Mishry Rating
Summary
We found the flavor of ITC's well-seasoned onion rings enjoyable, and appreciated the initial crispiness of the outer crust. It is important to serve them promptly, as they have a tendency to lose their crispness rapidly.
Folks if you are tired of having potato-based frozen snacks, then this review is for you.
This time around we tested ITC Masterchef’s new introduction – Crispy Onion Rings. Our focus is to provide insights on the taste, texture and overall convenience.
How did these perform on our rating scale? Let’s decode the result in our ITC Masterchef Crispy Onion Rings review.
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ITC Masterchef Crispy Onion Rings – Quick Glance
Product details of the Crispy Onion Rings by ITC Masterchef:
| ITC Masterchef Crispy Onion Rings | Product Details |
| Price | Rs. 150 |
| Net Quantity | 250 gm |
| Shelf Life | 12 months |
| No. of Rings | 15 |
| Mishry Rating | 3.25 |
Our Review Factors
Our Expectations? A frozen snack that tastes delicious and has a crisp texture.
We have set the following review factors to assess the frozen snack :
1. Taste
How flavorful is the onion ring? Is the filling seasoned well? Is there a masala coating? Lastly, is there any industrial aftertaste?
2. Texture
We checked for the crispiness of the onion rings, how thick is the batter and the breading, and the proportion of the coating-batter to the filling inside.
3. Additional Factors
Price, ease of preparation, ingredients and shelf life were also considered for the review.
We liked Keventer Frozen Vegetarian Cutlets for its super crisp texture.
ITC Masterchef Crispy Onion Rings Review – Detailed Review
Price + Packaging
A 250-gram package of these onion rings is available at Rs. 150, containing approximately 15 onion rings. The product has a shelf life of 12 months.
The outer packaging features a combination of black and green colors while the rings are directly placed inside the pack.
Ingredients
The ingredients include – Onion (43.9%), Water, Breadcrumbs, Refined Wheat Flour (Maida), Dextrose, lodized Salt, Mixed Spices^ and Yeast), Refined Palm Oil, Batter Mix (Thickener (INS 466), Coating Batter, Dehydrated Potato, Refined Wheat Flour (Maida), Thickeners (INS 461, INS 415), lodized Salt, Corn Flour, Whey Protein Concentrate, Wheat Flour, Sugar and Dehydrated Onion.
^Used as flavoring agents.
Contains Wheat and milk. May Contain Nut, Soy and Sulphite.
How We Made it?
We followed the instructions on the pack and deep-fried these onion rings in vegetable oil. There was no need to thaw them, and they cooked quickly, taking less than 3 minutes to turn golden brown. One great thing about these rings is that they didn’t absorb excess oil during frying, which was a significant positive aspect.
Appearance
The size of these onion rings is not too large. They are medium in size and perfectly round. With the exception of a few pieces, the majority of the rings have maintained their shape very well.
These are covered with ample breading which is quite even throughout.
Taste + Texture
This frozen snack has a filling of chopped onions, dehydrated potato, refined flour, corn flour and dehydrated onion rather than a full onion ring as we had expected. Nonetheless, this is a tasty frozen snack. The onions have the characteristic sweet touch and have a pleasant freshness.
The breading is ample and quite prominent. There is no overpowering seasoning/masala on the breading. This allows you to pair this snack with an array of dips and sauces.
Although the initial crispness is impressive, it does not stay on for long. After a few minutes, the frozen snack turns out to be soft. There’s some room for improvement in this aspect.
Pros
- This is a tasty, well-seasoned snack
- Ample breading
- Quick cooking
- Minimum oil absorption
Cons
- This is not an actual onion ring. It has dehydrated chopped onions in the filling
- The onion rings tend to lose their crispness after a few minutes
Best Suited For
If you are looking to indulge in a non-aloo based snack, then these onion rings will provide a nice variation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some interesting FAQs on ITC Masterchef Crispy Onion Rings review
1. Are these onion rings too oily?
No. These onion rings do not absorb too much oil.
2. What is the shelf life of these onion rings?
This has 12 months of shelf life.
3. Where to buy frozen onion rings?
Frozen onion rings can be brought through online portals including Amazon, Flipkart, BigBasket, Blinkit, and other such platforms.
4. Are these onion rings spicy?
No, these are mildly seasoned onion rings.
5. How to reheat onion rings?
Ideally, these onion rings should be consumed immediately as soon as it is fried. Reheating it will certainly affect its taste and texture.
The best way to reheat frozen snacks is in an air fryer. It helps retain the crunch and fresh the texture.
Our Verdict
Overall, it is a mildly seasoned frozen snack that is quite delicious. Contrary to our expectations, the filling contains chopped onions instead of an actual onion ring. While the outer layer crisps up nicely when fried, the crispness fades away quickly, lasting only a few minutes.
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