Ginger Nuts

Ginger Nuts

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Target diet: Vegan

Ginger Nuts · Vegan

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At least one ingredient can come from either a plant or an animal source (things like "natural flavouring"), so Open Food Facts could not fully verify this product

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On the label

Wheat flourcalcium carbonateironniacinthiaminsugarglucose-fructose syruppalm oil

What we checked

Animal-derived ingredientsNone found
Open Food Facts analysisCould not verify

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
444 kcal
Fat
13.4 g
Saturated fat
6.2 g
high
Carbohydrates
74.1 g
Sugars
25.5 g
high
Fibre
2.1 g
Protein
5.7 g
Salt
0.8 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)

Wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), sugar, glucose-fructose syrup, palm oil (certified Sustainable), wheat semolina, ginger (1.0%), raising agents (sodium hydrogen carbonate, disodium diphosphate), salt, lemon oil.

Why can't we give a definite answer for Ginger Nuts?

Our automated analysis could not reach a reliable verdict on whether Ginger Nuts fits a vegan diet. Reasons:

  • At least one ingredient can come from either a plant or an animal source (things like "natural flavouring"), so Open Food Facts could not fully verify this product

Rather than guessing, we prefer to tell you honestly when the data is incomplete. If you follow a vegan diet for health or religious reasons, please check the product packaging or contact the manufacturer directly before consuming this product.

Note: This analysis is based on publicly available ingredient data from Open Food Facts. Product formulations change frequently. This is not medical, nutritional, or religious advice.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ginger Nuts Vegan?

We cannot say for certain. At least one ingredient can come from either a plant or an animal source (things like "natural flavouring"), so Open Food Facts could not fully verify this product Please check the product label or contact the manufacturer.

Does Ginger Nuts contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), sugar, glucose-fructose syrup, palm oil (certified Sustainable), wheat semolina, ...

What are the nutritional facts of Ginger Nuts?

Ginger Nuts contains 444 calories per 100g, with 5.7g of protein, 74.1g of carbohydrates, and 13.4g of fat.

How much sugar is in Ginger Nuts?

Ginger Nuts lists 25.5 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 Ginger Nuts ultra-processed?

By the NOVA classification in its label data, Ginger Nuts is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.

Can I eat Ginger Nuts on a Vegan diet?

We recommend caution: the data we have is not sufficient to confirm that Ginger Nuts fits a Vegan diet. Check the label or look for a certified alternative.