A dozen portly penguins

A dozen portly penguins

Target diet: Vegan

A dozen portly penguins · Vegan

No, skip it.

milk, and 6 more.

  • milk
  • cream
  • butter
  • skimmed milk
  • milk powder
  • milk solids

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Deciding ingredient

milk

On the label

Cocoa solidscocoa buttercocoa masssugarfull cream MILK powderemulsifierSOYA lecithinskimmed MILK powder

What we checked

Animal-derived ingredientsmilk, cream, butter
Open Food Facts analysisMarked non-vegan
Cross-contact tracesegg

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
578 kcal
Fat
39 g
Saturated fat
24.6 g
high
Carbohydrates
48.4 g
Sugars
3 g
low
Fibre
27 g
Protein
7.1 g
Salt
0.2 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 4, ultra-processed foods. NOVA classification, from the label data.

Ingredients (original text)

Cocoa solids (cocoa butter, cocoa mass), sugar, full cream MILK powder, emulsifier (SOYA lecithin), skimmed MILK powder, butter oil (from MILK), natural colour (carotene), flavouring. Milk chocolate contains minimum 40% cocoa solids, minimum 20% milk solids. For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in BOLD. May contain tree nuts, peanuts, gluten, wheat, egg, sesame. Suitable for vegetarians. Alcohol free. No artificial flavours.

Detailed analysis: why is A dozen portly penguins not vegan?

Our analysis indicates that A dozen portly penguins is likely not suitable for a vegan diet. This is based on the detection of the following ingredients which are generally avoided:

  • milk
  • cream
  • butter
  • skimmed milk
  • milk powder
  • milk solids
  • Milk (allergen data)

The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: Cocoa solids (cocoa butter, cocoa mass), sugar, full cream MILK powder, emulsifier (SOYA lecithin), skimmed MILK powder, butter oil (from MILK), natural colour (carotene), flavouring. Milk chocolate contains minimum 40% cocoa solids, minimum 20% milk solids. For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in BOLD. May contain tree nuts, peanuts, gluten, wheat, egg, sesame. Suitable for vegetarians. Alcohol free. No artificial flavours.. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Nutritional information

A dozen portly penguins contains 578 calories per 100g, with 7.1g of protein, 39g of fat, and 48.4g of carbohydrates (3g of which is sugar).

What should you do?

If you are following a vegan diet, we recommend looking for alternative products that do not contain these restricted ingredients. Many manufacturers now offer vegan-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 A dozen portly penguins Vegan?

No, A dozen portly penguins is generally not Vegan because it contains milk, cream, butter and others.

Does A dozen portly penguins contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Cocoa solids (cocoa butter, cocoa mass), sugar, full cream MILK powder, emulsifier (SOYA lecithin), skimmed MILK powder, butter oil (from MILK), natur...

What are the nutritional facts of A dozen portly penguins?

A dozen portly penguins contains 578 calories per 100g, with 7.1g of protein, 48.4g of carbohydrates, and 39g of fat.

How much sugar is in A dozen portly penguins?

A dozen portly penguins lists 3 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 A dozen portly penguins ultra-processed?

By the NOVA classification in its label data, A dozen portly penguins is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.

Can I eat A dozen portly penguins on a Vegan diet?

No, A dozen portly penguins is not recommended for a Vegan diet due to the presence of restricted ingredients. We recommend looking for Vegan-certified alternatives.