Kit Kat King Size

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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 53 g (−1.5); high saturated fat 16 g (−1.5) (total −3.0).

Ingredients (16)

• 3SugarRefined sweetener; high caloric density, no nutritional benefit.
• 5Wheat flourRefined grain; nutritious but lacking fiber and micronutrients of whole grain.
• 8Nonfat MilkNatural dairy product; good protein and calcium source
• 8Cocoa ButterNatural fat from cacao; minimally processed, no additives present.
• 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.
• 7LactoseMilk sugar; indigestible for lactose-intolerant individuals.
• 6Soy LecithinEmulsifier from soy; natural, common in food, safe.
• 5PGPRPolyglycerol polyricinoleate; synthetic emulsifier, safety profile acceptable but artificial.
• 5EmulsifierUnknown ingredient — insufficient data to score
• 5VanillinSynthetic vanilla flavoring; nutritionally inert.
• 4Artificial flavorSynthetic flavoring; generally recognized as safe in small amounts.
• 6SaltPreservative and flavoring; essential nutrient in moderate amounts.
• 8YeastNatural leavening agent; fermentation aids digestibility.
• 7Baking sodaSodium bicarbonate; natural leavening agent, minimal concerns.

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.