No, skip it.
palm fat.
Automated check based on Open Food Facts label data. Not medical advice. Always check the package.
Spotted an error? Tell us and we'll fix it.Deciding ingredient
palm fat
On the label
What we checked
This product on every diet
EatCheck is a free, community-supported tool. If this result helped you stay safe, consider supporting our server costs.
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)
Sugar, skimmed milk powder, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, palm fat, milk fat, lactose, whey permeate (from milk), emulsifier (soya lecithin), vanilla extract. (May contain: almonds, hazelnut). Milk chocolate contains milk solids 14% minimum and cocoa solids 25% minimum. MALTESERS Milk chocolate (70%) with a honeycombed centre (23%). Ingredients: sugar, skimmed milk powder, cocoa butter, glucose syrup, barley malt extract, cocoa mass, palm fat, milk fat, lactose, whey permeate (from milk), emulsifiers (soya lecithin, E492), wheat flour, palm kernel fat, raising agents (E341, E500, E501), palm kernel oil, wheat gluten, whey powder (from milk), glazing agent (pectins), salt, vanilla extract. Milk chocolate contains milk solids 14% minimum.
Detailed analysis: why is Maltesers chocolate egg not palm oil-free?
Our analysis indicates that Maltesers chocolate egg 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 fat
The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: Sugar, skimmed milk powder, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, palm fat, milk fat, lactose, whey permeate (from milk), emulsifier (soya lecithin), vanilla extract. (May contain: almonds, hazelnut). Milk chocolate contains milk solids 14% minimum and cocoa solids 25% minimum. MALTESERS Milk chocolate (70%) with a honeycombed centre (23%). Ingredients: sugar, skimmed milk powder, cocoa butter, glucose syrup, barley malt extract, cocoa mass, palm fat, milk fat, lactose, whey permeate (from milk), emulsifiers (soya lecithin, E492), wheat flour, palm kernel fat, raising agents (E341, E500, E501), palm kernel oil, wheat gluten, whey powder (from milk), glazing agent (pectins), salt, vanilla extract. 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
Maltesers chocolate egg contains 504 calories per 100g, with 7.5g of protein, 29g of fat, and 59g of carbohydrates (58g 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.
Try these instead
From the same aisle, these pass our palm oil free check.
People also checked
Frequently asked questions
Is Maltesers chocolate egg Palm Oil Free?
No, Maltesers chocolate egg contains palm oil: the ingredients list names palm fat.
Does Maltesers chocolate egg contain allergens?
Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Sugar, skimmed milk powder, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, palm fat, milk fat, lactose, whey permeate (from milk), emulsifier (soya lecithin), vanilla extr...
What are the nutritional facts of Maltesers chocolate egg?
Maltesers chocolate egg contains 504 calories per 100g, with 7.5g of protein, 59g of carbohydrates, and 29g of fat.
How much sugar is in Maltesers chocolate egg?
Maltesers chocolate egg lists 58 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 Maltesers chocolate egg ultra-processed?
By the NOVA classification in its label data, Maltesers chocolate egg is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.
Does Maltesers chocolate egg contain palm oil?
Yes. Palm oil or a palm fraction is named in the ingredients of Maltesers chocolate egg. If you avoid palm oil, look for an alternative whose label names its fats.