India Food Stats

Image Source: OpenFoodFacts.org Haldiram's , officially known as Haldiram Snacks Food Pvt. Ltd., is a prominent Indian multinational fast-food restaurant chain and foodstuff manufacturer with a rich history dating back to  1937 . It is estimated that  Haldiram's holds a near 13% share of India's $6.2 billion savoury snacks market . Founded by  Ganga Bhishen Agarwal  in  Bikaner, Rajasthan , as a confectionery and desserts shop, the company has grown to become widely recognised as  the country’s largest snacks brand , with Haldiram Snacks Foods serving as the parent entity.  The parent entity was formed in 2022 following a merger of Delhi-based Haldiram Snacks and Nagpur-based Haldiram Foods International. Its headquarters are now located in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Haldiram's boasts an extensive product range of over 410 items of which some 13+ are ultra-processed according to the ingredient analysis by OpenFoodFacts.org .  Singapore’s sovereign priv...

Dates are quite the energy providers! Dates are primarily carbohydrates, making up about 75% of their mass . Within these carbs, you'll find a good chunk of sugars, around 63% , and also a fair bit of dietary fibre, about 8% . The main sugars present are monosaccharides like glucose (23–30%) and fructose (19–28%) , with only a negligible amount of sucrose. They contain  less than 1% fat , and provide about 2% protein . Dates also pack in some important minerals. A 100-gram serving is considered a rich source of potassium (22%  of the Daily Value ) . They're also a moderate source (10–19% DV) of pantothenic acid, vitamin B6, magnesium, and manganese . Despite their sweetness, dates have a relatively low glycemic index (GI) in the range of 38–71, with an average of 53 . Their glycemic load (GL) is also low, averaging at 9 for a serving of three fruits (27 grams) . There are reportedly 250-400 date cultivars and varieties.   A cultivar (cultivated variety) is a plant v...