Some time ago I chanced upon the Khoob Khao brand of healthy multi grain crackers and crispies at Dorabjee’s, the popular departmental store of Pune. Initially what caught my eye were the eye catching bright colours of the packaging.
The packets also explained why we should in corporate whole grains in our diet alongwith the stipulated ingredients and nutrition facts. I bought some and what I like is I got what was advertised. The crackers are a good source of whole grains without any cholesterol or trans fats. The roasted crispies which are bite size munchies made with whole grains and pulses make for smart snacking options.While the crackers come in flavours of achaari mango, cheese nachos and Rajasthani pudina, the crispies can be enjoyed in desi chatpata, Spanish tangy tomato and thai hot and sweet flavours. Both products are low in saturated fat and not fried. Most fried products have 30-40% fat content which is shockingly unhealthy. Khoob Khao products have less than 4-5 % fat content. Wherever this is higher, it is due to unsaturated fats which are naturally occurring in pulses and lentils. These are healthy and required by the body. Because a variety of whole grains and pulses are used to make the products, they are also a good source of protein, have a lower glycemic index and have a high content of dietary fiber. And they taste great.
The crunchy Khoob Khao snacks are available at all leading stores.
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Khursheed Dinshaw