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The Whole Truth

5 Grain Muesli with No Added Sugar

Name: 5 Grain Muesli with No Added Sugar
Brand: The Whole Truth

Use in moderation On SafeShelf

NOVA 3no added sugarwhole grainsno preservativesno artificial sweetenersmulti-grainlactose-freegluten-freediabetic-safepregnancy-safeenjoy in moderation

Serving

50 g

Pack

750 g

Ingredients

Barcode

8906143890008

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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 · 2 ingredients shown

Caution2 of 7 ingredients

Nuts (Almonds, Peanut Butter)Caution

Cinnamon PowderCaution

Cleared 5▾

Whole Grains (Rolled Oats, Ragi Flakes, Bajra Flakes, Jowar Flakes, Brown Rice Flakes)Cleared

Dried Fruits (Dates, Black Raisins, Golden Raisins, Apricots)Cleared

Seeds (Pumpkin Seeds, Watermelon Seeds)Cleared

Cocoa ButterCleared

Orange OilCleared

Why it’s on SafeShelf

Reviewed and added to SafeShelf — every ingredient checked against our safety, regulatory and processing standards.

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.

7/9

claims fully supported

“No Added Sugar”true

Nutrition data shows addedSugars: 0.0 g; all 8.3 g sugars per 100 g originate from whole dried fruits (dates, raisins, apricots). No syrup, concentrate, or isolated sugar ingredient is listed.

“No Refined Sugar”true

No refined sugar (white sugar, brown sugar, invert sugar, glucose syrup, etc.) appears in the ingredient list; sugars are wholly from whole dried fruits.

“No Sugar Alcohols”true

No sugar alcohols (sorbitol, maltitol, xylitol, erythritol, etc.) are present in the ingredient list.

“No Artificial Sweeteners”true

No artificial sweeteners are present in any ingredient; confirmed by full ingredient dossier review.

“No Malt Extract”true

Malt extract does not appear in the ingredient list and is not an alias of any ingredient used.

“No Apple Juice Concentrate”true

Apple juice concentrate does not appear in the ingredient list. The caveat on pack explicitly calls this out as absent.

“No Preservatives”misleading

No preservative is declared as an added ingredient. Note: golden raisins and dried apricots are commonly treated with sulfur dioxide (SO₂) during drying; if SO₂ residues are present in the dried fruit supply, they could qualify as preservatives under FSSAI rules, but no SO₂ is declared on this label.

“5 Grain Muesli”true

Exactly five whole grains are listed: rolled oats, ragi flakes, bajra flakes, jowar flakes, and brown rice flakes, confirmed by ingredientsBreakdownOnFront.

“Super Saver Pack”unverified

Pack description notes 'Super Saver Pack x2 packs' (750 g total). No price comparison or per-unit cost data is available to verify whether this represents a genuine saving over single-pack pricing.

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

Zero grams of added sugar confirmed by nutrition label
Five whole grains supply complex carbs and beta-glucan fibre
No artificial colours, preservatives, or sweeteners
Nuts and seeds contribute heart-healthy unsaturated fats
FSSAI-licensed; fully transparent ingredient breakdown on pack
Zero trans fat

Working against

8.3 g natural sugars per 100 g from concentrated dried fruits
Contains peanuts and tree nuts — anaphylaxis risk for allergic individuals
Golden raisins and dried apricots may carry residual sulfur dioxide
Brown rice flakes introduce inorganic arsenic at levels relevant for infants and pregnant women
Peanut butter carries aflatoxin contamination risk (IARC Group 1 carcinogen in raw material)
Cassia cinnamon (if used rather than Ceylon) can exceed EFSA coumarin TDI in children

Who should approach with care

Nut Allergy — Contains both almonds (priority tree nut allergen per FAO/WHO) and peanut butter; ingestion by sensitised individuals can cause life-threatening anaphylaxis.

Sulfite Sensitivity — Golden raisins and dried apricots are commonly preserved with sulfur dioxide (SO₂ up to ~4,000 ppm); residual sulfites can trigger bronchoconstriction or anaphylaxis in sulfite-sensitive individuals, particularly asthmatics.

Diabetes — Dried fruits (dates, black raisins, golden raisins, apricots) contribute 8.3 g of concentrated natural sugars per 100 g, predominantly glucose and fructose, which can raise postprandial blood glucose despite the zero added-sugar status.

Infants — Multiple hazards converge: whole dried fruits and nuts are choking risks, brown rice flakes carry elevated inorganic arsenic (FDA ~154 ppb) highly relevant at infant body weights, and concentrated orange oil terpenes are unsuitable for immature hepatic metabolism.

Children — Children face proportionally higher inorganic arsenic exposure from brown rice flakes, higher aflatoxin exposure from peanut butter relative to body weight (EFSA CONTAM), and may exceed the EFSA coumarin TDI from cinnamon (if cassia type) more readily than adults.

Pregnancy — Brown rice flakes introduce inorganic arsenic at levels FDA specifically flagged for pregnant women, and peanut butter carries aflatoxin exposure (IARC Group 1) which regulatory bodies advise minimising during pregnancy.

Kidney Disease — Concentrated potassium from dried fruits (apricots up to 2,200 mg/100 g dry, raisins ~749 mg/100 g) and phosphorus from nuts and seeds may worsen mineral imbalances and hyperkalaemia risk in chronic kidney disease patients.

Liver Disease — Aflatoxin B1 in peanut butter is a potent hepatocarcinogen; individuals with pre-existing liver disease or chronic hepatitis B face substantially elevated cancer risk from even low-level aflatoxin exposure.

Ibs — Dried fruits (dates, raisins, apricots) are high-FODMAP ingredients rich in fructose, sorbitol, and fermentable carbohydrates, and the combined soluble fibre from five whole grains may exacerbate bloating, cramping, or altered bowel habits in IBS patients.

Ibd — High insoluble fibre from whole-grain flakes (bajra, jowar) and FODMAP-rich dried fruits may mechanically irritate inflamed intestinal mucosa during active Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis flares.

Gluten Intolerance — Rolled oats contain avenin and are frequently cross-contaminated with gluten-containing grains during milling; only certified gluten-free oats are considered safe for coeliac disease patients, and this product does not carry such certification.

Thyroid Disease — Bajra (pearl millet) flakes contain C-glycosylflavones that inhibit thyroid peroxidase activity and are associated with goitrogenic effects in iodine-deficient populations; individuals with hypothyroidism or on thyroid medication should limit regular high intake.

Gout — Black raisins and watermelon seeds contribute significant fructose and purines respectively, both of which can elevate uric acid synthesis and potentially precipitate or worsen gout flares.

Hypertension — Pumpkin seed compounds and cocoa butter's saturated fat content have demonstrated hypotensive interactions with antihypertensive agents and may contribute to endothelial dysfunction; individuals on antihypertensive medication should consult their doctor.

The full analysis

The Whole Truth's 5 Grain Muesli is a genuinely clean-label breakfast cereal aimed at health-conscious adults who want a filling, whole-food alternative to conventional sweetened cereals. Every ingredient is recognisable and the added-sugar-free claim holds up — the 8.3 g of sugar per 100 g comes entirely from naturally concentrated dried fruits (dates, raisins, apricots). There are no artificial colours, preservatives, emulsifiers, or sweeteners. The most useful thing a curious consumer should know is that this is a nutritionally honest product with real fibre, naturally occurring protein, and heart-friendly whole grains, but the dried-fruit sugar load still matters for diabetics or blood-glucose-sensitive individuals, and the peanut butter and almonds make it a hard stop for anyone with nut allergies.

FSSAI licence

11523990000837

Manufacturer

Fitshit Health Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Region

Source

MANUAL

Analysis

Independently researched