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palm kernel.
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palm kernel
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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)
Sugar, vegetable fats (coconut, palm kernel, palm) in varying proportions, fat-reduced cocoa powder (17.8%), whey powder (milk), emulsifiers (soy ecithin, E492), natural flavouring. May contain traces of: cereals containing gluten, eggs, nuts. NL: CACAOTRUFFELS. INGREDIENTEN: suiker, plantaardige vetten (kokos, palmpit, palm) in Wesselende verhoudingen, magere cacaopoeder (17,8%), weipoeder (melk), emulgatoren (sojalecithine, E492), natuurlijk aroma. Kan sporen bevatten van glutenbevattende gluten, eieren, noten FR: TRUFFES FANTAISIE SAUPOUDREES DE CACAO. INGREDIENTS: sucre, graisses végétales (coco, palmiste, palme) en proportion variable, poudre de cacao maigre (17.8%), poudre de lactosérum (lait), émulsifiants (lécithine de soja, E492), arôme naturel. Peut contenir des traces de: céréales contenant du gluten, ceufs, fruits à coque. DE: KONFEKT MIT KAKAO. ZUTATEN: Zucker, pflanzliche Fette (Kokosnuss, Palmkern, Palme) in veränderlichen Gewichtsanteilen, fettarmes Kakaopulver (17,8%), Molkenpulver (Milch), Emulgatoren (Sojalecithin, E492), natürliches Aroma. Kann Spuren enthalten von: Gluten, Eier, Schalenfrüchte. PL: TRUFLE OPRÓSZONE KAKAO. SKŁADNIKI: cukier, tłuszcze roślinne (kokosowe, pestka palmy, palma) w zmiennych proporcjach, kakao niskotłuszczowe w proszku (17,8%), serwatka w proszku (mleko), emulgatory (lecytyna sojowa, E492), naturalny aromat. Może zawierać śladowe ilości: zboża zawierające gluten jaja, orzechy. CZ: LANYZE POSYPANE KAKAEM. SLOŽENÍ: cukr, rostlinné tuky (kokos, palmová jádrá, palma) v různém poměru, kakaový prášek se sníženým obsahem tuku (17%), Sušená syrovátka (mleko), emulgátory (sójový lecitin, E492), přírodní aroma. Může obsahovat stopy: obiloviny obsahující lepek, vejce, skořápkové plody. IT: TARTUFI SPOLVERATI DI CACAO. INGREDIENTI: zucchero, grassi vegetali (cocco, palmisti, palma) in proporzione variabile, cacao magró in polvere (17,8%), siero in polvere (latte), emulsionanti (lecitina di soia, E492), aroma naturale. Può contenere tracce di: cereali contenenti glutine, uova, frutta a guscio. SK: PRALINKY OBALENÉ V KAKAU. ZLOŽENIE: cukor, rastlinné tuky (koksos, palmové jadrá, palma) Vroznych pomeroch, odtučnený kakaový prášok (17,8%), sušená srvátka (mlieko), emulgátory (sójový lecitin, E492), prírodná aróma. Môže obsahovať stopy: obilniny obsahujúce lepok, vajcia, orechy. ES: TRUFAS ESPOLVOREADAS CON CACAO. INGREDIENTES: azúcar, grasas vegetales (coco, palmiste, palma) en proporción variable, cacao magro en polvo (17,8%), suero en polvo (leche), emulgentes (lecitina de soja, E492), aroma natural. Puede contener trazas de: cereales que contienen gluten, huevos, frutos de cáscara. PT: TRUFAS POLVILHADAS COM CACAU. INGREDIENTES: açúcar, gorduras vegetais (coco, caroço de palma, palma) em diferentes proporções, cacau magro em pó (17,8%), soro em pó (leite), emulsionantes (lecitina de soja, E492), aroma natural. Pode conter vestígios de: cereais com glúten, ovo, frutos de casca rija.
Detailed analysis: why is truffles not palm oil-free?
Our analysis indicates that truffles 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 kernel
The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: Sugar, vegetable fats (coconut, palm kernel, palm) in varying proportions, fat-reduced cocoa powder (17.8%), whey powder (milk), emulsifiers (soy ecithin, E492), natural flavouring. May contain traces of: cereals containing gluten, eggs, nuts. NL: CACAOTRUFFELS. INGREDIENTEN: suiker, plantaardige vetten (kokos, palmpit, palm) in Wesselende verhoudingen, magere cacaopoeder (17,8%), weipoeder (melk), emulgatoren (sojalecithine, E492), natuurlijk aroma. Kan sporen bevatten van glutenbevattende gluten, eieren, noten FR: TRUFFES FANTAISIE SAUPOUDREES DE CACAO. INGREDIENTS: sucre, graisses végétales (coco, palmiste, palme) en proportion variable, poudre de cacao maigre (17.8%), poudre de lactosérum (lait), émulsifiants (lécithine de soja, E492), arôme naturel. Peut contenir des traces de: céréales contenant du gluten, ceufs, fruits à coque. DE: KONFEKT MIT KAKAO. ZUTATEN: Zucker, pflanzliche Fette (Kokosnuss, Palmkern, Palme) in veränderlichen Gewichtsanteilen, fettarmes Kakaopulver (17,8%), Molkenpulver (Milch), Emulgatoren (Sojalecithin, E492), natürliches Aroma. Kann Spuren enthalten von: Gluten, Eier, Schalenfrüchte. PL: TRUFLE OPRÓSZONE KAKAO. SKŁADNIKI: cukier, tłuszcze roślinne (kokosowe, pestka palmy, palma) w zmiennych proporcjach, kakao niskotłuszczowe w proszku (17,8%), serwatka w proszku (mleko), emulgatory (lecytyna sojowa, E492), naturalny aromat. Może zawierać śladowe ilości: zboża zawierające gluten jaja, orzechy. CZ: LANYZE POSYPANE KAKAEM. SLOŽENÍ: cukr, rostlinné tuky (kokos, palmová jádrá, palma) v různém poměru, kakaový prášek se sníženým obsahem tuku (17%), Sušená syrovátka (mleko), emulgátory (sójový lecitin, E492), přírodní aroma. Může obsahovat stopy: obiloviny obsahující lepek, vejce, skořápkové plody. IT: TARTUFI SPOLVERATI DI CACAO. INGREDIENTI: zucchero, grassi vegetali (cocco, palmisti, palma) in proporzione variabile, cacao magró in polvere (17,8%), siero in polvere (latte), emulsionanti (lecitina di soia, E492), aroma naturale. Può contenere tracce di: cereali contenenti glutine, uova, frutta a guscio. SK: PRALINKY OBALENÉ V KAKAU. ZLOŽENIE: cukor, rastlinné tuky (koksos, palmové jadrá, palma) Vroznych pomeroch, odtučnený kakaový prášok (17,8%), sušená srvátka (mlieko), emulgátory (sójový lecitin, E492), prírodná aróma. Môže obsahovať stopy: obilniny obsahujúce lepok, vajcia, orechy. ES: TRUFAS ESPOLVOREADAS CON CACAO. INGREDIENTES: azúcar, grasas vegetales (coco, palmiste, palma) en proporción variable, cacao magro en polvo (17,8%), suero en polvo (leche), emulgentes (lecitina de soja, E492), aroma natural. Puede contener trazas de: cereales que contienen gluten, huevos, frutos de cáscara. PT: TRUFAS POLVILHADAS COM CACAU. INGREDIENTES: açúcar, gorduras vegetais (coco, caroço de palma, palma) em diferentes proporções, cacau magro em pó (17,8%), soro em pó (leite), emulsionantes (lecitina de soja, E492), aroma natural. Pode conter vestígios de: cereais com glúten, ovo, frutos de casca rija.. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
Nutritional information
truffles contains 528 calories per 100g, with 14g of protein, 33g of fat, and 45g of carbohydrates (40g 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 truffles Palm Oil Free?
No, truffles contains palm oil: the ingredients list names palm kernel.
Does truffles contain allergens?
Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Sugar, vegetable fats (coconut, palm kernel, palm) in varying proportions, fat-reduced cocoa powder (17.8%), whey powder (milk), emulsifiers (soy ecit...
What are the nutritional facts of truffles?
truffles contains 528 calories per 100g, with 14g of protein, 45g of carbohydrates, and 33g of fat.
How much sugar is in truffles?
truffles lists 40 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 truffles contain palm oil?
Yes. Palm oil or a palm fraction is named in the ingredients of truffles. If you avoid palm oil, look for an alternative whose label names its fats.