Mother Dairy’s Ready To Eat Custard Gets A Thumbs Up From Us

Homemade custard is the king of creamy desserts, but who has the time to be whisking eggs and waiting around? Not us! Sometimes your sweet tooth strikes, and you need a solution faster than you can say ‘Worcestershire sauce’. Enter Mother Dairy’s Ready to Eat Custard in delicious vanilla flavor!

We put it to the test to see if it could deliver both on taste and texture, all while keeping that oh-so-important convenience factor in mind. Here’s the scoop on our Mother Dairy Ready To Eat Custard review.

Key product details highlighted in the table below: 

What are we looking for? A custard that’s convenient to use, with a smooth texture, creamy mouthfeel, and a refreshing vanilla flavor. 

1. Taste

We are examining three prime aspects here – the flavor of vanilla, the freshness of the milk and the overall sweetness level. 

2. Texture 

The perfect custard should be smooth and creamy, free from any lumps or graininess. How is the consistency and creaminess of Mother Dairy Custard? Is it smooth or gloopy? How is the mouthfeel?

3. Overall Experience 

Here we are looking at multiple factors: 

Convenience 

How quickly can you dig into this ready to eat custard? Does this require any cooking or further preparations before use?

Value For Money 

Considering the convenient use and the quality (taste, texture and color) of this custard, is the price justified?

In addition to the above information, we also noted details on the color, price, packaging and shelf life. 

Product Details 

Mother Dairy Ready To Eat custard comes in a bright yellow color tetra pack. A 200 ml quantity retails at a price Rs 40/-. This has a shelf life of 6 months. Ideally a single pack is sufficient to be consumed by two people. Plus, if you add plenty of fruits, a single pack would even suffice 4 people. 

For storing and consumption of this custard here are a few things to note down: 

• It is recommended to store the pack in a cool and dry place. 
• Before using the product, ensure that you give it a good shake! 
• Once opened, it’s best to consume it within 3 days and keep it refrigerated.
• This tetra package is not suitable for microwave use. However, if you want a hot custard, pour it in a microwave-safe container and heat for 1 minute. 

 The packaging features a tamper proof six layer package. This is a plus point as it helps protect/retain the taste and aroma of the product during storage. 

The key ingredients are as follows : Milk, Sugar, and Milk solids. 

In addition , it also includes Stabilisers (1442, 466, 407), Texturizer [460(i)], Nature identical flavoring substances, Acidity regulator [339(ii)], Iodised salt, and Food colors (102, 110). 

What is Texturizer [460(i)]? Also known as microcrystalline cellulose, it is a naturally non-caloric indigestible dietary fiber. It is used as a texturizer as it helps maintain uniform texture or consistency. Furthermore, it helps prevent the texture from becoming watery. 

The pack mentions there are no preservatives added. 

1/2 of this pack = 1 serving (100ml). The nutritional info per serving is as follows: 

• Energy : 122 Kcal 
• Protein : 3.2 g 
• Sugar : 16.3 gm
• Calcium : 100 mg
• Cholesterol : 7 mg

Review Process 

We reviewed the product via a simple taste test. There were two ways in which we put Mother Dairy Custard to test: 

• As is
• In a fruit medley (how it tasted when combined with different fruits)

Using two different ways to test the product, helped us get a well-rounded picture about the taste and texture. 

Team Mishry’s Verdict 

Texture and consistency: Forget gloopy or watery – this custard hits the sweet spot. Unlike the set custard, that is set in a mould, this is flowy but smooth and creamy. Imagine a classic vanilla pudding, but lighter and airier.

Flavor: Natural vanilla takes center stage, with no artificial aftertaste. Fresh milky notes add to the overall deliciousness. However, be warned – sweetness takes the lead here. On its own, it might pack a punch. After a bite or two, you might find yourself craving a refreshing counterpoint which is where adding some fruits and nuts might help.

A sprinkle of almonds, sliced bananas, diced apples and mangoes or some whole grapes might help tone down the sweetness.

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Here are some interesting FAQs on Mother Dairy Ready To Eat Custard.

Absolutely! Mother Dairy Ready To Eat Custard is effortlessly convenient to use. With no setting time required, all you need to do is grab, open and enjoy this custard. Cold or warm relish this the way you like it. The natural vanilla flavor and the refreshing milky taste steal the limelight here. 

The only con here is the high level of sweetness. This aspect might not appeal to everyone’s taste palate. To fix this, pair it with fruits and nuts for an enjoyable dessert experience.

Will you give this a try?

Our reviews are unbiased and all samples used during the reviews were paid for by us. Read our entire ethics statement here.