These are uncooked, dehydrated snack pellets (often called fryums in South Asia) characterized by their distinctive cone or pyramid shape and a criss-cross waffle-like pattern. Made from a starch base like wheat, rice, or potato, they require frying or baking to puff up and become a light, crispy, ready-to-eat snack. Key Features Category Key Features Product Type Uncooked, dehydrated snack pellets (requires frying/cooking). Appearance Light off-white/beige color in their uncooked form. Shape Distinctive cone or pyramid shape. Texture (Raw) Hard and dense. Texture (Cooked) Becomes light, airy, and very crunchy once fried or baked. Surface Features a unique waffle or criss-cross grid pattern on the surface. Use Primarily fried and then seasoned as a crunchy side dish, meal accompaniment, or standalone snack.
