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Nourish Organics

Cranberry Super Grain Granola

Name: Cranberry Super Grain Granola
Brand: Nourish Organics

Use in moderation On SafeShelf

NOVA 3no artificial additiveswheat freehigh fibresuperfood grainsno preservativeslactose-freepregnancy-safediabetic-safegluten-freeenjoy in moderation

Serving

27 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 · 7 ingredients shown

Caution7 of 13 ingredients

Superfood Blend (Quinoa, Amaranth, Pumpkin Seeds)Caution

HoneyCaution

Edible Vegetable Oil (Rice Bran)Caution

Dry Fruits (Cashewnuts, Walnuts)Caution

Cinnamon Powder (Dalchini Powder)Caution

Himalayan Pink Rock SaltCaution

Nutmeg PowderCaution

Cleared 6▾

Oat FlakesCleared

CranberryCleared

Seeds (White Sesame Seeds, Sunflower Seeds)Cleared

Coconut NectarCleared

Almond ButterCleared

VanillaCleared

Why it’s on SafeShelf

Reviewed and added to SafeShelf — every ingredient checked against our safety, regulatory and processing standards.

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.

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claims fully supported

“13% Protein”true

rawLabelData nutritionPer100g shows 13.0g protein per 100g, supporting this claim; the main NUTRITION block shows 3.51g which is likely per-serving (27g × ~3.7 ≈ 13g/100g, consistent).

“Rich in Fibre”true

rawLabelData nutritionPer100g shows 7.69g dietary fibre per 100g, which exceeds the FSSAI threshold of 6g/100g for a 'high fibre' claim.

“Wheat Free”true

No wheat or wheat-derived ingredient appears in the ingredient list; oats, quinoa, amaranth, and other grains present are not wheat. Cross-contamination risk at the facility is noted but the product itself is wheat-free.

“No Cholesterol”true

Cholesterol is confirmed as 0mg in both nutrition data sets.

“No Trans Fat”true

Trans fat is confirmed as 0.0g in both nutrition data sets.

“No Preservatives”true

No preservative-category ingredient appears in the ingredient list; the product uses a food-grade oxygen inhibitor sachet (not for consumption) which is a physical preservation aid, not a chemical preservative additive in the food itself.

“No Refined Sugars”true

The product uses honey and coconut nectar as sweeteners — neither is a refined/crystalline sugar (e.g., white sugar, glucose syrup). Added sugars per rawLabelData are listed as 0.3g/100g (suspiciously low given honey and coconut nectar presence — possible OCR error), but the claim refers to refined sugar specifically, which is absent.

“No Artificial Sweeteners”true

All sweetening agents — honey and coconut nectar — are natural; no artificial or high-intensity synthetic sweeteners are present.

“No Artificial Flavourings”true

Flavouring agents are vanilla (natural), cinnamon powder (natural spice), and nutmeg powder (natural spice); no artificial flavouring substances detected.

“Superfood Loaded”true

The ingredient list explicitly includes a 'Superfood Blend' (Quinoa, Amaranth, Pumpkin Seeds) at 21.4%, consistent with the claim.

“Crunchy Quinoa & Amaranth with Freshly Made Almond Butter”unverified

Quinoa, amaranth, and almond butter are all present in the ingredient list. The descriptor 'Freshly Made' for the almond butter cannot be verified from available data — no certificate, production date, or third-party attestation is present.

“Loaded with Whole Nuts & Seeds”true

Cashews and walnuts (4% combined), almond butter, pumpkin seeds (part of the 21.4% superfood blend), white sesame seeds, and sunflower seeds (9% combined) are all present.

“No Fake Stuff”true

Supported by the absence of artificial sweeteners, artificial flavourings, artificial colours, and chemical preservatives across the full ingredient list.

“Nutrition that fits your lifestyle”unverified

This is a subjective marketing assertion with no specific nutritional, clinical, or regulatory basis provided; it cannot be evaluated against any available data.

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 colours, flavourings, or preservatives
Good source of dietary fibre (~7.7g per 100g per label)
13g protein per 100g from whole-food sources
Contains superfood grains: quinoa, amaranth, pumpkin seeds
Zero trans fat and zero cholesterol confirmed
Rich in unsaturated fats (MUFA + PUFA) from nuts and seeds

Working against

Contains free sugars via honey and coconut nectar
Moderate sodium (~348mg per 100g per label data)
Significant tree-nut allergen risk (cashew, walnut, almond)
Sesame allergen present (white sesame seeds)
Honey makes product unsuitable for infants under 12 months
Nutrition values across two data sources conflict — likely OCR error, warrants label verification

Who should approach with care

Infants — Honey contains Clostridium botulinum spores that can cause fatal infant botulism in children under 12 months; additionally, pink salt (non-iodized, adds sodium), whole nuts/seeds (choking hazard), and nutmeg (narrow toxic margin by body weight) make this product wholly unsuitable for infants.

Children — Honey may contain pyrrolizidine alkaloids with a possible carcinogenic concern at high relative exposure in toddlers (EFSA 2017), cassia cinnamon coumarin can exceed the EFSA TDI at low body weights, and nutmeg myristicin has a reduced margin of safety in children; whole cashews and walnuts also pose choking hazards.

Pregnancy — Cinnamon powder (possibly cassia-type, with coumarin), nutmeg (myristicin with reported uterotonic properties), and rice bran oil (inorganic arsenic and process contaminant exposure) all carry specific cautions during pregnancy; non-iodized pink salt may also compound iodine insufficiency.

Lactation — Himalayan pink salt is not iodized; reliance on this as the sole salt source during lactation may compromise iodine delivery to the nursing infant via breast milk.

Diabetes — Honey and coconut nectar both contribute free glucose and fructose that can cause post-prandial glycaemic excursions; sweetened or processed dried cranberries may also add sugar load requiring careful accounting within the total carbohydrate budget.

Hypertension — Himalayan pink salt delivers sodium equivalent to regular salt (~348mg sodium per 100g per label); pumpkin seed compounds may also additively enhance hypotensive effects of antihypertensive medications.

Kidney Disease — Multiple ingredients — cashews, walnuts, almonds (almond butter), quinoa, pumpkin seeds, and cranberries — are all moderately high in oxalates and/or phosphorus, which can worsen calcium oxalate stone formation and phosphorus load in chronic kidney disease.

Heart Disease — Cranberry products can potentiate the anticoagulant effect of warfarin commonly prescribed for cardiac conditions; walnuts may also modestly affect INR stability in patients on anticoagulant therapy.

Liver Disease — Cassia-type cinnamon coumarin and nutmeg myristicin are both metabolized hepatically and may impose additional metabolic stress on individuals with pre-existing liver disease.

Epilepsy — Nutmeg powder contains myristicin, a neuroactive and psychoactive compound that may interact with seizure thresholds in individuals with epilepsy or seizure disorders.

Migraine — Nutmeg contains phenylethylamine-like compounds and myristicin, both recognized dietary migraine triggers in sensitive individuals.

Gluten Intolerance — Oats and quinoa are frequently cross-contaminated with gluten during milling and processing; the product is made in a facility processing whole grains, and no certified gluten-free claim is made, making this product unsuitable for coeliac patients without verified gluten-free sourcing.

Nut Allergy — The product contains cashew nuts, walnuts, and almond butter — all major tree-nut allergens under FSSAI, EU Regulation 1169/2011, and FALCPA — and is manufactured in a facility that also processes peanuts; individuals with any tree-nut or peanut allergy must avoid this product.

Ibs — Multiple FODMAP-relevant ingredients are present: oat beta-glucan and fructans, quinoa saponins, coconut nectar inulin, almond butter oligosaccharides, and potentially cranberry fructose/sorbitol — cumulative FODMAP load may exacerbate bloating, cramping, and altered bowel habits.

Ibd — Honey's fermentable sugars, coconut nectar inulin, rice bran high insoluble fibre, and almond butter's fat and fibre content may collectively aggravate gastrointestinal symptoms during active IBD flares; individual tolerance should be assessed during remission.

Gout — Coconut nectar fructose raises serum uric acid through hepatic metabolism, and quinoa contributes dietary purines; individuals with gout or hyperuricaemia should moderate intake.

The full analysis

This product is aimed at health-conscious Indian consumers looking for a wholesome, minimally-artificial breakfast or snack option. It stands out for its clean, recognizable ingredient list — whole grains, nuts, seeds, and natural sweeteners — with no artificial colours, flavourings, or preservatives. One important caveat: two sets of nutrition data appear in the label (per-serving vs per-100g figures differ sharply, likely an OCR/intake issue), and the per-100g rawLabelData values of 514 kcal, 13g protein, and 7.7g fibre are more typical for granola and are used for claim verification here. A second nuance: the ingredient database has flagged 'Amaranth' as the synthetic azo dye E123 (food colour), but the product context and ingredient list make it unambiguous that this refers to the whole grain Amaranthus, not a synthetic colourant — consumers should not be alarmed. The most useful thing a curious consumer should know: this is a genuinely clean-label granola with real nuts, seeds, and superfoods, but it still contains free sugars (honey, coconut nectar), moderate sodium, and is a significant tree-nut and sesame allergen risk.

FSSAI licence

10016011000291, 1001

Manufacturer

Global Organics (Unit -II)

Region

Source

MANUAL

Analysis

Independently researched