Pingui

Pingui

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Target diet: Vegan

Pingui · Vegan

No, skip it.

milk, and 4 more.

  • milk
  • eggs
  • milk powder
  • Eggs (allergen data)
  • Milk (allergen data)

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

215%dark chocolate 20%sugarcocoa masscocoa butteremulgator: lecithinsoy

What we checked

Animal-derived ingredientsmilk, eggs, milk powder
Open Food Facts analysisMarked non-vegan

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
450 kcal
Fat
29.7 g
Saturated fat
20 g
high
Carbohydrates
37.8 g
Sugars
33.1 g
high
Fibre
0.3 g
Protein
7 g
Salt
0.3 g
low

Per 100 g this product is high in saturated fat, high 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)

dark chocolate coated seu filled cake ingredients: pastorized milk (21,5%), dark chocolate 20% (sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, emulgator: lecithin (soy), flavors), sugar, vegetable oil (palm), wheat flour, fatty milk powder, dextrose, fat-reduced cocoa powder (2%), eggs, glucose fructose syrup, skim milk powder, yeast, flavorings, emulsifiers (mono and diglycerides of fatty acids), salt, cocoa dry matter in dark chocolate minimum 35%,

Detailed analysis: why is Pingui not vegan?

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

  • milk
  • eggs
  • milk powder
  • Eggs (allergen data)
  • Milk (allergen data)

The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: dark chocolate coated seu filled cake ingredients: pastorized milk (21,5%), dark chocolate 20% (sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, emulgator: lecithin (soy), flavors), sugar, vegetable oil (palm), wheat flour, fatty milk powder, dextrose, fat-reduced cocoa powder (2%), eggs, glucose fructose syrup, skim milk powder, yeast, flavorings, emulsifiers (mono and diglycerides of fatty acids), salt, cocoa dry matter in dark chocolate minimum 35%,. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Nutritional information

Pingui contains 450 calories per 100g, with 7g of protein, 29.7g of fat, and 37.8g of carbohydrates (33.1g 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 Pingui Vegan?

No, Pingui is generally not Vegan because it contains milk, eggs, milk powder and others.

Does Pingui contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: dark chocolate coated seu filled cake ingredients: pastorized milk (21,5%), dark chocolate 20% (sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, emulgator: lecithin (...

What are the nutritional facts of Pingui?

Pingui contains 450 calories per 100g, with 7g of protein, 37.8g of carbohydrates, and 29.7g of fat.

How much sugar is in Pingui?

Pingui lists 33.1 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 Pingui ultra-processed?

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

Can I eat Pingui on a Vegan diet?

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