Mishry Rating
GOOD!
Summary
Piknik Cheese and Chilli pops don’t offer anything particularly new or exciting. They serve as a decent, crunchy snack with a dominant cheese flavoring.
Popped chips are shaking up the snacking world, offering a light, airy alternative to traditional fried chips. Piknik, a brand synonymous with its iconic oblong tomato-chilli snack, has ventured into this territory with its new Piknik Pops Cheese and Chilli.
Are they the perfect addition to your snack rotation, whether for a midday pick-me-up or a late-night craving? We delved into the Piknik Pops Cheese and Chilli to explore if they are worth trying, analyzing their texture, flavor profile, and overall snacking experience. Join us as we uncover if these airy delights truly revolutionize your munching sessions.
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Piknik Cheese and Chilli Pops – Quick Glance
Quick product details at a glance:
| Piknik Cheese and Chilli Pops | Product Details |
| Price | INR 60 |
| Net Weight | 60 gm |
| Shelf Life | 6 months |
| Mishry Rating | 3.25 |
Our Review Factors
What are we looking for? A light, crunchy snack that has a delicious flavoring of cheese and chilli.
1. Taste
We evaluated the overall flavor profile, the balance of individual flavors, and any lingering aftertastes.
2. Texture
Under this paramater, we checked the crunch, greasiness (if any), and the coating of the masala.
3. Secondary Aspects
Our other factors of consideration include data on the price, main ingredients, shelf life, and packaging.
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Piknik Cheese and Chilli Pops – Detailed Review
Product Highlights
A 60 gm pack of Piknik Cheese and Chilli pops is priced at Rs. 60. This has 6 months of shelf life. The Piknik Pops are packaged in a visually striking red and black pouch.
Furthermore, these Piknik Pops are popped, not fried, and contain no added colors or preservatives.
Main Ingredients
- Edible potato starch and tapioca starch (34%), Refined vegetable oil (palmolein oil – 24%), Refined wheat flour (10%), Salt, Antioxidant (INS223), Milk solids (lactose, cheese powder, whey powder, skim milk), Maltodextrin, Salt, Gum Acacia (INS414), Permitted natural color (INS160c), Acidity regulator (INS270), and Hydrolysed vegetable protein.
- Contains added flavors (Natural and nature identical) – cheese and chilli
- Contains permitted natural color.
Nutritional Information
The table below compares the nutritional values of Piknik Cheese and Chilli Pops with that of a bag of regular fried chips per 100 gm:
| Nutritional Parameters | Piknik Cheese and Chilli Pops | Regular Fried Chips |
| Energy | 480 kcal | 500 to 600 kcal |
| Protein | 8.62 gm | 30 to 40 gm |
| Carbohydrate | 58 gm | 45 to 60 gm |
| Total Fat | 23.7 gm | 30 to 40 gm |
| Added Sugars | 3.2 gm | 1 to 3 gm |
| Sodium | 687 mg | 400 to 1000 mg |
Comparing it to a bag of regular potato chips with seasoning – this has slightly lower calories and lower fat content, but the carb and sugar content is similar.
What’s Our Take?
Piknik Cheese and Chilli Pops are round discs with a medium thickness. This snack has an orangish tint which gives them a distinct appearance. The best part is that the masala is evenly coated on all the chips.
The initial aroma is predominantly cheese-focused. While the cheese flavor is present, it lacks the freshness found in some other cheese-flavored snacks we’ve tried. The chilli flavor on the other hand is quite subtle.
It lacks the kick of chilli, making these a low-spice snack option. The crunch of the popped chips is perfectly acceptable – crisp and enjoyable.
All in all, this is a decent-tasting, crunchy snack that will satisfy familiar cheesy cravings without being overly spicy.
- Well distributed masala
- Satisfying crunch
- Slightly lower calories and fat compared to fried chips.
- Balance of flavors could be improved.
- Nothing new and exciting
- Cheese flavor is not as fresh as expected.
These chips are ideal for those who enjoy cheese-flavored snacks but want a slightly lower-fat alternative.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some interesting FAQs on Piknik Pops Cheese and Chilli:
The spice level of Piknik Cheese and Chilli pops is subtle.
These have a shelf life of 6 months.
Yes, you can enjoy these pops with tea or coffee.
Yes. This snack is devoid of trans fat.
You can enjoy these pops on their own or crush them and sprinkle them as toppings on salads, soups, or pasta.
Final Words
Piknik Pops Cheese & Chilli are a decent snack for those seeking a lighter alternative than fried chips. While the aroma is cheese-dominant, the cheese flavor is not as fresh as expected. The spice level is moderate, but the crunch is pleasant. In terms of fat and calorie content, they are slightly better than fried chips.
To summarize, while this is not an extraordinary snack, it does offer a pleasing crunch and taste.
