Upwas Chiwda
The Upwas Chiwda by Amnaya Agro Foods is a specialized fast-friendly savory snack (Namkeen). It is carefully formulated using ingredients permissible under Hindu fasting (vrat/upwas) customs.
Flavor Profile & Texture
- The Taste: A delicate balance of mildly sweet, salty, and nutty flavors. It avoids pungent spices and instead relies on rock salt and sugar for its flavor.
- The Texture: A highly diverse, crunchy mixture. It combines the brittle snap of potato sticks with the hard crunch of whole roasted peanuts.
Ingredients Checklist
Following traditional religious dietary laws for fasting, this mix completely excludes grains, regular salt, and common spices:
- Base Elements: Fried potato sticks (sali) and sago pearls (sabudana).
- Crunch & Nutrients: Whole peanuts, cashews, and raisins.
- Seasoning: Rock salt (sendha namak), sugar, and green chilies or black pepper.
- Dietary Markers: Features the green dot symbol indicating a 100% Vegetarian product. It is entirely grain-free.
Average Nutritional Assessment (Per 100g)
Because it relies heavily on root vegetables, nuts, and oil-fried elements, it is an energy-dense snack meant to sustain energy levels during fasting periods.
| Component | Standard Yield | Role in Dietary Intake |
| Energy | ~540–560 kcal | High-calorie density to counter fasting fatigue. |
| Total Fats | ~32–36 g | Rich in healthy fats from peanuts and cashews. |
| Carbohydrates | ~48–52 g | Derived mostly from potato starch, sago, and raisins. |
| Protein | ~8–10 g | Sourced almost entirely from the nut components. |
| Sodium | ~400–500 mg | Lower than standard namkeens, utilizing fasting rock salt. |





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