My journey with Soulfull was like a series of delightful discoveries that began popping up everywhere I went. First, it was on the shelves of trade stores in malls. Then, as I strolled down the streets of my cities, I couldn’t help but notice the eye-catching advertising at the local kirana shops. Finally, the algorithms at Amazon and Flipkart seemed to have caught wind of my curiosity, and they flooded my screen with ads for Soulfull products. I then finally decided to try their products. My younger sister likes to eat Kellogg’s Choco Bites, and after looking at Soulfull Ragi Bites, I thought this would be a good new try. And I also bought Soulfull Millet Museli for my father because he was asked by doctor to consume less carbs because of his health condition. I also tried both and here’s my review.
Tata Soulfull Ragi Bites:
I tried Soulfull Ragi Bites, and they come in the kind of packaging you’d expect for breakfast cereal – those familiar cardboard boxes, available in various sizes and flavors. But what caught my eye were these convenient 35gm single-serving packs, usually sold in sets of six. Those are good to give to my sister in school for her short break. I also decided to give them a try. I bought a mix of Choco Fills and Vanilla Fills in a set of 6. Soulfull Ragi Bites are not your average cereal. They taste pretty darn good. Imagine the deliciousness of Kellogg’s Chocos but with an extra health kick because these bites are packed with 50% ragi, a type of millet, which our Prime Minister has been promoting a lot. The moment you take that first bite, you’re in for a treat. They’re wonderfully crunchy, bursting with flavor, and the bite-sized portions make them super convenient. In a nutshell, they’re a snack that hits all the right notes.
There are 4 variants of Soulfull Ragi Bites that can be found both online and offline: Choco Fills, Vanilla Fills, Strawberry Fills and Mango Fills.
Misleading Claims: Now, here’s where things get a bit tricky. While Soulfull Ragi Bites proudly contain 50% Ragi and Bengal gram dal, which is fantastic for its nutritional value, they claim “No Preservatives.” However, this claim is somewhat misleading because the product does contain artificial flavorings and acidity regulators, which some might consider as additives. Moreover, the use of both Edible Palm Oil and Hydrogenated Vegetable Fat raises concerns, as these are partially or fully hydrogenated fats that are not ideal for health.
Sugar content is another aspect to consider. Each 35gm pack contains about 2-3 spoonfuls of added sugar, which surpasses recommended daily sugar limits for both preschoolers and adults on a 2000-calorie diet.
In conclusion, while I genuinely enjoyed Soulfull Ragi Bites and found them convenient for travel, I couldn’t help but feel somewhat misled by their marketing claims. The claim of being a healthier option due to the use of Ragi instead of maida (refined wheat flour) didn’t align with the presence of additives, hydrogenated fats, and elevated sugar levels. This experience left me a tad disappointed and prompted me to consider the importance of transparency in food labeling, which I plan to delve into further in the future.
Tata Soulfull Millet Museli:
I also tried Tata Soulfull Millet Muesli Fruit & Nut, and let me tell you, it’s packed with goodness at least when you look at ingredients! They’ve amped it up with 25% crunchy millets like Ragi, Jowar, and Bajra, along with delicious fruits like Cranberries, Raisins, and Papaya, which I highly appreciate. This combination was greatly loved by my dad, but my mother didn’t like the inclusion of papaya and cranberries. I guess everyone has their preference.
It has been a good source of protein to kickstart my mornings. I also like that it keeps you full for quite some time.
However, again here is the preservative issue that I found. I just don’t understand why the companies lie about the products in advertising. I also think they are advertising it as Millet Muesli but it only has 13 percent millet, so again false advertising. But this doesn’t take away from the fact that I liked the taste. But if you ask me I would prefer Kellogg’s or Barry’s Muesli ahead of this one. I haven’t tried their 0% Added Sugar version but I don’t think it will change much for me. So you can decide on your own.
Final thoughts:
If you want to replace Chocos with Ragi Bites, then go ahead. I let my sister eat it and she loves it. Overall, the Ragi Bites by Soulfull is pretty good. It is reasonable as well. 99 rs for 6 packs of 35 gms each. That’s pretty good. I will consider this a snack, not a healthy snack. Don’t mistake that. And don’t fall for the false advertising. I also wouldn’t recommend the Muesli, but I would like to mention that my father liked it and he has ordered it twice for him already. So you may give it a shot.
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I haven’t tried the products from this range but was quite surprised reading your review. Tata is a reputed brand known for its quality and focus on customer satisfaction. Coming this from a brand like Tata is a complete shocker. They could have simply promoted the product as a breakfast option instead of making false claims of being a healthy breakfast option.
In times when fitness enthusiasts are looking for healthier breakfast options, brands need to be honest and not play with our trust and expectations.
Exactly my point. Don’t make false advertising about healthy products especially if they are food items. Tata is a huge brand and they making such a mistake is beyond belief. They should definitely try to rethink how they are going to sale this product range. I definitely liked the taste of Ragi Bites but the false claim left a bad taste in my mouth.