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Happilo

100% Natural Premium Whole Cashews

Name: 100% Natural Premium Whole Cashews
Brand: Happilo

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NOVA 1100% naturalzero added sugarno artificial additivestrans-fat freezero cholesterolminimally processedlactose-freeinfant-safegluten-freediabetic-safepregnancy-safe

Serving

15 g

Pack

—

Ingredients

Barcode

8906081120229

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01 — Ingredient mix

What’s in the box, ranked from most concerning.

Each ingredient gets a tier from our researched dossier. The list sorts worst-first; the donut summarises the distribution. Tap any ingredient for its full dossier.

Caution · 1 ingredient shown

Caution1 of 1 ingredient

Premium Whole Cashews (W320)Caution

02 — Claims audit

Every label claim, fact-checked.

We treat each claim as a question — does what’s inside back it up? Tap a claim for the reasoning.

4/8

claims fully supported

“100% Natural Premium”true

Single ingredient — premium whole cashews (W320 grade) with no additives, artificial flavours, or preservatives. Fully consistent with '100% Natural'.

“100% Natural”true

Confirmed by ingredient list: only whole cashew nuts, no processing aids or additives declared.

“Zero Cholesterol”true

Nutrition panel lists 0.0 mg cholesterol and RDA contribution of 0.0%. Consistent with the claim.

“Trans-Fat Free”true

Nutrition panel lists 0.0g trans fat and 0.0% RDA. Claim is accurate.

“High in Protein 20%”misleading

Protein is listed at 3.0g per entry. If this is per 15g serving, that is ~20g/100g, but FSSAI 'high protein' requires ≥20% of energy from protein — cashews derive roughly 13–15% of calories from protein, falling short of the regulatory bar. The '20%' figure likely refers to 20% of RDA per serving, a weaker standard misrepresented as 'High in Protein'.

“High Protein”misleading

At 3.0g protein per 15g serving (≈20g/100g), cashews provide moderate protein, but FSSAI defines 'high protein' as ≥20% of energy from protein. Cashews do not meet this threshold; the claim inflates the nutritional signal.

“Source of Fibre”misleading

Dietary fibre is 0.6g per the nutrition entry. FSSAI requires ≥3g per serving (or ≥1.5g per 100 kcal) to qualify as a 'source of fibre'. 0.6g per 15g serving does not meet this threshold.

“Gluten Free”misleading

Cashews are naturally gluten-free. However, the label discloses that the product is processed in a facility handling other dry fruits, seeds, and nuts — no explicit cross-contamination with gluten-containing cereals is declared, and no certified gluten-free mark appears. The claim is broadly accurate for the ingredient itself but lacks third-party gluten-free certification to cover facility risk.

03 — The fuller picture

Read the whole thing if a one-line verdict isn’t enough.

What’s in favour, and what’s working against it

In favour

Single-ingredient whole food — no additives or preservatives
Zero added sugar (0.0g per serving per label)
Zero trans fat
Zero cholesterol
Low sodium (4.7 mg per 100g / serving)
FSSAI licensed; Indian-manufactured product

Working against

'High in Protein' claim overstated for actual per-serving protein content
'Source of Fibre' claim unlikely to meet FSSAI threshold at 0.6g/serving
Major tree-nut allergen; cross-contamination risk from shared facility
Whole nuts are a choking hazard for young children
Nutrition figures appear to reflect per-serving (15g) values, not per 100g — label may be ambiguous

Who should approach with care

Nut Allergy — Cashew is a major declared tree-nut allergen under FSSAI, EU Regulation 1169/2011, and US FALCPA; sensitised individuals risk severe anaphylaxis.

Infants — Introduction of tree nuts including cashew to infants should be guided by a paediatrician or allergist, particularly in families with a history of tree-nut allergy.

Children — Whole cashew nuts are a choking hazard in young children, and as a major allergen, early introduction should follow paediatric dietary guidance to detect sensitisation.

Kidney Disease — Cashews are relatively high in oxalates, which may worsen calcium-oxalate kidney stone formation in those with chronic kidney disease or a history of nephrolithiasis.

Other — Individuals with latex-fruit syndrome may experience cross-reactivity with cashew due to shared structural proteins; an allergist consultation is advised before consumption.

The full analysis

Happilo's 100% Natural Premium Whole Cashews is a straightforward, single-ingredient product aimed at health-conscious snackers looking for a clean, additive-free nut. The product carries no artificial anything and is as close to a whole food as a packaged snack gets. The main caveats are allergen-related: cashew is a major tree-nut allergen and the facility also handles other nuts and seeds, so anyone with tree-nut sensitivity should steer clear. A savvy consumer should note that several label claims — particularly 'High in Protein' and 'Source of Fibre' — appear overstated relative to the actual per-serving nutrition figures, and that the nutrition panel values look suspiciously low for a 100g basis, suggesting they may actually represent the 15g serving, which should be confirmed with the manufacturer.

FSSAI licence

11222999000365

Manufacturer

Happilo International Pvt. Ltd.

Region

Source

MANUAL

Analysis

Independently researched