Hot & Spicy Beef Flavor
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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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This product on every diet
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Nutrition facts (per 100g)
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.
Ingredients (original text)
ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA, COTTONSEED, PALM, TBHQ), SALT, DEHYDRATED VEGETABLES (CORN, CARROT, GARLIC, CHIVE, ONION), SPICES 2%, MALTODEXTRIN, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SUGAR, YEAST EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED CORN, WHEAT AND SOY PROTEIN, MISO POWDER (SOYBEANS, WHEAT, RICE, SALT), DEHYDRATED SOY SAUCE (WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT), CITRIC ACID, BEEF EXTRACT, POTASSIUM CARBONATE, SODIUM MONOPHOSPHATE, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE, SODIUM CARBONATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, CHICKEN BROTH, LACTOSE, SOYA LECITHIN, TURMERIC.
Detailed analysis: why is Hot & Spicy Beef Flavor not palm oil-free?
Our analysis indicates that Hot & Spicy Beef Flavor 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: ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA, COTTONSEED, PALM, TBHQ), SALT, DEHYDRATED VEGETABLES (CORN, CARROT, GARLIC, CHIVE, ONION), SPICES 2%, MALTODEXTRIN, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SUGAR, YEAST EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED CORN, WHEAT AND SOY PROTEIN, MISO POWDER (SOYBEANS, WHEAT, RICE, SALT), DEHYDRATED SOY SAUCE (WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT), CITRIC ACID, BEEF EXTRACT, POTASSIUM CARBONATE, SODIUM MONOPHOSPHATE, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE, SODIUM CARBONATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, CHICKEN BROTH, LACTOSE, SOYA LECITHIN, TURMERIC.. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
Nutritional information
Hot & Spicy Beef Flavor contains 453 calories per 100g, with 9g of protein, 19g of fat, and 0g of carbohydrates (3g 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 Hot & Spicy Beef Flavor Palm Oil Free?
No, Hot & Spicy Beef Flavor contains palm oil: the ingredients list names Palm oil, flagged by the Open Food Facts ingredient analysis.
Does Hot & Spicy Beef Flavor contain allergens?
Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA, COTTONSEED, PALM, TBHQ)...
What are the nutritional facts of Hot & Spicy Beef Flavor?
Hot & Spicy Beef Flavor contains 453 calories per 100g, with 9g of protein, 0g of carbohydrates, and 19g of fat.
How much sugar is in Hot & Spicy Beef Flavor?
Hot & Spicy Beef Flavor lists 3 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).
Does Hot & Spicy Beef Flavor contain palm oil?
Yes. Palm oil or a palm fraction is named in the ingredients of Hot & Spicy Beef Flavor. If you avoid palm oil, look for an alternative whose label names its fats.