Dark chocolate coated thin biscuits with whole wheat flour
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Target diet: Palm Oil Free
No, skip it.
Palm oil, flagged by the Open Food Facts ingredient analysis.
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Palm oil, flagged by the Open Food Facts ingredient analysis
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Nutrition facts (per 100g)
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)
Wheat flouk sugar, cocoa mass, vegetable fats (palm, shea), whole wheat flour (9,4%), modified starch, invert sucarefrup, butter al (milk), cocoa butter, raising agents (sodium hydrogen carbonate, ammonium hydrogen citta soy lecithin, polyglycerol polyricinoleate), salt, skimmed milk powder, acidity regulator (malic acid), flavouring. May contain traces of egg, sesame seeds and nuts.
Detailed analysis: why is Dark chocolate coated thin biscuits with whole wheat flour not palm oil-free?
Our analysis indicates that Dark chocolate coated thin biscuits with whole wheat flour 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, flagged by the Open Food Facts ingredient analysis
The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: Wheat flouk sugar, cocoa mass, vegetable fats (palm, shea), whole wheat flour (9,4%), modified starch, invert sucarefrup, butter al (milk), cocoa butter, raising agents (sodium hydrogen carbonate, ammonium hydrogen citta soy lecithin, polyglycerol polyricinoleate), salt, skimmed milk powder, acidity regulator (malic acid), flavouring. May contain traces of egg, sesame seeds and nuts.. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
Nutritional information
Dark chocolate coated thin biscuits with whole wheat flour contains 505 calories per 100g, with 6.3g of protein, 25g of fat, and 62g of carbohydrates (29g 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 thin biscuits with whole wheat flour Palm Oil Free?
No, Dark chocolate coated thin biscuits with whole wheat flour contains palm oil: the ingredients list names Palm oil, flagged by the Open Food Facts ingredient analysis.
Does Dark chocolate coated thin biscuits with whole wheat flour contain allergens?
Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Wheat flouk sugar, cocoa mass, vegetable fats (palm, shea), whole wheat flour (9,4%), modified starch, invert sucarefrup, butter al (milk), cocoa butt...
What are the nutritional facts of Dark chocolate coated thin biscuits with whole wheat flour?
Dark chocolate coated thin biscuits with whole wheat flour contains 505 calories per 100g, with 6.3g of protein, 62g of carbohydrates, and 25g of fat.
How much sugar is in Dark chocolate coated thin biscuits with whole wheat flour?
Dark chocolate coated thin biscuits with whole wheat flour lists 29 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 thin biscuits with whole wheat flour ultra-processed?
By the NOVA classification in its label data, Dark chocolate coated thin biscuits with whole wheat flour is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.
Does Dark chocolate coated thin biscuits with whole wheat flour contain palm oil?
Yes. Palm oil or a palm fraction is named in the ingredients of Dark chocolate coated thin biscuits with whole wheat flour. If you avoid palm oil, look for an alternative whose label names its fats.