Addictively Crunchy: Unibic’s Pop Crisps Are Worth Trying

Baked snacks have become the ultimate solution for those wanting a lighter and guilt-free option to a bag of deep-fried chips.

Popular for its exciting offerings of biscuits and cookies, Unibic entered the snacks aisle with the launch of its new POP Crisp range. These are available in 4 exciting variants – Lentil & Pea, Potato, Millet and Rice & Beans. We reviewed three of them.

Our Unibic Pop Crisp review explores taste, texture and nutritional aspect of the product.

Can these chips make for a guilt-free snack indulgence? Let’s find out.

The following table covers information on the 3 variants we reviewed: 

Here’s what we are looking for: A light and crunchy snack with delightful flavors. Along with examining the taste and texture, we are also prioritizing the nutritional value, considering these Pop Crisps are marketed as being 90% fat-free.

The testing parameters for Unibic Pop Crisp are discussed below : 

1. Taste

No matter whether it is a fried snack or a baked snack, taste is the king. In this segment, we answered questions like : 

• How bold are the flavors? 
• Is there any oily aftertaste? 
• Are the flavors well balanced? 

2. Texture 

Considering these are popped and not fried, how bold is the crunch of these snacks? Does it have a prominent crunch or offer a subtle snap? Too hard or too soft, how is the overall bite? 

3. Nutrition Quotient

In this segment, we carefully scanned the ingredient list and the nutrition label. We examined the macronutrient distribution, the overall calories, and the quality of ingredients.

4. Other Factors

Our other factors of consideration include data on the price, shelf life and packaging. 

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Our detailed experience with each of the 3 variants is briefly discussed in the section below:

1. Unibic Lentil & Pea Pop Crisp: Masala Twist

Our Experience

The first thing we noticed in this snack is the specs of moong dal and smashed peas spread unevenly. The moong dal lends a nice grittiness and flavor to this snack while the green peas add in a fresh flavor. 

The masala has coated all the pop crisps very well leaving no bland tasting one. Flavor-wise, it is remarkable. The delightful desi masala flavor is tasty which is sure to make this snack a crowd pleaser. 

Lastly, the crunch of this snack is satisfying and the best part is that it does not not leave your hands oily or greasy.

Decoding The Nutritional Values 

Talking about the caloric values, per 100 gm quantity, this provides 402.3 kcal of energy which is divided as 12.3 grams of protein, 9.9 grams of total fat, 66 gm of carbohydrates and 800 mg of sodium. 

Product Highlights 

Priced at Rs. 99 for a 80 gm pack, these pop crisps come in a red color outer pack and offer 6 months of shelf life. 

The main ingredients are – Potato (flakes, granules, starch), edible vegetable oil(palm oil), lentils(moong dal, green peas(13%), masoor dal), seasoning powder [sugar, dehydrated vegetables (garlic, tomato, onion), iodized salt, maltodextrin, spices and condiments, acidifying agents (INS330, INS 296), Flavours enhancers (INS627, INS631)], and emulsifier (INS 322 from soy). 

The brand has mentioned a clear and detailed ingredient list. Thumbs up! Potato and lentils are the two major base ingredients used for making this snack. 

2. Unibic Millet POP Crisp : Sweet Chilli

Our Experience

Right as we opened the pack there was a sweet aroma that enveloped us followed by a lingering hint of chilli in the background. 

However, taste-wise things were quite the opposite. In terms of the flavor, the taste of chilli is BOLD while there is a mild thai sauce like sweetness in the background. 

The crunch of this snack is absolutely ADDICTIVE and we mean that! It is neither too soft nor too hard but maintains a satisfying crispness which we expect from a packaged snack.

Decoding The Nutritional Values 

A 100 gm serving of this snack has 409 kcal of energy which is further divided as 10.2 grams of protein, 69.6 grams of carbohydrates, 10 grams of total fat and 982 mg of sodium. 

Product Highlights 

With a colorful purple color pack, the Millet POP Crisp costs Rs. 99 for an 80 gm quantity. It has 6 months of shelf life. 

This is made up of – Potato, millet(34%) (ragi, little millet, sorghum, kodo millet), edible vegetable oil (palm oil), rice, seasoning powder [sugar, iodised salt, vegetable powder (garlic onion), dextrose, spices & condiments (ginger), acidity regulators (INS330, INS296), natural and nature identical flavoring substances, flavor enhancer (INS627, INS631), anticaking agent (INS551), antioxidant (INS 319)], and emulsifier (INS322 from soy).

The detailed ingredient list gets a thumbs up from Mishry which enables transparency and helps customers take informed purchase decisions. The snack incorporates a mix of 4 different millets – ragi, little millet, sorghum and kodo millet along with potato which is another key ingredient for crafting this snack.

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3. Unibic Potato POP Crisp : Cream & Onion

Our Experience

This is made using 88% potatoes. Among the three variants, this was our least favorite. Though the texture is crunchy, the overall bite is hard and requires more effort to chew. 

However, despite the texture not being up to the mark, the flavor maintained a nice balance! There is a nice synchronization seen between the cheese and onion flavors, providing a satisfying experience.

Decoding The Nutritional Values 

This snack provides 398.2 kcal of energy per serving size of 100 gm. Furthermore, it offers 6.7 grams of protein, 71 grams of carbohydrates, 9.7 grams of total fat and 816 mg of sodium. 

Product Highlights 

This POP crisp variant sports a green color pack. The price of an 80 gm pack is 99. It offers 6 months of shelf life. 

Key ingredients : Potato (88%) (flakes, granules, starch), edible vegetable oil (palm oil), seasoning powder [sugar, iodised salt milk solid, onion powder, dehydrated herbs, cheese powder, spices and condiments, acidity regulators (INS330), yeast extract, flavor enhancer (INS627, INS 631)], and emulsifier (INS322 from soy. 

Similar to the above variants, the list of ingredients has clear details mentioned. This snack is made of 88% potatoes as the base ingredient.

Does the 90% fat-free claim by the brand hold truth?

The total fat content of 100 gm fried potato chips contains approximately 35 grams of fat. While Unibic’s Pop Crisp offers the following fat content per 100 gm based on the different variants:

• Lentil & Pea – 9.9 gm of total fat
• Millet – 10 gm of total fat
• Potato – 9.7 gm of total fat

This is significantly lower than the fried counterparts.

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ADDICTIVE crunch with balanced flavors! 

This tagline perfectly encapsulates our overall experience with Unibic’s Newest snack range – POP Crisp. Among the 3 variants, we really liked The Lentil & Pea and Millet Pop crisp for their satisfying crunch and pleasing flavors. While the flavor of the Potato Pop crisp was balanced, the overall bite was a bit hard compared to the others.

After reading our experience, will you give these a try?

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