Snack Size Twix

Snack Size Twix

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Target diet: Palm Oil Free

Snack Size Twix · Palm Oil Free

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palm oil.

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Deciding ingredient

palm oil

On the label

Milk chocolatesugarcocoa buttermilk ingredientscocoa masslactosesoy lecithinartificial flavour). Sugars

What we checked

Palm oil in the ingredientspalm oil
Open Food Facts analysisPalm oil flagged

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
500 kcal
Fat
22.5 g
Saturated fat
12.5 g
high
Carbohydrates
67.5 g
Sugars
50 g
high
Fibre
0 g
Protein
5 g
Salt
0.5 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)

Milk chocolate (sugar, cocoa butter, milk ingredients, cocoa mass, lactose, soy lecithin, polyglycerol polyricinoleate, artificial flavour). Sugars (corn syrup. sugar, icing sugar, dextrose), Enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), Modified palm oil, Skim milk, Salt, Cocoa powder, Soy lecithin, Modified corn starch, Sodium bicarbonate, Artificial flavour.

Detailed analysis: why is Snack Size Twix not palm oil-free?

Our analysis indicates that Snack Size Twix 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: Milk chocolate (sugar, cocoa butter, milk ingredients, cocoa mass, lactose, soy lecithin, polyglycerol polyricinoleate, artificial flavour). Sugars (corn syrup. sugar, icing sugar, dextrose), Enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), Modified palm oil, Skim milk, Salt, Cocoa powder, Soy lecithin, Modified corn starch, Sodium bicarbonate, Artificial flavour.. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Nutritional information

Snack Size Twix contains 500 calories per 100g, with 5g of protein, 22.5g of fat, and 67.5g of carbohydrates (50g 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 Snack Size Twix Palm Oil Free?

No, Snack Size Twix contains palm oil: the ingredients list names palm oil.

Does Snack Size Twix contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Milk chocolate (sugar, cocoa butter, milk ingredients, cocoa mass, lactose, soy lecithin, polyglycerol polyricinoleate, artificial flavour). Sugars (c...

What are the nutritional facts of Snack Size Twix?

Snack Size Twix contains 500 calories per 100g, with 5g of protein, 67.5g of carbohydrates, and 22.5g of fat.

How much sugar is in Snack Size Twix?

Snack Size Twix lists 50 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 Snack Size Twix ultra-processed?

By the NOVA classification in its label data, Snack Size Twix is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.

Does Snack Size Twix contain palm oil?

Yes. Palm oil or a palm fraction is named in the ingredients of Snack Size Twix. If you avoid palm oil, look for an alternative whose label names its fats.