Tamasic food products

About Tamasic foods

Tamasic foods sit at the far end of the Ayurvedic spectrum. Overcooked, reheated, fermented, or heavily processed foods typically land here. Meat, alcohol, onion, garlic, and most ultra-processed packaged foods are considered Tamasic. They are not forbidden — understanding their effect is the goal — but those following a Sattvic or yogic lifestyle generally minimise them.

SatvikScan's classification engine analyses each product's ingredient list against a curated database of Ayurvedic ingredient rules. Verified products have been reviewed by human moderators. Always check the physical packaging before consuming a product, as recipes and formulations can change. Learn more about how we classify food.