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palm oil, and 2 more.
- palm oil
- palm kernel
- palm kernel oil
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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)
milk chocolate (sugar, milk, cocoa butter, chocolate, lactose, lecithin (soy), pgpr, natural & artificial flavor), sugar, contains 2% or less of: cornstarch, artificial color (red 40 lake, yellow 5 lake, blue 1 lake), gum acacia, corn syrup, vegetable oil (palm kernel oil, palm oil), invert sugar, skim milk, artificial flavor, baking soda, salt. d contains: milk, soy. choking warning: not recommended for young children. per 12 piece serving 4g 20g total cho
Detailed analysis: why is Mini snow balls not palm oil-free?
Our analysis indicates that Mini snow balls 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 kernel
- palm kernel oil
The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: milk chocolate (sugar, milk, cocoa butter, chocolate, lactose, lecithin (soy), pgpr, natural & artificial flavor), sugar, contains 2% or less of: cornstarch, artificial color (red 40 lake, yellow 5 lake, blue 1 lake), gum acacia, corn syrup, vegetable oil (palm kernel oil, palm oil), invert sugar, skim milk, artificial flavor, baking soda, salt. d contains: milk, soy. choking warning: not recommended for young children. per 12 piece serving 4g 20g total cho. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
Nutritional information
Mini snow balls contains 500 calories per 100g, with 6.7g of protein, 23.3g of fat, and 70g of carbohydrates (66.7g 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 Mini snow balls Palm Oil Free?
No, Mini snow balls contains palm oil: the ingredients list names palm oil, palm kernel, palm kernel oil.
Does Mini snow balls contain allergens?
Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: milk chocolate (sugar, milk, cocoa butter, chocolate, lactose, lecithin (soy), pgpr, natural & artificial flavor), sugar, contains 2% or less of: corn...
What are the nutritional facts of Mini snow balls?
Mini snow balls contains 500 calories per 100g, with 6.7g of protein, 70g of carbohydrates, and 23.3g of fat.
How much sugar is in Mini snow balls?
Mini snow balls lists 66.7 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 Mini snow balls ultra-processed?
By the NOVA classification in its label data, Mini snow balls is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.
Does Mini snow balls contain palm oil?
Yes. Palm oil or a palm fraction is named in the ingredients of Mini snow balls. If you avoid palm oil, look for an alternative whose label names its fats.