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Nourish You

Steel Cut Oats

Name: Steel Cut Oats
Brand: Nourish You

Clean SafeShelf · review pending

NOVA 1single ingredienthigh fiberno added sugarno preservativeslow sodiumwhole grainlactose-freepregnancy-safenut-freediabetic-safegluten-freeinfant-safe

Serving

38 g

Pack

500 g

Ingredients

Barcode

8908005499958

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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

Steel Cut OatsCleared

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.

5/11

claims fully supported

“High in Protein”misleading

Protein is 14.2g per 100g, contributing approximately 14.3% of total energy (14.2×4÷397). FSSAI Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations 2020 require ≥20% of energy from protein for a 'high protein' claim; this product falls short at ~14%.

“Rich in Fibre”true

Dietary fiber is 10.1g per 100g, well above the FSSAI threshold of ≥6g per 100g for a 'rich in fibre' claim.

“Energy Booster”unverified

No clinical or mechanistic evidence is provided in any of the four data sources to substantiate a specific energy-boosting effect beyond the general caloric and nutrient content of oats.

“15 Minutes”true

The label's own cooking instructions specify 12–15 minutes on medium flame, consistent with the claim.

“Non GMO”unverified

No non-GMO certification or third-party verification appears in any of the four data sources.

“No Gluten”misleading

Oats contain avenin, a prolamin protein that can trigger immune responses in some celiac patients. The allergen advice on the label explicitly states the product is packed in a facility that processes wheat and nuts, introducing a cross-contamination risk. The claim is technically aspirational but the label itself contradicts it for sensitive individuals.

“No Added Sugar”true

The nutrition data shows added sugar of 0g and no sugar-alias ingredients appear in the single-ingredient list.

“No Preservatives”true

The ingredients list contains only steel cut oats with no preservatives or any other additives declared.

“100% Whole-grain”true

Steel cut oats are the sole ingredient. Steel cutting retains the bran, germ, and endosperm of the oat groat, qualifying as 100% whole grain. The product description also confirms this.

“Gluten-free”misleading

Oats inherently contain avenin (a gluten-related prolamin) and the allergen advisory on the label states the product is packed in a facility that also processes wheat and nuts. No certified gluten-free third-party certification is present in the data. This claim is actively contradicted by the label's own allergen disclosure.

“A superfood meal for a healthy day!”unverified

A general marketing tagline with no defined regulatory standard for 'superfood' under FSSAI or any other cited authority; not verifiable from nutritional data alone.

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-ingredient product — only steel cut oats, nothing else
High dietary fiber at 10.1g per 100g
Zero added sugar confirmed by nutrition data
Very low sodium at 4.3mg per 100g
Zero trans fat
No preservatives or artificial additives of any kind

Working against

Packed in facility processing wheat and nuts — cross-contamination risk
'Gluten-free' claim undermined by shared-facility allergen disclosure
Protein (14.2g/100g) provides only ~14% of energy, below FSSAI 20% threshold for 'High Protein' claim

Who should approach with care

Gluten Intolerance — Oats contain avenin (a prolamin that can trigger celiac reactions) and the product's own label warns it is packed in a facility processing wheat, making it unsuitable even for those relying on the 'gluten-free' label claim.

Infants — Whole steel cut oats are not appropriate for infants under 6 months and introduction timing and texture preparation should follow pediatric dietary guidelines and a pediatrician's advice.

Ibs — The high soluble fiber (beta-glucan) and fermentable carbohydrate content of oats may exacerbate bloating and GI symptoms in some IBS patients, particularly those on a low-FODMAP diet.

Nut Allergy — The product is packed in a facility that also processes nuts, posing a cross-contamination risk for individuals with tree nut allergies.

Other — Individuals with a confirmed avenin (oat protein) hypersensitivity should avoid this product entirely, as the allergenic trigger is oat-specific and independent of any gluten cross-contamination.

The full analysis

This product is a straightforward, single-ingredient whole grain that appeals to health-conscious Indian consumers looking for a clean, high-fiber breakfast. The nutritional profile is genuinely strong — 10.1g fiber and 14.2g protein per 100g, zero added sugar, and minimal sodium — and there are no hidden additives, artificial ingredients, or preservatives to worry about. The most important caveat is the 'gluten-free' marketing: the label itself discloses that the product is packed in a facility that also processes wheat and nuts, making it unsuitable for those with celiac disease or serious gluten intolerance despite the headline claim.

FSSAI licence

13616010000200

Manufacturer

Nutritive Foods Pvt. Ltd

Importer

(A) Aussee Oats; (B) Raghbani Roller Flour Mills Pvt. Ltd

Region

Source

MANUAL

Analysis

Independently researched