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Better Nutrition

Stone Ground Bajra Atta

Name: Stone Ground Bajra Atta
Brand: Better Nutrition

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NOVA 1single ingredientlow sodiumhigh ironno added sugarno preservativesbio-fortifiedlactose-freepregnancy-safenut-freediabetic-safegluten-freeinfant-safe

Serving

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Pack

1000 g

Ingredients

Barcode

8909120153438

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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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Cleared1 of 1 ingredient

Whole BajraCleared

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.

6/10

claims fully supported

“Bio Fortified”true

The product uses ICAR bio-fortified bajra seeds (>70 ppm iron, >39 ppm zinc, >15% protein per seed data). The flour nutrition panel (7.7 mg iron, 3.1 mg zinc, 14.6 g protein per 100 g) is consistent with bio-fortified grain.

“Naturally Nutritious”true

Whole bajra is inherently rich in iron, zinc, protein, and unsaturated fatty acids; no artificial fortification is present.

“Stone Ground”true

The product name and variant descriptor on pack both state 'Stone Ground'; no contradicting information is present.

“2X Zinc, Iron & Protein”misleading

ICAR bio-fortified seed data (>70 ppm iron vs ~30–40 ppm in conventional bajra seeds) is broadly consistent with a ~2X seed-level uplift, but the final flour panel shows iron at 7.7 mg/100 g which is within the range of standard whole bajra flour. No direct side-by-side comparison to a named reference product is provided, making the consumer-facing '2X' framing unanchored.

“Non-GMO”unverified

The bio-fortification process is described as conventional agricultural breeding using ICAR-developed seeds ('naturally increasing the nutrient content'), which is not genetic modification. However, no third-party Non-GMO verification or certification is present in the available data.

“High Fiber”unverified

Dietary fibre is not declared anywhere in the nutrition panel or raw label data (value is null). Whole bajra does contain fibre, but without a declared figure the 'High Fiber' claim cannot be confirmed against FSSAI's threshold for a high-fibre claim (≥6 g/100 g for solids).

“Chemical Free”true

The ingredient list contains only whole bajra with no additives, preservatives, or processing aids. The claim is consistent with the formulation, though 'chemical free' is scientifically imprecise—all food is composed of chemicals.

“100% Clean Label”true

Single ingredient, no E-numbers, no artificial additives, FSSAI licensed. Fully consistent with a clean-label definition.

“Better Nutrition Begins With Better Seeds”unverified

This is a brand tagline confirmed in the raw label data; it is an aspirational marketing statement rather than a verifiable factual claim.

“Trusted by PV Sindhu”true

PV Sindhu is confirmed as the brand ambassador in the raw label data.

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: 100% whole bajra, no additives
High iron: 7.7 mg per 100 g (~38.5% adult RDA)
High zinc: 3.1 mg per 100 g (~38.75% adult RDA)
Good protein: 14.6 g per 100 g
Near-zero sodium (0.44 mg per 100 g)
FSSAI licensed and ISO 22000:2018 certified

Working against

Phytate and tannins reduce bioaccessibility of iron and zinc
Dietary fibre content not declared on pack despite 'High Fiber' claim
'2X' nutrient claim lacks explicit comparative baseline on label
Ergot contamination is a documented hazard in bajra; no on-pack assurance beyond FSSAI compliance

Who should approach with care

Infants — Unprocessed bajra flour carries significant phytate and tannin loads that impair iron and zinc absorption in infants with high micronutrient needs; WHO/FAO guidance recommends fermentation or other processing before use in infant complementary foods.

Ibd — High phytic acid and polyphenol content in whole bajra further reduces already-impaired iron and zinc bioaccessibility in individuals with IBD; soaking or fermenting the flour before use is advisable.

The full analysis

Better Nutrition's Stone Ground Bajra Atta is a minimally processed whole-grain flour aimed at health-conscious Indian households looking for a nutrient-dense alternative to refined wheat flour. Its single ingredient—bio-fortified whole bajra—delivers notably high iron (7.7 mg, ~38% RDA) and zinc (3.1 mg, ~39% RDA) alongside solid protein (14.6 g per 100g), with virtually zero sodium and no added sugar or additives of any kind. The most useful thing to know: the headline nutrients are genuinely impressive for a staple flour, but bioaccessibility of iron and zinc is limited by the grain's natural phytate and tannin content—soaking, fermenting, or pairing with vitamin-C-rich foods will meaningfully improve absorption in everyday use.

FSSAI licence

12723999000368

Region

Source

MANUAL

Analysis

Independently researched