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No palm oil, palm kernel oil or palm fat is named in the ingredients list.
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Nutrition facts (per 100g)
Per 100 g this product is high in saturated fat, high in sugars, low in salt. 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)
Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Dark Chocolate (22%) (sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, emulsifier (_soya_ lecithins)), sugar, wheat flour (_wheat_ flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), pasteurised _egg_, dextrose, glucose syrup, concentrated orange juice (1%), gelling agents (pectin, citric acid), humectant (glycerine), sunflower oil, raising agents (ammonium bicarbonate, disodium diphosphate, sodium bicarbonate), acidity regulators (sodium citrate, citric acid), flavouring, colour (curcumin), _wheat_ bran.
Detailed analysis: Jaffa Cakes and the palm oil-free diet
Based on our analysis of the ingredients list, Jaffa Cakes appears to be compatible with a palm oil-free diet. Our automated system did not detect any ingredients that are typically restricted in this dietary lifestyle.
The ingredients provided are: Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Dark Chocolate (22%) (sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, emulsifier (_soya_ lecithins)), sugar, wheat flour (_wheat_ flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), pasteurised _egg_, dextrose, glucose syrup, concentrated orange juice (1%), gelling agents (pectin, citric acid), humectant (glycerine), sunflower oil, raising agents (ammonium bicarbonate, disodium diphosphate, sodium bicarbonate), acidity regulators (sodium citrate, citric acid), flavouring, colour (curcumin), _wheat_ bran.. It's always recommended to double-check the product packaging for the most current information, as formulations can change.
Nutritional profile
Jaffa Cakes contains 388 calories per 100g. It provides 4.7g of protein, 9.4g of fat, and 70g of carbohydrates (including 51.1g of sugar).
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available ingredient data. Always verify product labels and consult with healthcare professionals if you have specific dietary concerns or medical conditions.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jaffa Cakes Palm Oil Free?
Yes, Jaffa Cakes contains no palm oil according to its ingredients list: no palm oil, palm kernel oil or palm fat is named, and the fats that are listed are identified by plant. Always double-check the label, as formulations can change.
Does Jaffa Cakes contain allergens?
Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Dark Chocolate (22%) (sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, emulsifier (_soya_ lecithins)), sugar, wheat flour (_wheat_ flour, calc...
What are the nutritional facts of Jaffa Cakes?
Jaffa Cakes contains 388 calories per 100g, with 4.7g of protein, 70g of carbohydrates, and 9.4g of fat.
How much sugar is in Jaffa Cakes?
Jaffa Cakes lists 51.1 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 Jaffa Cakes ultra-processed?
By the NOVA classification in its label data, Jaffa Cakes is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.
Does Jaffa Cakes contain palm oil?
No palm oil is listed. Jaffa Cakes names its fats by plant and none of them is palm, so it fits a palm oil free shopping list. Verify the pack, as recipes change.