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Alpino

High Protein Super Oats Classic Coffee

Name: High Protein Super Oats Classic Coffee
Brand: Alpino

Use in moderation SafeShelf · review pending

NOVA 4high proteinhigh fiberno refined sugarzero trans fatlow sodiumpregnancy-safediabetic-safegluten-freelactose-freeenjoy in moderation

Serving

40 g

Pack

1000 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 · 3 ingredients shown

Caution3 of 6 ingredients

Texturised Soya ProteinCaution

Organic JaggeryCaution

Instant CoffeeCaution

Cleared 3▾

Rolled OatsCleared

Unsweetened Peanut ButterCleared

Rosemary ExtractE 392Cleared

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.

4/4

claims fully supported

“High Protein”true

Protein is 24g per 100g, providing ≈96 kcal of the 394 kcal total — approximately 24.4% of energy from protein, which meets FSSAI and general international thresholds for a 'high protein' claim (≥20% energy from protein).

“24% Protein”true

Nutrition panel confirms 24g protein per 100g, which is exactly 24% by weight. The claim is numerically accurate.

“No Refined Sugar”true

The only sweetener in the ingredient list is organic jaggery (10%), an unrefined non-centrifugal cane sugar that retains molasses and trace minerals. No refined white sugar, cane sugar, or refined syrups appear in the formulation.

“11% Dietary Fibre”true

Nutrition panel confirms 11g dietary fibre per 100g, which equals 11% by weight. The claim is numerically accurate and plausible given 45% rolled oats in the formulation.

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

High protein: 24g per 100g (≈24% of energy from protein)
Good dietary fibre: 11g per 100g supports digestive health
No refined sugar — organic jaggery used as sole sweetener
Zero trans fat
Low sodium: 45mg per 100g
Natural preservative (rosemary extract, E392) rather than synthetic alternatives

Working against

Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) due to texturised soy protein and rosemary extract
Contains soy — a major allergen requiring label declaration
Contains peanuts — a major allergen; anaphylaxis risk
10g added sugar per 100g from jaggery contributes to daily sugar load
Caffeine from instant coffee — unsuitable for children, infants, and some sensitive adults
No FSSAI licence number visible on product packaging

Who should approach with care

Infants — Caffeine from instant coffee is wholly inappropriate for infants whose metabolism cannot process it; the product also contains soy protein and peanut butter, both of which carry specific infant safety caveats requiring medical guidance before introduction.

Children — Caffeine from instant coffee (4% of formulation) can easily exceed EFSA's safe daily limit of 3 mg/kg bw/day for children, and high-dose soy isoflavones raise theoretical hormonal development concerns in young children.

Pregnancy — Caffeine from instant coffee contributes to the 200 mg/day limit recommended by EFSA for pregnant women, and concentrated soy isoflavones at supplemental doses warrant medical discussion during pregnancy.

Lactation — Caffeine passes into breast milk and at high intake levels may cause irritability and disrupted sleep in breastfed infants; portion sizes should be moderated.

Diabetes — Organic jaggery is predominantly sucrose and raises blood glucose comparably to other sugars; the 10g added sugar per 100g (4g per 40g serving) requires monitoring even though jaggery has a marginally lower glycaemic index than refined sugar.

Heart Disease — Caffeine doses from regular intake can induce cardiac arrhythmias in susceptible individuals per EFSA's 2015 review, and the sucrose load from jaggery contributes to cardiovascular risk; medical guidance on safe intake is warranted.

Hypertension — Caffeine intake is associated with steeper age-related blood pressure increases in men per EFSA evidence; unsweetened peanut butter may also contribute sodium depending on formulation.

Thyroid Disease — Isoflavones in texturised soya protein (21% of formulation) may impair thyroid hormone synthesis and reduce absorption of thyroid replacement medications such as levothyroxine.

Gluten Intolerance — Rolled oats (45%) contain avenin and are frequently cross-contaminated with wheat, barley, and rye during processing; no gluten-free certification is indicated on this product.

Nut Allergy — Unsweetened peanut butter (20%) is a major ingredient and peanut allergy can trigger severe anaphylaxis; strict avoidance is required.

Kidney Disease — Peanut butter is naturally high in phosphorus and potassium, nutrients that patients with chronic kidney disease may need to restrict to prevent electrolyte imbalance.

Ibs — Rolled oats (high beta-glucan/FODMAP), peanut butter (fat and fructans), jaggery (fermentable sugars), and coffee (gut motility stimulant) collectively represent multiple IBS triggers that may exacerbate bloating, cramping, and altered bowel habits.

Gout — Peanuts contribute purines, and jaggery's fructose component can elevate serum uric acid levels, both of which may aggravate gout in predisposed individuals.

Sulfite Sensitivity — Light-coloured jaggery is sometimes manufactured using sulfur dioxide (SO2) as a clarificant; individuals with sulfite sensitivity or sulfite-triggered asthma should confirm the processing method with the manufacturer.

Epilepsy — Caffeine from instant coffee is a CNS stimulant that may lower seizure threshold in some individuals with epilepsy, and rosemary extract at high doses carries a similar theoretical concern.

The full analysis

This product targets fitness-conscious adults seeking a convenient, protein-forward breakfast alternative. At 24g protein and 11g dietary fibre per 100g it genuinely delivers on its headline nutrition claims, and the use of organic jaggery instead of refined sugar is a meaningful positive. However, the inclusion of texturised soya protein (an industrial isolate rarely used in home kitchens) and rosemary extract (a preservative, E392) pushes this firmly into NOVA 4 ultra-processed territory — a fact worth weighing against the otherwise relatively clean ingredient deck. The product also contains both soy and peanuts, two of the most clinically significant food allergens, and its caffeine content (from 4% instant coffee) makes it unsuitable for children, infants, and certain sensitive groups. The single most useful thing a consumer can take away: the nutrition profile is genuinely good for an active adult, but the ultra-processed classification and dual major-allergen burden mean it is not the 'whole-food' product its branding implies.

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