics like cardamom and saffron.
Matka kulfis, as the name suggests, are traditionally set in terracotta molds which lend an earthen sweetness. Modern day matka kulfis are often set in plastic ones shaped like matkis for that rustic look, but are they able to replicate those flavors? Our Havmor Matka Kulfi review explores that and more.
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Havmor Matka Kulfi – Quick Glance
| Havmor Matka Kulfi | Product Information |
| Price | Rs 50/- |
| Net Quantity | 100 ml |
| Shelf Life | 12 months |
| Energy
(per 100 ml) |
258.8 Kcal |
| Mishry Rating | 3.75 |
Our Review Factors
To test the Havmor Matka Kulfi, we set the following parameters –
1. Taste
When we think of kulfi, we associate it with a rich tasting, sweet, thickened milk-based dessert with lots of Indianised flavors like saffron, rose, kewra, and cardamom.
For Havmor Matka Kulfi we checked for the flavor of the overall dessert, how milky it is and the flavor of nuts and spices in it. Is the sweetness balanced? Does the kulfi taste fresh and rich? And does it have the earthy, caramely taste expected from a matka kulfi?
2. Texture
A kulfi isn’t light, texture wise. It has a certain dense milky texture as it is set without churning. Which is why the creaminess of the kulfi is a big deciding factor. An icy, grainy kulfi is undesirable.
We were looking for a rich, creamy kulfi during our review. Other than that, the texture of the nuts was also checked.
3. Packaging
‘Matka’ kulfi should be packed in the same vessel. Shouldn’t it? How attractive is the packaging and what material is the matka made of? Does it come with a spoon?
4. Ingredients
As per FSSAI, an ice cream can only be labeled as one if it uses dairy fat. In case it uses vegetable fat/oil, it should be labeled as a frozen dessert.
We checked for the main ingredients used to make Havmor’s Matka Kulfi. Does it have any artificial color, additives or preservatives?
5. Other Parameters
Appearance – Any toppings that make it look attractive?
Price – Is this priced competitively?
Shelf life – What is the shelf life of this kulfi? Once opened for how long does it remain fresh and edible?
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Havmor Matka Kulfi – Detailed Review
True to its name, Havmor’s matka kulfi is set inside a rustic-looking glazed terracotta matka with a plastic lid. The lid, however, doesn’t really move clockwise/anti-clockwise. It just sits on the top.
Ingredients – This is primarily made using milk solids and sugar. Saffron makes it to the list as well. It contains pistachios and almonds in small quantities. Apart from permitted emulsifiers and stabilizers, it contains synthetic food color and added artificial flavor. No vegetable fat is used, making the label of ‘ice cream’ true.
Appearance – The kulfi has a beautiful caramel color and a small amount of topping where we can spot a few bits of pistachio, some almonds and saffron. The saffron strands leave a yellow-ish tinge which is appealing.
Texture – Kulfis are known for their rich creaminess and caramel-like sweetness. Havmor’s matka kulfi is very creamy and has a dense-milky bite. No icy/grainy mouthfeel!
The texture isn’t completely smooth and has some tiny milk solid clumps which further enhance the entire look and feel of the kulfi. The nuts only make an appearance on the top layer (see picture).
Taste – Desserts made using thickened milk are characterized by a milky richness and flavor of aromatics like saffron and cardamom. Havmor’s matka kulfi has a similar flavor which lends a natural caramel-like sweetness. This doesn’t have cardamom, but a mild kesar flavor. The subtle notes of saffron along with small bits of nuts makes for a wonderful experience. We appreciate that this is not cloyingly sweet.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Final Verdict
Have you tried Havmor’s Matka Kulfi yet? Let us know about your experience in the comments down below.
