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Early Foods

Bajra Laddoos

Name: Bajra Laddoos
Brand: Early Foods

Use in moderation SafeShelf · review pending

NOVA 3no refined sugarno preservativesno artificial colourshigh fiberwhole food ingredientslactose-freeinfant-safegluten-freediabetic-safepregnancy-safeenjoy in moderation

Serving

28 g

Pack

250 g

Ingredients

Barcode

0787096796436

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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 · 3 ingredients shown

Caution3 of 5 ingredients

Powdered Dry Fruits & Seeds (Almonds 19%, Cashew 10%, Dates 5%)Caution

JaggeryCaution

A2 GheeCaution

Cleared 2▾

Bajra / Pearl MilletCleared

Dry GingerCleared

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.

6/7

claims fully supported

“Mighty Iron”true

Iron content is 3.2mg per 100g (0.9mg per 28g serving), which is a meaningful contribution but the label provides no reference value; the separate per-laddoo claim substantiates iron presence.

“A2 Ghee 34% Dry Fruits & Seeds”true

Ingredient percentages confirm Dry Fruits & Seeds at 34% (almonds 19%, cashew 10%, dates 5%) and A2 Ghee at 23%. The front-pack claim bundles them together; both figures are accurate per the declared ingredient list.

“No Refined Sugar”true

No refined/white sugar or corn syrup appears in the ingredient list; sweetness comes from jaggery (23%) and dates (5%), both unrefined natural sources.

“Sweetened with Jaggery”true

Jaggery is listed at 23% of the formulation and confirmed as the primary added sweetener.

“No added Artificial Flavours, Colours or Preservatives”true

No artificial flavouring, colouring, or preservative agents appear anywhere in the ingredient list; storage instructions explicitly note the absence of preservatives.

“No Junk, No Secrets”unverified

The ingredient list is fully declared with percentages and contains only recognisable whole-food ingredients; however, 'no junk' has no regulatory definition and the claim cannot be objectively verified.

“One Bajra Laddoo fulfills 13% of the daily Iron requirement for growing toddlers”true

At 3.2mg iron per 100g and a 28g serving, one laddoo provides approximately 0.9mg iron. WHO/NIN RDA for toddlers aged 1–3 years is ~7mg/day (high-bioavailability diet), giving ~12.8% ≈ 13%; this is consistent with the claim under WHO's toddler RDA. Bioavailability from bajra may be lower due to phytic acid, but the arithmetic on the declared iron figure is broadly supportable.

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

No refined sugar — sweetened solely with jaggery and dates
No artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives
Good dietary fiber: 9g per 100g
Useful iron and calcium from bajra and dry fruits
Short, recognisable whole-food ingredient list
FSSAI licensed; manufactured in India with transparent labelling

Working against

High caloric density: 499 kcal/100g with 30g fat
Significant tree-nut allergens (almonds, cashews) — risk for young children
Manufactured in a facility that also processes gluten — cross-contamination risk
Jaggery contributes substantial sugar load (16.5g/100g total sugars)
High saturated fat from A2 ghee; unsuitable in excess for heart-disease patients
Iron bioavailability may be reduced by phytic acid and tannins in bajra

Who should approach with care

Nut Allergy — Almonds (19%) and cashews (10%) are both declared major tree-nut allergens under FAO/WHO 2022 and EU Regulation 1169/2011; ingestion can cause anaphylaxis in sensitised individuals.

Infants — The product contains two major tree-nut allergens (almonds, cashews) and dry ginger; introduction to infants under 12 months should follow paediatric allergy guidance, and ghee must not substitute breast milk per FSSAI infant-food regulations.

Children — Almonds and cashews are priority tree-nut allergens requiring careful age-appropriate introduction; whole or chunky nut pieces also pose a choking risk in children under three.

Diabetes — Jaggery (23%) is predominantly sucrose and dates contribute additional fructose and glucose, raising blood glucose comparably to other sugars despite the absence of refined sugar; portion control and glucose monitoring are warranted.

Heart Disease — A2 ghee at 23% contributes substantially to the 30g/100g total fat, predominantly saturated; combined with jaggery's sugar load, excess consumption is inconsistent with WHO cardiovascular dietary guidelines.

Sulfite Sensitivity — Light-coloured jaggery is commonly clarified with sulphur dioxide (SO2), and FSSAI permits SO2 up to 2000 ppm in dried ginger; both ingredients may trigger reactions in sulfite-sensitive individuals.

Kidney Disease — Almonds and cashews are relatively high in oxalates and phosphorus, and dates are a concentrated source of potassium; individuals with chronic kidney disease on restricted diets should limit intake.

Ibs — Jaggery and dates are high in fermentable sugars and FODMAPs; dry ginger in concentrated amounts can also exacerbate gastrointestinal symptoms in individuals with irritable bowel syndrome.

Ibd — Pearl millet's phytic acid, tannins, and polyphenols reduce iron and zinc bioaccessibility, which is especially concerning for IBD patients already at risk of micronutrient malabsorption.

Gout — The fructose component of sucrose in jaggery (23%) can elevate serum uric acid levels, potentially triggering or worsening gout flares in predisposed individuals.

Lactose Intolerance — A2 ghee is clarified and contains negligible lactose, but trace residual amounts may provoke symptoms in highly sensitive individuals per FDA notes on ghee allergen labelling.

Gluten Intolerance — The product is manufactured in a facility that also processes gluten-based products, creating a cross-contamination risk for individuals with coeliac disease or non-coeliac gluten sensitivity.

Pregnancy — Dry ginger at culinary doses is generally safe in pregnancy, but combined with high caloric density and significant fat content, overall portion moderation is advised; high supplemental ginger doses lack robust safety data in early pregnancy.

The full analysis

Early Foods Bajra Laddoos are marketed primarily as a nutrient-dense snack for toddlers and young children, leaning on whole-food, additive-free ingredients and a clean label. The product's profile is genuinely strong: five recognisable ingredients, no refined sugar, no preservatives, no artificial colours or flavours, meaningful fiber (9g/100g), iron (3.2mg/100g), and calcium (87mg/100g). The main cautions are caloric density (499 kcal/100g, 30g fat largely from ghee), a moderate sugar load from jaggery and dates (16.5g/100g — all natural), and significant tree-nut allergen content (almonds and cashews) in a product clearly aimed at toddlers, requiring careful introduction per paediatric allergy guidance. The single most useful thing a consumer should know: this is one of the cleaner commercially prepared laddoos available in India, but it should be introduced cautiously to children under two due to tree-nut allergens and is best treated as an energy-dense treat rather than a daily staple.

FSSAI licence

10017022006798

Manufacturer

Early Foods Pvt. Ltd.

Region

Source

MANUAL

Analysis

Independently researched