Kit Kat

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Why this score

• High in sugar, saturated fatFSA traffic lights per 100g: high sugar 51 g (−1.5); high saturated fat 16 g (−1.5) (total −3.0).

Ingredients (15)

• 4Milk chocolate sugarRefined sugar with minimal nutritional value; contributes empty calories
• 6Modified milk ingredientsProcessed dairy components; nutritionally acceptable but less whole than milk
• 8Cocoa ButterNatural fat from cacao; minimally processed, no additives present.
• 8Unsweetened ChocolateMinimally processed cocoa product; no added sugar, antioxidant-rich.
• 6Soy LecithinEmulsifier from soy; natural, common in food, safe.
• 5polyglycerol polyricinoleateEmulsifier; synthetic derivative, minimal toxicity data.
• 6Natural FlavourDerived from natural sources but processing methods unclear
• 5Wheat flourRefined grain; nutritious but lacking fiber and micronutrients of whole grain.
• 3SugarRefined sweetener; high caloric density, no nutritional benefit.
• 4Modified palm oilChemically altered fat; environmental and health concerns.
• 7CocoaNatural ingredient; minimal processing, healthful polyphenols present.
• 7Baking sodaSodium bicarbonate; natural leavening agent, minimal concerns.
• 8YeastNatural leavening agent; fermentation aids digestibility.
• 8ProteaseEnzyme aiding protein digestion, naturally derived, safe
• 5XylanaseUnknown ingredient — insufficient data to score

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.