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Amul

Amul Cow Ghee High Aroma

Name: Amul Cow Ghee High Aroma
Brand: Amul

Clean SafeShelf · review pending

NOVA 2single ingredientno preservativeszero added sugarzero sodiumvitamin a sourcehigh saturated fatinfant-safegluten-freediabetic-safenut-freepregnancy-safe

Serving

13.5 g

Pack

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Ingredients

Barcode

8901262030670

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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

Pure Cow MilkCleared

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

“High Aroma”unverified

No sensory or analytical aroma data is available in any of the four sources to confirm or deny superior aroma versus standard ghee.

“1 Spoon a Day”true

Serving size is 13.5g (≈1 spoon) and is reflected consistently across label, nutrition panel, and RDA calculations. The suggestion is usage guidance, not a health claim, and is consistent with the nutrition data.

“For Enhanced Taste”unverified

Sensory/taste outcome is subjective and no comparative or laboratory data is provided in any source to substantiate or refute the claim.

“For Rich Aroma”unverified

Sensory aroma performance is not measurable from the available data; same limitation as the 'High Aroma' variant descriptor.

“For Energy”true

At 897 kcal/100g and 6% RDA energy per serving, ghee is one of the most calorie-dense food ingredients; the claim is factually grounded.

“Made from Pure Cow Milk”true

The ingredients list confirms the sole ingredient is Pure Cow Milk, and the product is manufactured by FSSAI-licensed dairy co-operatives. No other raw materials are declared.

“Symbol of Trust since 1946”true

The 70th anniversary branding on pack implies circa 1946 origin, consistent with the well-documented founding of Amul / Kaira District Co-operative in 1946. No data in the four sources contradicts this.

“A socio-economic movement of over 4 million farmers”unverified

The rawLabelData socialImpact field states exactly: 'A socio-economic movement of over 4 million farmers.' The figure is the brand's own declaration and is confirmed present on label; it cannot be independently verified from nutrition or ingredient data, but it is not contradicted either.

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: pure cow's milk only
No artificial additives, preservatives, or colours
Zero added sugar and zero sodium
Zero trans fat declared
Natural source of Vitamin A (600 µg as Beta Carotene per 100g)
FSSAI licensed; vegetarian certified

Working against

Extremely high saturated fat: 60g/100g (8.1g per serving, 37% RDA)
Very high cholesterol: 280mg per 100g
Calorie-dense: 897 kcal/100g — easy to overconsume
Milk allergen present; must be declared for allergic individuals
No fibre, protein, or carbohydrates — nutritionally one-dimensional

Who should approach with care

Heart Disease — At 8.1g saturated fat per serving (37% RDA) and 280mg cholesterol per 100g, regular consumption is likely to worsen dyslipidaemia and cardiovascular risk; WHO and FSSAI dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fat to <10% of total energy intake.

Infants — Cow's milk fat (ghee) is derived from a major allergen; the FDA designates milk as a major food allergen, and medical guidance advises against unmodified cow's milk products as a primary food for infants under 12 months.

Children — Milk allergy is the most common food allergy in early childhood; children with documented milk allergy must avoid ghee as it is wholly derived from cow's milk.

Lactose Intolerance — Although clarification largely removes lactose from ghee, trace milk solids may remain; individuals with severe lactase deficiency should exercise caution, particularly if highly sensitive.

Kidney Disease — Milk-derived fats may contribute phosphorus and saturated fat loads that complicate dietary management of chronic kidney disease; CKD patients should confirm with their dietitian before regular use.

Ibs — Residual trace lactose or milk proteins in ghee may trigger symptoms in IBS patients who are sensitive to dairy, particularly those following a strict low-FODMAP protocol.

The full analysis

Amul Cow Ghee is a traditional Indian culinary staple purchased primarily for cooking, tempering, and flavouring. As a single-ingredient product made solely from cow's milk, it is free from artificial additives, preservatives, colours, and sweeteners — a genuine positive in an era of heavily processed fats. However, at 60g saturated fat per 100g (8.1g per one-spoon serving, 37% of daily RDA), it is one of the most saturated-fat-dense foods in the Indian pantry, and those with cardiovascular disease, dyslipidaemia, or obesity should treat it as a condiment rather than a dietary staple. The most useful thing a curious consumer can know is: this is a clean, unadulterated product, but its saturated fat load means portion discipline matters far more than the label's 'one spoon a day' framing.

FSSAI licence

10012021000328 / 100

Manufacturer

Kaira District Co-operative Milk Producers' Union Ltd. / Valsad District Co-operative Milk Producers' Union Ltd.

Region

Source

MANUAL

Analysis

Independently researched