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Bilona-Churned Gir Cow Ghee made with A2 milk

Name: Bilona-Churned Gir Cow Ghee made with A2 milk
Brand: Conscious Food

Clean SafeShelf · review pending

NOVA 2single ingredientno preservativesno artificial additivestraditionally madediabetic-safenut-freepregnancy-safelactose-freeinfant-safegluten-free

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100 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.

Cleared · 1 ingredient shown

Cleared1 of 1 ingredient

100% Gir Cow GheeCleared

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.

3/5

claims fully supported

“Bilona-Churned”true

EXTRA INFORMATION explicitly confirms 'Bilona churning method — traditional hand-churned process' as the production method.

“Made with A2 milk”true

EXTRA INFORMATION confirms milk type as 'A2 milk from Gir Cows'; Gir is a well-recognised A2 beta-casein breed.

“Gir Cow Ghee”true

Product name, ingredient list, and EXTRA INFORMATION all consistently identify the source as Gir breed cows.

“Grass-fed”unverified

None of the four data sources — nutrition panel, ingredient dossier, EXTRA INFORMATION, or certifications — contain any reference to grass-fed sourcing, pasture certification, or third-party verification.

“Gluten-free”misleading

The allergen statement on the label explicitly states the product is 'processed on a line handling Wheat', creating a credible gluten cross-contamination risk that contradicts an unqualified gluten-free claim.

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 — 100% Gir Cow Ghee, no additives
No preservatives, artificial colours, or flavours
Traditional bilona (hand-churned) production method confirmed
Negligible carbohydrates and virtually no sugar
Packaged in glass jar — no plastic contact with fat

Working against

Extremely high saturated fat: 65.3g per 100g
Trans fat 1.2g per 100g (likely natural ruminant, but still elevated)
Very high caloric density: ~898 kcal per 100g
Processed on shared line with wheat, peanuts, soy, sesame, mustard, tree nuts
'Grass-fed' claim is unverified — no certification or sourcing data provided
No FSSAI licence number present on label

Who should approach with care

Heart Disease — At 65.3g saturated fat per 100g, regular consumption may adversely affect LDL cholesterol and lipid profiles in individuals with coronary artery disease or dyslipidaemia.

Hypertension — High caloric density from saturated fat can contribute to weight gain and metabolic risk factors that complicate blood pressure management.

Diabetes — The extremely high fat and caloric load can contribute to excess energy intake and insulin resistance if consumed in large quantities by individuals with type 2 diabetes.

Liver Disease — Individuals with hepatic impairment may have reduced capacity to metabolise high dietary fat loads and should consult a physician before regular ghee use.

Lactose Intolerance — Although traditional ghee preparation removes most lactose and casein, trace residues may remain and could cause mild reactions in highly sensitive individuals.

Infants — Ghee is not recommended as a primary fat source for infants under 12 months without paediatric guidance, as their fat metabolism and nutritional needs differ significantly from adults.

Gout — High saturated fat intake has been associated with elevated uric acid levels and may exacerbate gout flares in predisposed individuals.

Ibd — High-fat meals can stimulate gut motility and may worsen symptoms in individuals with active inflammatory bowel disease.

Nut Allergy — The product is processed on a line handling almonds, cashews, and peanuts, posing a cross-contamination risk for individuals with tree nut or peanut allergies.

Gluten Intolerance — Despite a 'gluten-free' claim on the label, the product is manufactured on a shared line handling wheat, making it unsuitable for those with coeliac disease or wheat sensitivity.

The full analysis

This product is a premium, traditionally produced ghee aimed at health-conscious Indian consumers seeking a minimally processed, additive-free cooking fat with Ayurvedic roots. Its single-ingredient, bilona-churned profile is genuinely clean — no emulsifiers, no preservatives, no artificial anything — but it is nonetheless an extremely calorie-dense saturated fat (65.3g sat fat per 100g), and the 1.2g trans fat per 100g, while almost certainly naturally occurring ruminant trans fat (CLA/vaccenic acid rather than industrial partially hydrogenated oil), still flags high against standard thresholds. The most useful thing a curious consumer should know is: the 'grass-fed' claim on the label has no supporting data in any available source, and the 'gluten-free' claim is undercut by a cross-contamination warning covering wheat on the same production line.

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