Healthy biscuits in India focus on whole grains (wheat, oats, ragi, millets), no refined sugar/maida (white flour), and added fiber/nuts/seeds, with popular brands including Britannia Nutri Choice (Zero, 5-Grain, Oats), Sunfeast Farm lite (Oats & Almonds, 5-Seed), Right Shift (Jaggery, Oats), and Unibic (Sugar-Free, Oatmeal), catering to digestive health, low sugar, and high protein needs with options like jaggery-sweetened or millet-based treats.
Key Healthy Ingredients & Types
High Fiber/Whole Grain: Britannia Nutri choice Digestive Zero, Sunfeast Farm lite Digestive.
Millet-Based: Ragi & Jaggery biscuits from brands like Right Shift or independent makers.
Sugar-Free/Low Sugar: Britannia Nutri choice Zero, Lo! Foods (gluten-free), Unibic Sugar-Free.
Nut & Seed Enriched: Sunfeast Farm lite Oats & Almonds, 5-Seed varieties, Protein Cookies (Open Secret, The Baker's Dozen).
Traditional Alternatives: Ajwain, Jeera, or Coconut cookies made with atta (whole wheat) or millets.
Popular Healthy Biscuit Brands & Options
Britannia Nutri choice: Known for Digestive (High Fibre), Zero (0% Maida/Sugar), and Oats & Almonds.
Sunfeast Farm lite: Offers 5 Seed, Oats & Almonds, and High Fibre Digestive biscuits.
ITC Right Shift: Focuses on Jaggery (Ragi/Oats) for digestive health, with no refined sugar/maida.
Unibic: Has Sugar-Free Oats and Cashew options.
Open Secret/The Baker's Dozen: Offer protein-focused, zero-maida cookies.
Patanjali: Provides Digestive Whole Wheat Marie biscuits.
What to Look For
No Maida (Refined Flour): Opt for whole wheat (atta) or millet-based.
Low/No Added Sugar: Look for jaggery, dates, or stevia as sweetener, or "0% Added Sugar".
High Fiber: Good for digestion; found in oats, whole grains, seeds.
Protein & Good Fats: From nuts, seeds, millets.
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