Key Features:

• Simple & Classic Taste: The flavor is straightforward and comforting, primarily sweet with subtle hints of malt and caramel from the glucose. It's not overly rich or complex, which contributes to its universal appeal.

• Crisp Texture: Baked to a perfect crispness, they offer a satisfying bite. They also have excellent dunking properties, absorbing liquids without crumbling excessively.

• Glucose-Based Energy: Marketed as an energy-giving biscuit, the glucose content provides a quick source of carbohydrates, making it a popular choice for a quick snack, especially for children.

• Affordability & Accessibility: One of Parle-G's strongest points is its incredible affordability, making it accessible to all economic strata. Its widespread distribution ensures it's available in almost every nook and cranny of India, from urban supermarkets to remote village shops.

• Iconic Packaging: The yellow and white striped wrapper with the smiling illustration of the "Parle-G girl" (often thought to be a young child named Neeru Deshpande, though this is unconfirmed by Parle) is instantly recognizable and evokes a sense of nostalgia for many.

• Versatile Consumption: It's a favorite tea-time biscuit, often dunked in chai. It's also commonly given to children with milk, consumed as a quick snack on the go, or even crushed and used in various dessert recipes.

• Wholesome Ingredients (Basic): Made with staple ingredients like wheat flour, sugar, and edible vegetable oil, it's considered a relatively simple and wholesome snack.

Ingredients (Commonly include):

• Wheat Flour

• Sugar

• Edible Vegetable Oil (Palm Oil)

• Invert Syrup

• Raising Agents [503(ii), 500(ii)]

• Salt

• Milk Solids

• Emulsifiers [Di-Acetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono and Di-Glycerides of Edible Vegetable Oils]

• Dough Conditioner [223]

• Permitted Emulsifiers, Antioxidant [319], Dough Conditioner [223] and Contains Added Flavours (Artificial Flavouring Substances - Vanilla)

(Note: Ingredients can vary slightly based on regional formulations or recent updates. Always refer to the actual product packaging for the most accurate and current ingredient list.)

Nutritional Information (Approximate values per 100g, may vary slightly):

• Energy: ~450-480 kcal

• Protein: ~6-8 g

• Carbohydrates: ~75-80 g

  • Sugars: ~25-30 g

• Fat: ~12-15 g

  • Saturated Fatty Acids: (will be present)

  • Trans Fatty Acids: (Efforts are usually made to keep this low or negligible)

Parle-G is more than just a biscuit; it's a cultural phenomenon in India, synonymous with simple pleasures, childhood memories, and a quick source of energy that has stood the test of time.