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Two Brothers Organic Farms

Chyawanprash

Name: Chyawanprash
Brand: Two Brothers Organic Farms

Use in moderation SafeShelf · review pending

NOVA 3high sugarno artificial additivesayurvedic formulatraditional recipeA2 gheelactose-freenut-freegluten-freeenjoy in moderation

Serving

15 g

Pack

500 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 · 7 ingredients shown

Caution7 of 14 ingredients

Ghee (A2 Gir Cow Ghee)Caution

Dalchini (Cinnamomum)Caution

Brahmi (Bacopa Monnieri)Caution

Haritaki (Terminalia Chebula)Caution

Giloy (Tinospora Cordifolia)Caution

Mulethi (Glycyrrhiza Glabra)Caution

Natural GheeCaution

Cleared 7▾

MisriCleared

Amla (Indian Gooseberries)Cleared

Sesame OilCleared

Cardamomum (Elaichi)Cleared

Taj Patta (Cinnamomum Tamala)Cleared

Nagkesar (Mesua Ferrea)Cleared

Saunth (Zingiber Officinale)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.

4/7

claims fully supported

“Sweetened with Misri”true

Confirmed — Misri is listed first at 51.76% of the formulation.

“Seasonal”unverified

No information in any of the four data sources explains what 'Seasonal' refers to — whether Amla harvest seasonality, limited production runs, or something else.

“Immunity Booster”unverified

Amla, Giloy, and Brahmi have immunomodulatory properties documented in preclinical and some clinical literature, but no clinical trial evidence for this specific product's immune outcomes is provided.

“Made with A2 Gir Cow Ghee”true

Confirmed — ingredients list specifies 'Ghee (A2 Gir Cow Ghee)' at 4.03% and the key ingredient highlight repeats this claim.

“No Additives, Binders, Fillers & Preservatives”true

The ingredient list contains only whole foods, traditional culinary fats, and botanical herbs — no E-numbers, emulsifiers, stabilisers, or synthetic preservatives are present.

“Raised in India”true

Listed as a product certification; manufactured in India by Two Brothers Organic Farms, an Indian brand.

“Does not contain refined sugar”misleading

Misri (rock sugar) is crystallised sucrose produced from sugarcane juice or sugar syrup — it is chemically near-identical to refined white sugar, delivers the same glycaemic impact, and constitutes 51.76% of this product. While Misri skips sulphur-bleaching, calling it 'not refined sugar' misleads consumers about its metabolic effect.

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 artificial preservatives, colours, emulsifiers, or fillers
Amla (Indian Gooseberry) is exceptionally rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants
Uses A2 Gir Cow Ghee — a traditionally valued dairy fat
All ingredients are recognisable whole foods or classical Ayurvedic botanicals
Vegetarian-certified product

Working against

Extremely high sugar: 58.72g per 100g, almost entirely from Misri (sucrose)
Misri at 51.76% makes this a high free-sugar product despite 'no refined sugar' claim
Mulethi (licorice) contraindicated in hypertension, heart disease, kidney disease, and pregnancy
Giloy linked to idiosyncratic herb-induced liver injury in case series
Multiple herbs (Brahmi, Haritaki, Giloy) lack safety data for pregnancy and infants
No FSSAI licence number disclosed on the label

Who should approach with care

Pregnancy — Mulethi (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is explicitly contraindicated in pregnancy by the EMA HMPC monograph due to mineralocorticoid activity and adverse fetal outcomes; additionally Giloy, Brahmi, Haritaki, Nagkesar, and Cardamom all carry consult-doctor or caution flags for pregnancy with insufficient safety data.

Lactation — Mulethi, Brahmi, Giloy, Haritaki, Nagkesar, Ginger, and Cardamom all lack adequate safety data during breastfeeding; EMA recommends medical consultation for licorice preparations in lactating women.

Infants — WHO and paediatric guidelines recommend no added sugars for infants under 2 years; Misri, Giloy, Nagkesar, and Haritaki are all flagged as avoid for infants due to high sugar load, alkaloid content, hormonal activity, and critical impact on mineral absorption.

Children — High sucrose content from Misri is strongly linked to dental caries and excess caloric intake in children; cassia-type cinnamon may cause children to exceed EFSA coumarin TDI; Haritaki tannins may inhibit iron absorption in growing children.

Diabetes — Misri is essentially pure sucrose with a high glycaemic index; concurrent hypoglycaemic effects from Amla and Giloy may cause unpredictable blood glucose fluctuations when combined with antidiabetic medications.

Hypertension — Mulethi (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is contraindicated in hypertension per WHO/JECFA; glycyrrhizin causes pseudohyperaldosteronism, sustained blood pressure elevation, and hypokalaemia.

Heart Disease — Mulethi is contraindicated in heart disease due to glycyrrhizin-induced pseudohyperaldosteronism, hypokalaemia, and fluid retention that can worsen cardiac conditions; ghee's saturated fat and amla's antiplatelet activity compound the concern.

Kidney Disease — Mulethi promotes sodium and fluid retention via aldosterone-like activity, worsening oedema and electrolyte imbalances in renal disease; Haritaki's tannin load and Amla's high oxalate content add further renal burden.

Liver Disease — Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia) is linked to autoimmune-pattern herb-induced liver injury in multiple case series and must be avoided by anyone with pre-existing liver disease; Haritaki and Cinnamon carry additional hepatotoxic risk at elevated doses.

Thyroid Disease — Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) is contraindicated in hyperthyroidism and may interact with thyroid medications, potentially altering thyroid hormone levels.

Epilepsy — Brahmi has sedative and neuroactive properties that may interact with anti-epileptic drugs; medical supervision is advised for patients on anti-seizure therapy.

Ibs — Haritaki's purgative activity, Amla's high tannin and fibre content, and Misri's high sucrose load may all exacerbate gastrointestinal symptoms in individuals with irritable bowel syndrome.

Ibd — Giloy's potent immunomodulatory effects could unpredictably alter disease course or interact with immunosuppressive therapy in IBD; Haritaki's purgative action may worsen active flares.

Gout — Fructose released from Misri's sucrose metabolism can raise serum uric acid, and ghee contributes to metabolic syndrome — both are independent risk factors for gout flares.

Lactose Intolerance — Ghee is present at ~4% of formulation; while most lactose is removed during clarification, trace milk proteins may remain and could affect individuals with severe dairy sensitivity.

Other — Individuals with confirmed sesame allergy must avoid this product as sesame oil is a declared ingredient; sesame is a recognised major allergen under FSSAI, EU, and US FASTER Act regulations.

The full analysis

This chyawanprash targets health-conscious Indian consumers seeking a 'clean-label' Ayurvedic supplement free from synthetic additives. While the product genuinely contains no artificial preservatives, colours, or emulsifiers, the most important thing a consumer should know is that Misri — at 51.76% of the formulation — is essentially pure sucrose, making this product extremely high in free sugars (58.72g per 100g); the 'no refined sugar' framing is technically defensible but practically misleading for anyone monitoring glycaemic load. Beyond sugar, several Ayurvedic herbs (Giloy, Brahmi, Haritaki, Mulethi) carry evidence-based cautions for pregnancy, liver disease, hypertension, and specific drug interactions that deserve serious attention from those groups.

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Analysis

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