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Slurrp Farm

Banana Oat Cookies

Name: Banana Oat Cookies
Brand: Slurrp Farm

Use in moderation Not on SafeShelf

NOVA 4no maidano palm oilno artificial coloursnatural sweetenersmultigrainnut-freepregnancy-safeenjoy in moderation

Serving

16 g

Pack

80 g

Ingredients

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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 14 ingredients

JaggeryCaution

Unrefined sugarCaution

Nature identical flavouring substances (vanilla, banana)Caution

Cleared 11▾

Multigrain flour blend (Whole wheat flour (atta), jowar, oat)Cleared

Rice bran oilCleared

Instant oatsCleared

Banana fruit powderCleared

Skimmed milk powderCleared

Corn flourCleared

Raising agent (baking soda)Cleared

Natural emulsifier (sunflower lecithin)Cleared

Iodised saltCleared

Thickener (xanthan gum)Cleared

Antioxidant (natural rosemary)Cleared

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.

2/3

claims fully supported

“No Maida”true

Ingredient list confirms multigrain flour blend (whole wheat flour/atta, jowar, oat) with no refined wheat flour (maida) present anywhere in the formulation.

“No Palm Oil”true

The sole declared oil is rice bran oil at 13%; no palm oil, palm olein, or palm-derived fraction appears in the ingredient list.

“Made by Two Mothers”unverified

This is a brand origin story/tagline visible on pack and confirmed in rawLabelData; it is a narrative marketing claim about the brand's founding, not a verifiable product-composition or nutritional fact.

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 maida; base is 48% whole wheat, jowar, and oat flour
No palm oil; uses rice bran oil with beneficial phytosterols
Sweetened with jaggery and unrefined sugar, not high-fructose syrup
Zero trans fat confirmed on label
Natural rosemary extract used as antioxidant; no synthetic preservatives
No artificial colours

Working against

NOVA 4 ultra-processed: contains nature-identical flavourings and emulsifier
Jaggery + unrefined sugar = 22% combined; 3.3g added sugar per serving
Low dietary fibre at 0.8g per 100g for a grain-based product
Low protein (1.2g/100g); limited nutritional density beyond calories
Nature-identical flavourings are synthetically produced, not natural extracts

Who should approach with care

Gluten Intolerance — Whole wheat flour contains gluten proteins (gliadin and glutenin) that cause autoimmune intestinal damage in celiac disease; oats add further avenin and cross-contamination risk, making this product completely unsuitable for this group.

Lactose Intolerance — Skimmed milk powder retains substantially all the lactose of skim milk and can cause significant gastrointestinal symptoms including bloating, cramping, and diarrhoea in lactose-intolerant individuals.

Infants — Iodised salt must be strictly avoided in infant foods due to immature renal function; additionally, unmodified skimmed milk powder, oats, and flavouring substances are all flagged as inappropriate or requiring paediatric guidance for infants.

Children — WHO and EFSA specifically highlight children's susceptibility to dental caries and weight gain from added sugar; jaggery and unrefined sugar together contribute 3.3g added sugar per serving, warranting portion control.

Diabetes — Cane sugar (sucrose) causes acute postprandial glucose and insulin spikes; combined with jaggery (also predominantly sucrose) and refined corn flour, the glycaemic impact of each serving warrants avoidance or strict portion control in diabetes management.

Hypertension — Both iodised salt and sodium bicarbonate contribute dietary sodium; while the per-serving sodium is modest (approximately 6mg per serving at 37.4mg/100g), cumulative intake across multiple servings should be monitored by those on sodium-restricted diets.

Kidney Disease — Skimmed milk powder (protein, phosphorus, potassium), banana powder (potassium), and sodium from salt and baking soda collectively add solute load that individuals with chronic kidney disease should limit on medical advice.

Heart Disease — Dietary sodium from iodised salt and sodium bicarbonate promotes fluid retention; jaggery and cane sugar's sucrose load is also associated with elevated triglycerides per EFSA 2022, compounding cardiovascular risk with regular consumption.

Thyroid Disease — Iodised salt can precipitate iodine-induced thyrotoxicosis or worsen autoimmune thyroid conditions such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis or Graves' disease; individuals with pre-existing thyroid disorders should seek medical guidance on appropriate iodine intake.

Pregnancy — Iodine requirements increase to 200–250 µg/day during pregnancy and the balance between deficiency and excess is critical for fetal neurodevelopment; a clinician should assess whether this product's iodised salt contribution is appropriate within total dietary iodine intake.

Lactation — Lactating women have elevated iodine requirements and a clinician should assess whether iodised salt in this product contributes appropriately or excessively to total iodine intake for adequate breast milk content.

Ibs — Multiple ingredients — whole wheat flour (fructans), oats (beta-glucan, fermentable oligosaccharides), banana powder (resistant starch), xanthan gum (gut-fermented), and sugar — can collectively exacerbate bloating, cramping, and altered bowel habits in IBS patients.

Ibd — Sunflower lecithin (emulsifier) has been shown in an ex-vivo human microbiota model to alter gut bacterial diversity, which may be of concern for individuals with pre-existing inflammatory bowel disease.

Gout — Both jaggery and unrefined cane sugar contain sucrose, whose fructose moiety is metabolised via uric-acid-generating pathways and can elevate serum urate levels, potentially triggering or worsening gout flares.

Epilepsy — Rosemary extract contains camphor-related constituents that at concentrated or supplemental doses may lower the seizure threshold; food-additive-level exposure is low risk but individuals with epilepsy should be aware.

Migraine — Vanillin (nature-identical vanilla flavour) is a recognised potential migraine and headache trigger in susceptible individuals; those with a history of dietary migraine should monitor consumption.

Sulfite Sensitivity — Light-coloured jaggery is commonly manufactured using sulfur dioxide as a clarificant; the product does not specify SO2-free jaggery, posing a risk to sulfite-sensitive individuals including those with sulfite-triggered asthma.

The full analysis

Marketed as a wholesome, 'made by two mothers' children's snack, these cookies lead with a respectable 48% multigrain flour blend, use rice bran oil instead of palm oil, and avoid refined maida and artificial colours — all genuine positives. However, jaggery and unrefined sugar together account for 22% of the formula, delivering 3.3g of added sugar per serving, and the inclusion of nature-identical (synthetic) flavouring substances, sunflower lecithin (emulsifier), and xanthan gum (thickener) places this firmly in NOVA 4 ultra-processed territory despite its 'healthy biscuit' positioning. The most useful thing a curious buyer should know: the grain base is genuinely better than most mass-market biscuits, but the flavouring and additive stack means this is still an ultra-processed treat — fine occasionally, not a health food.

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