Kit Kat

Why this score

• Capped: contains Artificial Flavorsynthetic flavoring — undisclosed composition
• Ultra-processed + additivesNOVA group 4 (ultra-processed) combined with a flagged additive — capped at 6.
• High in sugar, saturated fatFSA traffic lights per 100g: high sugar 55 g (−1.5); high saturated fat 17 g (−1.5) (total −3.0).

Ingredients (17)

• 3SugarHighly refined; major contributor to added sugars in diet.
• 5Wheat flourStaple grain product; minimally processed but often refined
• 8Nonfat MilkNatural dairy product; good protein and calcium source
• 8Cocoa butterNatural fat from cocoa; minimally processed, acceptable.
• 5ChocolateProcessed chocolate; contains cocoa but also added sugars and fats.
• 4Palm Kernel OilHighly saturated fat; linked to environmental concerns.
• 8Milk fatNatural dairy fat; acceptable in moderation.
• 6Soy lecithinProcessed emulsifier derived from soy; generally safe in small amounts
• 5PGPRPolyglycerol polyricinoleate; synthetic emulsifier, safety profile acceptable but artificial.
• 5EmulsifierUnknown specific type; likely soy lecithin or synthetic; cannot read clearly.
• 8YeastNatural leavening agent; beneficial microorganism, minimal processing.
• 5VanillinSynthetic flavoring; safe but artificial alternative to natural vanilla extract
• 4Artificial FlavorSynthetic flavoring compounds; no nutritional value.
• 6SaltCommon ingredient; moderate sodium content in product per label.
• 7Sodium bicarbonateLeavening agent; safe food additive, non-toxic in normal amounts.
• 7LactoseNatural milk sugar; some people have difficulty digesting it
• 8MilkWhole food providing protein, calcium, and essential nutrients naturally

Allergens

Contains: soy, milk, 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.

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