Milk chocolate caramel squares

Milk chocolate caramel squares

Ghirardelli · all Ghirardelli products checked

Target diet: Vegan

Milk chocolate caramel squares · Vegan

No, skip it.

milk, and 6 more.

  • milk
  • cream
  • butter
  • milk powder
  • whole milk
  • condensed milk

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

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Deciding ingredient

milk

On the label

Sugarwhole milk powdercocoa buttercorn syrupunsweetened chocolatesweetened condensed milkmilkpalm oil

What we checked

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

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
500 kcal
Fat
26.7 g
Saturated fat
16.7 g
high
Carbohydrates
60 g
Sugars
53.3 g
high
Fibre
0 g
Protein
6.7 g
Salt
0.4 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)

Sugar, whole milk powder, cocoa butter, corn syrup, unsweetened chocolate, sweetened condensed milk (milk, sugar), palm oil, water, butter (cream, salt), natural and artificial flavor, salt, disodium phosphate, soy lecithin, sorbitol, potassium sorbate (preservative), vanilla extract, tbhq (preservative), citric acid (preservative).

Detailed analysis: why is Milk chocolate caramel squares not vegan?

Our analysis indicates that Milk chocolate caramel squares 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
  • milk powder
  • whole milk
  • condensed milk
  • Milk (allergen data)

The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: Sugar, whole milk powder, cocoa butter, corn syrup, unsweetened chocolate, sweetened condensed milk (milk, sugar), palm oil, water, butter (cream, salt), natural and artificial flavor, salt, disodium phosphate, soy lecithin, sorbitol, potassium sorbate (preservative), vanilla extract, tbhq (preservative), citric acid (preservative).. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Nutritional information

Milk chocolate caramel squares contains 500 calories per 100g, with 6.7g of protein, 26.7g of fat, and 60g of carbohydrates (53.3g 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 Milk chocolate caramel squares Vegan?

No, Milk chocolate caramel squares is generally not Vegan because it contains milk, cream, butter and others.

Does Milk chocolate caramel squares contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Sugar, whole milk powder, cocoa butter, corn syrup, unsweetened chocolate, sweetened condensed milk (milk, sugar), palm oil, water, butter (cream, sal...

What are the nutritional facts of Milk chocolate caramel squares?

Milk chocolate caramel squares contains 500 calories per 100g, with 6.7g of protein, 60g of carbohydrates, and 26.7g of fat.

How much sugar is in Milk chocolate caramel squares?

Milk chocolate caramel squares lists 53.3 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 Milk chocolate caramel squares ultra-processed?

By the NOVA classification in its label data, Milk chocolate caramel squares is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.

Can I eat Milk chocolate caramel squares on a Vegan diet?

No, Milk chocolate caramel squares is not recommended for a Vegan diet due to the presence of restricted ingredients. We recommend looking for Vegan-certified alternatives.