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24 Mantra Organic

Organic Chilli Powder

Name: Organic Chilli Powder
Brand: 24 Mantra Organic

Use in moderation SafeShelf · review pending

NOVA 1

Serving

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Pack

100 g

Ingredients

Barcode

8904083500810

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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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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.

5/8

claims fully supported

“Gluten Free”true

Chilli powder is naturally free of gluten-containing grains; no gluten-bearing ingredients are present.

“Organic”true

The product is positioned as organically farmed, consistent with the brand's certified organic sourcing practices and the absence of synthetic additives.

“Live an Organic Life”misleading

This is an aspirational lifestyle tagline, not a verifiable product attribute; no nutrition or ingredient data can substantiate or refute a lifestyle claim.

“Grown without synthetic Pesticides & GMOs”true

Consistent with certified organic standards; no synthetic pesticides or GMO crop varieties are employed per the brand's organic certification framework.

“Pure | Natural Colour & Taste”true

The product is a single-ingredient ground spice; colour and pungency derive entirely from natural carotenoids and capsaicinoids with no added colourants or flavour compounds.

“Truly Organic”true

Consistent with the brand's organic certification; the product contains no synthetic inputs or non-organic components.

“Truly Safe - No synthetic pesticides or fertilizers used”misleading

While the absence of synthetic pesticides is substantiated by organic certification, the product carries formal caution or avoid advisories for infants, children, pregnant individuals, and those with IBS, IBD, kidney disease, liver disease, and migraines due to capsaicin; the blanket claim of being 'truly safe' materially overstates its universal suitability.

“Truly Honest - Selection of ideal locations, farmers, seasons, seed varieties & adopting suitable practices.”misleading

This is an unverifiable supply-chain provenance claim; neither the nutrition panel nor ingredient list provides any basis to confirm or deny the specifics of location selection, farmer practices, or seed variety choices.

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 product — no additives, fillers, or preservatives
Certified organic; grown without synthetic pesticides or GMOs
Naturally gluten-free
Exceptionally high dietary fibre (28.7 g per 100 g)
Useful plant protein content (10.6 g per 100 g)
No artificial colours, flavours, or sweeteners of any kind

Working against

Capsaicin can cause significant GI irritation in sensitive individuals
Completely unsuitable for infants
May trigger or worsen IBS flares, IBD mucosal inflammation, and migraines
Warrants caution in those with kidney or liver disease
Very high habitual consumption linked in some studies to gastric mucosal stress

Who should approach with care

Infants — Capsaicin causes intense gastrointestinal and mucosal irritation in infants, and no safe intake threshold has been established for this age group.

Children — High capsaicin content can cause significant GI discomfort and mucosal irritation in young children; use should be minimal and strictly age-appropriate.

Pregnancy — Excessive chilli intake may worsen gastroesophageal reflux and GI irritation during pregnancy; normal culinary quantities are generally tolerated but very high intake should be avoided.

Ibs — Capsaicin activates TRPV1 receptors in the gut epithelium, exacerbating abdominal pain, cramping, and altered bowel habits in individuals with irritable bowel syndrome.

Ibd — Chilli powder can trigger disease flares and worsen mucosal inflammation in individuals with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.

Kidney Disease — Pharmacokinetic studies show capsaicin reaches its highest tissue concentrations in the kidney, warranting caution in individuals with pre-existing renal impairment.

Liver Disease — Hepatic CYP2E1 converts capsaicin to reactive phenoxy radicals capable of causing focal hepatic necrosis at high doses, posing additional metabolic stress for those with existing liver disease.

Migraine — Capsaicin-containing spicy foods are a recognised dietary trigger for migraine headaches in susceptible individuals.

The full analysis

24 Mantra Organic Chilli Powder is a favourite among health-conscious Indian households looking for a clean, pesticide-free spice. Its ingredient list could not be simpler — just ground chilli — and the organic certification, absence of any additives, and high natural fibre make it one of the cleaner spice products available. The critical caveat is capsaicin: this bioactive compound makes the product wholly unsuitable for infants and calls for caution in people with IBS, IBD, kidney or liver disease, and migraine susceptibility. The single most useful thing to know: the product is as pure as a spice gets, but 'truly safe' for everyone it is not.

FSSAI licence

10021047000201, 1001

Manufacturer

G - Sresta Natural Bioproducts Pvt. Ltd.

Region

Source

MANUAL

Analysis

Independently researched