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palm oil, and 3 more.
- palm oil
- palm fat
- palm kernel
- palm kernel oil
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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)
sugar, cocoa mass, full cream milk powder, lactose, cocoa butter, glucose syrup, butter (from milk), starch, shea kernel oil, sweetened condensed skimmed milk, palm oil, palm fat, shea fat, emulsifiers (soya lecithin, E471), stabiliser (gum arabic), colours (E100, E133, E160a, E160e, E162, E171 E172), salt, dextrin, flavourings, raising agent (E500). peanuts, glazing agent (carnauba wax), palm kernel oil, natural vanilla extract. (May contain: hazelnut). Milk chocolate contains milk solids 14% minimum.
Detailed analysis: why is M&M's Crunchy Caramel not palm oil-free?
Our analysis indicates that M&M's Crunchy Caramel 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
- palm fat
- palm kernel
- palm kernel oil
The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: sugar, cocoa mass, full cream milk powder, lactose, cocoa butter, glucose syrup, butter (from milk), starch, shea kernel oil, sweetened condensed skimmed milk, palm oil, palm fat, shea fat, emulsifiers (soya lecithin, E471), stabiliser (gum arabic), colours (E100, E133, E160a, E160e, E162, E171 E172), salt, dextrin, flavourings, raising agent (E500). peanuts, glazing agent (carnauba wax), palm kernel oil, natural vanilla extract. (May contain: hazelnut). Milk chocolate contains milk solids 14% minimum.. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
Nutritional information
M&M's Crunchy Caramel contains 478 calories per 100g, with 4g of protein, 18g of fat, and 74g of carbohydrates (69g 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 M&M's Crunchy Caramel Palm Oil Free?
No, M&M's Crunchy Caramel contains palm oil: the ingredients list names palm oil, palm fat, palm kernel.
Does M&M's Crunchy Caramel contain allergens?
Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: sugar, cocoa mass, full cream milk powder, lactose, cocoa butter, glucose syrup, butter (from milk), starch, shea kernel oil, sweetened condensed skim...
What are the nutritional facts of M&M's Crunchy Caramel?
M&M's Crunchy Caramel contains 478 calories per 100g, with 4g of protein, 74g of carbohydrates, and 18g of fat.
How much sugar is in M&M's Crunchy Caramel?
M&M's Crunchy Caramel lists 69 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 M&M's Crunchy Caramel contain palm oil?
Yes. Palm oil or a palm fraction is named in the ingredients of M&M's Crunchy Caramel. If you avoid palm oil, look for an alternative whose label names its fats.