Everything about Sunfeast Farmlite Active Oats & Raisins | Review
Hey buds!!!! How you doing?? Morning, I saw mom having Sunfeast Farmlite Active biscuits. I just had a glance about the biscuits and it apparently seems that these biscuits are specially made for adults. But why a special mention for people about the age of above 30 years?? Is Farmlite Active a good product for adults? Is it a sugar free product? Continue reading to know more.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Wanna Know About The Brand?
Wanna Know About The Brand?
Brand Name |
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Farmlite | ||
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Launched | 2014 | |
Headquarters | Kolkata, India | |
Area Served | Indian Subcontinent and Gulf countries | |
Website | www.letsliveyoung.in | |
Parent Company |
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Sunfeast | ||
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Founded
| 2003 | |
Headquarters | Kolkata, India | |
Area Served | Indian Subcontinent and Gulf countries | |
Website | www.sunfeast
world.com | |
Parent Group |
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ITC Limited | ||
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Founded
| 1910 | |
Headquarters | Kolkata, India | |
Area Served | Indian Subcontinent and Gulf countries | |
Website | www.itcportal.com | |
Basic Overview
Grains your granny trusts | |
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Category | Bakery Products |
Sub category | Fine bakery wares – Biscuits |
Type | Vegetarian |
Flavour | Oats and Raisins |
Shelf Life | 6 months |
Net Quantity | 75 g |
MRP | Rs. 25 |
FSSAI License Information | |
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Parent unit | 10012031000312 |
Manufacturing Unit 1 | 10012021000230 |
Manufacturing Unit 2 | 10012045000007 |
Manufacturing Unit 3 | 10012043000081 |
Important Images on the Pack
The brand Farmlite is mentioned on the front face of the pack. Active is one of the variants served under Farmlite.
Aww!! This is a creative representation illustrating the usage of oats and raisins in the biscuits.
Oh!! Nice, no maida is used in this biscuit?? Is it really made from wheat? To know more, read the Claims and Breakdown section.
There is a representation of Oats, Atta and Raisins elucidating it’s usage in the biscuits.
Here’s a recommendation of the serve size on the pack. Do we consume as per the recommendation? The calories contribution from them per serve is shown there for 2000 kcal diet.
There is a pictorial representation of peoples consuming the biscuits at different places.
Unboxing Sunfeast Farmlite Active Oats & Raisins
Pack | Treat | |
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Pack | Treat | |
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Details on the Pack
a. Primary Packaging
b. Secondary Packaging
Taste Experience of Sunfeast Farmlite Active Oats & Raisins
A little effort is needed before tasting the biscuits. I opened the cardboard pack first and found the individual packs. And I have to open the small individual packs. The unwind indication makes it easier to open this pack. At last I can see the biscuits.
When the small pack is opened, I could get a whiff of strong raisins aroma. The raisins aroma is present in the biscuit after it is taken out.
The biscuits are brownish in colour. It is circular in shape and 5 tiny holes are present on top of the biscuit. Those patterns of holes look like pentagons in shape and a single hole is present in the middle of the biscuit. The biscuit is flat at top and bottom. Some oats are present on top of the biscuits and also with dried grapes are spotted on top and bottom.
Now let’s see how it feels on touching it, the crust delivers slight roughness. When breaking the treat, it is divided into two halves. The inner part of biscuit is mild brown in colour. Some of the raisins are easily spotted in the biscuits. Also some of the baked particles sticks to the fingers.
Yay!! Let’s taste it. At first bite, it feels crunchy and slowly delivers the sweet taste. It tastes sweet and salty. When crunching the biscuits, I could also taste the dried grapes. It gives the additional taste to the biscuits. At every bite it gives the raisins sweet and salty taste in mouth.
After eating the treat a sweet and slight salt feel of biscuit is present in the mouth for a short while, also it makes us eat one more biscuit. The salt feel is sensed in the tongue for few minutes.
Sunfeast Farmlite Active Oats & Raisins’s Ingredients
Amount Added : 34.5 %
Source : Wheat grain
How : The husk (outer part) of the wheat is removed and they are ground to form flour which is called wheat flour.
Why : Wheat flour acts as a base ingredient which gives structure and texture to the biscuit.
Source : Palm fruit
How : Palm oil is produced by oil extraction from the pulp of the palm fruit. The palm fruits are blanched, threshed and digested. The palm fruits are then pressed to obtain the palm oil. Obtained oil is further clarified, dried and stored. Palm oil undergoes many processing steps such as decolourisation, deodorisation and bleaching which are the refining steps.
Why : The refined palm oil helps in the brittleness of the biscuit and also improves the texture quality of the biscuit.
Amount Added : 15.7 %
Source : Oat grains
How : The oat grains are milled, steamed and rolled between rollers to make it into flakes. Then these flakes are dried by passing hot air.
Why : Oat flakes improve the texture of the biscuit. As it is rich in fibre it enhances the nutritional value.
Source : Sugarcane
How : From sugarcane, the juice is extracted. Then the juice is heated, filtered and purified. Then it is crystallized to produce sugar.
Why : Sugar is added to provide sweetness and also it helps improve the texture of the biscuit.
Amount Added : 8.8 %
Sources : Grapes
How : Raisins are the dried form of grapes.
Why : Raisins are used to give flavour, taste and also enhance the nutritional value.
Source : Corn grain
How : Corn grains are milled, steam heated and rolled between rollers followed by passing hot air to make corn flakes.
Why : We know, corn flakes are crispy. As corn flakes are added, the crispness of the biscuit is improved.
Source : Corn grain
How : Liquid glucose is produced from starch obtained from corn grains mostly. These starches are dissolved in water and hydrolysed with acids or enzymes to form liquid glucose. Why : Liquid glucose acts as a sweetener and also improves the texture of the biscuit. It also gives colour and flavour to the biscuit.
As per the FSSAI definition, Leavening agent or raising agent is used in the manufacture of bakery products, that is, for promoting the development of the desired cellular structure in the bakery product with an accompanying increase in its tenderness and volume.
- INS 503 (ii)
Name : Ammonium Bicarbonate
Source : Industry
How : Ammonium bicarbonate is produced when ammonia reacts with water and carbon dioxide.
Why : Ammonium bicarbonate releases CO2 during baking which increases the volume of the biscuit.
- INS 500 (ii)
Name: Sodium Bicarbonate
Source : Industry
How : Sodium bicarbonate is commonly known as baking soda. It is produced when sodium carbonate reacts with carbon dioxide and water.
Why : Sodium bicarbonate releases CO2 during baking which increases the volume of the biscuit.
- INS 450 (i)
Name : Dipotassium Diphosphate
Source : Industry
How : Dipotassium diphosphate is the potassium salts of phosphoric acid. It is produced by neutralization of phosphoric acid and potassium hydroxide.
Why : Dipotassium diphosphate combined with sodium bicarbonate releases CO2 during baking which increases the volume of the biscuit.
Source : Milk
How : Milk solids are the powdered form of milk. The water content in milk is evaporated and dried. Then the remaining solids such as the fat, lactose and protein are called as the milk solids.
Why : Milk solids improves the texture of the biscuit. It gives tenderness and also it improves the mouthfeel and richness.
Source : Corn starch
How : Maltodextrin is produced by partial hydrolysis of corn starch using enzymes.
Why : Maltodextrin acts as a fat replacer and bulking agent. It gives the mouthfeel of fat, it also improves the sweetness of the sweetener (sugar) added in this biscuit.
Source : Sugarcane
How : From sugarcane, sugar is produced. Invert syrup is produced by heating sugar with water and acid (mostly citric acid).
Why : Invert syrup provides sweetness to the biscuit. It also gives flavour, colour and texture to the biscuit.
Source : Sea water
How : Salt is prepared by evaporation of sea water under sunlight. Then potassium iodide or potassium iodate is sprayed over the salt to produce iodized salt.
Why : Salt enhances the flavour of the biscuit. It also masks the over sweetness present in the biscuit.
As per FSSAI definition, Emulsifiers are substances which when added to food are capable of facilitating a uniform dispersion of oils and fats in aqueous media or vice versa, and/or stabilising such emulsions.
- INS 322 (i)
Name : Partially Hydrolysed Lecithin
Source : Soybeans
How : Soy lecithin is a byproduct (secondary product) of soybean oil production. The obtained lecithin is hydrolysed partially using enzymes to produce partially hydrolysed lecithin.
Why: Partially hydrolysed lecithin helps to mix and hold all ingredients together. Thus improving the quality of the biscuit.
- INS 150d
Name : Sulphite Ammonia Caramel
Type : Natural
Source : Carbohydrates
How : Sulphite ammonia caramel is produced by dry heating of carbohydrates with ammonium and sulphite compounds.
Why : Sulphite ammonia caramel imparts brown colour to the biscuit.
- INS 150c
Name : Ammonia Caramel
Type : Natural
Source : Carbohydrates
How : Ammonia caramel is produced by dry heating carbohydrates, that is carbohydrates is heated with ammonium compounds.
Why : Ammonia caramel imparts brown colour to the biscuit.
Flavourings are added to enhance the likability of the biscuit that contains various flavourings to give a boost to the flavour profile. They are as follows
- Natural Flavour, Natural Flavouring Substances
Flavour : Not mentioned
Source : Nature
How : Natural flavouring substances are obtained from natural substances such as fruit, leaf etc, they are produced by various methods ; we can’t define the process because there is no mention of what particular flavour is added.
Why : Natural flavour, Natural flavourings impart flavours to the biscuits, it also improves the aroma and taste of the biscuit.
- Nature Identical Flavouring Substances
Flavour : Not mentioned
Source : Industry
How : Nature Identical flavouring’s chemical structure resembles the chemical structure of the ‘Natural flavour’ such as a fruit. But it is completely made in industry which involves multiple steps using chemicals.
Why : Natural identical flavourings impart flavour to the biscuit, it also improves the aroma and taste of the biscuit.
- Artificial Flavouring Substances
Flavour : Vanilla, Milk
Source : Industry
How : Artificial flavouring substances have chemical structure which does not resemble the chemical structure of any ‘Natural flavours’ that exist in nature and is completely made in industry or laboratory.
Why : Artificial flavouring substances impart flavour to the biscuit and it also improves the aroma and taste of the biscuit.
Nutritional Information - Per Pack/Per Serve
Energy | Carbs | Protein | Fat |
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Per pack = 75 g (8 biscuits)
361.5 kcal |
50.55 g | 202.2 kcal |
6.45 g | 25.8 kcal |
14.77 g | 132.93 kcal |
Per Serve = 18.75 g (2 biscuits)
361.5 kcal |
202.22 g | 202.22 kcal |
6.45 g | 25.8 kcal |
14.77 g | 132.93 kcal |
Health Check
Complex Carbohydrates | ||
Low Sugar | ||
Low Saturated Fat | ||
Low Sodium* | Not mentioned | |
Cholesterol Free | ||
Trans fat Free | ||
Caffeine Free | ||
*Note
Why sodium is given as not mentioned?
The sodium value is not mentioned on the nutritional list of Sunfeast Farmlite Active. But, having a look at the ingredients list, there is a mention about the usage of salt, which contains sodium obviously. The value of sodium is not mandatory to be listed in the Nutritional table as per Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labelling) regulations, 2011.[1]
Dietary Check
Vegan | ||
Vegetarian | ||
Non-Vegetarian | ||
Keto-Friendly | ||
Gluten free | ||
Lactose free | ||
Tree Nut free* | Maybe | |
Peanut free | ||
Soya free | ||
Sugar free | ||
*Note
Why is it ‘maybe’ a tree nut free product?
It is because the ingredients are processed in the equipment where they also process products that contain tree nuts in them. So we cannot conclude that Farmlite Active is a tree nut free product.
Things to Know Before Buying
Veg/Non-Veg Symbol
Green colour indicates that Farmlite Active is a vegetarian product. Mentioned on the primary packaging (front side) and secondary packaging (bottom side).
Ingredients
The multiple sources used in the production of Farmlite Active biscuits are listed. Mentioned on the bottom side of secondary packaging.
Nutritional Information
The Nutrients present in Farmlite Active biscuits are listed. Mentioned on the bottom side of the secondary packaging.
Per Serve
This is the recommended per serve value on the pack. Mentioned on the top side of the secondary packaging.
Must See
The info which needs the most concern. Mentioned on the bottom side of secondary packaging.
Manufacturing/Packed Date
The date on which this Farmlite Active was manufactured and packed. Mentioned on the bottom side of secondary packaging.
Best Before/Expiry Date
For the best experience of these biscuits, consume it before the given date. Mentioned on the bottom side of secondary packaging.
Ingredients to be Considered Before Buying
Farmlite biscuits contain colours which are from natural sources. Though they are natural sources they undergo heavy processing steps to exert the colour. Thus, people who are sensitive to these colours should monitor the intake of these biscuits.
Farmlite biscuits contain multiple flavouring agents that enhance the flavour profile. This includes artificial flavour of milk and vanilla as well. If you are sensitive to them, monitor the intake of it.
Sulphites can cause problems to people who are sensitive to it. Mostly, asthma people get provoked if they consume sulphite.
*Note
Farmlite Active biscuits may contain sulphites. Why?
It is because the ingredients are processed in the equipment where they also process products that contain sulphites in them. And also sulphites is used to preserve raisins. So Farmlite Active biscuit may contain sulphites.
Warnings on Sunfeast Farmlite Active Oats & Raisins Pack
Contains | Why? |
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Wheat | Gluten Intolerance |
Celiac Disease | |
Oats | Oats Allergy |
Milk Solids | Lactose Intolerance |
Milk Protein Allergy | |
Soya | Soya Allergy |
Sulphites | Sulphite Allergy |
Nuts | Nut Allergy |
Sunfeast Farmlite Active Oats & Raisins’s Packaging
This primary packaging is properly sealed. It keeps the treat fresh inside the pack. The whole pack is designed with attracting colours and illustrations. The recycle number mentioned on the pack is 5 which is polypropylene. Polypropylene is the material used for packaging. This packaging is moisture resistance. Thus, the pack resists moisture from outside.
This secondary packaging is a rectangular box made from recycled papers. It holds 4 individual packs inside. The recycle number is not mentioned on the pack which indicates the material used for this packaging.
An illustration of a man throwing the pack to the dustbin is a requestition from the company for the consumers to throw the pack into the dustbin after consumption.
Unwind indication is there to make it easier while opening the pack. Are we just opening based on the indication or not?
Claims on Sunfeast Farmlite Active Oats & Raisins
No Maida and Made from Aashirvaad Atta! Really?? Is it made out of Atta and not maida?
Yes, Farmlite biscuits contain no Maida. The brands Farmlite and Aashirvaad are owned by ITC Limited. As it is mentioned, Farmlite biscuits made of Aashirvaad Atta. We can confirm that these claims are true.
No Trans fat!! So there is no trans fat in the biscuits??
Yes, there is no trans fat in Farmlite biscuits. Trans fat usually occurs in products which has highly processed fats or oils. Here, refined palm oil is used which does not contain trans fat in it. Other than that no trans fat containing ingredients are added to this Farmlite biscuits, so it is trans fat free.
Oats & Raisins!!
You know, it actually adds more taste to the biscuits.
The oats and raisins are the ingredients added to give flavour and also health benefits to the consumer. The health benefits are mentioned in the following claims.
Fiber from Oats, Wheat & Raisins! How much?
For per serve (2 biscuits), 1.1 g of dietary fiber is present in Farmlite Active biscuits. The recommended serve per day is 3 servings which is 6 biscuits. It gives 3.3 grams of dietary fibre per day.
Goodness of Raisins! How much? What goodness do we get from Raisins?
The whole pack (75 g) contains about 8.8 % or about 6.6 grams of raisin. Raisins are healthy and tasty dried fruits that act as a good source for essential nutrients such as fiber, calcium, iron and other minerals as well as energy for our body. They have high calories and sugars which gives the energy and also have health benefits as well. Thus, helping active lifestyle people by providing energy, nutrients and health benefits to them.
Other Breakdowns in Sunfeast Farmlite Active Oats & Raisins
Farmlite Active. Does it make us active? Or it’s just the name of the product?
There is no claim anywhere on the pack that it makes us active. The marketing shows that this biscuit is made for active people who have busy lifestyle and find no time to take care of their food habits. Farmlite Active biscuits give energy to the people and don’t forget the benefits from oats and raisins.
How much oats & raisins are present?
The Farmlite biscuits contain about 15.7 % oats which is about 11.78 grams in the whole pack (75 g). The raisins content is about 8.8 % which is about 6.6 grams in the whole pack (75 g). The whole pack (75 g) contains 8 biscuits.
Farmlite wherever you go! What it defines? Who is the target audience?
The biscuit is made of healthful ingredients and packed in small packs which are handy and you can consume anywhere easily. The target audience are those who have an active and busy lifestyle.
Where & How to Store Sunfeast Farmlite Active Oats & Raisins?
Before Opening the Pack
Expectation Vs Reality
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Some Interesting Facts Before You Leave
Frequently Asked Questions
It is a biscuit.
4 individual packs.
2 biscuits.
3 times per day (Totally 6 biscuits per day).
Disclaimer: The information in this page is mr_crunchy’s perspective and is fully for information purpose only, not for any nutrition or doctor’s advice. Mr_crunchy completely recommend you to consult a nutritionist or a doctor.
