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Two Brothers Organic Farms

Rajma - Red Kidney Beans (Waghya Variety)

Name: Rajma - Red Kidney Beans (Waghya Variety)
Brand: Two Brothers Organic Farms

Clean SafeShelf · review pending

NOVA 1single ingredientheirloom varietyminimally processedno preservativesno artificial additiveslactose-freepregnancy-safenut-freediabetic-safegluten-freeinfant-safe

Serving

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Pack

500 g

Ingredients

Barcode

8908016002655

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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

Red Kidney BeansCleared

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.

3/7

claims fully supported

“Unpolished Waghya Ghevada”true

The product origin story and label explicitly describe the beans as native variety and unpolished; variety name Waghya Ghevada is confirmed with a 2016 GI tag.

“Native variety”true

Waghya Ghevada is documented as a native heirloom variety of North Konegaon taluka, Satara district, Maharashtra, and holds a 2016 GI tag confirming its origin credentials.

“Waghya Rajma are slightly more sweeter in taste as compared to other Rajma Varieties”unverified

Sweetness is a sensory/varietal characteristic not verifiable from available ingredient dossiers, nutrition data, or lab reports. No comparative taste data is present in any of the four data sources.

“Farmers by Choice”unverified

This is a brand philosophy and identity claim about the farmers' voluntary choice of profession. No data source available can confirm or contradict this.

“Raised in India”true

Country of origin is confirmed as India; the product origin story specifically locates cultivation in Satara district, Maharashtra.

“Regenerative Natural Farming”unverified

The brand describes its farming principles as regenerative natural farming in the farmers' story. No third-party regenerative agriculture certification appears in the extra information — this claim is currently self-declared and unaudited.

“Holistic, honest and traceable to its source”unverified

Traceability is partially supported: FSSAI licence number, manufacturer address, customer care contacts, and a QR code linking to lab reports are all present. 'Holistic' and 'honest' are subjective brand values that cannot be independently verified from the data available.

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 whole-food ingredient — no additives of any kind
Heirloom native variety with a Government of India GI tag (2016)
Unpolished — retains seed coat and natural micronutrient profile
QR code for lab reports enables independent traceability
FSSAI licensed; manufacturer details fully disclosed
Regenerative natural farming origin story with fourth-generation farmer accountability

Working against

No nutrition panel data available — calories, protein, fibre all unquantified on this listing
Raw or undercooked beans contain lectins; improper preparation is a genuine safety risk
Facility also processes wheat, seeds, and nuts — cross-contamination risk for allergic consumers
No organic certification visible despite brand name implying organic farming

Who should approach with care

G6pd Deficiency — The ingredient dossier flags beans — specifically fava beans — for containing vicine and convicine, which can trigger haemolytic anaemia (favism) in G6PD-deficient individuals; while red kidney beans are not fava beans, individuals with G6PD deficiency should consult a doctor before consuming any legume from this family.

Ibs — Red kidney beans are high in fermentable oligosaccharides (FODMAPs) and dietary fibre; controlled trial data confirm increased flatulence, bloating, and abdominal pain in a subset of IBS sufferers.

Ibd — High insoluble fibre content may aggravate gastrointestinal symptoms during active IBD flares; individualised dietary guidance from a registered dietitian is recommended.

Kidney Disease — Beans are rich in potassium and phosphorus, nutrients that may need restriction in chronic kidney disease to prevent hyperkalaemia and hyperphosphataemia.

Gout — Beans contain moderate purines that can elevate uric acid levels; although plant-based purines are less problematic than animal-sourced ones, individuals with active gout should monitor portion sizes.

Gluten Intolerance — The product is cleaned and sorted in a facility that also processes wheat, posing a cross-contamination risk for individuals with coeliac disease or non-coeliac gluten sensitivity.

Nut Allergy — The label states the facility also processes nuts and seeds, creating a cross-contamination risk for individuals with tree nut or seed allergies.

The full analysis

This product is about as close to a whole food as packaged grocery gets — one ingredient, no additives, no processing beyond cleaning and sorting. It appeals to health-conscious, sustainability-oriented consumers who want traceable, minimally processed pulses with a regional provenance story backed by a GI tag. The most important practical note for any buyer: raw or undercooked kidney beans contain phytohemagglutinin (lectins) that cause gastrointestinal injury — pre-soaking and pressure cooking for 10–15 minutes as directed on the pack is essential to deactivate them. No detailed nutrition panel was available for this listing, which limits quantitative evaluation, but the ingredient itself is nutritionally well-regarded by every major health authority.

FSSAI licence

11522997000409

Manufacturer

TBOF Foods Private Limited

Region

Source

MANUAL

Analysis

Independently researched