Mix Namkeen

Mix Namkeen is common tea-time snack taken normally between lunch and dinner though there is no time restriction. It is a famous companion of evening tea or coffee. The most commonly used Mix Namkeen types are Navratan Namkeen, Khatta Meetha Namkeen, Spicy Mixture Namkeen and Dalmoth Namkeen. The range of namkeen has expanded with the manufacturers coming up with several modified types including Peanut Namkeen, Pasta Namkeen, Roasted Chickpea, Murmura, etc. Some namkeens are made for diet conscious people by controlling the amount of fat and calorie present in the ingredients. Such namkeens are processed using less-calorie, less-fatty ingredients.

The popular ingredients used in mix namkeens are peanuts, sev, boondi, and chevda. These are fried in quality grade oil and cooled off for some time before mixing the different ingredients together in certain quantity to make packets. Mix Namkeen is packed in different quantity packs to cater to diversified demands of customers. To avoid moisture, manufacturers these days use vacuum packing technology that result in enhanced shelf life.

Some Mix Namkeens are part of an exotic range with the use of dry fruits like cashew nuts and pistachios. These are known for exquisite taste and health benefits. They are a little on the expensive side but the taste makes them worth eating.