KITCHEN BASICS
Reading a Spice Pack Label
Net weight, best-before, FSSAI licence and ingredients — what each part of the pack tells you.
What to look for
- Net weight — every Khushilo pack is 100 g
- MRP — the maximum retail price, inclusive of taxes
- Ingredients — listed in descending order by weight
- Best before — use the pack before this date
- Batch number and packing date
- FSSAI licence number — Khushilo’s is 21225184000998
Salt in masalas
Finishing and marinade masalas such as chaat masala and kabab powder often contain salt. Check the ingredient list and reduce added salt accordingly.
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Masala blend · 100 gChaat Masala
Tangy finishing sprinkle for chaat, fruit and snacks
Tangy, salty, zesty
₹89
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