u/gurukeerthan

Been trying to cut sugar but stevia's aftertaste was killing me. Took a chance on Sweet Mate Monkfruit Drops from Zepto (₹339) and mixed it into some Greek yoghurt.

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Honestly couldn't tell the difference from sugar. No bitterness, no weird chemical finish, just clean sweetness. Really didn't expect this from a drop sweetener at this price point.

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Not sponsored, just a pleasant surprise worth sharing 😄

After all the good things i heard about kewpie mayo , finally bought it.

And i have to say, it's nothing special 😐, if you really try, it's a bit creamier and a bit acidic, but nothing to rave about, and definitely not worth the price.

If anyone has tried hellmans mayo (the one with egg), lmk how it is

It tastes like a lovechild of fanta and vanilla ice cream, try it if you get it!!

Tried the Urban Platter Shirataki Noodles this week. Here's the full breakdown.

What I made:

1 pack noodles, 200g mushroom, 1 capsicum, 1 carrot, 1 onion, salt, white pepper — and here's the hack: 1 sachet of Maggi Spicy Cheezy seasoning (because there's genuinely no way I'm eating that monstrosity in one actual Maggi). Also threw in a little Wow Momo chutney — bad move, made it a touch too spicy. Still tolerable, but be careful with that one.

The good:

The volume is insane for the calories. The entire portion in the pic was under 400 kcal — I used maybe 1.5 tbsp oil, the rest is just vegetables, and the noodles themselves are only 22 calories. For calorie counters this is genuinely useful. Also, the noodles came out of the packet separate and non-sticky, which I wasn't expecting. No clumping, no rinsing nightmare.

The meh:

Texture is too bouncy. Like, weirdly chewy in a way that takes getting used to — had a little trouble actually biting through them. Taste is completely neutral, it just takes on whatever you cook it with, which is fine but don't expect anything from the noodle itself.

The ugly:

₹180 for a 200g serving (after draining and rinsing). That's the real conversation. It's not outrageous if you're serious about hitting volume on low calories, but it's not cheap either. I'll probably do this once or twice a month, not a weekly thing.

Verdict: 3/5

Minus 1 for the price, minus 1 for the texture. Solid option if the budget allows and you're watching calories. Not a regular staple.

Got it for 138 at discount, wish i bought more😭