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Khatta Meetha is the go-to grab-and-share Indian namkeen that millions reach for with tea — a crunchy, tangy-sweet mix rooted in recognisable pulse and cereal ingredients. On the positive side, it contains no artificial colours, no artificial sweeteners, and zero declared trans fat, and it draws protein from pulses and peanuts. However, at 532 kcal and 31g fat per 100g it is energy-dense and calorie-heavy, the cooking medium is refined palmolein oil (which carries process contaminants of regulatory concern per EFSA), and the presence of two salt types alongside E330 pushes it firmly into NOVA 4 ultra-processed territory. The most useful thing a curious consumer should know is this: enjoy it as an occasional treat in the 30g serving suggested on pack — a full handful — rather than grazing freely from the bag, especially if you have hypertension, diabetes, or are feeding young children.
