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palm oil, and 4 more.
- palm oil
- palm kernel
- palm kernel oil
- fractionated palm
- hydrogenated palm
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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)
Milk chocolate (sugar, cocoa butter, chocolate liquor, milk, soy lecithin (an emulsifier) and vanilla), dark chocolate (sugar, chocolate liquor {processed with alkali}, cocoa butter, milk, butterfat, soy lecithin, vanilla), white confection (sugar, fractionated palm kernel oil, nonfat milk, whole milk, partially hydrogenated palm oil, glycerol-lacto esters of fatty acids {an emulsifier}, soy lecithin, vanilla, salt), palm oil, peppermint oil, green color (soybean oil, fd&c yellow no. 5 lake, fd&c blue no. 1 lake, soy lecithin and bha).
Detailed analysis: why is Mint Meltaways not palm oil-free?
Our analysis indicates that Mint Meltaways 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
- fractionated palm
- hydrogenated palm
The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: Milk chocolate (sugar, cocoa butter, chocolate liquor, milk, soy lecithin (an emulsifier) and vanilla), dark chocolate (sugar, chocolate liquor {processed with alkali}, cocoa butter, milk, butterfat, soy lecithin, vanilla), white confection (sugar, fractionated palm kernel oil, nonfat milk, whole milk, partially hydrogenated palm oil, glycerol-lacto esters of fatty acids {an emulsifier}, soy lecithin, vanilla, salt), palm oil, peppermint oil, green color (soybean oil, fd&c yellow no. 5 lake, fd&c blue no. 1 lake, soy lecithin and bha).. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
Nutritional information
Mint Meltaways contains 558 calories per 100g, with 5g of protein, 37g of fat, and 56g of carbohydrates (49g 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 Mint Meltaways Palm Oil Free?
No, Mint Meltaways contains palm oil: the ingredients list names palm oil, palm kernel, palm kernel oil.
Does Mint Meltaways contain allergens?
Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Milk chocolate (sugar, cocoa butter, chocolate liquor, milk, soy lecithin (an emulsifier) and vanilla), dark chocolate (sugar, chocolate liquor {proce...
What are the nutritional facts of Mint Meltaways?
Mint Meltaways contains 558 calories per 100g, with 5g of protein, 56g of carbohydrates, and 37g of fat.
How much sugar is in Mint Meltaways?
Mint Meltaways lists 49 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 Mint Meltaways contain palm oil?
Yes. Palm oil or a palm fraction is named in the ingredients of Mint Meltaways. If you avoid palm oil, look for an alternative whose label names its fats.