Crunchy Unsweetened Peanut Butter
The Whole Truth Crunchy Unsweetened Peanut Butter is manufactured with exclusively premium Java variety peanuts sourced from Saurashtra, processed to retain their natural nutritional profile without any added sugar, salt, palm oil, or synthetic preservatives[1][22]. The product contains only roasted groundnut kernels as its single ingredient, presenting itself as a NOVA 1 (minimally processed) food that preserves the inherent 50% oil content of peanuts[44].
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4g per 100g total sugar, this product remains dramatically below WHO's 25g daily free sugar recommendation, equivalent to roughly 11g per typical 325g serving. Since ingredients contain only roasted peanuts with negligible natural sugars from the legume itself and zero added sweeteners, the total sugar derives exclusively from peanuts' inherent carbohydrate content[4][22].
ICMR 2024 targets emphasize minimizing added sugars in packaged foods; this product contains zero added sugar by design[4][22].
This product qualifies as NOVA 1 (minimally processed), containing only roasted groundnut kernels without mechanical, chemical, or industrial transformation beyond roasting and grinding[1][22][24]. No emulsifiers, stabilizers, gums, or other processing aids are introduced.
The natural oil-solids separation during storage reflects authentic processing rather than industrial masking, aligning with FSSAI principles of minimal intervention[19][44].
The product contains zero trans fats and zero added palm oil, relying entirely on peanuts' indigenous 50% oil content (~25g per 100g serving)[4][44]. The peanut oil is a source of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats with established cardiovascular benefits.
No hydrogenated oils, refined seed oils, or palm-derived ingredients are present, contrasting sharply with mainstream nut butters that employ palm oil for shelf stability[1][24].
At 26mg per 100g, sodium content is exceptionally low—roughly 85mg per 325g serving or 170mg per 925g serving[4]. This is orders of magnitude below WHO's 2000mg daily target.
The product explicitly contains zero added salt, deriving trace sodium only from peanuts' natural mineral profile[24][1].
The brand's core positioning centers on radical transparency: all ingredients are declared upfront without deceptive food photography, positioning the product as an antidote to legacy industry practices[27]. Claims of 'no added sugar, salt, palm oil, or preservatives' are substantiated by single-ingredient composition (100% roasted groundnut kernels)[1][22][24].
The brand explicitly educates consumers that natural oil separation is an expected feature of pure nut butter, inverting the industry norm of concealing this through stabilizers[19][44].
No FSSAI recalls, adulteration findings, or compliance notices are publicly documented for this product line[1][22][24]. However, regulatory documentation remains limited in accessible sources; the brand emphasizes in-house manufacturing control and quality systems as IPO-preparation measures announced in its Series D funding (February 2026)[14].
The absence of published lab controversies or state-level enforcement actions suggests compliance, though comprehensive third-party audit records are not publicly verifiable[26].
Per 100 g
| Total Sugar | 3.4g ⚑ Derived exclusively from peanuts' native carbohydrates; zero added sugars, aligning with global low-sugar guidelines[4] |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6g ⚑ Contributes to satiety and digestive health; represents peanuts' intact plant fiber[4] |
| Trans Fat | 0.0g ⚑ Zero industrial trans fats; peanut oil naturally contains minimal trans-fat content[4] |
| Sodium | 26.0mg ⚑ Trace mineral content from peanuts themselves; zero added salt[4] |
| Carbohydrates | 17.7g ⚑ Primarily from peanut carbohydrates and fiber; no refined carbohydrates or added sugars[4] |
| Protein | ~25g (estimated) ⚑ Peanuts are legume-derived protein sources; Java variety typically yields 22-28g protein per 100g[1][22] |
| Total Fat | ~50g (estimated) ⚑ Peanuts are naturally 50% oil; predominantly monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats with minimal saturated fat[44] |
As declared on pack
Roasted groundnut kernels (100%)—premium Java variety sourced from Saurashtra region[1][22][41]
- January 2019The Whole Truth brand foundation with clean-label philosophy [Source ↗]The Whole Truth Foods (via founder narrative) · [1]
- October 2023Brand relaunch repositioning transparency and rejecting simplified marketing [Source ↗]The Whole Truth Foods · [2]
- June 2024Public recognition of brand impact on India's health food market standards [Source ↗]Anshuffle (health influencer) · [3]
- April 2026Educational content addressing natural oil separation in peanut butter [Source ↗]The Whole Truth Foods · [4]
Sources of truth
- [1]The story of The Whole Truth brandStoryRules
- [2]Instagram postInstagram
- [3]Instagram reelInstagram
- [4]Instagram reelInstagram
- [5]The Whole Truth Unsweetened Peanut Butter (Crunchy)GoodBite.ai
- [6]Crunchy Unsweetened Peanut ButterVeeha Foods
- [7]Clean-label food brand The Whole Truth closes $51 million funding round led by Sofina, Sauce VCThe Economic Times
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