Kit Kat

kit kat

Why this score

• High in sugar, saturated fatFSA traffic lights per 100g: high sugar, saturated fat (−1.0).

Ingredients (15)

• 3SugarHighly refined; major contributor to added sugars in diet.
• 5Wheat flourWhole grain flour base; minimally processed staple ingredient.
• 8Whole Milk PowderDried milk; processed but retains nutritional value from dairy.
• 9Cocoa MassGround cocoa solids; minimally processed, antioxidant-rich.
• 8Cocoa butterNatural fat from cocoa; minimally processed, acceptable.
• 5Palm fatHigh in saturated fat; environmental concerns; neutral health profile
• 4Palm OilHigh in saturated fat; sustainability and health concerns make it neutral
• 8Whey powderHigh-quality protein source, minimal processing, nutritionally dense
• 7Skimmed Milk PowderProcessed dairy; retains protein and minerals despite processing.
• 8LecithinNatural emulsifier, generally safe, minor processing required
• 8YeastNatural leavening agent; beneficial microorganism, minimal processing.
• 7Sodium bicarbonateSafe food additive; leavening agent; minimal processing; well-tolerated
• 4Glucose syrupHighly processed sweetener; poor nutritional profile, rapid glucose spike.
• 6Maltitol syrupSugar alcohol sweetener, lower calorie but can cause digestive issues
• 7Natural flavouringsDerived from natural sources; minimally processed though specific components unknown

Allergens

Contains: gluten, milk

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.