Digestives Milk Chocolate

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Why this score

• High in sugar, saturated fat; medium saltFSA traffic lights per 100g: high sugar, saturated fat; medium salt (−1.2).

Ingredients (23)

• 8CalciumEssential mineral for bone health; bioavailable fortification
• 8IronEssential mineral; added for nutritional enrichment.
• 8NiacinB vitamin added for enrichment; safe and beneficial.
• 8ThiaminB vitamin; essential for carbohydrate metabolism; fortification standard
• 8Cocoa ButterNatural fat from cocoa; minimally processed, healthful component.
• 9Cocoa MassGround cocoa solids; minimally processed, antioxidant-rich.
• 8Dried skimmed milkMinimally processed dairy, good protein and calcium
• 6Whey MilkComplete protein source; minimally processed dairy byproduct
• 7Butter OilNatural fat from milk; contains fat-soluble vitamins
• 6Vegetable Fats Sal and/or SheaPlant-based fats; processed but acceptable for baking
• 6Canola OilRefined vegetable oil; low in saturated fat but heavily processed
• 7Soya LecithinNatural emulsifier from soy; minimally processed and safe
• 6E476Polyglycerol polyricinoleate; approved food additive, safe in normal amounts
• 5Natural Flavouring Vegetable Oil PalmUnknown ingredient — insufficient data to score
• 8Wholemeal Wheat FlourWhole grain flour; retains fiber, bran, and nutrients
• 3SugarHighly refined sweetener with no nutritional value
• 3Glucose-fructose syrupHighly processed sweetener, high glycemic index
• 7Sodium BicarbonateFood additive leavening agent, safe in normal cooking amounts
• 7Malic AcidNatural preservative from apples; generally recognized as safe
• 6Ammonium bicarbonateLeavening agent; safe, decomposes to ammonia/CO₂/water during baking.
• 6SaltEssential mineral, but excessive intake linked to health concerns
• 5Wheat FlourRefined grain; nutritious but lacks fiber of whole grain
• 6Milk ChocolateContains cocoa and milk but high in sugar and fat

Allergens

Contains: gluten, milk, soy

Declared on the product label. Anything not listed here simply wasn't declared - that is not the same as being free from it. Always check the packaging.