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One Good by Nourish You

Plant Based Parm

Name: Plant Based Parm
Brand: One Good by Nourish You

Use in moderation SafeShelf · review pending

NOVA 3veganno added sugarzero cholesterolno artificial additivesdairy freeclean labellactose-freepregnancy-safediabetic-safegluten-freeinfant-safeenjoy in moderation

Serving

10 g

Pack

150 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.

Caution · 2 ingredients shown

Caution2 of 5 ingredients

CashewCaution

SaltCaution

Cleared 3▾

Nutritional YeastCleared

Onion PowderCleared

Garlic PowderCleared

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.

4/5

claims fully supported

“Plant Based Parm”true

All five ingredients — cashew, nutritional yeast, onion powder, garlic powder, salt — are entirely plant-derived; no animal ingredients present and product is certified vegan.

“Full disclosure. Because your health deserves it.”misleading

The ingredient list contains only five items with no hidden additives or E-numbers, and three FSSAI licence numbers are declared, supporting a transparent-labelling posture; however, fibre content and amino-acid profile are not disclosed, which is a minor gap.

“No Added Sugar”true

Nutrition panel confirms added sugar is 0.0 g per serving and per 100 g; no sugar-alias ingredients (glucose syrup, dextrose, maltodextrin, etc.) appear in the ingredient list.

“Zero Cholesterol”true

Cholesterol is listed as 0 mg per serving and 0 mg per 100 g in the nutrition breakdown; all ingredients are plant-derived and inherently cholesterol-free.

“Zero Trans Fat”true

Trans fat is declared as 0.0 g per serving and 0.0 g per 100 g; no hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils are present in the ingredient list.

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

Only five whole-food ingredients — exceptionally clean label
No artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives
Zero added sugar confirmed by nutrition data
Zero cholesterol and zero trans fat
Fully vegan and dairy-free
FSSAI registered across multiple licensed facilities

Working against

Very high sodium density: 1,016 mg per 100 g
Calorie-dense at 551 kcal per 100 g (high fat from cashews)
Cashew is a major tree-nut allergen; not safe for nut-allergic individuals
High FODMAP ingredients (onion powder, garlic powder) may trigger IBS symptoms
No fibre data declared despite cashew and yeast being fibre sources

Who should approach with care

Nut Allergy — Cashew is a declared major tree-nut allergen under EU Regulation 1169/2011 and US FALCPA; exposure in sensitised individuals can provoke severe anaphylaxis.

Hypertension — Sodium content of 1,016 mg per 100 g is very high; even modest servings contribute meaningfully to daily sodium load, directly worsening elevated blood pressure per WHO and EFSA assessments.

Kidney Disease — High sodium load impairs fluid balance in individuals with compromised renal function, accelerating decline; cashew oxalates additionally pose risk for calcium-oxalate stone formers.

Heart Disease — Elevated sodium intake promotes fluid retention and raises cardiac workload; patients on anticoagulants should also note that garlic powder in concentrated form can enhance anticoagulant effects.

Infants — Cashew introduction in infants should be medically guided due to anaphylaxis risk; onion and garlic powders may also cause digestive discomfort and are generally deferred until after 12 months.

Children — Cashew is a major allergen requiring careful introduction in children, and the high sodium density exceeds WHO's downward-adjusted sodium limits for younger age groups.

Elderly — Renal sodium-excretion capacity declines with age, making the elderly disproportionately sensitive to high-sodium condiments and vulnerable to blood-pressure elevation.

Pregnancy — Excess sodium may exacerbate gestational hypertension and pre-eclampsia risk; garlic powder in high amounts has historically been associated with platelet and uterine effects per WHO guidance.

Gout — Nutritional yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) is among the richest dietary sources of purines, which metabolise to uric acid and can trigger or worsen gout attacks.

Ibs — Both onion powder and garlic powder are high-FODMAP ingredients (fructooligosaccharides and fructans respectively) that commonly trigger bloating, cramping, and altered bowel habits in IBS.

Ibd — Nutritional yeast (ASCA marker in Crohn's disease), onion powder, and garlic powder may each aggravate gastrointestinal inflammation and symptoms during active IBD flares.

The full analysis

This product is aimed at vegan and dairy-free consumers seeking a parmesan-style seasoning for pasta, salads, and snacks. Its ingredient list is impressively clean — just five whole-food-derived ingredients with no artificial additives, preservatives, colours, or added sugar — and the zero-cholesterol, zero-trans-fat claims all check out. The single biggest concern for an everyday consumer is the very high sodium density of 1,016 mg per 100 g; because this is a condiment used in 10 g sprinkles the per-serving hit (~102 mg) is moderate, but heavy-handed use or multiple servings adds up quickly. The most useful thing a curious consumer should know: this is one of the cleanest-label vegan cheese alternatives available, but people with hypertension, kidney disease, or a nut allergy should approach with clear awareness of the sodium load and cashew allergen.

FSSAI licence

11222999000595, 1152

Manufacturer

Veganarke Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.

Region

Source

MANUAL

Analysis

Independently researched