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palm oil, and 2 more.
- palm oil
- fractionated palm
- hydrogenated palm
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Nutrition facts (per 100g)
Per 100 g this product is high 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)
Enriched flour bleached (wheat flour, niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), water, vegetable shortening (soybean and palm oil, hydrogenated palm oil, fractionated palm oil, water, mono and diglycerides, tbhq and citric acid [preservatives], beta carotene [for color]), sugar, baking powder (baking soda, sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium aluminum phosphate). contains 2% or less of: vital wheat gluten, monoglycerides, dextrose, salt, potassium chloride, xanthan gum, annatto extract (for color).
Detailed analysis: why is Crescents not palm oil-free?
Our analysis indicates that Crescents 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
- fractionated palm
- hydrogenated palm
The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: Enriched flour bleached (wheat flour, niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), water, vegetable shortening (soybean and palm oil, hydrogenated palm oil, fractionated palm oil, water, mono and diglycerides, tbhq and citric acid [preservatives], beta carotene [for color]), sugar, baking powder (baking soda, sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium aluminum phosphate). contains 2% or less of: vital wheat gluten, monoglycerides, dextrose, salt, potassium chloride, xanthan gum, annatto extract (for color).. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
Nutritional information
Crescents contains 321.4 calories per 100g, with 7.1g of protein, 10.7g of fat, and 46.4g of carbohydrates (10.7g 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 Crescents Palm Oil Free?
No, Crescents contains palm oil: the ingredients list names palm oil, fractionated palm, hydrogenated palm.
Does Crescents contain allergens?
Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Enriched flour bleached (wheat flour, niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), water, vegetable shortening (soybean and ...
What are the nutritional facts of Crescents?
Crescents contains 321.4 calories per 100g, with 7.1g of protein, 46.4g of carbohydrates, and 10.7g of fat.
How much sugar is in Crescents?
Crescents lists 10.7 g of sugar per 100 g.
Is Crescents ultra-processed?
By the NOVA classification in its label data, Crescents is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.
Does Crescents contain palm oil?
Yes. Palm oil or a palm fraction is named in the ingredients of Crescents. If you avoid palm oil, look for an alternative whose label names its fats.