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Viral Video Shows Unconventional Pulse Candy Maggi Dish Sparking Online Reactions

Analysed 27 Jun 2026·2 sources analysed·social
Viral Video Shows Unconventional Pulse Candy Maggi Dish Sparking Online ReactionsPreviousNext

A viral video shows a man preparing an unusual dish by melting Pulse candies with milk, then adding Maggi noodles, seasoning, and chili flakes. The resulting 'Pulse Candy Maggi' has drawn widespread negative reactions online, with viewers expressing disgust and criticizing it as food wastage. This experiment follows previous unconventional Maggi combinations that have sparked similar responses on social media.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 2 sources

We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (35/100). Lens Score 32/100 — low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • timesnow— balanced framing, negative sentiment
  • news18— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
35%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 27 Jun 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles focus on a social media food trend without political content. Both sources present the story as a cultural and entertainment piece, highlighting public reactions without political framing or partisan viewpoints.

Sentiment — Neutral (35/100)

Coverage across the articles is predominantly negative, emphasizing public disgust and criticism of the unusual food combination. The tone is largely disapproving, reflecting widespread online reactions that view the dish as unappetizing and a misuse of food.

How 2 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

Reviewed byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
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Their headline
Bias
Sentiment
timesnow'Pulse Candy Maggi' Another Bizarre Food Combination Leaves Internet GaggingCenterNegative
news18After Fanta Maggi, Viral Pulse Candy Maggi Has Become Internet's New Food Nightmare: 'Maggi Ke Saath Atyachar Ho Raha Hai'CenterNeutral

Coverage timeline

news18 broke this story on 27 Jun, 01:33 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    news1827 Jun, 01:33 am
    After Fanta Maggi, Viral Pulse Candy Maggi Has Become Internet's New Food Nightmare: 'Maggi Ke Saath Atyachar Ho Raha Hai'
  2. 2
    timesnow27 Jun, 06:28 am
    'Pulse Candy Maggi' Another Bizarre Food Combination Leaves Internet Gagging

Lens Score breakdown

32/100
Public interest12/100
Coverage gap100%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Story context

Category
Social
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
27 Jun 2026
Key entities
MaggiLegumeMilkCandyInstagramChili pepperFantaChocolateSocial mediaFusion cuisineFrying panSpice mix