Plantain Chips: Green Plantain

Plantain Chips: Green Plantain

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Target diet: Palm Oil Free

Plantain Chips: Green Plantain · Palm Oil Free

No, skip it.

Palm oil, flagged by the Open Food Facts ingredient analysis.

Automated check based on Open Food Facts label data. Not medical advice. Always check the package.

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Deciding ingredient

Palm oil, flagged by the Open Food Facts ingredient analysis

On the label

Green plantainpalm and soysalt

What we checked

Palm oil in the ingredientsPalm oil, flagged by the Open Food Facts ingredient analysis
Open Food Facts analysisPalm oil flagged

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
520 kcal
Fat
28 g
Saturated fat
9.3 g
high
Carbohydrates
66 g
Sugars
1.5 g
low
Fibre
4.7 g
Protein
1.8 g
Salt
0.3 g
low

Per 100 g this product is high in saturated fat, low 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 3, processed foods. NOVA classification, from the label data.

Ingredients (original text)

Green plantain, a combination of refined vegetable oils (palm and soy), salt.

Detailed analysis: why is Plantain Chips: Green Plantain not palm oil-free?

Our analysis indicates that Plantain Chips: Green Plantain 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, flagged by the Open Food Facts ingredient analysis

The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: Green plantain, a combination of refined vegetable oils (palm and soy), salt.. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Nutritional information

Plantain Chips: Green Plantain contains 520 calories per 100g, with 1.8g of protein, 28g of fat, and 66g of carbohydrates (1.5g 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 Plantain Chips: Green Plantain Palm Oil Free?

No, Plantain Chips: Green Plantain contains palm oil: the ingredients list names Palm oil, flagged by the Open Food Facts ingredient analysis.

Does Plantain Chips: Green Plantain contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Green plantain, a combination of refined vegetable oils (palm and soy), salt.

What are the nutritional facts of Plantain Chips: Green Plantain?

Plantain Chips: Green Plantain contains 520 calories per 100g, with 1.8g of protein, 66g of carbohydrates, and 28g of fat.

How much sugar is in Plantain Chips: Green Plantain?

Plantain Chips: Green Plantain lists 1.5 g of sugar per 100 g, which counts as low in sugar under the UK front-of-pack guide (5 g or less per 100 g).

Is Plantain Chips: Green Plantain ultra-processed?

By the NOVA classification in its label data, Plantain Chips: Green Plantain is in group 3 (processed foods), not in the ultra-processed group.

Does Plantain Chips: Green Plantain contain palm oil?

Yes. Palm oil or a palm fraction is named in the ingredients of Plantain Chips: Green Plantain. If you avoid palm oil, look for an alternative whose label names its fats.