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Nourish You

Teff Flour

Name: Teff Flour
Brand: Nourish You

Clean SafeShelf · review pending

NOVA 1single ingredientgluten-freehigh fibreno added sugarminimally processedno preservativeslactose-freepregnancy-safenut-freediabetic-safeinfant-safe

Serving

45 g

Pack

500 g

Ingredients

Barcode

8908005459439

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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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Teff FlourCleared

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

“A superfood meal for a healthy day!”unverified

Teff flour has an excellent nutrient density (iron, calcium, zinc, fibre, protein) but 'superfood' is a marketing term with no regulatory definition under FSSAI; no clinical outcome data is provided.

“Source of Protein”true

RawLabelData shows 12.26g protein per 100g; even the conservative main-panel figure of 5.52g per 100g meets the FSSAI threshold of ≥5g/100g for a 'source of protein' claim.

“Source of Fibre”true

RawLabelData records 8.97g dietary fibre per 100g; the main panel shows 4.03g per 100g. Both exceed the FSSAI ≥3g/100g threshold for a 'source of fibre' claim.

“Source of Magnesium”misleading

RawLabelData lists 45mg magnesium per 100g; per 45g serving this is ~20mg, roughly 4–5% of the adult RDA (~450mg). FSSAI requires ≥15% NRV per serving for a source claim; this product does not appear to meet that threshold.

“Source of Iron”true

Nutrition data shows 39.86mg iron per 45g serving (rawLabelData: 88.57mg/100g). The FSSAI 15% NRV threshold for iron (~17mg RDA) is ~2.55mg per serving — this product comfortably exceeds it.

“Homegrown”true

Country of manufacture and country of origin are both listed as India; the manufacturer is Kilaru Naturals Private Limited, Telangana.

“Source of Calcium, Zinc & Phosphorus”misleading

Zinc per serving (~11.2mg) clearly meets the FSSAI 15% NRV threshold. However, calcium per serving (~66.92mg, ~6.7% of 1000mg RDA) and phosphorus per serving (~51.75mg, ~7.4% of 700mg RDA) fall well below the 15% NRV needed for a regulated 'source of' claim.

“Vitamin B6”misleading

RawLabelData records 0.043mg B6 per 45g serving, which is approximately 3.3% of the adult RDA (~1.3mg). This is present but at a nutritionally marginal level; labelling it as a notable feature is misleading.

“Gluten Free”true

Teff is a naturally gluten-free grain and the product contains no wheat, barley, or rye. No third-party certified gluten-free mark is noted, and the ingredient dossier flags cross-contamination risk during milling, but the product itself is inherently gluten-free.

“Product of India”true

Country of manufacture and country of origin are both confirmed as India in the rawLabelData.

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-grain teff flour, no additives
Naturally gluten-free ancient grain
Good source of dietary fibre (≈9g/100g per label data)
Notably high in iron, calcium, and zinc for a grain flour
Zero added sugar and negligible sodium
FSSAI licensed; manufactured in India

Working against

Nutrition panel likely reports per-serving (45g) values as per-100g — potentially confusing
No certified gluten-free third-party mark; cross-contamination risk for celiac consumers
High fibre content may cause GI discomfort if introduced rapidly

Who should approach with care

Gluten Intolerance — Teff is naturally gluten-free but lacks a certified gluten-free mark, and cross-contamination during milling or packaging is possible; individuals with celiac disease should choose certified gluten-free teff flour.

Ibs — Teff flour is high in dietary fibre (~9g/100g), which may trigger bloating or gastrointestinal discomfort in IBS sufferers if intake is increased too rapidly.

Kidney Disease — Teff flour is relatively rich in potassium and phosphorus; individuals with chronic kidney disease on mineral-restricted diets should moderate intake and consult their dietitian.

Infants — No specific regulatory guidance exists for teff in infant feeding and concerns about pesticide residues in some teff-sourcing regions warrant paediatric advice before introduction.

The full analysis

This product is exactly what it says on the tin: 100% teff grain flour with no additives, preservatives, or processing aids. It appeals to health-conscious consumers seeking gluten-free, high-fibre alternatives to refined wheat flour, and to those exploring ancient or heritage grains. The most useful thing a curious consumer should know is that the nutrition panel on the main label appears to report per-45g-serving values labelled as per-100g—the rawLabelData (354 kcal, 12.26g protein, 8.97g fibre per 100g) aligns far better with published teff flour nutrition, suggesting a likely OCR or data-entry error that inflates health perceptions at face value but does not change the product's genuinely strong nutrient profile. A single-ingredient ancient grain flour, it is minimally processed and free of any concerning additives.

FSSAI licence

13615010000200

Manufacturer

KILARU NATURALS PRIVATE LIMITED

Region

Source

MANUAL

Analysis

Independently researched