Digestive Dark chocolate floavour
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Target diet: Palm Oil Free
No, skip it.
palm oil, and 1 more.
- palm oil
- huile de palme
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palm oil
On the label
What we checked
This product on every diet
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Nutrition facts (per 100g)
Per 100 g this product is 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.
Ingredients (original text)
WHEAT FLOUR (39%), DARK CHOCOLATE FLAVOURED COATING (30%) [SUGAR, COCOA MASS, VEGETABLE OIL (SHEA, ILLIPE, SAL, MANGO KERNEL AND KOKUM) AND PALM OIL, COCOA BUTTER, BUTTER OIL, SOYA LECITHIN, POLYGLYCEROL POLYRICINOLEATE (EMULSIFIER), VANILLA FLAVOUR], PALM OIL, WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR (9%), SUGAR, GLUCOSE-FRUCTOSE, SODIUM BICARBONATE AND TARTARIC ACID AND MALIC ACID AND AMMONIUM BICARBONATE (RAISING AGENTS), SALT. CONTAINS WHEAT, MILK, SOYA. INGRÉDIENTS: FARINE DE BLÉ (39%), ENROBAGE SAVEUR DE CHOCOLAT NOIR (30%) [SUCRE, PATE DE CACÃO, HUILE VÉGÉTALE (KARITE, ILLIPĖ, SAL, NOYAU DE MANGUE ET KOKUM) ET HUILE DE PALME, BEURRE DE CACAO, HUILE DE BEURRE, LÉCITHINE DE SOYA, POLYGLYCÉROL POLYRICINOLÉATE (ÉMULSIFIANT), ARÓME DE VANILLEJ, HUILE DE PALME, FARINE DE BLÈ ENTIER (9%), SUCRE, GLUCOSE-FRUCTOSE, BICARBONATE DE SODIUM ET ACIDE TARTRIQUE ET ACIDE MALIQUE ET BICARBONATE D'AMMONIUM (LEVAINS), SEL. CONTIENT: BLÉ, LAIT, SOYA.
Detailed analysis: why is Digestive Dark chocolate floavour not palm oil-free?
Our analysis indicates that Digestive Dark chocolate floavour 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
- huile de palme
The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: WHEAT FLOUR (39%), DARK CHOCOLATE FLAVOURED COATING (30%) [SUGAR, COCOA MASS, VEGETABLE OIL (SHEA, ILLIPE, SAL, MANGO KERNEL AND KOKUM) AND PALM OIL, COCOA BUTTER, BUTTER OIL, SOYA LECITHIN, POLYGLYCEROL POLYRICINOLEATE (EMULSIFIER), VANILLA FLAVOUR], PALM OIL, WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR (9%), SUGAR, GLUCOSE-FRUCTOSE, SODIUM BICARBONATE AND TARTARIC ACID AND MALIC ACID AND AMMONIUM BICARBONATE (RAISING AGENTS), SALT. CONTAINS WHEAT, MILK, SOYA. INGRÉDIENTS: FARINE DE BLÉ (39%), ENROBAGE SAVEUR DE CHOCOLAT NOIR (30%) [SUCRE, PATE DE CACÃO, HUILE VÉGÉTALE (KARITE, ILLIPĖ, SAL, NOYAU DE MANGUE ET KOKUM) ET HUILE DE PALME, BEURRE DE CACAO, HUILE DE BEURRE, LÉCITHINE DE SOYA, POLYGLYCÉROL POLYRICINOLÉATE (ÉMULSIFIANT), ARÓME DE VANILLEJ, HUILE DE PALME, FARINE DE BLÈ ENTIER (9%), SUCRE, GLUCOSE-FRUCTOSE, BICARBONATE DE SODIUM ET ACIDE TARTRIQUE ET ACIDE MALIQUE ET BICARBONATE D'AMMONIUM (LEVAINS), SEL. CONTIENT: BLÉ, LAIT, SOYA.. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
Nutritional information
Digestive Dark chocolate floavour contains 485 calories per 100g, with 6g of protein, 24g of fat, and 64g of carbohydrates (30g 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 Digestive Dark chocolate floavour Palm Oil Free?
No, Digestive Dark chocolate floavour contains palm oil: the ingredients list names palm oil, huile de palme.
Does Digestive Dark chocolate floavour contain allergens?
Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: WHEAT FLOUR (39%), DARK CHOCOLATE FLAVOURED COATING (30%) [SUGAR, COCOA MASS, VEGETABLE OIL (SHEA, ILLIPE, SAL, MANGO KERNEL AND KOKUM) AND PALM OIL, ...
What are the nutritional facts of Digestive Dark chocolate floavour?
Digestive Dark chocolate floavour contains 485 calories per 100g, with 6g of protein, 64g of carbohydrates, and 24g of fat.
How much sugar is in Digestive Dark chocolate floavour?
Digestive Dark chocolate floavour lists 30 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).
Does Digestive Dark chocolate floavour contain palm oil?
Yes. Palm oil or a palm fraction is named in the ingredients of Digestive Dark chocolate floavour. If you avoid palm oil, look for an alternative whose label names its fats.