Natureland Organics Chana Organic Besan
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Natureland Organics Chana Organic Besan is a single-ingredient chickpea flour used for batters, cheela and curries. It scores BA2: solid protein and fibre lift nutrition, the ingredients are a clean one-item list with no additives, and risk is low because fat, sodium and sugar are all small. A staple for most kitchens, where the cooking method decides the rest.
Ingredients, decoded
1 listed- Organic Chana Dal
2 teaspoons of sugar in every 100 g · 9 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
| Energy | 378 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 21 g |
| Carbohydrates | 58 g |
| Total sugars | 9 g |
| Dietary fibre | 10.6 g |
| Total fat | 6.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.8 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 25 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Calcium | 55 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg |
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What to know about Natureland Organics Chana Organic Besan
Single-ingredient chickpea flour with 21 g protein
Natureland Organics Chana Organic Besan is a 500 g bag of flour with one ingredient on the list: organic chana dal. It is bought by home cooks for pakoras, cheela, kadhi and sweets, and by people who want a gluten-free flour that is certified organic. No percentage is printed, because there is nothing else in the bag.
Per 100 g you get 378 kcal, 21 g protein, 10.6 g fibre, 58 g carbohydrate and 6.5 g fat, of which 0.8 g is saturated. Sodium is 25 mg, trans fat is 0 g and there is no added sugar. The pack also declares 3.5 mg iron and 55 mg calcium per 100 g. The pack prints a 100 g serve, five to a bag.
The front says Chana Besan and Organic, and the back ingredient line agrees: organic chana dal, with certification to the Indian organic standard (NPOP). The retailer page shows Organic Besan, a different wording for the same flour. CleanPlate scores it BA2.
Why Natureland Organics Chana Organic Besan scores BA2
Nutrition is a B on 21 g protein and 10.6 g fibre per 100 g. Ingredients are an A with one organic ingredient and no additives. Risk is a 2, mostly from 378 kcal per 100 g.
Good nutrient density
- Protein
- 21 g
- Fibre
- 10.6 g
- Vitamins and minerals
- 4 declared
- Energy
- 378 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why B
Protein is 21 g per 100 g, about 22% of the calories, and fibre is 10.6 g. Both come from the chickpea itself, which is the only ingredient.
Iron at 3.5 mg and calcium at 55 mg per 100 g add a micronutrient credit. Vitamins A and C are printed as 0, so nothing more lifts the grade.
Scored on protein, fibre and twelve vitamins and minerals, against the Codex and FSSAI "source" and "high" levels, per 100 g and per 100 kcal. Protein also has to supply at least 12.5% of the calories to count, and 25% for full credit.
Clean, minimally processed
- Base
- Organic Chana Dal
- Sweeteners
- None added
- Additives
- 0
- Flagged
- None
02 Ingredient integrity: why A
The list is one item, organic chana dal, so there is no additive, no refined fat, no sweetener and no flavouring to cost ingredient points.
No front-of-pack promise is hollow. The ingredient name on the back matches the Chana Besan on the front, so the label-integrity check finds nothing to deduct.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
Low risk
- Total sugar
- 9 g
- Sodium
- 25 mg
- Saturated fat
- 0.8 g
- Trans fat
- 0 g
03 Load risk: why 2
Energy is the largest part of the risk number: 378 kcal per 100 g. Saturated fat is 0.8 g, sodium is 25 mg and trans fat is 0 g, so they add very little.
No sugar ingredient is listed, so free sugar counts as 0 g and plays no part. The result is a 2.
Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.
Red flags
No major red flags on the label.
Green flags
- +Green flag: Source of protein (21g)
- +Green flag: High fibre (10.6g)
- +Green flag: Low sodium
Does Natureland Organics Chana Organic Besan live up to its claims?
The organic, high-protein and no-additives claims hold. The gluten-free claim needs care because the facility also handles wheat, and the retailer page names the ingredient differently.
- Product nameHolds
“Organic”
The ingredient is organic chana dal, and the back of the pack carries certification to the Indian organic standard (NPOP) by SGS India.
- On the packHolds
“Naturally high in protein”
21 g protein per 100 g, about 22% of the calories, all from the chickpea.
- On the packHolds
“Clean label with no additives”
The ingredient list is a single item, organic chana dal. No additive is listed.
- On the packBe careful
“Gluten-free”
Chickpea contains no gluten, but the pack says it is packed in a facility that also handles wheat. That matters for coeliac disease.
- Retail listingBe careful
“Organic Besan”
The retailer page shows Organic Besan as the ingredient, while the pack shows Organic Chana Dal. Both describe chickpea flour.
What's in Natureland Organics Chana Organic Besan?
One ingredient, organic chana dal, and nothing else. There is no additive, no added sugar and no added fat to watch; the only thing to manage is the portion.
The ingredient list, read for you
The ingredient list has one entry, organic chana dal, which is split chickpea ground into flour. There is no percentage because the flour is the whole product, and nothing is added for taste, colour or shelf life.
Ingredients to watch
- EnergyWorth watching
378 kcal per 100 g, the largest part of its risk number. It is a dense dry flour, so portion size matters.
- CarbohydrateWorth watching
58 g per 100 g, including 9 g total sugar from the chickpea itself. There is no added sugar, and 10.6 g fibre comes with it.
- Allergen adviceWorth watching
Packed where peanut, wheat, soybean and sesame seeds are processed, so cross-contact is possible.
- Protein and fibreFine
21 g protein and 10.6 g fibre per 100 g, with 3.5 mg iron.
- One ingredientFine
Organic chana dal only: no additives, 0.8 g saturated fat and 25 mg sodium per 100 g.
What it doesn’t have
- Vitamins A and C are printed as 0 on the panel.
Who should eat Natureland Organics Chana Organic Besan?
An everyday flour for most adults, children and active people. Anyone managing blood sugar should watch portions, since it carries 58 g carbohydrate per 100 g.
- Most adultsEveryday
21 g protein and 10.6 g fibre per 100 g, with 25 mg sodium.
- ChildrenEveryday
A single-ingredient flour with no additives, sweetener or dye.
- Diabetes or prediabetesA few times a week
58 g carbohydrate per 100 g, partly offset by 10.6 g fibre; keep portions modest.
- Active peopleEveryday
21 g protein per 100 g of flour, with 3.5 mg iron.
Recipes with Natureland Organics Chana Organic Besan
Besan suits cheela, kadhi and light batters. Pan-cooking keeps the fat low, and each 100 g of flour brings 21 g protein and 10.6 g fibre.
Besan cheela
A thin pan-cooked pancake keeps the fat low while 100 g of flour brings 21 g protein.
Kadhi
A spoon or two of besan thickens the curry and adds fibre, from a flour with 25 mg sodium per 100 g.
Pakora batter
The flour itself has 6.5 g fat per 100 g, so the oil you fry in decides most of the fat.
Natureland Organics Chana Organic Besan: common questions
What is the CleanPlate score of Natureland Organics Chana Organic Besan?
Natureland Organics Chana Organic Besan is a single-ingredient chickpea flour used for batters, cheela and curries. It scores BA2: solid protein and fibre lift nutrition, the ingredients are a clean one-item list with no additives, and risk is low because fat, sodium and sugar are all small. A staple for most kitchens, where the cooking method decides the rest. Nutrition B, ingredients A, load risk 2; nutrition and ingredients run A to E, risk runs 1 to 5, and A and 1 are best.
How many calories and how much protein are in Natureland Organics Chana Organic Besan?
Per 100 g, Natureland Organics Chana Organic Besan has 378 kcal, 21 g protein, 58 g carbohydrate, 6.5 g fat and 0.8 g saturated fat. One serve (100 g, the pack's serve) has 378 kcal and 21 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Natureland Organics Chana Organic Besan?
1 ingredient, in label order: Organic Chana Dal.
Does Natureland Organics Chana Organic Besan live up to its claims?
5 claims checked: 3 hold, 2 need care. "Gluten-free" needs care: Chickpea contains no gluten, but the pack says it is packed in a facility that also handles wheat. That matters for coeliac disease. "Organic Besan" needs care: The retailer page shows Organic Besan as the ingredient, while the pack shows Organic Chana Dal. Both describe chickpea flour.
Who should limit Natureland Organics Chana Organic Besan?
Most adults: everyday. 21 g protein and 10.6 g fibre per 100 g, with 25 mg sodium. Children: everyday. A single-ingredient flour with no additives, sweetener or dye. Diabetes or prediabetes: a few times a week. 58 g carbohydrate per 100 g, partly offset by 10.6 g fibre; keep portions modest.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Natureland Organics Chana Organic Besan have?
Per 100 g, Natureland Organics Chana Organic Besan has 9 g sugar, 25 mg sodium (about 0.1 g salt) and 0.8 g saturated fat. The FSSAI and UK FSA "high" lines are 10 g added sugar, 600 mg sodium and 5 g saturated fat per 100 g. It is under all three lines.
Last reviewed October 29, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .
