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Tasty Bite Entree, Indian Cuisine, Channa Masala
International & World Foods
📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free🌿 Organic

Tasty Bite Entree, Indian Cuisine, Channa Masala

Tasty Bite
10 oz
Available at Foodtown
170
Calories
6g
Protein
3g
Sugars
400mg
Sodium
8g
Fiber
43
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Tasty Bite Channa Masala (10 oz) reads like a shelf-stable shortcut to an Indian dinner aisle favorite. You’re most likely to find it in the international/ethnic foods section or the grab-and-go aisle near other ready-to-heat Indian entrees, curry pouches, jarred sauces and shelf-stable rice bowls. Shoppers reach for it on busy weeknights, during back-to-school grocery runs, or when packing a quick lunch — it fits occasions where convenience meets a desire for global flavors. The brand positions itself as an accessible authentically inspired option: marketed to busy adults and families who want “real” Indian tastes without the cook time, often appealing to health-conscious, time-pressed consumers and millennials seeking convenient ethnic food experiences. Packaging and labels lean into a natural/organic halo — many ingredients are marked organic, and the front panel emphasizes “no refrigeration” and “ready to heat,” suggesting simplicity and wholesomeness. There’s little in the way of kid-targeted graphics; instead, the look is clean and food-focused. In plain terms the product is a factory-packaged, shelf-stable ready-to-eat meal (processed and heat-sterilized in a pouch) made from recognizable ingredients like chickpeas, tomato paste, spices, oil and jaggery. Sensory notes: a saucy, tomato-spiced chickpea stew with a slightly thick, soft-bite texture from canned-style chickpeas, warm aromatic spices and a rounded, mildly sweet finish; sodium is noticeable (400 mg) for a 170-calorie serving. Rituals include boiling or microwaving the pouch, then spooning over rice or pairing with naan for a fast single-dish meal at home, work, or on the go.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.333 cup
Servings per Container: 1
Calories170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium400mg17%
Total Carbohydrate22g8%
Dietary Fiber8g29%
Total Sugars3g
Added Sugars1g2%
Protein6g
* 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

Water,, Chickpeas*,, Tomato, Paste*,, Dried, Onion*,, Sunflower, Oil*, and/or, Canola, Oil*, and/or, Soybean, Oil*:, Less, than, 2%, of:, Coriander, Powder*,, Salt,, Cumin*,, Jaggery, (Brown, Cane, Sugar)*,, Dried, Garlic*,, Spices*,, Apple, Cider, Vinegar*,, Chili, Peppers*,, Dried, Ginger*,, Turmeric*,, Red, Chili, Pepper, Powder*., *, Organic..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This is a ready-to-eat, industrially processed heat‑sterilized pouch meal; while ingredients are mostly recognizable and organic, the industrial processing and packaged convenience align with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Tasty Bite Entree, Indian Cuisine, Channa Masala

Channa Masala can definitely fit into a healthy diet, especially if you're looking for plant-based options. With 8 grams of fiber and 6 grams of protein per serving, it provides a nice balance to your meal. Just remember, 'healthy' can vary based on your personal dietary goals, so consider it as part of your overall nutrition.

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