7 Healthy Indian Snacks Tested: Ice Teas, Candy, Seeds and Chocolate

Introduction

This is the second half of a two-part taste test of snacks from brands that have appeared on Shark Tank India. The rule throughout is simple: honest reviews, so you know what is worth your money and what is not. Seven products made the cut this time, spanning iced teas, kids’ candy, seed snacks and chocolate, and the results ranged from a perfect score to a product that should simply be skipped.

The brands on trial: Fojo with two healthy iced teas, Nibblers with a candy line marketed as no added sugar and allergen friendly, So Rich Organic with two gourmet seed and trail mixes, and Roka with a new-age caramel chocolate that supposedly does not melt.

Fojo Masala Lemon Iced Tea

Fojo is a brand focused on healthy iced teas, and the packaging is genuinely cute, with nice colours, fonts and a name that lands well. The masala lemon variant is sweetened with khand and contains zero refined sugar, and the graphic on the bottle is fresh and appealing.

Taste-wise, it is nice and lemony, but the masala is far too subtle. There was an expectation of something close to a refreshing shikanji, and that did not happen. Not bad, but the signature spice note the flavour promises barely shows up.

If you like lemon iced tea and want a low-sugar option, this is drinkable, but manage your expectations on the masala front.

Fojo Peach Iced Tea

The peach iced tea is the classic of the lineup, sweetened with honey, and it delivers. The fragrance and taste of peach come through clearly, it is perfectly sweet without being bland, and it is genuinely flavourful.

This one earns a full 10 out of 10. If you are choosing between the two Fojo flavours, this is the safer pick, though the lemon is worth trying if the masala-lemon idea appeals to you.

Nibblers Lollipops

Nibblers is a candy brand for kids built around a strong health pitch: no added sugar, allergen free, gluten free, zero preservatives, no artificial colours. The packaging is cute, and the lollipops are apparently the best seller, so expectations were set for nostalgia without the sugar load.

The problem starts with the format. This is essentially a toffee on a stick, not a proper lollipop, and the stick is very thin. The size is disappointing given that children are being asked to give up sugar, preservatives and artificial colours all at once.

The taste does not save it. The flavour is not satisfying at all, the candy sticks to everything, and there is essentially no real flavour to speak of. It feels like eating flavoured plastic. This is a 0 out of 10 and is totally skippable. Do not play with kids’ feelings on this one.

Nibblers Peanut Butter Cups

The peanut butter cups are a completely different story. The size is right, comparable to a proper Reese’s cup, the packaging looks cute, and it is a simple combination of just chocolate and peanut butter, made in a homemade and vegan style.

The claims continue with no added sugar, packed with protein and fibre, positioned as a perfect guilt-free nibble. And the taste backs it up: sweet with a nice hint of salt, genuinely enjoyable, and surprisingly good.

It is remarkable that these come from the same brand as the lollipop. One product scored 0 out of 10 and the other a full 10 out of 10, with no complaints about the cups at all.

So Rich Organic Pudina Treat Pumpkin Seeds

So Rich Organic sends two packets here, and both packages loudly announce that they are gourmet and premium. The packaging feels premium too, with pleasant colours and a practical zip lock at the top, so whatever you do not eat stays sealed without needing to transfer it to another container.

The concept of eating pumpkin seeds can feel boring, but the pudina (mint) flavour genuinely helps. The seeds are crispy, nicely toasted, and the mint gives them a fun twist. Even for someone who does not normally like pumpkin seeds, this turned out to be quite tasty.

At a printed MRP of ₹369, the price feels decent for the quality of the packaging and the taste. This is a surprising 10 out of 10.

So Rich Organic Party Mix Spicy

The party mix is the spicy variant of the pair, containing cashews, raisins, almonds, more pumpkin seeds, and what appears to be quinoa puffs as well. It is not very spicy, but it is very tasty.

The flavour profile lands close to a classic namkeen mix with cashews and raisins, with a vibe similar to a rich Shahi-style mixture. It is not the surprise that the pumpkin seeds were, but it is surprisingly good in its own right.

The crunch level and the pudina-forward seasoning are on point. This one scores 8 out of 10, solid but a step behind its sibling.

Roka Pistachio Caramel Chocolate

Roka is positioned as the new-age chocolate, and the pitch is that it does not melt, which is surprising in itself. The brand story leans on nostalgia, the chocolate that grandparents, parents, siblings and partners have all gifted across generations. There are four flavours: coffee, berry, almond and pistachio. The pistachio is the one put to the test here.

Every pack has the same MRP of ₹295, with six small chocolates per pack. Expectation versus reality kicks in quickly: compared to how it is portrayed, each piece is literally one small block of chocolate.

The centre is a caramel toffee, and the caramel with pistachio is interesting and unique, with sweetness levels done well. But be clear about what this is: the packaging itself says it is gourmet caramel covered in dark chocolate, and the chocolate layer is very thin. You are buying caramel coated in chocolate, not a chocolate bar.

That distinction matters for the score: 5 out of 10. It is something you could gift someone casually, but not something for an engagement or wedding, because it is not quite at that level.

Overall Buying Advice

Across the seven products, the pattern is clear: the simpler the product, the better it executed. The peach iced tea, the peanut butter cups and the pudina pumpkin seeds all earned 10 out of 10 by doing one thing well. The party mix at 8 out of 10 is a good backup choice if you want variety in one pouch.

The two to avoid or approach carefully: the Nibblers lollipop, which fails on size, texture and flavour, and the Roka pistachio chocolate, which is pleasant but priced and marketed as more than it delivers. Overall, it is genuinely impressive to see so many cool Indian brands doing interesting, healthier things, but a health halo on the packaging does not guarantee a good snack.

Conclusion

Fojo’s peach iced tea, Nibblers’ peanut butter cups and So Rich Organic’s pudina pumpkin seeds are the standout picks worth your money, each backed by strong taste and sensible positioning. The spicy party mix is a solid runner-up. Skip the lollipop, and treat the Roka chocolate as a casual caramel treat rather than a premium gifting option. If you have tried any of these, the lemon iced tea in particular is worth comparing notes on.