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Better Nutrition

Stone Ground Whole Wheat Atta

Name: Stone Ground Whole Wheat Atta
Brand: Better Nutrition

Clean SafeShelf · review pending

NOVA 1single ingredientbio-fortifiednon-GMOno preservativesno artificial coloursstone groundlactose-freepregnancy-safenut-freediabetic-safeinfant-safe

Serving

100 g

Pack

2000 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.

Cleared · 1 ingredient shown

Cleared1 of 1 ingredient

Whole WheatCleared

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

“Bio Fortified”true

Extra information confirms a 'Bio Fortified – Naturally Nutritious' seal and provides bioFortifiedWheatSeedNutritionalContent data showing iron >50.3 ppm and zinc >43.7 ppm in the seed, with finished-product iron at 3.9 mg and zinc at 3.5 mg per 100g.

“Naturally Nutritious”true

The product delivers meaningful iron, zinc, and protein from whole wheat without any synthetic additives; the claim is broadly consistent with the nutritional profile.

“With Upto 2X Zinc & Iron”true

Typical commercial whole wheat atta contains approximately 1.5–2 mg zinc and 2–2.5 mg iron per 100g. This product shows 3.5 mg zinc (~1.75–2.3X) and 3.9 mg iron (~1.6–2X), consistent with the 'upto 2X' framing. The bio-fortified seed data corroborates elevated mineral levels, though no explicit baseline comparator is stated on the label.

“Naturally High In Protein”misleading

Protein is 12g/100g, which is within the normal range for whole wheat flour (typically 10–13g/100g). This is not meaningfully above category norms; the word 'high' implies an above-average level that the data does not support relative to standard atta.

“Loaded With Fiber”unverified

Fiber content is not declared in the nutrition panel or anywhere in the extra information. Whole wheat flour does contain dietary fiber (~10–12g/100g typically), but without a declared value on this specific product, the quantified claim cannot be verified.

“Non GMO”true

Certifications list confirms 'Non GMO' certification is present on the label.

“Chemical Free”misleading

The product has a single ingredient with no additives; however, 'chemical free' is scientifically meaningless as all food is composed of chemicals. In a regulatory/consumer context it implies no artificial additives, which is consistent with the ingredient list, but the phrase itself is unscientific and not a recognized FSSAI standard.

“100% Clean Label”unverified

'Clean label' is not a regulated term under FSSAI or any Indian food law. The product does have a single, recognizable ingredient with no additives, which aligns with common consumer understanding of 'clean label', but the claim cannot be formally verified against a defined standard.

“Stone Ground Whole Wheat”unverified

The product name and label assert stone grinding, but no third-party certification or process verification for stone grinding is available in any of the four data sources.

“Better Nutrition Begins With Better Seeds”unverified

This is a brand tagline confirmed in rawLabelData (brandTagline field). It is a marketing slogan, not a verifiable factual claim.

“Trusted by P.V. Sindhu, Olympic Medalist”true

Extra information confirms P.V. Sindhu is listed as brandAmbassador in rawLabelData. The endorsement relationship exists; 'trusted by' is a standard ambassador claim.

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: 100% whole wheat, nothing else
Bio-fortified seeds with elevated iron (3.9 mg) and zinc (3.5 mg) per 100g
Zinc meets 31.8% RDA and iron meets 19% RDA per serving
No additives, preservatives, artificial colours, or flavourings
Non-GMO certified
Extremely low sodium (0.2 mg/100g)

Working against

No FSSAI license number present — a regulatory compliance gap for India
Fiber content not disclosed on label despite 'Loaded With Fiber' claim
Protein at 12g/100g is standard for whole wheat, not notably elevated
No manufacturer name, address, or country of manufacture declared

Who should approach with care

Gluten Intolerance — Whole wheat contains gluten (gliadin and glutenin), which triggers an autoimmune intestinal response in celiac disease and causes symptoms in non-celiac gluten sensitivity; complete avoidance is mandatory.

Other — Individuals with a diagnosed IgE-mediated wheat allergy must strictly avoid this product, as wheat is a major allergen under FSSAI, US FALCPA, and EU Regulation 1169/2011 with risk of severe or anaphylactic reactions.

Ibs — Whole wheat contains fructans (a fermentable FODMAP), which can trigger bloating, cramping, and altered bowel habits in IBS sufferers, particularly those on a medically supervised low-FODMAP diet.

Ibd — High insoluble fiber in whole wheat may exacerbate gastrointestinal symptoms during active Crohn's or ulcerative colitis flares; tolerance varies significantly and medical guidance is warranted.

Phenylketonuria — Whole wheat contributes dietary phenylalanine from its protein content (12g/100g); individuals with PKU must account for this within their strictly controlled daily phenylalanine allowance.

The full analysis

This product is a straightforward, single-ingredient whole wheat flour aimed at health-conscious Indian households looking for a cleaner, more nutritious everyday atta. Its standout feature is the use of bio-fortified wheat seeds, which show meaningfully elevated iron (3.9 mg/100g) and zinc (3.5 mg/100g) relative to typical commercial atta — a genuine positive for micronutrient adequacy in Indian diets where these deficiencies are common. The product carries no additives, preservatives, artificial colours, or flavours, making it one of the most minimally processed atta products available. The most useful thing a consumer can know: the mineral fortification here is natural (seed-level), not synthetic — but the 'Loaded With Fiber' and 'Upto 2X' claims cannot be fully verified from the available data, and no FSSAI license number is present on the packaging, which is a compliance gap worth noting.

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