Mishry Rating
SUPERB!
Summary
The delicate flavor of saunf, gritty mouthfeel, fresh taste and balanced sweetness, these cookies are delicious. The clean ingredient list and the nutritional values are impressive too.
‘Whole wheat’ bread is made with over 50% refined wheat flour. ‘Fruit’ juices barely have 3% fruit content. The products that are true to claims are very very rare.
Biscuits have a bad rap for being loaded with sugars, carb-heavy and what not. Our team of researchers, however, found a genuinely good-for-you tea-time snack. Made with clean ingredients and featuring a balanced macro-distribution, here is our Kikibix Jaggery Cookies review.
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Kikibix’s Jaggery Cookies – Quick Glance
Quick view at the Kikibix’s Jaggery Cookies :
Kikibix’s Jaggery Cookies | Product Details |
Price | Rs. 249/- |
Net Quantity | 130 gm |
Calories (per two cookies) | 41.8 kcal |
Buy Now | On Amazon |
Mishry Rating | 4.17 |
Our Review Factors
What are we looking for? We are looking for fibrous cookies with jaggery’s caramelly sweetness and a clean ingredient list.
The following are the review parameters set for Kikibix’s Jaggery Cookies :
1. Taste
In this segment, we examine the sweetness and the overall flavor of the cookies. These cookies are made from whole grain flour blends (Chana sattu flour and oats flour). Considering this fact, how is the mouthfeel of these cookies?
We checked for balance of sweetness, freshness, flavor of jaggery and the flours used.
2. Texture
We checked for the crunch, mouthfeel and how light or dense the bite is.
3. Nutri-Label
Here we closely check the list of ingredients, calories, and macronutrient distribution. What is the primary source of fat used? How are these sweetened?
Are these cookies truly devoid of maida, atta and added refined sugar? If yes, how well are these claims backed up?
4. Other Parameters
The non-tasting parameters including – price, packaging and shelf life were also recorded.
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Kikibix Jaggery Cookies – Detailed Review
Price + Packaging
These cookies come in a rust and brown box package. The cookies are placed in individual packs within the box. Each packet contains two cookies.
A 130 gm pack is priced at Rs. 249. The shelf life is four months from the date of manufacturing.
Main Ingredients
The main ingredients are the following :
Whole grain flour blend (Chana sattu flour, oats flour), Jaggery, Butter, Ghee, Almonds, Water, Milk, White sesame, Baking powder, Baking soda (INS500(ii)), Saunf, and Himalayan pink salt.
A good thing here is that the brand has clearly mentioned the use of different flours. It is free from refined wheat flours, sweeteners like sugar, invert syrup and liquid glucose.
We appreciate the detailed and clean ingredient list.
Nutrition Label
The nutritional values per two of these whole grain cookies are :Energy : 41.8 kcal, Fat : 2.2 gms, Carbs : 4.84 gms, Protein : 1.21 gm, and Total Sugars : 1.65 gm. On the other hand, a regular nut cookie (2 pieces) provides 65 gm of energy, 3 gm of fat, 10 gm of carbs and similar amount of protein.
Looking at the nutrition numbers between the two, these cookies by Kikibix seem to be cleaner and better.
Aroma + Appearance
These are round shaped cookies with a dark brown hue. The white sesame seeds on top seem well-toasted. The aroma of jaggery and saunf is dominant in these cookies. It feels reminiscent of the winters in Delhi.
Taste + Texture
Because of the numerous blends of flour used, the overall mouthfeel of these cookies is grainy. The sweetness is perfectly balanced, and there is no overpowering jaggery flavor. Infact the caramelly sweetness in combination with the delicateness of saunf is pleasing.
Texture-wise, it is crunchy but it does have a slightly dense bite. The noticeable crunch from the sesame and almonds enhances the texture even further.
When compared to regular maida cookies, these were harder to bite. This is not a con, but rather an observation we came across while reviewing.
Pros
- Clean ingredient list.
- Good sources of fat and sugar used.
- Well balanced sweetness.
- Fresh taste. Absence of stale or rancid taste.
- Travel-friendly packaging.
- Pleasing flavor of saunf.
Best Suited For
Looking for fibrous tea-time cookies? We recommend trying Gur Chana Cookies by Kikbix.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some interesting FAQs on Kikibix’s jaggery cookies.
1. How many individual packets of cookies are there in one box?
There are 10 individual packets of cookies inside a 130 gm pack. Each pack holds two cookies.
2. What is the shelf life of Kikibix cookies?
These cookies have a shelf life of 4 months from the date of manufacturing.
3. Is Jaggery good for PCOS patients?
Jaggery being a natural sweetener is comparatively beneficial for PCOS women in contrast to sugar. It is rich in essential vitamins and minerals and has a low glycemic index. This further regulates blood sugar levels and hormonal imbalances.
A limited quantity can be incorporated in to your everyday diet. However, too much consumption of jaggery must be avoided.
4. What is the Protein content (g) of these cookies?
Two cookies contain 1.21 grams of protein.
Our Verdict
What made us like Kikibix 100% Whole Grain Gur Chana Cookies? These cookies have a balanced sweetness, fresh taste and most importantly a clean ingredient list. Compared to other ‘healthier’ cookies available in the market, the nutritional values were quite impressive here. Though slightly dense, these have a pleasing crunch.
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