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Sukhi's Potato Samosas & Chutney
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Sukhi's Potato Samosas & Chutney

Sukhi's
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
250
Calories
5g
Protein
2g
Sugars
470mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
93
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Sukhi's Potato Samosas & Chutney arrives on American grocery freezer shelves as a small, globally flavored convenience snack: a 12‑ounce boxed package (typically a sealed bag or tray inside) found in the frozen appetizers/snacks aisle near other Indian frozen items, frozen entrees, and party appetizers like empanadas or taquitos. It suits quick entertaining, game‑day spreads, movie‑night finger food, or a flavorful freezer standby for weeknight dinners and multicultural brunches. The brand positions itself as an accessible, “authentic” Indian‑inspired option for shoppers seeking ethnic convenience foods — marketing towards millennials and busy families who want bold flavors without cooking from scratch. Labeling leans into artisanal and “cleaner” phrasing (for example, noting expeller‑pressed canola oil and real cilantro) that can create a mild health halo, but there is no organic certification listed and the ingredient list includes enriched flours and emulsifiers. In plain terms, this is a ready‑to‑heat, industrially processed frozen snack containing added leavening agents and emulsifiers alongside whole food ingredients. Sensory notes: golden, flaky crust that crisps up in an oven or air fryer, soft mashed potato and pea filling spiced with ginger and asafoetida, and a bright, tangy cilantro chutney pouch for dipping that adds fresh herbal and acidic contrast. Packaging emphasizes convenience and ritual — heat, plate, and share — making it a handheld, shareable treat for casual gatherings or a quick savory pick‑me‑up from the freezer.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3.0
Servings per Container: 3
Calories250
% Daily Value*
Total Fat15g19%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium470mg20%
Total Carbohydrate29g11%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars2g
Protein5g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Potato, Samosa:, Samosa, Filling:, Potato,, Peas,, Spices,, Expeller, Pressed, Canola, Oil,, Salt,, Tapioca, Starch,, Ginger,, Oleoresin, Asafoetida., Samosa, Crust:, Wheat, Flour,, Enriched, Wheat, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Water,, Expeller, Pressed, Canola, Oil,, Rice, Syrup,, Grape, Juice,, 2%, or, Less, of, Salt,, Baking, Powder, (Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Sodium, Bicarbonate,, Corn, Starch,, Monocalcium, Phosphate),, Cultured, Wheat, Flour,, Mono, &, Diglycerides,, Citric, Acid, (for, Flavoring, Only),, Cooked, in, Expeller, Pressed, Canola, Oil., Cilantro, Chutney:, Cilantro, Chutney:, Water,, Cilantro,, Garlic,, Cane, Sugar,, Jalapeno,, Vinegar,, Coconut,, Ginger,, Salt,, Lemon, Juice, Concentrate..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • mono & diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

The product is a ready‑to‑heat, industrially prepared frozen snack containing enriched flours, added sugars/starches, emulsifiers (mono & diglycerides), and processed leavening agents, which aligns with NOVA group 4 (ultra‑processed foods). These ingredients and the packaged, ready‑to‑eat format indicate significant industrial formulation rather than minimally processed whole foods.

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Common Questions about Sukhi's Potato Samosas & Chutney

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! These samosas are a tasty treat that balances comfort with some nutrition — at 250 calories per serving, they offer a decent amount of flavor without being overly heavy. Just remember, they’re more of an indulgence than a health food, especially if you're looking for something high in protein or fiber.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
weekend-brunch

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