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Alpino

Protein Rich Super Corn Flakes Chocolate

Name: Protein Rich Super Corn Flakes Chocolate
Brand: Alpino

Use in moderation SafeShelf · review pending

NOVA 4fortified vitaminshigh fiberno artificial coloursno artificial sweetenersno artificial flavourspregnancy-safegluten-freelactose-freeenjoy in moderation

Serving

30 g

Pack

750 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 · 1 ingredient shown

Caution1 of 8 ingredients

SugarCaution

Cleared 7▾

Corn GritsCleared

Natural Peanut ButterCleared

Cocoa PowderCleared

Cocoa ButterCleared

VitaminsCleared

MineralsCleared

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.

3/5

claims fully supported

“Protein Rich”misleading

At 13g protein per 100g, protein contributes approximately 10.4% of total energy (52 kcal out of 500 kcal per 100g). FSSAI's Food Safety and Standards (Advertising and Claims) Regulations require at least 20% of energy from protein for a 'high protein' or 'protein rich' designation. This product falls well short of that threshold.

“13% Protein”true

The nutrition panel confirms 13g of protein per 100g, which is 13% by weight. This is a factually accurate representation of the declared protein content.

“8 Essentials Vitamins”true

The rawLabelData vitamin panel lists exactly eight vitamins: Vitamin C, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, D3, and B12, with specific mg quantities and %RDA values per serving provided.

“No Artificial Stuff”true

The full ingredient list — Corn Grits, Natural Peanut Butter, Sugar, Cocoa Powder, Cocoa Butter, Vitamins, Minerals, Rosemary Extract — contains no artificial colours, artificial flavours, or artificial sweeteners. Rosemary extract is a natural preservative. The claim is supported by the declared ingredients.

“Rich in Iron”misleading

The label declares iron at 15% RDA per serving. Under FSSAI's advertising and claims regulations, a 'rich in' or 'high' mineral claim requires the product to provide at least 30% of the RDA per serving. At 15% RDA, the product qualifies only as a 'source of iron', not 'rich in iron'.

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

Fortified with 8 vitamins including B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, C, and D3
Natural peanut butter (25%) provides whole-food protein and healthy fats
Good dietary fibre at 8.5g per 100g
No artificial colours, flavours, or sweeteners in ingredient list
Natural antioxidant preservative (rosemary extract) instead of synthetic alternatives
Iron fortified — 15% RDA per serving

Working against

High total fat at 25.8g per 100g — calorie-dense product
Contains 8g added sugar per 100g per label data
Sodium at 285mg per 100g — moderate but accumulates with larger portions
Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) despite whole-food ingredients
Contains peanuts — a major allergen with anaphylaxis risk
No FSSAI licence number found on product label

Who should approach with care

Nut Allergy — The product contains 25% natural peanut butter; peanuts are one of the most common triggers of anaphylaxis and are subject to mandatory allergen labelling — individuals with peanut allergy must strictly avoid this product.

Infants — The product combines peanut butter (choking and allergen risk), cocoa-derived methylxanthines (theobromine and caffeine) that infants cannot metabolise, and adult-calibrated vitamin doses — it is wholly inappropriate for infants.

Diabetes — The product contains sucrose (8g added sugar per 100g) which causes rapid postprandial glucose spikes, degermed corn grits with a moderate-to-high glycaemic index, and calorie-dense cocoa butter — individuals with diabetes should exercise strict portion control.

Children — Added sugar contributes to dental caries risk in children, cocoa-derived cadmium and methylxanthines may approach tolerable limits at high percentile intakes, and adult-level vitamin fortification doses warrant caution for younger children.

Hypertension — The product provides 285mg sodium per 100g from peanut butter and other sources, and high saturated fat from cocoa butter is associated with endothelial dysfunction — both warrant caution for individuals managing hypertension.

Kidney Disease — Peanut butter is high in phosphorus and potassium requiring restriction in CKD; cocoa powder adds oxalate load promoting kidney stone risk; high added sugar contributes to CKD progression — cumulative burden warrants medical guidance.

Pregnancy — Cocoa powder contains caffeine and theobromine that cross the placenta, and the vitamin blend includes vitamin D and B-group vitamins that should be monitored against total supplemental intake to avoid exceeding safe upper limits.

Lactation — Caffeine and theobromine from cocoa powder are secreted into breast milk and may cause irritability or sleep disturbance in nursing infants.

Ibs — Corn grits may act as a fermentable carbohydrate trigger, peanut butter contains FODMAPs (fructans) and high fat, sucrose can exacerbate fermentation, and cocoa caffeine stimulates gastrointestinal motility — multiple IBS trigger ingredients are present.

Heart Disease — Cocoa butter and peanut butter together contribute a high saturated and total fat load; cocoa methylxanthines can increase heart rate and blood pressure; individuals with established cardiovascular conditions should seek medical guidance before regular consumption.

Gluten Intolerance — Corn grits are inherently gluten-free but are frequently processed in shared facilities with wheat; no certified gluten-free claim is present, posing a meaningful cross-contamination risk for individuals with coeliac disease.

Migraine — Cocoa powder contains both caffeine and phenylethylamine, which are recognised dietary migraine triggers in susceptible individuals.

Gout — Peanuts contain purines that can contribute to elevated uric acid levels; individuals with gout are generally advised to moderate intake of purine-containing foods including peanut products.

Epilepsy — High-dose vitamin B6 in the fortification blend may interact with anti-epileptic drugs, and rosemary-derived camphor constituents at food-additive levels are low risk but warrant awareness in epilepsy patients taking multiple supplements.

The full analysis

This product is aimed at fitness-conscious and health-aware Indian consumers looking for a higher-protein breakfast cereal alternative to conventional corn flakes. Its standout feature is the 25% natural peanut butter content, which genuinely contributes protein, healthy fats, and fibre — and the 8-vitamin fortification panel is real and verified. However, the product is calorically dense at 500 kcal/100g with 25.8g fat and a non-trivial 8g added sugar per 100g, and the 'Protein Rich' marketing claim does not meet FSSAI's threshold for that designation. The most useful thing a curious consumer should know is that this is a nutritionally complex, ultra-processed fortified cereal whose peanut butter base makes it genuinely higher in fat and protein than regular corn flakes, but it is not a low-calorie or low-fat option, and peanut-allergic individuals must strictly avoid it.

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