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Eat Better Co

Better Trail Mix

Name: Better Trail Mix
Brand: Eat Better Co

Use in moderation SafeShelf · review pending

NOVA 3no added sugarhigh fiberno preservativesno artificial colourszero trans fatwhole food ingredientsdiabetic-safepregnancy-safelactose-freeinfant-safegluten-freeenjoy in moderation

Serving

10 g

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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 · 1 ingredient shown

Caution1 of 5 ingredients

CashewsCaution

Cleared 4▾

AlmondsCleared

RaisinsCleared

Sunflower SeedsCleared

Pumpkin SeedsCleared

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

“Delicious & Wholesome”unverified

'Delicious' is entirely subjective and unverifiable. 'Wholesome' is supported by the five whole-food, additive-free ingredients, but the term has no regulatory definition under FSSAI.

“Roasted and mildly seasoned”true

The preparationDescription in EXTRA INFORMATION explicitly states 'Cashews, Almonds, Raisins, Sunflower and Pumpkin seeds roasted and mildly seasoned', confirming the roasting step. However, the seasoning agent(s) are not itemised in the ingredient list, which is a labelling gap under FSSAI Schedule IV.

“No Added Sugar”true

The nutrition panel records added sugars as 0.00 g per serving and 0 g per 100 g, corroborated by the %RDA data showing 0.00% added sugars. The 4.8 g total sugars per 100 g originate entirely from naturally occurring sugars in raisins.

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 added sugar confirmed on nutrition panel
Exceptionally high dietary fibre — 16.1 g per 100 g
Zero trans fat
No artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives
Only five whole-food ingredients — clean label
Good natural protein content — 21.9 g per 100 g

Working against

Calorie-dense at 578 kcal/100 g — easy to over-consume
High total fat (41 g/100 g), even if largely unsaturated
Seasoning ingredients not declared; 'mildly seasoned' is unspecified
No FSSAI licence number present on label
Contains two major tree-nut allergens (cashew, almond)
Raisins contribute natural fructose load; caution for diabetes and IBS

Who should approach with care

Nut Allergy — Both cashew and almond are globally recognised major tree-nut allergens (EU Regulation 1169/2011, US FALCPA, FAO/WHO 2022); ingestion in sensitised individuals can cause life-threatening anaphylaxis.

Infants — Whole cashews and almonds are choking hazards, raisins are a choking and dental-caries risk, and tree-nut introduction in infants with a family allergy history should be supervised by a paediatrician or allergist.

Children — Whole cashews and almonds present a choking hazard in young children, and both are declared major allergens that warrant early sensitisation monitoring per paediatric dietary guidance.

Kidney Disease — Cashews and almonds are high in oxalates and phosphorus, and pumpkin seeds are high in magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium — all of which may worsen mineral imbalances or promote calcium-oxalate stone formation in individuals with chronic kidney disease.

Diabetes — Raisins contain approximately 25 g natural sugars per 43 g serving and can significantly elevate postprandial blood glucose; portion control and carbohydrate monitoring are advised.

Hypertension — Pumpkin seed extracts have demonstrated hypotensive activity and potential additive interactions with antihypertensive drugs such as felodipine; individuals on blood-pressure medication should consult their doctor.

Sulfite Sensitivity — Golden or bleached raisin varieties are commonly treated with sulfur dioxide, which can trigger respiratory symptoms or anaphylaxis in sulfite-sensitive individuals; it is unclear which raisin type is used here.

Ibs — Raisins are high in fructose and fermentable dietary fibre (FODMAPs), which can exacerbate bloating, gas, and abdominal cramping in individuals following a low-FODMAP protocol for IBS.

Gout — The high natural fructose load from raisins may promote uric acid synthesis and potentially trigger gout flares in predisposed individuals when consumed in excess.

Other — Individuals with mugwort pollen allergy may experience cross-reactive IgE-mediated reactions to sunflower seeds, and those with latex-fruit syndrome or Cucurbitaceae allergy should exercise caution with cashews and pumpkin seeds respectively.

The full analysis

Better Trail Mix is a minimally processed, whole-food snack that appeals to health-conscious consumers looking for a convenient source of nuts, seeds, and dried fruit. Its ingredient list is admirably clean — just five recognisable foods with zero added sugar, zero trans fat, and no artificial additives — and its fibre content (16.1 g/100 g) is notably high. The main caveats are its calorie density (578 kcal/100 g), undisclosed seasoning details despite the 'mildly seasoned' label claim, missing FSSAI licence information, and the presence of two major tree-nut allergens. The single most useful takeaway: this is one of the cleanest commercial trail mixes available in India, but tree-nut-allergic individuals must avoid it entirely, and the very small 10 g serving size understates how calorie-dense real-world portions are.

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