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Why this score

• Capped: contains Invert sugar syrupadded-sugar load
• Capped: contains Artificial flavouring substancessynthetic flavoring — undisclosed composition
• Ultra-processed + additivesNOVA group 4 (ultra-processed) combined with a flagged additive — capped at 6.
• High in sugar, saturated fat; medium saltFSA traffic lights per 100g: high sugar 31 g (−0.9); high saturated fat 8.6 g (−1.2); medium salt 0.5 g (−0.2) (total −2.3).

Ingredients (19)

• 5Refined wheat flour (Maida)Highly processed, stripped of fiber and nutrients during refinement
• 3SugarRefined sweetener; high caloric density, no nutritional benefit.
• 4Refined palm oilHighly processed; high in saturated fat; environmental concerns.
• 4Chocolate chipsSugary chocolate with saturated fat
• 2Hydrogenated Vegetable OilHydrogenated fat, highly processed. Only partially hydrogenated oil is the source of artificial trans fat; this label does not say which kind.
• 8Cocoa solidsMinimally processed, rich in antioxidants and polyphenols
• 3DextroseRefined sugar; high glycemic index, minimal nutrition.
• 6Soy LecithinEmulsifier from soy; natural, common in food, safe.
• 3Artificial vanilla flavoringSynthetic flavoring, no nutritional value, associated with processing concerns
• 4Invert sugar syrupHighly processed sweetener, empty calories, no nutritional value
• 5Iodised SaltSalt with iodine; essential but high sodium risk.
• 6Ammonium bicarbonate (raising agent, INS 503ii)Leavening agent that bakes off; low concern.
• 6Sodium bicarbonate (INS 500ii)Leavening agent; harmless in normal food amounts.
• 5DATEM (emulsifier of vegetable origin, INS 472e)Emulsifier with generally low concern.
• 3Caustic sulfite caramel (permitted natural food colours, INS 150c)Processed caramel colour; may contain 4-MEI byproduct.
• 3Sulfite ammonia caramel (INS 150d)Processed caramel colour; may contain 4-MEI byproduct.
• 5Added flavourUndisclosed flavouring blend; composition unknown.
• 3Artificial flavouring substancesSynthetic flavouring; undisclosed composition, adds no nutrition.
• 5ChocolateProcessed chocolate; contains cocoa but also added sugars and fats.

Allergens

Contains: soy, gluten

From the product label and its ingredient list, and not part of the score. Anything not listed here simply wasn't declared - that is not the same as being free from it. Always check the packaging.