Jabsons Chatpata Moong Jor Review – Crunchy & Chatpata

Chana Jor Garam is a classic that always has a place in our pantry. But what is moong jor? Made using green gram dal, moong jor makes for a yummy and filling snacking option. Savor it as it is with a hot cup of tea or prepare a quick chaat, the choice is yours.

In addition to peanuts and chana, Jabsons has a wide range of namkeen and roasted snacks. We tried the Roasted Moong Jor by Jabsons and here is what we think about it. Is this worth trying? 

Our Jabsons Moong Jor Review explores in detail the taste, texture and nutri-label.  

All the product details related to Jabsons Chatpata Moong Jor detailed below : 

What are we expecting? Our expectation here is a fresh tasting, crunchy namkeen seasoned with the right level of salt and chatpata flavor. 

For our review of Jabsons Moong Jor we set the following parameters: 

1. Taste

What do we look for here? We examine the level of salt, spiciness, and the intensity of chatpata flavor. Did we observe any off putting oily aftertaste? 

2. Crunch 

Are the moong jor crunchy? Is the crunch mild or prominent?

3. Nutritional Label 

This segment talks about the main ingredients and nutritional information. 

We check for the primary source of fat used, the use of  preservatives, artificial flavors or any additives. 

The brand has mentioned that this namkeen is rich in protein, iron and calcium. Here we check the amount of protein, calcium, and iron per 100gm to find how well the brand has backed up its claim? 

These are not deep fried and are labeled as ‘roasted’. Just because the oil has been ‘sprayed on’ and the pack says its roasted, doesn’t necessarily mean that this would be low fat or low calorie. We also check for calories and fat content.

Apart from the above main parameters, the packaging, price, and shelf life were the other contributing factors.

Read our first impressions review on Jabsons Chana Jor here.

This section highlights the product details, pros and cons of Jabsons Chatpata Moong Jor : 

Product highlights (Price, packaging, and appearance)

The cost of a 150 gm pack is INR 70. It comes with a shelf life of 6 months. Currently, Jabsons Chatpata Moong Jor is available in a green color pack. However, at the time of our review we received the orange pack.

Jabsons Moong Jor has a flat and thin shape. The flattened green gram is visible which looks slightly oily. These have a tinge of yellow color which is due to the presence of turmeric.

Our Findings

Taste 

Taste-wise, it hits all the right notes. The bold chatpata flavor is the highlight here. It is well seasoned with salt and has a nice tanginess. The spiciness is just right. Neither too much, nor too less.

Many packaged snacks tend to develop a very stale oily taste. This wasn’t the case here. 

Texture 

Crisped to perfection, the texture of this namkeen is commendable. None of them were soft or soggy. 

Taste and crunch are indicators for freshness.

What’s the best part? During our review process, we prepared a quick moong jor chatpata chaat wherein we mixed onions, tomatoes, green chili, red chili powder, salt, chat masala, and lemon juice. The crunch of this namkeen was intact despite mixing in other juicy/wet ingredients.

Ingredients 

Moong dal (green gram), refined corn oil (sprayed for seasoning), refined iodized salt are the main ingredients used here.

In addition, it has black pepper powder, ajwain (carom seeds), turmeric powder, refined iodized salt, chilly powder,mango powder, citric acid (E3300), black pepper, and rock salt. 

The quantity of oil used is not mentioned. We liked that the ingredient list is fairly clean. 

Nutri Label

What are the claims? The pack mentions that this namkeen is rich in protein, iron and calcium. So let’s break it down. 

Per 100 gm, Jabsons Moong Jor contains 18 gm of protein, 5 mg iron and 204 mg of calcium. Considering that 100 gms of green gram dal provides 24 gms of protein, 4 mg of iron, and 132 mg of calcium, the claims are true.

Coming to calories and fat. Per serve, i.e, 30 grams (1 small katori approx) of this namkeen provides 140 calories (467 Kcal/100 gms) and 5.7 grams of fat (19 gms/100 gms). When compared to a deep fried version, this is slightly lower in calories and fat content but the margin is not too significant.

Also Read: Haldiram’s Chana Jor Garam review.

Here are some interesting FAQs on Jabsons Moong Jor.

The crux of our review is that Jabsons Chatpata Moong Jor is a crunchy, well seasoned, chatpata snack. We liked that the ingredient list is fairly clean. You can have them as is or turn it into a hearty chaat which would be perfect for tea-time snacking. 

Moong Jor or Chana Jor Garam. What’s your pick? Let us know here. 

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