Milk chocolate caramel squares

Milk chocolate caramel squares

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Target diet: Palm Oil Free

Milk chocolate caramel squares · Palm Oil Free

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palm oil.

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Deciding ingredient

palm oil

On the label

Sugarwhole milk powdercocoa buttercorn syrupunsweetened chocolatesweetened condensed milkmilkpalm oil

What we checked

Palm oil in the ingredientspalm oil
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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
500 kcal
Fat
26.7 g
Saturated fat
16.7 g
high
Carbohydrates
60 g
Sugars
53.3 g
high
Fibre
0 g
Protein
6.7 g
Salt
0.4 g

Per 100 g this product is high in saturated fat, 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.

Processing level: NOVA group 4, ultra-processed foods. NOVA classification, from the label data.

Ingredients (original text)

Sugar, whole milk powder, cocoa butter, corn syrup, unsweetened chocolate, sweetened condensed milk (milk, sugar), palm oil, water, butter (cream, salt), natural and artificial flavor, salt, disodium phosphate, soy lecithin, sorbitol, potassium sorbate (preservative), vanilla extract, tbhq (preservative), citric acid (preservative).

Detailed analysis: why is Milk chocolate caramel squares not palm oil-free?

Our analysis indicates that Milk chocolate caramel squares 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: Sugar, whole milk powder, cocoa butter, corn syrup, unsweetened chocolate, sweetened condensed milk (milk, sugar), palm oil, water, butter (cream, salt), natural and artificial flavor, salt, disodium phosphate, soy lecithin, sorbitol, potassium sorbate (preservative), vanilla extract, tbhq (preservative), citric acid (preservative).. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Nutritional information

Milk chocolate caramel squares contains 500 calories per 100g, with 6.7g of protein, 26.7g of fat, and 60g of carbohydrates (53.3g 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 Milk chocolate caramel squares Palm Oil Free?

No, Milk chocolate caramel squares contains palm oil: the ingredients list names palm oil.

Does Milk chocolate caramel squares contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Sugar, whole milk powder, cocoa butter, corn syrup, unsweetened chocolate, sweetened condensed milk (milk, sugar), palm oil, water, butter (cream, sal...

What are the nutritional facts of Milk chocolate caramel squares?

Milk chocolate caramel squares contains 500 calories per 100g, with 6.7g of protein, 60g of carbohydrates, and 26.7g of fat.

How much sugar is in Milk chocolate caramel squares?

Milk chocolate caramel squares lists 53.3 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 Milk chocolate caramel squares ultra-processed?

By the NOVA classification in its label data, Milk chocolate caramel squares is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.

Does Milk chocolate caramel squares contain palm oil?

Yes. Palm oil or a palm fraction is named in the ingredients of Milk chocolate caramel squares. If you avoid palm oil, look for an alternative whose label names its fats.