High Bake Water Biscuits

High Bake Water Biscuits

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Target diet: Palm Oil Free

High Bake Water Biscuits · Palm Oil Free

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palm oil.

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Deciding ingredient

palm oil

On the label

Fortified wheat flourwheat flourcalcium carbonateironniacinthiaminpalm oilsalt

What we checked

Palm oil in the ingredientspalm oil
Open Food Facts analysisPalm oil flagged

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
406 kcal
Fat
6.9 g
Saturated fat
3 g
Carbohydrates
74.6 g
Sugars
1.9 g
low
Fibre
2.9 g
Protein
10.1 g
Salt
1.1 g

Per 100 g this product is low 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)

Fortified wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), palm oil, salt, wheat glucose syrup and/or maize glucose syrup, raising agent (sodium hydrogen carbonate)

Detailed analysis: why is High Bake Water Biscuits not palm oil-free?

Our analysis indicates that High Bake Water 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: Fortified wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), palm oil, salt, wheat glucose syrup and/or maize glucose syrup, raising agent (sodium hydrogen carbonate). We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Nutritional information

High Bake Water Biscuits contains 406 calories per 100g, with 10.1g of protein, 6.9g of fat, and 74.6g of carbohydrates (1.9g 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 High Bake Water Biscuits Palm Oil Free?

No, High Bake Water Biscuits contains palm oil: the ingredients list names palm oil.

Does High Bake Water Biscuits contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Fortified wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), palm oil, salt, wheat glucose syrup and/or maize glucose syrup, raising...

What are the nutritional facts of High Bake Water Biscuits?

High Bake Water Biscuits contains 406 calories per 100g, with 10.1g of protein, 74.6g of carbohydrates, and 6.9g of fat.

How much sugar is in High Bake Water Biscuits?

High Bake Water Biscuits lists 1.9 g of sugar per 100 g, which counts as low in sugar under the UK front-of-pack guide (5 g or less per 100 g).

Is High Bake Water Biscuits ultra-processed?

By the NOVA classification in its label data, High Bake Water Biscuits is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.

Does High Bake Water Biscuits contain palm oil?

Yes. Palm oil or a palm fraction is named in the ingredients of High Bake Water Biscuits. If you avoid palm oil, look for an alternative whose label names its fats.