Mishry Rating
Summary
Milky Mist Elaichi Shrikhand showcased the signature sweet-sour flavor. Moreover, it featured a desirable, warm and sweet flavor of cardamom. But the texture let us down as it was too grainy as opposed to a bowl of creamy homemade shrikhand.
Shrikhand, India’s own ‘flavored’ yogurt, is indulgence in a cup. Luscious, creamy, chilled- when fresh and perfectly sweetened, this makes for the perfect dessert to end meals with.
Milky Mist, a dairy brand, has introduced their shrikhand flavored with a classic desi dessert ingredient- Elaichi! From taste to texture and freshness, our Milky Mist Elaichi Shrikhand review covers all you need to know.
How does the brand add the authentic elaichi flavor?
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Milky Mist Elaichi Shrikhand – Quick Glance
Here’s a quick glance at all the noteworthy details of Milky Mist Elaichi Shrikhand.
| Milky Mist Elaichi Shrikhand | Product Parameters |
| Price | Rs 35/- |
| Net Quantity | 100 grams |
| Mishry Rating | 3 |
| Buy Now | – |
| Shelf Life | Four months |
Our Review Factors
While reviewing Milky Mist Elaichi Shrikhand, taste and texture were our focus parameters.
Aspects like aroma, freshness, price, packaging were also considered.
1. Flavor
Highly aromatic and subtly warm, sweet, and spicy simultaneously- this is the characteristic flavor elaichi imparts.
Other than the key flavoring agent, we gauged the shrikhand for the balance of sweet and natural sour yogurty flavors.
2. Texture
Luscious, creamy, and smooth were the textures we were looking for. What did we get?
3. Freshness
Milk-based products have a short shelf life and high chances of going bad if stored incorrectly.
Taste, aroma, appearance, did this packaged shrikhand seem fresh or was there something off-putting?
4. Main Ingredients
Hung curd (dahi ka chakka), sugar, flavoring agents (saffron/cardamom) and nuts- typically these are all the ingredients you’d use to prepare shrikhand.
What does Milky Mist use? Does it contain preservatives? Added colors?
What type of curd does it use, is it specified?
5. Other Parameters
Packaging
Is it leak-proof? Travel-friendly?
Price
A 100-gram cup is priced at Rs 35/-.
Shelf Life
It has a shelf life of four months.
Calories
100 grams of this shrikhand offer 253 Kcal with 39.58 grams of carbohydrates (of which 33.38 grams is sugar), 8 grams of protein, and 7 grams of fat.
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Milky Mist Elaichi Shrikhand – Detailed Review
Packaging- This shrikhand is offered in a small plastic cup with a flimsy lid. It is seal wrapped but the lid does not fit securely. This offers 1-2 servings.
The main ingredients are milk solids, sugar, elaichi, stabilizer (INS 440), and added natural flavors.
What is INS 440 and why is it in my Shrikhand?
INS 440 is an emulsifying and stabilizing agent extracted from fruits. Pectin from fruits, a white/pale brown colored powder, helps add texture and thickness. The riper the fruits, the higher the pectin content.
Appearance- With an off-white appearance, we could see some cardamom seeds. The consistency looks even throughout, there was no separate layer of water or whey floating.
Flavor- Shrikhand, though primarily sweet, has some sour undertones owing to the fact that curd is the base ingredient. Milky Mist Elaichi Shrikhand showcased a decent balance between sweet and sour flavors.
The sweetness may seem mild for those with a high sugar tolerance.
A commendable point is, the brand does not use just added cardamom flavor, but the real ingredient too! The bites with cardamom seeds featured a burst of refreshing flavor.
Texture- We were fairly disappointed here. Smooth, rich, and creamy is what we expected. However, this packaged shrikhand had a slightly grainy texture. Moreover, it lacked the signature creaminess shrikhand is known for.
Freshness- On point! The distinct sourness of curd tasted here was desirable. At no point did the shrikhand taste stale or rancid. Thumbs up!
- No whey/water has separated.
- It does not emit any stale aroma.
- The brand has added real cardamom seeds!
- Fresh flavors.
- This does not have a smooth mouthfeel.
- The creaminess is quite low.
Can’t get enough of cardamom? Need a chilled, refreshing snack? Milky Mist Elaichi Shrikhand is something we recommend.
Here are some interesting FAQs on Milky Mist elaichi shrikhand
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is this elaichi shrikhand good for health?
One cup contains 33.8 grams of sugar. We recommend mindful consumption and occasional indulgence, as too much can be harmful in the long run.
2. Does this shrikhand contain preservatives?
No, the brand does not mention the addition of preservatives.
3. Does this elaichi shrikhand require refrigeration?
Yes, this must always be stored under refrigeration.
4. Does this shrikhand contain sweeteners?
Yes, it contains added sugar.
5. What is the shelf life of this shrikhand?
This has a four-month shelf life.
In Conclusion
Pretty good taste but a let-down texture-wise, Milky Mist Elaichi Shrikhand showcased all characteristic features in its flavor. On the other hand, the rating on richness, creaminess, and lusciousness were quite low.
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