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Alpino

Supernatural Peanut Protein Thandai Fusion

Name: Supernatural Peanut Protein Thandai Fusion
Brand: Alpino

Use in moderation On SafeShelf

NOVA 4high proteinzero added sugarno artificial sweetenersplant-basedno artificial colourspregnancy-safediabetic-safegluten-freelactose-freeenjoy in moderation

Serving

37 g

Pack

1000 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 4 ingredients

Peanut ProteinCaution

Dried Fruits & Nuts Blend (Cashew Powder, Almond Powder, Pistachio Powder, Mace (Javantri) Powder, Cardamom Powder, Nutmeg Powder, Saffron)Caution

Cleared 2▾

Medium Chain Triglycerides (Extract From Coconut)Cleared

Monk Fruit Juice ConcentrateCleared

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.

3/9

claims fully supported

“27G Protein Per Scoop”misleading

The rawLabelData front-label field states 27 g protein per scoop and the RDA table (50.7% of ICMR-NIN 2020 protein RDA ~54 g) corroborates ~27 g per 37 g serving. However, the NUTRITION panel header says 'per 100 g' but shows 27.4 g protein — mathematically that would be only ~10 g per 37 g scoop. The values appear to have been entered as per-serving rather than per-100 g, a likely OCR/data-entry error; the physical label should be consulted for certainty.

“Complete Amino Profile”unverified

No full amino acid panel is available in any of the four data sources. Peanut protein is a complete protein containing all essential amino acids but is relatively low in methionine; without an assayed profile the claim cannot be confirmed.

“Easy to Digest”unverified

No digestibility data, PDCAAS, or DIAAS score is provided. MCT oil is rapidly absorbed, but peanut protein concentrate digestibility varies by processing method and is not documented here.

“Faster Absorption”unverified

No pharmacokinetic or clinical absorption data is provided. The presence of MCT oil supports faster fat absorption, but protein absorption rate data for this specific peanut protein form is absent.

“5.9G BCAA Per Scoop”true

rawLabelData explicitly states bcaaPerScoop: '5.9g', consistent with a ~27 g protein serving where BCAAs typically represent 20–25% of peanut protein amino acids.

“Zero Added Sugar”misleading

The nutrition panel records addedSugar: 0. However, monk fruit juice concentrate at 65° Brix contains approximately 56% nutritive sugars (sucrose, glucose, fructose) per its ingredient dossier, which may or may not be classified as 'added sugar' under FSSAI definitions depending on regulatory treatment of the concentrate. The declaration aligns with the nutrition data but understates the presence of nutritive sugars from the sweetener.

“Natural Ingredients”true

All listed ingredients are derived from natural sources (peanut, nuts, spices, coconut-derived MCT, monk fruit). No synthetic additives, artificial colours, or artificial preservatives are present.

“Sweetened with Monk Fruit”true

Monk Fruit Juice Concentrate is explicitly listed as an ingredient in the rawLabelData and ingredient list.

“Supernatural”unverified

This is a brand/product-line marketing descriptor with no verifiable regulatory or nutritional definition; it cannot be evaluated against objective criteria.

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 per serving (~27 g per scoop per label, predominantly from peanut protein)
Zero added sugar declared; only 0.5 g total sugars per 100 g
No artificial colours, flavours, or synthetic preservatives
Natural, non-artificial sweetener (monk fruit juice concentrate)
MCT oil from coconut provides rapidly absorbed, clean-energy fat
Contains antioxidant-rich Thandai spice blend (cardamom, saffron, mace, nutmeg)

Working against

NOVA 4 ultra-processed: contains industrially extracted MCT oil and commercial monk fruit concentrate
Very high allergen burden: peanut protein plus cashew, almond, and pistachio — yet scanned allergen field is blank
Protein per 100g figure (27.4 g) appears inconsistent with per-scoop claim (27 g / 37 g scoop); likely a labelling or OCR data error
No FSSAI licence number detected — mandatory for food supplements sold in India
Mace and nutmeg, though at spice levels, contain myristicin — a concern for infants and at high doses
Monk fruit juice concentrate contains ~56% nutritive sugars (fructose, glucose, sucrose) despite zero added-sugar claim

Who should approach with care

Nut Allergy — The product contains peanut protein (a major IgE allergen capable of causing anaphylaxis at ≥2 mg exposure) plus three tree nuts — cashew, almond, and pistachio — all mandatorily declared allergens under FSSAI; the scanned label allergen field is blank, creating a serious undisclosed allergen risk.

Infants — Mace and nutmeg contain myristicin, which can cause serious neurological effects in infants even at low doses; peanut and tree-nut allergens pose high anaphylaxis risk in infants; and MCT supplementation is not recommended for healthy infants without medical indication.

Children — Peanut allergy affects ~2% of children and is typically lifelong with severe reaction risk; cashew and pistachio co-allergy is common; and myristicin in mace and nutmeg has a narrow safety margin in children due to lower body weight.

Pregnancy — Mace and nutmeg at above-culinary doses carry documented uterotonic and antiprogesterone risks from myristicin; saffron at supradietary doses has emmenagogue activity; and cardamom supplementation at high doses may stimulate uterine contractions.

Lactation — Published clinical guidance advises against mace and nutmeg above food-flavouring levels during breastfeeding due to anticholinergic effects and milk-transfer of myristicin; pistachio allergens may also transfer into breast milk and affect sensitised infants.

Kidney Disease — Cashew and almond powders contribute significant potassium, phosphorus, and oxalates, which require restriction in CKD patients to prevent mineral accumulation.

Liver Disease — MCT oil imposes a direct hepatic metabolic load via portal transport, potentially hazardous in compromised liver function; pistachio and cashew nuts also carry aflatoxin contamination risk that is hepatotoxic in individuals with pre-existing liver disease.

Diabetes — Monk fruit juice concentrate contains ~56% nutritive sugars (sucrose, glucose, fructose) contributing to glycaemic load; MCT-derived ketone bodies may also affect metabolic control, particularly in type 1 diabetes.

Ibs — Cashew and almond powders are high in FODMAPs; MCT oil at supplemental doses causes GI adverse events in up to 85% of subjects; and monk fruit concentrate fructose content may exacerbate fructose malabsorption symptoms.

Ibd — High-fibre nut powders and MCT oil have both been associated with gastrointestinal adverse events that may worsen symptoms during active IBD flares; cardamom volatile oils may further irritate inflamed mucosa.

Heart Disease — A 2021 meta-analysis found MCT oil causes a statistically significant increase in serum triglycerides, which may be a concern for individuals with pre-existing cardiovascular disease or hypertriglyceridaemia.

Epilepsy — Unsupervised MCT intake may unpredictably alter circulating ketone levels and interfere with seizure management; nutmeg myristicin also has neuroactive properties that may interact with seizure thresholds.

Migraine — Nutmeg contains phenylethylamine-like compounds and myristicin, both established dietary migraine triggers in sensitive individuals.

The full analysis

This product targets fitness-conscious Indian consumers seeking a plant-based protein powder with a festive Thandai twist. At a headline claim of 27 g protein per scoop, it competes squarely with whey alternatives, but a significant data anomaly is worth flagging: the NUTRITION panel is headed 'per 100g' yet shows only 27.4 g protein per 100 g, whereas the RDA table (50.7% of ~54 g ICMR target) and the front-label figure both point to 27 g per 37 g serving—suggesting the per-100 g values may actually be per-serving figures (likely an OCR or data-entry error); consumers should verify on the physical label. The ingredient list is clean—no artificial colours, flavours, or synthetic preservatives—but the presence of MCT oil (an industrially extracted ingredient) and monk fruit juice concentrate (a commercial sweetener) push the product into ultra-processed NOVA 4 territory. The most critical practical concern is allergenicity: the product contains peanut protein plus three tree nuts (cashew, almond, pistachio), yet the scanned allergen field on the label appears blank, which is a serious labelling gap under FSSAI Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations.

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