Black and Gold Cocktail Mixture is a Sri Lankan fried snack that has been part of the country's everyday snacking culture since the brand was established in 1990. It comes in a 500g sealed bag — black and yellow with a transparent window panel — and is made by Black and Gold Imports and Trade, a manufacturer that has long positioned itself as a market leader across the cocktail mixture and fried snack category in Sri Lanka.
The mixture brings together cashewnuts, peanuts, gram dhal, and curry leaves, alongside gram flour and rice flour pieces that crisp up in the frying process. Chilli, garlic, fennel seeds, salt, and omo round out the seasoning, giving the mix its characteristic warmth and depth. Everything is fried in vegetable oil, and the combination of textures — whole nuts, fried dhal, flour-based pieces — is what makes this style of cocktail mixture so well suited to being eaten by the handful at a table with drinks, or alongside a cup of tea.
The product is made and packaged in Sri Lanka. The sealed poly bag is designed to retain freshness, and the window panel lets you see the contents before opening. As declared on pack, actual contents may vary slightly from batch to batch, which the manufacturer acknowledges as a feature of the production process.
Nutritional information is printed on the pack per 100g, with total fat declared at 33.5g per 100g, sodium at 620mg per 100g, and energy at 2254kJ per 100g. The pack notes that values may vary between batches. This is a ready-to-eat snack intended for sharing or for those moments when something crunchy, spiced, and savoury is exactly what is wanted.
