Dark chocolate coated caramel wafer biscuits

Dark chocolate coated caramel wafer biscuits

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Target diet: Palm Oil Free

Dark chocolate coated caramel wafer biscuits · Palm Oil Free

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palm oil.

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Deciding ingredient

palm oil

On the label

caramel50%)glucose syrupsugarpalm oilflavouring33%)cocoa mass

What we checked

Palm oil in the ingredientspalm oil
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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
455 kcal
Fat
17.9 g
Saturated fat
12 g
high
Carbohydrates
69.9 g
Sugars
35.4 g
high
Protein
3.6 g
Salt
0.6 g

Per 100 g this product is high in saturated fat, high in sugars. 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)

caramel (50%) (glucose syrup, sugar, sweetened cond invert sugar syrup, palm oil, flavouring, emulsifier [soya lecithin]) chocolate (33%) (sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, skimmed mil palm oil, shea butter, emulsifier [soya lecithin], flavouring), wafe (fortified wheat flour [wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, nia thiaminl, sugar, rapeseed oil, raising agent [sodium bicarbonate), emulsifier [soya lecithin]). for allergens: see ingredients in b

Detailed analysis: why is Dark chocolate coated caramel wafer biscuits not palm oil-free?

Our analysis indicates that Dark chocolate coated caramel wafer biscuits 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: caramel (50%) (glucose syrup, sugar, sweetened cond invert sugar syrup, palm oil, flavouring, emulsifier [soya lecithin]) chocolate (33%) (sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, skimmed mil palm oil, shea butter, emulsifier [soya lecithin], flavouring), wafe (fortified wheat flour [wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, nia thiaminl, sugar, rapeseed oil, raising agent [sodium bicarbonate), emulsifier [soya lecithin]). for allergens: see ingredients in b. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Nutritional information

Dark chocolate coated caramel wafer biscuits contains 455 calories per 100g, with 3.6g of protein, 17.9g of fat, and 69.9g of carbohydrates (35.4g 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 Dark chocolate coated caramel wafer biscuits Palm Oil Free?

No, Dark chocolate coated caramel wafer biscuits contains palm oil: the ingredients list names palm oil.

Does Dark chocolate coated caramel wafer biscuits contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: caramel (50%) (glucose syrup, sugar, sweetened cond invert sugar syrup, palm oil, flavouring, emulsifier [soya lecithin]) chocolate (33%) (sugar, coco...

What are the nutritional facts of Dark chocolate coated caramel wafer biscuits?

Dark chocolate coated caramel wafer biscuits contains 455 calories per 100g, with 3.6g of protein, 69.9g of carbohydrates, and 17.9g of fat.

How much sugar is in Dark chocolate coated caramel wafer biscuits?

Dark chocolate coated caramel wafer biscuits lists 35.4 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 Dark chocolate coated caramel wafer biscuits ultra-processed?

By the NOVA classification in its label data, Dark chocolate coated caramel wafer biscuits is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.

Does Dark chocolate coated caramel wafer biscuits contain palm oil?

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