SMARTIES Hexatube 38g

SMARTIES Hexatube 38g

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Target diet: Vegan

SMARTIES Hexatube 38g · Vegan

No, skip it.

milk, and 6 more.

  • milk
  • whey
  • beeswax
  • skimmed milk
  • milk powder
  • milk fat

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

sugarcocoa butterskimmed milk powdercocoa massanhydrous milk fatwheat flourfiltered whey powderrice starch

What we checked

Animal-derived ingredientsmilk, whey, beeswax
Open Food Facts analysisMarked non-vegan

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
470 kcal
Fat
18.7 g
Saturated fat
11.3 g
high
Carbohydrates
68.8 g
Sugars
59.8 g
high
Fibre
1.9 g
Protein
5.4 g
Salt
0.1 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)

sugar, cocoa butter, skimmed milk powder, cocoa mass, anhydrous milk fat, wheat flour, filtered whey powder, rice starch, emulsifier (lecithins), fruit and plant concentrate (safflower, radish, black carrot, lemon, hibiscus), spirulina concentrate, glazing agents (carnauba wax, white beeswax), natural vanilla flavour

Detailed analysis: why is SMARTIES Hexatube 38g not vegan?

Our analysis indicates that SMARTIES Hexatube 38g is likely not suitable for a vegan diet. This is based on the detection of the following ingredients which are generally avoided:

  • milk
  • whey
  • beeswax
  • skimmed milk
  • milk powder
  • milk fat
  • Milk (allergen data)

The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: sugar, cocoa butter, skimmed milk powder, cocoa mass, anhydrous milk fat, wheat flour, filtered whey powder, rice starch, emulsifier (lecithins), fruit and plant concentrate (safflower, radish, black carrot, lemon, hibiscus), spirulina concentrate, glazing agents (carnauba wax, white beeswax), natural vanilla flavour. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Nutritional information

SMARTIES Hexatube 38g contains 470 calories per 100g, with 5.4g of protein, 18.7g of fat, and 68.8g of carbohydrates (59.8g 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 SMARTIES Hexatube 38g Vegan?

No, SMARTIES Hexatube 38g is generally not Vegan because it contains milk, whey, beeswax and others.

Does SMARTIES Hexatube 38g contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: sugar, cocoa butter, skimmed milk powder, cocoa mass, anhydrous milk fat, wheat flour, filtered whey powder, rice starch, emulsifier (lecithins), frui...

What are the nutritional facts of SMARTIES Hexatube 38g?

SMARTIES Hexatube 38g contains 470 calories per 100g, with 5.4g of protein, 68.8g of carbohydrates, and 18.7g of fat.

How much sugar is in SMARTIES Hexatube 38g?

SMARTIES Hexatube 38g lists 59.8 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 SMARTIES Hexatube 38g ultra-processed?

By the NOVA classification in its label data, SMARTIES Hexatube 38g is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.

Can I eat SMARTIES Hexatube 38g on a Vegan diet?

No, SMARTIES Hexatube 38g is not recommended for a Vegan diet due to the presence of restricted ingredients. We recommend looking for Vegan-certified alternatives.