India Food Stats

Until around August 2024, the Total Sugars in Horlicks Chocolate Delight Flavour were 32 grams per 100 grams. Check the archived & new images on OpenFoodFacts.org A recent pack now has 46 grams per 100 grams! 😲 Additionally, the serving size recommendation has been reduced from 27 grams to 20 grams, and the protein content has dropped from 10 grams to 7 grams per 100 grams. Talk about a sweet surprise!

Source: OpenFoodFacts.org In bold, bright red letters that scream for attention, Slurrp Farm's Choco Crunch packs a punch with its front-of-package declaration: ' NO MAIDA OR REFINED SUGAR '! Aimed at kids, this product proudly announces it's 'made by two mothers'!  But hold on, in smaller print, you'll spot raw unrefined sugar (23%) tucked away in the ingredients list.  Talk about a sweet surprise!  🤔

If you are seeking alternatives to cow or buffalo milk for any reason—whether it be ethics, allergies, or a preference for the exotic - explore the wonderful world of plant-based milks! Image: OpenFoodFacts.org Almond milk  is the low-protein, low-carb option, perfect if you're watching your weight or just want a light, nutty flavour. But be warned, it's not the nutritional powerhouse of the group.  O at milk i s the darling of the plant-based world. Full of those  good-for-you beta-glucans  (a fancy word for fibre), it's got a creamy texture that makes it a winner in lattes and smoothies. Just watch the carbs!  S oy milk is  the OG plant-based milk. It's been around for ages and packs a protein punch that rivals dairy. Plus, it's a good source of potassium, which is great for your muscles. People used to think soy milk was bad because it mimics oestrogen, but turns out those fears were unfounded! Soy milk is safe and healthy. Coconut milk  deser...

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends limiting daily sodium intake to 5 grams, which is about 2 grams of salt. Plant-based pickles are popular in India, but those watching their salt intake should be cautious due to the high sodium content. Image - OpenFoodFacts.org While some brands don't list sodium content on their labels, others recommend small serving sizes, typically ranging from 5 to 30 grams, to address health concerns. Here's a look at the sodium content in popular pickle brands: The sodium content in the chart could have been displayed by serving size, as it is unlikely that anyone consumes 100 grams of pickles in one sitting. Due to the absence of a standard serving size and the fact that nutrition labels indicate sodium per 100 grams, I had to present it accordingly as the focus was on showing the high salt content. The data is collected from Open Food Facts, Amazon.in, and the respective brand websites - Priya Lime Pickle Tops Gold Lime Pickle ...

Veganism is growing in popularity in India.  Vegan food refers to food or food ingredients, including additives, flavorings, enzymes, carriers, and processing aids, that do not originate from animals and which, at no stage of production or processing, any ingredients of animal origin have been utilized. Charukesi Ramadurai highlights in the BBC article " Are Jains the original vegans? " that while the term "vegan" was introduced nearly 80 years ago by British animal rights advocate Donald Watson, veganism and initiatives like Veganuary have only recently gained significant popularity. However, the practice of avoiding meat as an act of kindness towards animals has been deeply rooted in many Eastern cultures for over two millennia. The Indian vegan food market was valued at $1,372.3m in 2022 and is expected to grow further. This could be partly because many Indian dishes are naturally vegan .  For example, Sonal Ved, author of The Indian Vegan   (the book took two y...