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Nourish You

Roasted Watermelon Seeds

Name: Roasted Watermelon Seeds
Brand: Nourish You

Clean SafeShelf · review pending

NOVA 1high proteinhigh fibersingle ingredientno preservativesno artificial flavoursplant-basedlactose-freepregnancy-safenut-freediabetic-safegluten-free

Serving

30 g

Pack

100 g

Ingredients

Barcode

8908022415130

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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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Roasted Watermelon SeedsCleared

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.

9/10

claims fully supported

“Plant-Based”true

Single plant-derived ingredient — watermelon seeds. No animal-derived inputs.

“100% Natural”true

Single ingredient, no additives, E-numbers, flavourings, or preservatives detected.

“29g Protein”true

Nutrition panel declares 29.05g protein per 100g, confirmed across both the main nutrition block and rawLabelData.

“High in Fibre”true

8.1g dietary fibre per 100g. FSSAI threshold for 'high fibre' is ≥6g/100g for solid foods — this product qualifies.

“Rich in Protein & Iron”misleading

Protein claim is well supported (29g/100g). However, the nutrition panel and rawLabelData both declare iron at 0mg/100g. Watermelon seeds are known to contain iron naturally, suggesting the 0 value may be a reporting omission or OCR error, but as declared the iron content is zero — the iron portion of this claim is not supported by the available data.

“Great Source of Omega 6”true

Omega-6 (polyunsaturated fat) is listed at 12.4g/100g in rawLabelData, a substantial quantity for a single-ingredient snack.

“No Sodium Added”true

Sodium declared at 0mg/100g in both the nutrition panel and rawLabelData. No sodium-containing additives in the ingredient list.

“No Refined Oil”true

Single-ingredient product; no oil of any kind added.

“No Artificial Flavours”true

Single ingredient — roasted watermelon seeds only. No flavouring agents present.

“No Preservatives”true

No preservative-category ingredients anywhere in the formulation.

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

Very high protein — 29g per 100g
Good dietary fibre — 8.1g per 100g
No added sodium or salt
No artificial flavours, colours, or preservatives
Single-ingredient, minimally processed whole food
Good source of omega-6 polyunsaturated fat (12.4g/100g)

Working against

Declared total fat (4.97g) likely underreported — MUFA+PUFA alone exceed it
Contains 0.1g trans fat per 100g (naturally occurring, but worth noting)
Iron claim on label not supported by nutrition panel (0mg declared)
Packed in facility handling tree nuts, soy, and gluten — cross-contamination risk
Calorie tracking unreliable due to apparent fat panel error

Who should approach with care

Infants — Whole roasted seeds pose a choking hazard and are not appropriate for infants or very young children per standard food safety guidance for age-appropriate foods.

Kidney Disease — Watermelon seeds are relatively high in potassium and phosphorus; individuals with impaired kidney function may need to moderate intake to avoid electrolyte imbalances, per general renal dietary guidance.

Hypertension — This specific product has zero added sodium, but general guidance flags commercially roasted watermelon seeds as a category where salted varieties can elevate sodium intake; consumers should verify the label before purchasing other SKUs.

Ibs — The high fat and fibre content of watermelon seeds may exacerbate gastrointestinal symptoms such as bloating or loose stools in individuals with irritable bowel syndrome.

Nut Allergy — Packed in a facility that also handles tree nuts; individuals with tree nut allergies should exercise caution due to cross-contamination risk.

Gluten Intolerance — Packed in a facility that handles cereals containing gluten; individuals with coeliac disease or gluten sensitivity should be aware of cross-contamination risk.

The full analysis

This product is bought by health-conscious snackers, gym-goers, and plant-based diet followers looking for a clean, nutrient-dense alternative to conventional processed snacks. The ingredient list is as short as it gets — one item — and no additives, preservatives, or artificial anything are present. The biggest standout is genuine high protein (29g/100g) and decent fibre (8.1g/100g). One flag worth noting: the declared total fat (4.97g/100g) appears inconsistent with the separately listed MUFA (3.31g) + PUFA (12.49g) values, which together already exceed the stated total fat — likely a data-entry or OCR error on the label; the true fat content is probably closer to 20–21g/100g, which is still healthy unsaturated fat but meaningfully higher in calories than the panel implies. The most useful thing a curious consumer should know: this is one of the cleanest packaged snacks available in the Indian market, but double-check the fat/calorie figures before tracking macros.

FSSAI licence

13615010000200

Manufacturer

Kilaru Naturals Pvt. Ltd.

Region

Source

MANUAL

Analysis

Independently researched