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Lijjat

Lijjat Chakki Fresh Atta (Wheat Flour)

Name: Lijjat Chakki Fresh Atta (Wheat Flour)
Brand: Lijjat

Clean SafeShelf · review pending

NOVA 1single ingredienthigh fiberno preservativesno artificial coloursminimally processedlactose-freeinfant-safediabetic-safenut-freepregnancy-safe

Serving

100 g

Pack

1000 g

Ingredients

Barcode

8901441031016

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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

Whole WheatCleared

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.

1/3

claims fully supported

“Chakki Fresh”unverified

Chakki refers to stone-grinding, a traditional milling method. The product is positioned as chakki-ground whole wheat atta, which is consistent with the variant descriptor in the label data, but no independent milling-method certification or process detail is available in any of the four data sources to confirm stone-grinding specifically.

“Who can understand your taste better”unverified

This is a subjective marketing tagline with no factual, nutritional, or regulatory basis to evaluate. No sensory or consumer-research data is present in any source.

“Symbol of Woman's Strength”true

The manufacturer is 'Shri Mahila Griha Udyog Lijjat Papad', a well-documented Indian women's cooperative enterprise. The brand identity claim is directly supported by the manufacturer name in the product record.

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% whole wheat, nothing else
High dietary fibre — 10.77 g per 100 g (FSSAI 'high fibre' threshold is 6 g)
No preservatives, artificial colours, or flavourings
No added sugar or sodium
FSSAI licensed; recognised by Khadi & Village Industries Commission
Produced by a women's cooperative with decades of trust

Working against

Contains gluten — unsuitable for celiac disease or gluten sensitivity
Wheat is a major allergen; must be avoided by those with wheat allergy
Fructan (FODMAP) content may aggravate IBS symptoms
High insoluble fibre may worsen symptoms during active IBD flares

Who should approach with care

Gluten Intolerance — Whole wheat contains gluten (gliadin and glutenin), which triggers an autoimmune intestinal response in celiac disease and causes symptoms in non-celiac gluten sensitivity; complete avoidance is the only recognised treatment.

Other — Individuals with a diagnosed IgE-mediated wheat allergy must strictly avoid this product, as wheat is a major food allergen under FSSAI, US FALCPA, and EU Regulation 1169/2011, with potential for severe or anaphylactic reactions.

Ibs — Whole wheat contains fructans, a fermentable FODMAP carbohydrate that can trigger bloating, cramping, and altered bowel habits in individuals with irritable bowel syndrome, particularly those on a medically supervised low-FODMAP diet.

Ibd — The high insoluble fibre content of whole wheat may exacerbate gastrointestinal symptoms during active inflammatory bowel disease flares; tolerance varies significantly by disease type and activity level, warranting medical guidance.

Phenylketonuria — Whole wheat is a notable source of dietary phenylalanine, which individuals with PKU must account for within their strictly controlled daily phenylalanine allowance.

The full analysis

This product is as clean as packaged flour gets: one ingredient, zero additives, no preservatives, no artificial anything. Home cooks looking for a straightforward whole wheat atta will find nothing to be alarmed about here — the nutritional profile is solid, with notably high dietary fibre (10.77 g/100 g) and decent protein (13.35 g/100 g). The only meaningful consumer warnings stem from the wheat itself: anyone with celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity, or a diagnosed wheat allergy must avoid it entirely, and people with IBS should approach it cautiously due to fructan (FODMAP) content. The single most useful thing to know: this is one of the most minimally processed packaged staples you can buy.

FSSAI licence

11513003001138

Manufacturer

Shri Mahila Griha Udyog Lijjat Papad

Region

Source

MANUAL

Analysis

Independently researched