Product review- The Mumum Co. Cool Crunchies

 

 
 
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The Mumum Cool Crunchies claims to contain grains and veggies and no added sugar and no preservatives at all.
The sugar content in it is 1.2 gm per 100 gm serving pack and the fat content is 10.7 gm.
The product contains Rice bran oil as an ingredient which is the oil extracted from the germ and inner husk of rice, majority of rice bran oil on the market is chemically extracted using solvents, in particular petroleum-derived hexane and high heat which may destroy the antioxidants in it and oxidise the PUFA.
We do not have a clarification from the brand on the methods used for extraction.
Rice bran oil has a high omega-6 content, which can be detrimental to health if oxidised by high heat cooking excessively. In addition, a high consumption of omega-6 PUFA, may increase risk of several diseases if not balanced with adequate consumption of Omega 3 fats.
The product is fortified and contains added Vitamin A, D and E which are beneficial for many.
The foodnetindia rating for this product :-
foodnetindia safety rating: 7 – (On a scale of 1 to 10 from very unsafe to very safe)
The product contains 1.2 gm sugar which is naturally present sugar and not added sugar which is appreciated.
Rice bran oil has a high omega-6 content, which can be detrimental to health if oxidised by high heat cooking excessively. In addition, a high consumption of omega-6 PUFA, may increase risk of several diseases if not balanced with adequate consumption of Omega 3 fats.
foodnetindia wholesomeness rating : 6 – (On a scale of 1 to 10 from very unbalanced nutrition profile to excellent nutrition profile)
This product contains grains like jowar, corn and ragi and beetroot powder which are all wholesome and nutritious for the health of kids and adults consuming these snacks. However, this should not be considered a meal replacement.
The food label states that it does not contain any added sugar, gluten, no artificial flavours and no preservatives.
Ingredients of concern in The Mumum Co. Cool Crunchies

• Rice Bran Oil

Rice Bran Oil
Rice bran oil is the oil extracted from the germ and inner husk of rice, majority of rice bran oil on the market is chemically extracted using solvents, in particular petroleum-derived hexane and high heat which may destroy the antioxidants in it and oxidise the PUFA.
We do not have a clarification from the brand on the methods used for extraction.
Rice bran oil has a high omega-6 content, which can be detrimental to health if oxidised by high heat cooking excessively. In addition, a high consumption of omega-6 PUFA, may increase risk of several diseases if not balanced with adequate consumption of Omega 3 fats.
Other ingredients that are in the product but not a major source of concern in our opinion are:
Corn
Jowar
Ragi
Beetroot Powder

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