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Troovy

The Healthy Multi Millet Idli

Name: The Healthy Multi Millet Idli
Brand: Troovy

Use in moderation On SafeShelf

NOVA 4high fiberhigh proteinhigh sodiumno artificial coloursmulti-milletultra-processedlactose-freepregnancy-safediabetic-safeenjoy in moderation

Serving

70 g

Pack

210 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 · 6 ingredients shown

Caution6 of 10 ingredients

Grain (Maize, Rice, Barley)Caution

Millets (Sorghum, Pearl millet, Amaranth)Caution

Daals (Soybean, Bengal gram, Moong, Black gram)Caution

CashewsCaution

Coconut fatCaution

KhaandCaution

Cleared 3▾

Iodised saltCleared

Vinegar powderE267Cleared

Raising agent (Baking soda)Cleared

Unknown 1▾

Spices & condimentsUnknown

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.

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claims fully supported

“10 Grains, Dals & Millets”true

Grains: maize, rice, barley (3); millets: sorghum, pearl millet, amaranth grain (3); dals: soybean, bengal gram, moong, black gram (4) — total 10 distinct ingredients across these categories.

“High Protein”true

13.5g protein per 100g and 9.45g per 70g serving; FSSAI high-protein threshold is ≥12g/100g or ≥6g/serving, both of which are met.

“All Good Ingredients”misleading

The ingredient base is largely whole foods, but sodium reaches 1593mg/100g — one serving provides 56% of adult sodium RDA. Vinegar powder functions as a preservative. The claim of universal 'goodness' is not supported by the nutritional profile.

“High Protein Premix”true

At 13.5g/100g protein, the product exceeds FSSAI's threshold for a high-protein claim (≥12g/100g). Confirmed.

“No Preservatives”false

Vinegar powder (E267 alias in dossier) is listed as an ingredient and its primary food-technology function is preservation and acidification; its dossier explicitly categorises it as a preservative. Claiming no preservatives while including this ingredient is contradictory.

“41% of Child's Daily Protein Need”true

The RDA table for children aged 7–9 years on the label explicitly states '41% RDA per serve (7–9 yrs old)' for protein, confirming this calculation.

“Safe for Kids”misleading

A single 70g serving delivers ~1115mg sodium, which is 56% of the 7–9 year old RDA for sodium in one meal. WHO and FSSAI guidance on child sodium intake make a blanket 'safe for kids' claim misleading at typical serving sizes. The product also contains major allergens (soy, cashew, barley/gluten) that require parental screening.

“Naturally High in Protein & Fibre”true

Both protein (13.5g/100g) and fibre (14.5g/100g) derive from whole grains and legumes rather than isolates or fortification; both exceed high-claim thresholds. 'Naturally' is substantiated by the whole-food ingredient base.

“Fibre as 9 apples”unverified

An average apple contains approximately 2–2.5g dietary fibre. 9 apples ≈ 18–22.5g fibre. A 70g serving provides ~10.15g fibre; a full 210g pack provides ~30.45g fibre. The comparison cannot be confirmed per serving and appears to reference the full pack or a different reference portion; exact basis is not stated on the label data provided.

“Protein as 3 cups of cooked dal”unverified

Cooked dal protein varies by type and cooking ratio (approximately 7–9g per cup). Three cups would yield roughly 21–27g protein. A full 210g pack provides ~28.35g protein. This is plausible but the exact dal type, cook ratio, and portion are not specified in any of the four data sources.

“Too good to be true”unverified

This appears to be a rhetorical marketing tagline rather than a verifiable factual claim; no data source provides a basis for evaluation.

“Instant Idli”true

The product is described as an instant idli premix across the label, product description, and categories; this is a product-type descriptor and is accurate.

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

High dietary fibre: 14.5g per 100g, 10g+ per serving
Good plant protein: 13.5g per 100g from multi-legume and grain blend
Zero trans fat declared
Low saturated fat: only 0.4g per 100g
Diverse base of 10 whole grains, millets, and dals
FSSAI licensed product manufactured in India

Working against

Extremely high sodium: 1593mg/100g, ~1115mg per serving (56% adult RDA)
Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): contains raising agent and preservative acidulant
'No Preservatives' claim contradicted by vinegar powder (preservative function)
Contains major allergens: soy, cashew (tree nut), and barley (gluten)
High sodium makes 'Safe for Kids' claim misleading at one serving
Khaand (sucrose ≥90%) contributes free sugars, a concern for diabetics and gout

Who should approach with care

Hypertension — A single serving provides ~1115mg sodium (56% adult RDA), and iodised salt, vinegar powder (sodium-buffered), and baking soda all contribute to the exceptionally high sodium load, which is contraindicated for hypertensive individuals per WHO and FSSAI guidance.

Kidney Disease — The very high sodium per serving combined with potassium and phosphorus from multiple legumes (soybean, bengal gram, moong, urad, cashew) and oxalates from cashew and urad dal creates a multi-mineral burden that patients with chronic kidney disease must manage under medical supervision.

Heart Disease — At 1115mg sodium per serving, regular consumption substantially exceeds cardiac sodium limits; coconut fat's high saturated fat also raises LDL cholesterol, compounding cardiovascular risk per WHO and AHA guidance.

Infants — Iodised salt is explicitly contraindicated in infant foods due to immature renal function; additionally, the product contains multiple major allergens (soy, cashew, barley/gluten) and legumes that FSSAI mandates be administered to children under 5 only under medical guidance.

Gluten Intolerance — Barley is a mandatory-declaration gluten-containing grain under FSSAI; the product is unsuitable for individuals with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity.

Nut Allergy — Cashew nuts are declared on the label and are a major tree-nut allergen under EU Regulation 1169/2011 and US FALCPA; contact can cause anaphylaxis in sensitised individuals.

Diabetes — The multi-grain base has a moderate glycaemic load, but khaand (≥90% sucrose) and high-GI refined grain components (maize, rice) can spike post-prandial blood glucose; coconut fat also raises LDL, compounding cardiometabolic risk in type 2 diabetes.

Thyroid Disease — Soybean isoflavones may reduce levothyroxine absorption and impair thyroid hormone synthesis, and excess iodine from iodised salt can precipitate thyrotoxicosis or worsen Hashimoto's thyroiditis in susceptible individuals.

Children — While marketed for kids, a single serving delivers 56% of the sodium RDA for 7–9 year olds and contains soy and cashew (major allergens); soy is among the most common childhood allergens and introduction should be monitored per paediatric dietary guidance.

Ibs — Multiple high-FODMAP legumes (soybean, bengal gram, moong, urad dal), high insoluble fibre from millets and grains, and residual acetic acid from vinegar powder can collectively exacerbate bloating, cramping, and altered bowel habits in IBS sufferers.

Pregnancy — Rice contributes to inorganic arsenic exposure (FDA advises dietary variety in pregnancy), iodised salt may not meet elevated pregnancy iodine needs without risking excess, and the high sodium per serving (1115mg) warrants portion caution.

Gout — Multiple purine-containing legumes (urad dal, moong, bengal gram, soybean) and fructose released from khaand (sucrose) can elevate serum uric acid, potentially triggering gout flares with regular consumption.

Ibd — High insoluble dietary fibre and fermentable oligosaccharides from barley, legumes, and millets may aggravate gastrointestinal symptoms during active inflammatory bowel disease flares; medical dietary guidance is recommended.

Lactation — Iodised salt alone may not meet the elevated iodine requirements of lactating women (200µg/day per EFSA), and the very high sodium per serving adds to cumulative daily sodium load; a clinician should review iodine adequacy.

The full analysis

This product is marketed squarely at health-conscious parents seeking a nutritious breakfast option for kids, drawing on the wholesome credentials of millets, whole grains, and legumes. The multi-ingredient base genuinely delivers high protein (13.5g/100g) and exceptional dietary fibre (14.5g/100g), and the grain-and-dal combination is nutritionally sound. However, the single most important fact for any buyer is the sodium content: at 1593mg per 100g, a single 70g serving delivers over 1,100mg of sodium — more than 56% of both adult and child (7–9 yr) RDA in one sitting — making the 'Safe for Kids' positioning difficult to reconcile with WHO and FSSAI sodium guidance. The 'No Preservatives' claim is also undermined by the presence of vinegar powder, whose primary food-technology function is preservation and acidification. The product is also ultra-processed by NOVA criteria due to its raising agent and functional acidulant/preservative, and the ingredient-dossier system has mis-mapped the grain 'Amaranth' to the synthetic azo food colour E123 (Amaranth dye) — those dossier avoidance warnings for E123 do not apply to this product, which contains the seed grain.

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