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Nourish You

Linseed Meal (Flaxseed Powder)

Name: Linseed Meal (Flaxseed Powder)
Brand: Nourish You

Clean SafeShelf · review pending

NOVA 1single ingredientomega-3 richhigh fiberno added sugarno preservativesminimally processedlactose-freepregnancy-safenut-freediabetic-safegluten-free

Serving

30 g

Pack

200 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.

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Ground Linseed (Flaxseed Powder)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

“Gluten Free”true

Flaxseed is naturally gluten-free; no gluten-containing ingredients are present. No cross-contamination warning is declared on the label.

“Rich source of Omega-3 (ALA)”true

Raw label data confirms 17.6g omega-3 ALA per 100g and 5.3g per 30g serving — an exceptionally high level that comfortably meets any 'rich source' threshold.

“Rich source of Fibre”true

Dietary fibre is 28.1g per 100g (8.4g per 30g serving). FSSAI 'rich source of fibre' requires ≥6g per 100g or ≥3g per serving; both thresholds are met decisively.

“Rich source of Protein”true

Protein is 19.1g per 100g (5.7g per 30g serving). FSSAI defines 'high protein' as ≥10g per 100g or ≥5g per serving; both thresholds are met.

“Rich source of Calcium”misleading

Calcium is 221mg per 100g but only 66.3mg per 30g serving. FSSAI 'rich source' (≥30% of 800mg RDA) requires ≥240mg per serving; 66.3mg is only ~8% of RDA per serving, failing the threshold. The claim is technically supportable only at unrealistically high intake levels.

“Rich source of Iron”misleading

Iron is 7.5mg per 100g but 2.3mg per 30g serving. FSSAI 'rich source' (≥30% of ~17mg RDA) requires ≥5.1mg per serving; 2.3mg (~13.5% RDA) does not qualify. 'Source of iron' would be more accurate.

“A superfood meal for a healthy day!”unverified

A general marketing slogan with no specific measurable assertion; no regulatory definition of 'superfood' exists under FSSAI.

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 — no additives, preservatives, or flavourings
Exceptionally high omega-3 ALA: 17.6g per 100g
Very high dietary fibre: 28.1g per 100g
Good plant protein: 19.1g per 100g
Zero trans fat and negligible sugar
Naturally low sodium (50.9mg per 100g)

Working against

Contains cyanogenic glycosides — unsafe for infants and to be moderated in children
Calcium and iron claims overstate regulatory 'rich source' thresholds per serving
High fibre may cause bloating, gas, or diarrhoea if intake increases too quickly
Nutrition panel values appear to be per-serving (30g), not per 100g as labelled — potential OCR/data-entry error creating consumer confusion
Phytoestrogenic lignans warrant medical advice during pregnancy

Who should approach with care

Infants — EFSA CONTAM Panel data show that even ~4g of ground flaxseed can exceed the acute reference dose for cyanogenic glycosides in toddlers, posing a real cyanide toxicity risk.

Children — EFSA analysis indicates adolescents consuming ground flaxseed regularly may approach or exceed the acute reference dose for cyanogenic glycosides; intake should be moderated.

Pregnancy — Phytoestrogenic lignans (SDG) in flaxseed may exert hormonal effects during pregnancy; medical guidance is advised before regular supplementation.

Kidney Disease — Flaxseed is high in phosphorus, which individuals with chronic kidney disease typically must limit to avoid hyperphosphataemia.

Heart Disease — Flaxseed ALA reduces platelet aggregation and may potentiate anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications, requiring medical supervision.

Ibs — The high combined soluble and insoluble fibre content commonly triggers bloating, gas, and diarrhoea, which can significantly worsen IBS symptoms at higher doses.

Ibd — High fibre intake from flaxseed powder may aggravate gastrointestinal symptoms during active IBD flares and should be introduced cautiously in remission.

The full analysis

This product is pure milled flaxseed — nothing added, nothing removed beyond the grinding step — making it one of the cleaner 'superfood' powders on the Indian market. Health-conscious adults, vegetarians, and those seeking plant-based omega-3 or fibre commonly buy it. The headline concern is not what's in it but who should be careful: infants and young children face a real cyanogenic glycoside exposure risk per EFSA data, and people on anticoagulants or with kidney disease need medical guidance before regular use. Two label claims — 'rich source of calcium' and 'rich source of iron' — appear overstated once evaluated against FSSAI's 30%-of-RDA-per-serving threshold for 'rich source' status, so read those as aspirational rather than regulatory. The single most useful takeaway: this is a genuinely clean, minimally processed whole-food ingredient, but portion discipline matters and it is not appropriate for infants.

FSSAI licence

13615010000200

Manufacturer

Kilaru Naturals Private Limited

Region

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MANUAL

Analysis

Independently researched