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palm oil.
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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)
BISCUIT: Rice flour, maize starch, maize flour, palm oil, sugar, inverted sugar syrup, glucose syrup, sunflower oil, rice starch, raising agents: ammonium hydrogen carbonate (E503), sodium hydrogen carbonate (E500); thickener: xanthan gum; emulsifier: sunflower lecithin; salt, natural flavouring. FILLING 25%: sugar, palm oil, potato starch, dried glucose syrup, emulsifier: sunflower lecithin; natural flavouring, lemon concentrate, safflower concentrate, invert sugar syrup. LACTOSE-FREE. WHEAT-FREE.
Detailed analysis: why is Gluten Free Custard Creams x (125g) not palm oil-free?
Our analysis indicates that Gluten Free Custard Creams x (125g) 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: BISCUIT: Rice flour, maize starch, maize flour, palm oil, sugar, inverted sugar syrup, glucose syrup, sunflower oil, rice starch, raising agents: ammonium hydrogen carbonate (E503), sodium hydrogen carbonate (E500); thickener: xanthan gum; emulsifier: sunflower lecithin; salt, natural flavouring. FILLING 25%: sugar, palm oil, potato starch, dried glucose syrup, emulsifier: sunflower lecithin; natural flavouring, lemon concentrate, safflower concentrate, invert sugar syrup. LACTOSE-FREE. WHEAT-FREE.. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
Nutritional information
Gluten Free Custard Creams x (125g) contains 501 calories per 100g, with 4.9g of protein, 22g of fat, and 70g of carbohydrates (33g 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 Gluten Free Custard Creams x (125g) Palm Oil Free?
No, Gluten Free Custard Creams x (125g) contains palm oil: the ingredients list names palm oil.
Does Gluten Free Custard Creams x (125g) contain allergens?
Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: BISCUIT: Rice flour, maize starch, maize flour, palm oil, sugar, inverted sugar syrup, glucose syrup, sunflower oil, rice starch, raising agents: ammo...
What are the nutritional facts of Gluten Free Custard Creams x (125g)?
Gluten Free Custard Creams x (125g) contains 501 calories per 100g, with 4.9g of protein, 70g of carbohydrates, and 22g of fat.
How much sugar is in Gluten Free Custard Creams x (125g)?
Gluten Free Custard Creams x (125g) lists 33 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 Gluten Free Custard Creams x (125g) ultra-processed?
By the NOVA classification in its label data, Gluten Free Custard Creams x (125g) is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.
Does Gluten Free Custard Creams x (125g) contain palm oil?
Yes. Palm oil or a palm fraction is named in the ingredients of Gluten Free Custard Creams x (125g). If you avoid palm oil, look for an alternative whose label names its fats.