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Conscious Food

Almonds

Name: Almonds
Brand: Conscious Food

Clean SafeShelf · review pending

NOVA 1single ingredientorganicno additivesno preservativesminimally processedlactose-freegluten-freediabetic-safepregnancy-safe

Serving

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Pack

100 g

Ingredients

Barcode

8904039703449

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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.

Cleared · 1 ingredient shown

Cleared1 of 1 ingredient

Organic AlmondCleared

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.

2/6

claims fully supported

“Free From Pesticides”misleading

The ingredient is listed as 'Organic Almond', meaning synthetic pesticides are prohibited under organic standards (NPOP/NOP); however, approved natural pesticides are permitted in organic farming. 'Free from pesticides' as an absolute statement overstates this guarantee.

“Pure & Natural”true

The ingredient list contains only one item — Organic Almond — with no additives, flavourings, or processing aids. This claim is fully supported.

“No Pesticides”misleading

Organic certification prohibits synthetic pesticides but permits certain approved natural pesticides. An unqualified 'No Pesticides' claim is technically inaccurate under organic standards.

“Non GMO”true

There are no commercially approved or cultivated genetically modified almond (Prunus dulcis) varieties anywhere in the world; almonds are inherently non-GMO as a crop. The claim is accurate.

“Natural and certified organic produce”unverified

The ingredient is labelled 'Organic Almond' and the brand asserts organic farming practices; however, no specific third-party organic certification number (e.g. NPOP certificate, India Organic logo number) is visible in any of the four data sources. The organic claim cannot be independently verified from available data.

“Locally and ethically sourced”unverified

Country of manufacture is India and brand copy explicitly references a community of farmers from rural India, supporting the 'locally sourced' dimension. 'Ethically sourced' implies fair-trade or third-party ethical-sourcing audit; no such certification or documentation is present in any data source.

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 — nothing added
Ingredient listed as certified organic almond
No artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives
Naturally rich in monounsaturated fats and vitamin E
No added sugar or sodium

Working against

No nutrition panel data available on pack images
No third-party organic certification number (e.g. NPOP) visible
Cross-contamination risk: wheat, barley, mustard, peanuts, sesame, soy, cashew
Natural aflatoxin contamination a known regulatory risk for almonds (monitored under EU/FSSAI limits)

Who should approach with care

Nut Allergy — Almonds are a federally recognised major tree-nut allergen (FALCPA/US; EU Regulation 1169/2011; FSSAI) and can trigger severe allergic reactions including anaphylaxis in sensitised individuals.

Infants — Whole almonds pose a choking hazard for infants and young children, and almond-based preparations may be nutritionally inadequate as milk substitutes for children under 12 months.

Kidney Disease — Almonds are high in oxalate and phosphorus, which can exacerbate kidney stone formation and hyperphosphataemia in individuals with impaired renal function.

Ibs — Almonds contain moderate FODMAPs (oligosaccharides) and high fat, which may worsen bloating, cramping, or diarrhoea in IBS patients, particularly above 10–15 nuts per serving.

Diabetes — A 2023 RCT (PMID:36982382) found that long-term high-dose almond consumption may negatively affect insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism in individuals with prediabetes; portion size should be discussed with a clinician.

Pregnancy — Almonds are generally safe in pregnancy but high maternal tree-nut intake has been studied for potential offspring sensitisation effects; those with a personal or family history of tree-nut allergy should consult their doctor.

Wheat — Processed on a line also handling wheat and barley; individuals with gluten intolerance or coeliac disease should be aware of cross-contamination risk.

Gluten Intolerance — Packaging explicitly states the line handles wheat and barley, making cross-contamination with gluten a real risk for coeliac or gluten-intolerant individuals.

Shellfish Allergy — Cross-contamination on the shared line includes peanuts, sesame, soy, and mustard — individuals with multiple allergies should assess total risk; peanut cross-contamination is specifically declared.

The full analysis

This product will appeal to health-conscious Indian consumers seeking a clean, minimally processed snack with no hidden ingredients. The entire dossier is essentially one ingredient — organic almond — making it one of the cleanest possible packaged foods on the market. The most important thing a curious consumer should know is that while the product itself is excellent, the packaging line cross-contamination warning (wheat, barley, mustard, peanuts, sesame, soy, cashew) makes it unsuitable for individuals with serious allergies to any of those foods, and several marketed claims such as 'Free From Pesticides' overstate what organic certification actually guarantees.

FSSAI licence

11521998000862

Manufacturer

Conscious Food Pvt. Ltd.

Region

Source

MANUAL

Analysis

Independently researched