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Troovy

The Healthy Pasta - Fusilli

Name: The Healthy Pasta - Fusilli
Brand: Troovy

Use in moderation On SafeShelf

NOVA 3high proteinhigh fibrezero added sugarno preservativesfortifiedlow sodiumlactose-freepregnancy-safenut-freediabetic-safeinfant-safeenjoy in moderation

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60 g

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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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Caution1 of 1 ingredient

Grain mix (100%): Durum Wheat Semolina, Besan, Jowar, Brown RiceCaution

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

“High Protein Millet Pasta”misleading

Protein is 15.5g/100g, which qualifies as high protein under FSSAI criteria (≥12g/100g for solid foods). However, 'Millet Pasta' implies jowar is the primary grain; the ingredient list names durum wheat semolina first, with jowar as one of four components — millet is not dominant.

“All Natural Ingredients”misleading

Core grain ingredients are whole-food flours with no artificial additives. However, the product is fortified with isolated synthetic vitamin B12 (1.2mcg/100g), folic acid (150mcg/100g), and iron — substances that are not 'natural' whole-food ingredients; they are laboratory-derived isolates added post-milling.

“No Maida”true

The ingredient list contains durum wheat semolina, besan, jowar, and brown rice — no all-purpose refined wheat flour (maida) is listed. This is consistent with the product's grain-mix composition.

“No Preservatives”true

No preservative-category ingredients appear in the ingredient list or dossiers; all four ingredients are classified 'other' with no preservative function.

“Soft and Smooth”unverified

This is a textural/sensory claim that cannot be evaluated from nutrition facts, ingredient dossiers, or the available label data.

“Iron, B12 and Folic Acid fortified”true

Extra information confirms folic acid at 150mcg/100g (30% adult RDA per serve), vitamin B12 at 1.2mcg/100g (30% adult RDA per serve), and iron at 15% adult RDA per serve (4.6mg/100g per nutrition panel). All three fortifications are substantiated.

“Safe for Kids”misleading

The RDA table for 7–9-year-olds is provided and shows reasonable nutrient contributions. However, brown rice is a documented source of inorganic arsenic; FDA and EFSA advise limiting rice-heavy diets in children due to arsenic-linked neurodevelopmental risk. The blanket 'Safe for Kids' claim does not disclose this caution.

“Naturally High in Protein, Vitamin & Calcium”misleading

Protein at 15.5g/100g is genuinely high. However, vitamins (B12, folic acid) are added isolates, not naturally occurring at those levels — 'naturally high in vitamins' is inaccurate. Calcium data is null across all four data sources; no calcium content is declared in the nutrition panel or label, making the calcium sub-claim unsupported.

“No Added Sugar”true

Nutrition data confirms added sugar at 0g; total sugars are 4.2g/100g, entirely from natural grain sources. This is consistent and substantiated.

“High Fibre”true

Dietary fibre is 7.1g/100g, which exceeds the FSSAI threshold of 6g/100g for a 'high fibre' claim on a solid food. The claim is substantiated.

“Too good to be true?”unverified

This is a rhetorical marketing phrase, not a factual claim subject to regulatory verification.

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 protein: 15.5g per 100g, well above conventional pasta
High dietary fibre: 7.1g per 100g, meets FSSAI 'high fibre' threshold
Zero added sugar confirmed in nutrition data
Extremely low sodium: 4.3mg per 100g
Zero trans fat
Fortified with iron, vitamin B12, and folic acid at meaningful RDA levels
No preservatives in ingredient list

Working against

Wheat is a major allergen; unsuitable for gluten-intolerant consumers
Brown rice contributes inorganic arsenic exposure, a caution for children and pregnant women
'Millet pasta' branding overstates jowar's role — durum wheat semolina is the primary grain
High carbohydrate content (68.2g/100g); portion awareness needed for diabetes
Fortification uses isolated synthetic vitamins, undercutting the 'all natural' claim
No calcium data available despite 'Naturally High in … Calcium' claim on pack

Who should approach with care

Gluten Intolerance — Durum wheat semolina is the primary ingredient and contains substantial gluten; strictly contraindicated for individuals with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity per WHO and FSSAI allergen frameworks.

Other — Individuals with a wheat allergy must avoid this product, as wheat is a mandatorily declared major allergen under FSSAI, FDA, and EU Regulation 1169/2011; individuals with a confirmed chickpea/legume allergy must also avoid due to the besan content.

Infants — The product contains both semolina (early gluten sensitisation risk requiring age-appropriate introduction per FSSAI Infant Foods Regulations) and brown rice (disproportionately high inorganic arsenic exposure relative to infant body weight, per FDA guidance).

Children — Brown rice accumulates inorganic arsenic; children consume more food relative to body weight and are particularly susceptible to arsenic-linked neurodevelopmental effects — FDA and EFSA recommend dietary grain variety rather than rice-heavy reliance.

Pregnancy — Brown rice is a dietary source of inorganic arsenic, which has been linked to adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes in offspring and DNA damage; FDA advises pregnant women to consume a variety of grains rather than relying heavily on rice.

Diabetes — Durum wheat semolina has a moderate-to-high glycaemic index and brown rice at high frequency is associated with glycaemic dysregulation; individuals with type 1 or type 2 diabetes should practice portion control and monitor post-prandial glucose.

Ibs — The product contains semolina (fructans, a FODMAP) and besan (high in galacto-oligosaccharides, also a FODMAP), both of which may provoke bloating, gas, and altered bowel habits in individuals following a low-FODMAP protocol for irritable bowel syndrome.

Ibd — Besan's high dietary fibre and FODMAP content may exacerbate gastrointestinal symptoms during active flares of inflammatory bowel disease.

Kidney Disease — Both besan (high potassium and phosphorus) and brown rice (relatively high phosphorus and potassium) may pose risks for individuals with chronic kidney disease who require restriction of these minerals; portion control and dietitian guidance is advised.

G6pd Deficiency — Chickpea flour (besan) contains oxidative compounds; individuals with G6PD deficiency should consult a physician before regular high-quantity consumption of besan-containing foods.

The full analysis

This product is aimed at health-conscious parents and adults seeking a nutritionally upgraded pasta over plain maida-based options. At 15.5g protein and 7.1g fibre per 100g — both genuinely above average for a pasta — and with zero added sugar, zero trans fat, and negligible sodium, it earns its 'healthier pasta' positioning in most respects. The fortification with B12, folic acid, and iron is real and substantiated. However, the 'Millet Pasta' label is a stretch since jowar is just one of four grains and durum wheat semolina is the dominant base; the 'All Natural' claim sits uneasily alongside isolated synthetic vitamins added for fortification; and brown rice's inorganic arsenic accumulation is a documented caution for children and pregnant women — worth knowing for a product explicitly marketed as 'Safe for Kids'. Overall it is a meaningfully better-than-average pasta choice for most adults, but its marketing language overpromises in a few specific ways.

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