HealthPeDhyan Standards

We evaluate every product against strict health and sustainability criteria.

EXCLUSIONS

What We Avoid

Palm Oil

We exclude products containing palm oil and its derivatives due to environmental concerns and high saturated fat content.

Trans Fats

Products with partially hydrogenated oils or trans fats are automatically excluded.

Artificial Colors

Synthetic food dyes linked to hyperactivity in children are not permitted.

High Fructose Corn Syrup

HFCS and similar refined sweeteners are excluded in favor of natural alternatives.

THRESHOLDS

Nutrient Limits

Sugar Content

Low Sugar Badge: Less than 5g sugar per 100g
Acceptable: Less than 15g per 100g (natural sources preferred)

Sodium

Maximum 400mg per 100g for most products

Fiber

Preference for products with 3g+ fiber per serving

BADGES

How Products Earn Badges

Palm Oil Free

Contains no palm oil or palm oil derivatives in any form.

Low Sugar

Contains less than 5g sugar per 100g serving.

Whole Grain

Made primarily from whole grain ingredients (51% or more).

No Artificial Colors

Free from synthetic food coloring agents.

Our Commitment

Every product is manually reviewed by our team. We read ingredient lists, check nutrition labels, and cross-reference with scientific evidence. Our standards are based on recommendations from WHO, FSSAI, and peer-reviewed research.

We're transparent about our methodology and update our criteria as new research emerges.