Mishry Rating
SUPERB!
Summary
Our experience with Wingreens Farms Appitas Baked Pita Chips was a positive one. We loved the crunchy texture and the well balanced salt levels of all the variants. The rating is for our Top Picks - Piri Piri and Parmesan and Mediterranean Herbs.
Crudities, massive dip bowls, and some baked chips? Yes, please! With each passing day, everyone around us is getting conscious about what they put in their system. Most of us are now aware of the ingredients used to make our staple packaged foods and the nutritional information is scanned thoroughly before making purchases.
After having reviewed a range of different products from Wingreens, including naan chips, we are here with another Wingreens review. Keeping in pace with the market scenarios, Wingreeens Farms brings baked pita chips – Appitas – in different flavors.
Our Wingreens Appitas Baked Pita Chips review covers the taste, texture and overall experience of trying all the variants of these baked chips.
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Wingreens Farms Appitas Baked Pita Chips – Variants We Tried
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Wingreens Farms Appitas Baked Pita Chips – What You Need To Know
Before we start with our detailed review, here is everything you need to know about the Wingreens Farms Appitas Baked Pita Chips.
1. Available Variants
Wingreens Farms Appitas Baked Pita chips are available in six flavors. They are –
- Parmesan and Mediterranean Herbs
- Piri-Piri
- Sour Cream & Onion
- Tangy Cheese
- Jalapeno
- Thai Sweet Chilli
We reviewed two Jalapeno and Sour Cream And Onion a year ago and now we tested the four new variants.
2. Available Sizes
All the variants of the Wingreens Farms Appitas Baked Pita Chips are available in sizes of 60 gm and 150 gm pack.
3. Price Range
The price range of these pita chips is between INR 40 to INR 95. The 60 gm pack comes for Rs 40/- and the 150 gm pack comes for Rs 95/-.
4. Shelf life
These pita chips come with a shelf life of 10 months.
Wingreens Farms Appitas Baked Pita Chips – Our Review Factors
Let us decode our review factors in detail below.
1. Packaging
Proper packaging helps ensure that the contents remain fresh and have the crunch intact. We checked here how well packed these chips are and are the packs resealable.
All the variants of the Wingreens Farms Appitas Baked Pita Chips come in a black color pack with a different colored text as per the flavor. The packs are not resealable.
2. Main Ingredients
Wheat flour, Whole wheat flour, Edible vegetable oil, Oats, Millet flour, Malted Barley flour, Yeast, Sugar, and Salt are the common ingredients used in all the variants.
Apart from the above mentioned, the individual flavorings used differ. The details of which are given in the specific sections down below.
3. Taste
Taste is the determining factor that can make or break the entire experience of having pita chips. Here we gauge how balanced are the levels of seasonings? Does the taste of each of the variants justify the flavor tag? Is there any oily after taste?
4. Texture + Crispiness
Since these are baked, we were quite apprehensive regarding how the texture would turn out. Unlike regular fried chips, baked chips might have a slightly different texture. The crunch is an important aspect that we consider here.
5. Appearance
Here we check how appealing these baked pita chips look? Are these well coated with the masalas? Are the chips intact or were there any broken chips? Does that lower the overall experience?
Wingreens Farms Appitas Baked Pita Chips Flavors– Detailed Review
Here is a tabular comparison of the Wingreens Farms Appitas Baked Pita Chips Flavors
Wingreens Farms Appitas Baked Pita Chips Flavors | Parmesan and Mediterranean Herbs | Piri Piri | Tangy Cheese | Thai Sweet Chilli | Jalapeno | Sour Cream & Onion |
Price | INR 40 | INR 40 | INR 40 | INR 40 | INR 40 | INR 40 |
Protein (per 30 gm) | 3.5 gm | 3.2 gm | 3.5 gm | 3.0 gm | 3.2 gm | 2.9 gm |
Total Fat (per 30 gm) | 3.7 gm | 3.5 gm | 3.7 gm | 3.5 gm | 3.3 gm | 3.6 gm |
Calories (per 30 gm) | 128.3 kcal | 121.0 kcal | 128.7 kcal | 124.8 kcal | 124.9 kcal | 126.6 kcal |
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Before starting with the detailed review of the different variants here are a few points that you must know about.
- The outer packaging of all the variants is black.
- We reviewed the 60 gm pack of all the flavors which is priced at INR 40.
- The nutrition information is mentioned behind the back of the pack.
- We tried all of them as is.
1. Parmesan and Mediterranean Herbs
We began our review with the Parmesan and Mediterranean herbs variant. As we opened the pack, we observed that these are brown in color and have a thick square shape. These are coated with a white seasoning powder. There is a strong cheesy aroma.
Talking about the flavor, Parmesan cheese has a bold and nutty flavor which were showcased well in these chips. Mediterranean herbs is a mix of different herbs including sage, oregano, rosemary, parsley, cilantro and a few others.
These chips have a cheesy flavor combined with slight undertones of basil and rosemary. It has a balanced salt level.
The crunch of these chips is spot on!
Features
- A 60 gm pack is priced at INR 40.
- These are baked chips.
- You can have this as it is or combine it with your favorite dip.
- It contains added flavor Natural and Nature Identical.
Pros
- We loved the crunch of these chips.
- It has a delicious cheesy flavor.
- The salt level is balanced.
- Slight herbiness of basil and rosemary tastes delicious.
Best Suited For
If you love the flavor of cheese and herbs, this variant is a must try for you.
2. Piri Piri
The second flavor that we reviewed was the Piri-Piri pita chips. These are thick square shaped chips. Appearance-wise, these have a reddish color. There was a prominent aroma of piri-piri masala as we opened the pack. Texture-wise, these are the crunchiest chips.
When someone says peri-peri, we instantly think chilli. This flavor was the best tasting among all the others. It has a bold and spicy piri-piri flavor. All the chips are coated well with the masala. The salt level is balanced and it has a garlicky after taste.
Features
- Shelf Life : 10 months.
- The 60 gm comes at an MRP of Rs. 40.
- Once opened, make sure to consume the product within 3 days.
- It is a vegetarian product.
- You can have these with your favorite dip or salsa.
Pros
- The bold and spicy flavor of piri-piri is felt in every bite.
- These chips are coated nicely with the masala.
- It has a pronounced crunch.
Best Suited For
These chips are best suited for people looking for a spicy flavored pita chips to pair with a cooling cucumber dip.
3. Tangy Cheese
The tangy cheese flavor pita chips had an uneven coating of the masala. Some pita chips had puffed up well whereas others appeared to be flat. It has a tangy aroma.
These are comparatively lower on crunch. Coming to taste. While the salt levels are balanced, the pita chips do not live upto the ‘tangy-cheesy’ claim. The flavor of cheese is too low and the tangy promise isn’t fulfilled either. The chips have a hint of sweetness.
Features
- The 60 gm pack comes for Rs. 40.
- The shelf life is 10 months.
- These are baked chips.
- These chips will taste best when paired with garlic dip.
Pros
- Balanced salt levels
Cons
- These are neither cheesy, nor tangy. The claimed flavor does not deliver well.
- The masala coating on these chips is uneven.
- Crunch is the lowest in comparison.
4. Thai Sweet Chilli
Wingreens Appitas Thai Sweet Chilli variant had a mix of both square and rectangle shaped pita chips. When a product is labeled as ‘Thai sweet chilli’, we expect a sweet, slightly spicy and tangy end result. These chips nail the balance between sweet and spicy flavor and aroma. The crunch is superb and we have no complaints about the masala coating-chips ratio. The subtle garlicky notes are delicious.
Features
- The shelf life of these chips is 10 months.
- Once opened, the chips must be consumed within 3 days.
- Contains Added Flavors, Natural And Nature Identical.
- Main Ingredients : Wheat Flour, whole wheat flour, edible Vegetable Oil, oats, millet flour,malted barley flour, yeast,iodized salt, sugar, spices and condiments (chilli, cumin, lemongrass),acidity regulator (E330), Anticaking agent (INS 551).
- The price of the 60 gm pack is Rs. 40.
Pros
- The aroma of these chips is appetizing.
- It lives upto the Thai sweet chilli claim.
- We loved the crunch of these chips.
- All the chips are well coated with the masala.
5. Jalapeno
Wingreens Appitas Jalapeno baked pita chips were from the older review. We could see a lot of broken pita chips. These chips nail the crunch. This variant has a subtle flavor of jalapeño that remains limited to the first bite. Post-that we could only taste the crispy dough. The punch of jalapeños we expected was missing in this variant.
Features
- A 60 gm pack is available at an MRP of Rs. 40.
- This product is vegetarian.
- Main Ingredients : Wheat flour, Whole wheat flour, Edible vegetable oil, Oats, Millet flour, Malted Barley flour, Yeast, Sugar, Salt, Maltodextrin, Spices (Jalapeno, Pepper, Ginger, Cumin, Coriander), Dehydrated vegetable powder (Onion, Garlic, Tomato, Mango), Milk solids, Cheese powder, Acidity Regulators (270, 330), Hydrolysed vegetable protein, Flavor enhancer (627, 631), Yeast Extract, Anti-Oxidant (300).
- Contains Added Flavors, Natural And Nature Identical.
Pros
- The crunch is spot on.
Cons
- The bold flavor of Jalapeno was missing in this variant.
6. Sour Cream and Onion
The Sour Cream and Onion variant was also a part of the older review. On opening the pack, we observed that all the chips were well-coated with the masala. These chips have a balanced salt level. Overall, this variant had a dominant flavor of cheese which lends a delicious taste to these crunchy chips.
Features
- It is a vegetarian product.
- Main Ingredients :
- The calories per 30 gm is 126.6 kcal.
- Main Ingredients : Wheat flour, Whole wheat flour, Edible vegetable oil, Oats, Millet flour, Malted Barley flour, Yeast, Sugar, Salt, Dehydrated Vegetable powder (Onion powder, Garlic powder), Milk solids, Cheese powder, Herb (Parsley), Acidity regulator (E330, E270).
Pros
- The flavor of cheese is prominent and tastes delicious.
- All the pita chips are well seasoned.
- We love the crunch of these chips.
Best Suited For
Someone who is an ardent fan of cheesy pita chips must try this variant.
Our Top Picks & Recommendations
Among the six variants that we tasted from the range of Wingreens Appitas Baked Pita Chips, the Piri-Piri flavor was the best tasting. The Parmesan and Mediterranean Herbs variant stood at second position. Both of them do justice to the flavor tags and are crunchy.
We also liked the Thai Sweet Chilli and Sour Cream & Onion flavor. However, the Tangy Cheese and Jalapeno variants failed to deliver the flavors they were aiming to achieve.
Final Words
We reviewed all the flavors from the Wingreens Farms Appitas Baked Pita Chips and were quite impressed with the crunchy texture. These baked chips are an ideal alternative for those looking for non-fried chips. You can combine these pita chips with your favorite dip or hummus.
Which flavor is your favorite from the above list? Share with us your views in the comments below.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some interesting FAQs on Wingreens Farms Appitas Baked Pita Chips
1. Are these baked pita chips good for health?
Though these are baked, there are certain ingredients present which are best if consumed in moderation. Regular consumption of packaged food is not recommended.
2. Can these chips be paired with tea or coffee?
Yes, you can combine these chips with tea or coffee.
3. Are these baked chips carb-free?
No, these baked chips are not free of carbohydrates.
4. Can these chips be paired with mayonnaise?
Yes. You can pair different dips and sauces with these chips including flavored mayonnaise.
5. How to retain the crispiness of these chips after unpacking?
The brand mentions storing these chips in a cool and dry place and consuming them within 3 days after opening the pack. Make sure you reseal the pack tightly once opened.
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