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Troovy

The Healthy Protein Puffs - Pudina

Name: The Healthy Protein Puffs - Pudina
Brand: Troovy

Use in moderation On SafeShelf

NOVA 4high proteinno preservativesno palm oilhigh fibermillet basedultra-processedlactose-freepregnancy-safenut-freediabetic-safegluten-freeinfant-safeenjoy in moderation

Serving

40 g

Pack

80 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 · 5 ingredients shown

Caution5 of 12 ingredients

RiceCaution

Soya ProteinCaution

Seasoning: SaltCaution

KhaandCaution

Natural FlavorsCaution

Cleared 6▾

Flour Mix (Jowar, Chickpea Lentil, Moong Dal, Ragi)Cleared

QuinoaCleared

CornCleared

Rice Bran OilCleared

Corn StarchCleared

Dehydrated Vegetables (Tomato, Garlic, Lemon, Onion)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.

5/10

claims fully supported

“High Protein”true

Product delivers 16 g protein per 100 g and 6.4 g per 40 g serving; well above typical snack benchmarks, though boosted by added soy protein isolate rather than solely whole-food sources.

“No Palm Oil”true

Declared oil is rice bran oil; no palm oil or palm-derived fraction appears anywhere in the ingredient list.

“No Preservatives”true

No preservative-category ingredients are listed in the ingredient deck or dossiers provided.

“Baked, Not Fried”unverified

No frying process data, total fat profile, or manufacturing statement is available in any of the four data sources to confirm or refute a baked-only process.

“34% of Child's Daily Protein Need”misleading

Per-serving (40 g) protein is 6.4 g, shown as 10% of 7–9-year-old RDA on the label's own RDA table — implying a child RDA of ~64 g, which far exceeds ICMR-2020 norms (~26–30 g for that age group). The 34% figure appears to reference the full 80 g pack (12.8 g protein), which would equate to ~34% only if the RDA used is approximately 37–38 g — a figure not corroborated by published ICMR-2020 values. The per-serving RDA percentage on the label and the 34% pack-level claim are internally inconsistent.

“All Natural Ingredients”misleading

The ingredient list includes soy protein isolate — an industrially extracted and processed protein concentrate — and undisclosed natural flavour blends that may legally contain synthetic solvents or processing aids under FSSAI and FDA frameworks. Neither ingredient qualifies as a 'natural' whole-food ingredient in the conventional sense.

“High Protein Multi Millet Snack”true

Product contains jowar and ragi (millets) as part of the declared 30% flour mix, alongside rice, corn, quinoa, and legumes. Protein is 16 g/100 g. Both 'high protein' and 'multi millet' descriptors are substantiated.

“Millets, Grains & Dal”true

Ingredient list confirms jowar and ragi (millets), rice, corn, and quinoa (grains), and chickpea lentil and moong dal (dals). All three categories are genuinely present.

“Naturally High in Protein”misleading

Protein content is elevated in part by the addition of soy protein isolate — an industrially processed ingredient — not solely by the natural protein content of whole grains and pulses. The adverb 'naturally' is not supported when an isolate is deliberately added to boost protein.

“Protein of 1½ glass of milk (approx 250ml)”misleading

250 ml whole milk contains approximately 8–9 g protein; 1.5 glasses ≈ 12–13.5 g protein. The full 80 g pack provides 12.8 g protein, which is consistent with this equivalence. EXTRA INFORMATION confirms the claim as a stated proteinEquivalenceClaim. The claim holds for the full pack, though a single serving (40 g, 6.4 g protein) falls well short of this figure.

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

Meaningful protein content: 16 g per 100 g from legume and grain sources
Good dietary fibre: 5.5 g per 100 g supports satiety and gut health
Zero trans fat declared
No artificial preservatives listed in ingredient deck
No palm oil — uses rice bran oil instead
Multi-millet and pulse base (jowar, ragi, chickpea, moong dal) adds micronutrient diversity

Working against

NOVA 4 ultra-processed: contains soy protein isolate and industrial natural flavours
Sodium at 520 mg/100 g — two servings deliver ~416 mg sodium
Soy protein is a major declared allergen (FALCPA, EU 1169/2011)
'All Natural' claim misleading given soy protein isolate and undisclosed flavour blends
Khaand (sucrose) adds 5 g free sugar per 100 g; concern for diabetics and children
Natural flavours carry hidden allergen risk (possible nut, dairy, or egg derivation undisclosed)

Who should approach with care

Pregnancy — Rice accumulates inorganic arsenic linked to adverse fetal outcomes; soy protein isolate delivers concentrated phytoestrogens with hormonal activity; excess sodium may exacerbate gestational hypertension risk; and undisclosed natural flavour constituents cannot be fully assessed for safety during pregnancy.

Infants — Rice-based products expose infants to disproportionately high inorganic arsenic per body weight (FDA 100 ppb action level); soy protein isolate in infant contexts requires healthcare oversight per EFSA; moong dal is inappropriate before 6 months; and quinoa-derived proteins are not authorized in EU infant formula.

Children — Children are particularly susceptible to inorganic arsenic neurodevelopmental effects from rice; soy isoflavones at high doses raise theoretical hormonal concerns during development; sodium at 520 mg/100 g can contribute to elevated blood pressure from an early age; and khaand adds free sugar that WHO guidelines recommend restricting in children's diets.

Diabetes — White rice, corn starch, and khaand (≥90% sucrose) all have high glycaemic impact and can cause rapid postprandial blood glucose spikes, requiring careful portion monitoring in individuals with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

Hypertension — Sodium at 520 mg/100 g (208 mg per serving) from added salt directly and continuously raises blood pressure; WHO and EFSA flag sodium as a key modifiable risk factor, and individuals with hypertension should avoid or strictly limit this product.

Kidney Disease — Impaired kidneys cannot efficiently excrete sodium (520 mg/100 g), and the product also contains high-potassium and high-phosphorus ingredients (chickpea lentil, moong dal, quinoa, tomato powder), creating a compounded electrolyte burden that can accelerate renal decline.

Heart Disease — High sodium promotes fluid retention and cardiac workload; khaand (sucrose) is linked to elevated serum triglycerides; and dehydrated garlic at supplemental doses can potentiate anticoagulant medications — collectively making this product one to avoid or closely manage with a cardiologist.

Thyroid Disease — Soy protein isolate contains isoflavones that may impair thyroid hormone synthesis and reduce absorption of thyroid replacement medications such as levothyroxine.

Ibs — Multiple high-FODMAP ingredients are present simultaneously — chickpea lentil, moong dal, dehydrated garlic, dehydrated onion, corn starch, and sorghum — making this product a significant IBS symptom trigger risk for FODMAP-sensitive individuals.

Ibd — High combined dietary fibre from finger millet, sorghum, and pulses, along with organosulfur compounds from dehydrated garlic and onion and concentrated citric acid from lemon powder, may aggravate gastrointestinal inflammation during active IBD flares; medical dietary guidance is recommended.

Gout — Chickpea lentil, moong dal, and quinoa all contain moderate purines; khaand releases fructose upon hydrolysis which promotes uric acid synthesis; and concentrated tomato powder may amplify gout flare risk in susceptible individuals.

Migraine — Concentrated dehydrated tomato, onion (tyramine and histamine-releasing compounds), lemon powder (phenolic amines), and undisclosed natural flavour components are all recognized dietary migraine triggers that are present simultaneously in this seasoning blend.

Sulfite Sensitivity — Commercially dehydrated onion products may contain residual sulfur dioxide (SO₂) as a preservative — FSSAI caps this at 10 mg/kg — which can trigger asthma attacks and hypersensitivity reactions in sulfite-sensitive individuals.

G6pd Deficiency — Dehydrated onion contains n-propyl disulfide and other oxidative organosulfur compounds from Allium cepa that can precipitate haemolytic anaemia in individuals with G6PD deficiency at elevated intake levels.

Nut Allergy — Natural flavours may be derived from tree nuts or peanuts without explicit component-level disclosure on the label, creating a hidden allergen risk for nut-allergic consumers.

Gluten Intolerance — Although the primary grains (sorghum, ragi, rice, corn, quinoa) are inherently gluten-free, shared milling and processing cross-contamination risk is documented for all of these ingredients, and no certified gluten-free declaration is present.

Elderly — Age-related decline in renal sodium excretion capacity makes the elderly disproportionately susceptible to hypertension and cardiovascular harm from the 520 mg sodium per 100 g in this product, as noted by FDA.

The full analysis

Troovy's Pudina Protein Puffs target health-conscious parents seeking a higher-protein, millet-forward alternative to conventional fried crisps. The product's grain-and-pulse base is genuinely nutritious — 16 g protein and 5.5 g fibre per 100 g — but the addition of soy protein isolate and undisclosed natural flavour blends pushes it firmly into ultra-processed (NOVA 4) territory, undercutting the 'All Natural' positioning. Sodium at 520 mg/100 g (208 mg per 40 g serving) is moderate but worth watching for children and those managing blood pressure; the most useful takeaway is that while the ingredient quality is above average for a puffed snack, shoppers should not treat this as a minimally processed whole-food option.

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