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Gladful

Sprouted Moong Chilla Achari

Name: Sprouted Moong Chilla Achari
Brand: Gladful

Use in moderation On SafeShelf

NOVA 3high proteinno artificial additivesno palm oilzero added sugarfiber richpregnancy-safenut-freegluten-freelactose-freeenjoy in moderation

Serving

40 g

Pack

200 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 11 ingredients

RiceCaution

Seasoning Mix (No maltodextrin seasoning: Salt, Sugar, Onion, Garlic, Red Chilli, Mustard, Javitri (Mace), Black Pepper, Green Chilli and Nutmeg)Caution

Cleared 9▾

Sprouted MoongCleared

Sprouted MothCleared

Sprouted LobiaCleared

Sprouted MasoorCleared

Sprouted KulthiCleared

Sprouted ChanaCleared

Sprouted ChickpeaCleared

JowarCleared

Black LentilCleared

Why it’s on SafeShelf

Reviewed and added to SafeShelf — every ingredient checked against our safety, regulatory and processing standards.

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.

7/13

claims fully supported

“Foods you crave with the protein you deserve”unverified

Marketing tagline; no objective benchmark to evaluate.

“Deliciously Nutritious”unverified

Subjective taste claim; nutritional value is genuine but tastiness cannot be verified from data.

“Source of Iron & Fiber”misleading

Fiber is confirmed at 2g per serve (18% RDA per label). Iron content is not declared in the nutrition panel (null in all data sources); the iron portion of this claim cannot be verified.

“Gluten Free Ingredients”misleading

Individual ingredients (sprouted legumes, jowar, rice, spices) are inherently gluten-free. However, the pack itself declares 'Made in a facility that processes nuts, barley, rye, oats and wheat', creating a meaningful cross-contamination risk that directly undercuts this claim for celiac or gluten-intolerant consumers.

“High in Protein”true

8g protein per 40g serve = ~24.4% of calories from protein; this exceeds the FSSAI/general threshold for a high-protein claim.

“No Palm Oil”true

No palm oil or palm-derived ingredient appears anywhere in the ingredient list.

“Low Carbs”false

Nutrition panel shows 61g carbohydrates per 100g and 24g per 40g serve. This is a high-carbohydrate product by any standard definition; the claim is contradicted by the declared nutrition.

“8gm Protein Per Serve”true

Nutrition panel (both structured and rawLabelData) confirms 8g protein per 40g serving.

“Fiber Rich”true

2g dietary fibre per serve equals 18% of RDA per the label's own RDA table; 5g per 100g. Qualifies as a meaningful fibre source.

“No Saturated Fats”misleading

Nutrition panel shows 0g saturated fat per serve (40g). Per 100g, rawLabelData shows 1g saturated fat, suggesting trace amounts exist at full-pack scale, but per-serve the claim holds.

“Lab Tested”true

Certifications field lists 'NABL Lab Tested', confirming third-party laboratory testing.

“NABL Lab Tested”true

Certifications field explicitly lists 'NABL Lab Tested'.

“Makes 10-12 Chillas”true

Pack is 200g with 5 servings of 40g each; serving size description states '40g (2 chillas)', giving a minimum of 10 chillas per pack. The lower bound of the claim is confirmed; the upper bound of 12 is plausible with thinner spreading but not directly confirmed.

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

High protein: 8g per serve (~24% of calories from protein)
Zero added sugar per serve (0g total sugars declared)
No artificial additives, colours, or preservatives
No palm oil in ingredients
Zero saturated fat per serve
Sprouting improves protein digestibility and reduces antinutrients

Working against

False 'Low Carbs' claim — 61g carbs per 100g is high
'Gluten Free Ingredients' undermined by wheat/barley/rye facility cross-contamination
Mustard is a recognised allergen (EU/UK/Canada) present in the seasoning
Raw sprout foodborne-pathogen risk for vulnerable groups unless thoroughly cooked
High purine load from multiple legumes; concern for gout sufferers
Mace and nutmeg contain myristicin; at-risk groups (pregnancy, infants, epilepsy) should note

Who should approach with care

Infants — Multiple ingredients pose serious risks for infants: raw sprouts (Salmonella/E. coli), green chilli and red chilli (capsaicin mucosal irritation), mace (documented reversible coma case in a child), and nutmeg (low toxicity threshold relative to infant body weight).

Pregnancy — Sprouted legumes carry Salmonella/Listeria risk unless thoroughly cooked; mace and nutmeg contain myristicin with documented antiprogesterone activity; red chilli can worsen gestational reflux; and salt may contribute to gestational hypertension risk.

Lactation — Mace and nutmeg both contain myristicin and anticholinergic compounds that may reduce prolactin-driven lactation and transfer bioactive constituents into breast milk above culinary amounts.

Children — Red chilli and green chilli capsaicin causes greater GI irritation in children; nutmeg has a disproportionate poisoning incidence in under-13s; sorghum tannins can reduce iron bioavailability; and excess sodium and sugar have heightened cardiometabolic impact in developing children.

Elderly — Immunosenescence increases risk of severe foodborne illness from sprout-associated pathogens (Salmonella, Listeria) present in all seven sprouted legumes; thorough cooking is essential.

Ibs — The product is rich in FODMAPs from multiple legumes (galacto-oligosaccharides), fructans from onion and garlic, and capsaicin from red and green chilli — all well-established IBS triggers that collectively make this a high-risk product for IBS sufferers.

Ibd — High insoluble fibre and FODMAP content from legumes, combined with mucosal irritants (capsaicin, garlic, onion fructans), may exacerbate symptoms during active Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis flares.

Kidney Disease — Multiple sprouted legumes contribute significant potassium, phosphorus, and oxalates; salt adds to sodium load; all are electrolytes that impaired kidneys struggle to excrete — medical supervision is needed before regular consumption.

Gout — The combination of seven purine-containing sprouted legumes (moong, moth, lobia, masoor, kulthi, chana, chickpea) and urad dal creates a substantial aggregate purine load that may elevate serum uric acid and trigger gout flares.

Hypertension — Salt (sodium chloride) is a direct ingredient and WHO/EFSA link even moderate sodium intake to continuous blood pressure elevation; individuals with hypertension should avoid or strictly limit this product.

Heart Disease — Salt promotes fluid retention and raises blood pressure; mustard seed contains erucic-acid precursors with cardiac concerns at high doses; and sugar contributes to cardiometabolic risk — a combination warranting caution for those with existing heart disease.

Epilepsy — Both mace and nutmeg contain myristicin, which inhibits monoamine oxidase and has CNS-stimulant properties that may lower seizure threshold; individuals with epilepsy should consult their neurologist.

Liver Disease — Mace and nutmeg myristicin are metabolised by hepatic CYP enzymes and animal data show effects on hepatic glutathione S-transferase activity; red chilli capsaicin also generates reactive hepatic intermediates — combined burden warrants caution in compromised liver function.

Gluten Intolerance — Although individual ingredients are gluten-free, the pack explicitly states manufacture in a facility processing wheat, barley, rye, and oats — a cross-contamination risk that makes this product unsafe for celiac disease or serious gluten intolerance without certified gluten-free status.

Other — Mustard seed is present in the seasoning and is a mandatory declared allergen in the EU, UK, and Canada capable of triggering anaphylaxis; individuals with a confirmed mustard allergy must strictly avoid this product.

Migraine — Onion contains histamine and biogenic amines, and capsaicin from both red and green chilli is a recognised dietary migraine trigger via TRPV1-mediated neurogenic inflammation in susceptible individuals.

The full analysis

Gladful's Sprouted Moong Chilla Achari is aimed at health-conscious urban Indian consumers looking for a quick, protein-forward breakfast with a traditional flavour profile. The product's foundation of seven sprouted legumes gives it a genuinely impressive protein count (8g per 40g serve, ~24% of calories from protein) and a clean ingredient list with no artificial additives, colours, preservatives, or palm oil. The most useful thing a curious consumer should know is that while the ingredients are wholesome, the 'Low Carbs' claim on pack is straightforwardly false — 61g of carbohydrates per 100g is high by any definition — and the 'Gluten Free Ingredients' phrasing is undermined by an explicit facility cross-contamination warning for wheat, barley, rye, and oats on the same pack.

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