Britannia Nutrichoice Oats Cookies Review – Mishry

Today biscuits and cookies are not just limited to a few flavors, and neither is the use of ingredients restricted to just maida. Whole wheat, ragi, oats, jowar and many other nutrient dense flours have slowly, but steadily, made their way back to the ingredient list.

Britannia’s Nutri Choice range offers biscuits made using comparatively healthier grains and flours. Earlier we reviewed their Ragi Cookies and Oats Orange Biscuits. For our current review we picked up Oats Almond & Milk and Oats Chocolate & Almond variants.

In our Britannia Nutri Choice Oats Cookies review, we talk about the taste and texture. The list of ingredients and nutri-label is also discussed.

From the available variants to the shelf life, here we have discussed everything you need to know about Britannia Nutri Choice Oats Cookies. 

1. Available Variants

The following are the available variants in the Britannia Nutri Choice Oats Cookies : 

• Plain oats cookies with no sugar
• Almond & Milk 
• Chocolate & Almond
• Orange & Almond

2. Available Sizes

These cookies come in a standard 75 gram pack. 

3. Price Range

The price range for these cookies is between Rs. 25 to Rs. 30. 

4. Shelf Life

The shelf life of these cookies is between 5 to 6 months.

Our review parameters are as follows – 

1. Packaging

We lay emphasis on this because packaging impacts the way the product reaches us. The Chocolate & Almond flavor comes in a brown and beige color pack whereas the Almond & Milk flavor comes in a light blue and beige color pack. The biscuits are placed directly in the pack, there is no tray. The packs are not resealable.

2. Main Ingredients

Ingredients play a crucial role that has an impact on the overall taste and texture of any cookie. We scanned the ingredient list to check how much percentage of oats has been used, the type of sweetener and fat added, and the presence of any undesirable ingredients. 

3. Taste

Here we gauge how flavorful these cookies are. Does the name justify the flavor? Is the level of sugar balanced? Any distinctive flavor that the oats add to the cookie? 

4. Texture

Cookies made using multiple grains have a texture different from cookies made using maida as the hero ingredient. The texture tends to be slightly grainier. But should that impact the crunch? 

We examine how crisp and crunchy these cookies are. Are they chewy? Is the texture crumbly? How is the overall mouthfeel of these oats cookies? Do the nuts add extra crunch?

5. Appearance

Do these cookies look visually appealing? Were they uniform in shape and size? Any broken, crumbly pieces?

1. Chocolate & Almond

These are thick, brown-colored cookies and have noticeable bits of almonds spread across. The 75 gm + 25 gm extra pack holds approximately 12 cookies. These cookies are primarily sweet with a slightly bitter taste. It also has light saltiness that we could taste at the end. The flavor of chocolate is milder than expected. Texture wise, these cookies are crunchy and have a fibrous mouthfeel. The almond bits taste fresh and add a layer of crunch. 

The ingredient list isn’t as impressive. Although whole wheat flour and rolled oats have been added, the use of ingredients like palm oil, maltodextrin, maida and refined sugar aren’t really desirable.

Features

• The pack has a net quantity of 75 gm + 25 gm extra = 100 gm.
• Shelf life is 5 months. 
• The 75 gm + 25 gm extra pack is priced at Rs. 25. 
• Ingredients – Wheat flour (atta) (18%), Refined palm oil, Sugar, Rolled oats (15%), Refined wheat flour (maida), Chocolate chips (8%) [Sugar, Cocoa solids, cocoa butter, dextrose, emulsifier (322), and added natural flavoring substances)], Maltodextrin, Milk solids, Raising agents [503(ii), 500(ii), 450(i)], Almond (1.6%), Oats fiber, Wheat bran, Cocoa solids, Liquid glucose, Butter, Invert sugar syrup, Emulsifiers (322 (i), 471 & 472e), and Iodised Salt. 
• Contains Permitted Natural (150d) Food color and Added flavors [Natural, Nature Identical and Artificial (Milk & Chocolate) Flavoring substances].

Pros

• The almonds taste fresh and nutty.
• These cookies are crunchy.
• We liked the fibrous mouthfeel.
• The sweetness is not overpowering. 

Cons

• The chocolate flavor isn’t as robust as we would have liked it to be.
• The ingredients used, especially the type of fat and sweetener, could have been better.

2. Almond & Milk

A light blue and beige colored pack holds the Britannia NutriChoice Almond And Milk cookies. Just like the above variant, these cookies are thick with light cracks and holes on top. We can see a lot of almond bits. 

Taste-wise, these cookies have a well balanced sweetness with a subtle saltiness that enhances the flavor. The almonds taste fresh. These cookies have a delicious milky taste.

The ingredient list includes 38% maida and 14% rolled oats. The use of palm oil, maltodextrin, and refined sweeteners is something we feel could have been swapped with better alternatives.

Features

• The 75 gm + 25 gm extra pack is priced at Rs.25. 
• Shelf Life : 6 months. 
• The cookies are placed directly in the pack. 
• Ingredients – Refined wheat flour (Maida) (38%), Sugar, Edible vegetable oil (Palm), Rolled oats (14%), Almond (5%), Wheat bran (2.7%), Liquid glucose, Raising agents [500(ii), 503 (ii), 450 (i)], Maltodextrin, Oats fiber (1.6%), Invert sugar syrup, Milk solids (0.9%), emulsifiers [322 (i), 471, 472e], and Iodised salt.  
• Contains permitted natural food color (150d), and added flavors [Nature Identical & Artificial flavoring substances (Butter & Milk)].

Pros

• The bits of almonds add a nice crunch. 
• The almonds taste fresh. 
• These cookies have a delicious milky taste. 
• It has a well balanced sweetness. 

Cons

• The ingredient list could have been better.

Taste wise, we liked the Oats Almond and Milk Cookies over the chocolate ones. Ingredient wise, the chocolate and oats cookies are marginally better as it uses whole wheat flour instead of maida as the prime ingredient. That said, both these cookies are crunchy, have fresh-tasting almond bits and a fibrous mouthfeel. 

As per our earlier review, 100 grams of Britannia Nutrichoice Oat Cookies provide 7 grams of dietary fiber. These cookies provide between 6-6.2 grams.

ritannia Nutri Choice Oats Cookies have a fibrous mouthfeel, taste delicious and have a well balanced sweetness. These cookies have a significant crunch that we really appreciate. If only better sources of fat and sugar were used. 

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Here are some interesting FAQs on Britannia Nutri Choice Oats Cookies Review.

1. How many oats cookies do we get in one single pack?

There are around 12 cookies in a single 75 gm (+25 gram extra) pack. 

2. Can these oats cookies be consumed daily?

We recommend consuming any packaged food in limited quantities. Apart from oats, these cookies also contain refined wheat flour, maltodextrin and palmolein oil which is best consumed in moderation. 

3. Can these oats cookies be paired with tea or coffee?

Yes, these cookies will taste delectable if you have them with tea or coffee.

4. Do these oats cookies contain allergens?

The following allergens are mentioned on the pack – wheat, oats, milk, nuts and soya.

5. What is the fiber content of each of the oats cookies?

The fiber content per 100 gm of these oats cookies is as follows : 

• Chocolate & Almond – 6.2 gm 
• Almond  & Milk – 6 gm

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