Butterscotch milk chocolate

Butterscotch milk chocolate

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Target diet: Palm Oil Free

Butterscotch milk chocolate · Palm Oil Free

No, skip it.

palm oil.

Automated check based on Open Food Facts label data. Not medical advice. Always check the package.

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Deciding ingredient

palm oil

On the label

cocoa mass #cocoa butter #butterscotch #cane sugar #glucose syrup #butter #palm oil #molasses #emulsifier

What we checked

Palm oil in the ingredientspalm oil
Open Food Facts analysisPalm oil flagged

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
554 kcal
Fat
35 g
Saturated fat
21 g
high
Carbohydrates
50 g
Sugars
48 g
high
Protein
8.8 g
Salt
0.2 g
low

Per 100 g this product is high in saturated fat, high in sugars, low in salt. Bands follow the UK front-of-pack guide: sugars high at 22.5 g or more and low at 5 g or less; salt high at 1.5 g or more and low at 0.3 g or less; saturated fat high at 5 g or more and low at 1.5 g or less. This describes the label, it is not dietary advice.

Processing level: NOVA group 4, ultra-processed foods. NOVA classification, from the label data.

Ingredients (original text)

Cane sugar whole milk powder #, cocoa mass #, cocoa butter #, butterscotch # (cane sugar #glucose syrup #, butter #, palm oil #, molasses #), emulsifier (sova lecithins #), vanilla extract # #= Certified Organic.

Detailed analysis: why is Butterscotch milk chocolate not palm oil-free?

Our analysis indicates that Butterscotch milk chocolate is likely not suitable for a palm oil-free diet. This is based on the detection of the following ingredients which are generally avoided:

  • palm oil

The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: Cane sugar whole milk powder #, cocoa mass #, cocoa butter #, butterscotch # (cane sugar #glucose syrup #, butter #, palm oil #, molasses #), emulsifier (sova lecithins #), vanilla extract # #= Certified Organic.. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Nutritional information

Butterscotch milk chocolate contains 554 calories per 100g, with 8.8g of protein, 35g of fat, and 50g of carbohydrates (48g of which is sugar).

What should you do?

If you are following a palm oil-free diet, we recommend looking for alternative products that do not contain these restricted ingredients. Many manufacturers now offer palm oil-free-friendly versions of popular products, so be sure to check product labels carefully.

Disclaimer: This analysis is based on ingredient data and should not replace professional medical or nutritional advice. If you have specific dietary restrictions due to health conditions, please consult with a healthcare provider or registered dietitian.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Butterscotch milk chocolate Palm Oil Free?

No, Butterscotch milk chocolate contains palm oil: the ingredients list names palm oil.

Does Butterscotch milk chocolate contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Cane sugar whole milk powder #, cocoa mass #, cocoa butter #, butterscotch # (cane sugar #glucose syrup #, butter #, palm oil #, molasses #), emulsifi...

What are the nutritional facts of Butterscotch milk chocolate?

Butterscotch milk chocolate contains 554 calories per 100g, with 8.8g of protein, 50g of carbohydrates, and 35g of fat.

How much sugar is in Butterscotch milk chocolate?

Butterscotch milk chocolate lists 48 g of sugar per 100 g, which counts as high in sugar under the UK front-of-pack guide (22.5 g or more per 100 g).

Is Butterscotch milk chocolate ultra-processed?

By the NOVA classification in its label data, Butterscotch milk chocolate is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.

Does Butterscotch milk chocolate contain palm oil?

Yes. Palm oil or a palm fraction is named in the ingredients of Butterscotch milk chocolate. If you avoid palm oil, look for an alternative whose label names its fats.