Kitkat mini chocolate coated wafer

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Why this score

• Capped: contains Hydrogenated vegetable fatsFDA: artificial trans fat banned
• Capped: contains Artificial flavoring substance vanillasynthetic 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 35 g (−1.1); high saturated fat 25 g (−1.5) (total −2.6).

Ingredients (13)

• 3SugarRefined sugar; high caloric density, minimal nutritional value.
• 8Milk solidsConcentrated milk nutrients, minimally processed, good protein source
• 5Fractionated vegetable fatUnknown ingredient — insufficient data to score
• 2Hydrogenated vegetable fatsContains trans fats, linked to cardiovascular health concerns
• 5Refined wheat flour (Maida)Highly processed, stripped of fiber and nutrients during refinement
• 8Cocoa solidsNatural cocoa product, contains antioxidants and minerals
• 7Soya lecithinProcessed additive from soybeans, safe emulsifier, generally recognized
• 8YeastNatural leavening agent; fermentation aids digestibility.
• 5Raising AgentUnspecified leavening; likely processed chemical additive.
• 3Artificial flavoring substance vanillaSynthetic flavoring, no nutritional value, artificial origin
• 6Nature identical flavoring substanceSynthetically produced but chemically identical to natural flavors
• 7Iodised SaltSalt with iodine; essential mineral but high sodium content.
• 5Flour treatment agent 516Unknown ingredient — insufficient data to score

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.