NoNgs Blog
Awareness articles, festival guides, restaurant findings, and health deep dives.
NONG vs Sattvic vs Jain vs Navratri vs Low-FODMAP: Full Comparison
The difference between Jain and sattvic food explained — plus NONG, Navratri vrat and low-FODMAP — in one big allowed/forbidden comparison table for India.
Hidden Onion & Garlic in Indian Packaged Food Labels
Hidden onion garlic in packaged food: how to check label umbrella terms like spices, seasoning and natural flavour on Indian FSSAI packs, step by step.
Is It NONG or Jain? Verified Indian Packaged Snacks
Which packaged snacks are onion garlic free in India? Use this NONG vs Jain method to verify bhujia, chips, Kurkure, Maggi and Oreo per pack, not by brand.
Which Hing (Asafoetida) Brand Is Pure, Wheat-Free & NONG?
Which hing is pure, gluten free, and onion garlic free by brand in India? Read the label for wheat fillers and compare compounded vs pure hing.
Is Hing Allowed in Jain, Sattvic, Ekadashi & Navratri Food?
Is hing allowed in Jain, sattvic, Navratri, Ekadashi food? A per-context verdict table, the hidden wheat-filler catch, and vrat-safe swaps when hing is off.
Kuttu Atta for Vrat: How to Spot Unsafe Buckwheat Flour
Learn how to check kuttu atta is safe fresh before Navratri vrat: smell, colour, moisture and expiry tests, whole giri vs pre-ground, plus verified NONG picks.