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Beyond Gluten-Free: Why Clean-Label Matters More Than Ever

By Kanupriya Khanna – Functional Nutritionist & Founder, Karamelé

Over the years, I’ve seen a dramatic rise in clients seeking gluten-free alternatives — driven by everything from gut issues and autoimmune conditions to lifestyle choices. But one question I always urge people to consider is:

“What are you replacing gluten with?”

Because the truth is — gluten-free doesn’t automatically mean healthy. In fact, many gluten-free products are highly processed and full of synthetic binders and starches that can cause just as much — if not more — inflammation and digestive discomfort.


The Dirty Secret of Most Gluten-Free Foods

Flip over a “healthy” gluten-free label and you’ll often find:

  • Xanthan gum
  • Guar gum
  • Tapioca starch
  • Corn starch
  • Potato starch
  • Refined rice flour

These ingredients are used to recreate the texture and structure lost without gluten. But from a functional nutrition perspective, they’re gut-disruptive, nutrient-poor, and inflammatory for many individuals.


Clean-Label: What It Really Means

As both a nutritionist and food entrepreneur, I believe clean-label should be the gold standard — especially for those managing chronic health issues.

A clean-label food is made with:

  • Real, recognizable ingredients
  • No artificial preservatives, stabilisers, gums, or hidden additives
  • Nutrient density and digestibility in mind

It’s not just about what’s removed — it’s about what’s included.


Why I Started Karamelé

I created Karamele out of both professional necessity and personal frustration. As a practitioner, I wanted to recommend foods that were:

  • Truly gluten-free and gut-friendly
  • Made without gums, starches, or artificial fillers
  • Tasty enough for everyday enjoyment
  • Safe for my clients with sensitivities, PCOS, metabolic conditions, or autoimmune issues

Karamelé was born from this gap — a place where food could be healing, indulgent, and honest.

Our products are:

  • 100% millet-based, using whole ancient grains
  • Vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free
  • Free from xanthan gum, guar gum, starches, rice flour, or corn-based binders
  • Loved by both children and adults — without compromising on taste or texture

How This Supports Your Wellness Goals

Whether you’re a client managing IBS, inflammation, or insulin resistance — or a practitioner looking for safe recommendations — Karamelé offers a solution that aligns with true wellness.

  • Millets provide slow-release carbs, gut-soothing fiber, and critical minerals
  • Our clean-label approach supports long-term health, not just temporary fixes
  • And yes, they taste amazing — because sustainable eating should also be joyful

Final Thoughts

Going gluten-free is only the first step. The real transformation comes when we start eating foods that support healing on a deeper level.

At Karamelé, my goal is to make that shift easy, delicious, and accessible — so that health doesn’t have to feel like a compromise.

Let’s move beyond labels and into a new food culture — one that nourishes from the inside out.


Explore our clean-label, functional food range at www.karamele.in
Or get in touch to see how Karamelé can support your wellness practice.

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