Marie Gold Biscuits

Why this score

• Capped: contains Invert sugar syrupadded-sugar load
• Capped: contains Artificial Flavoursynthetic flavoring — undisclosed composition
• Ultra-processed + additivesNOVA group 4 (ultra-processed) combined with a flagged additive — capped at 6.
• High in saturated fat; medium sugar, saltFSA traffic lights per 100g: high saturated fat 6.3 g (−0.8); medium sugar 22 g (−0.2); medium salt 0.8 g (−0.2) (total −1.1).

Ingredients (13)

• 5Wheat flourRefined white flour: bran and germ removed, so it has less fiber than whole grain. Often enriched with added vitamins.
• 3SugarsHighly refined, provides empty calories with minimal nutrition
• 4Palm OilHighly saturated fat with environmental concerns; common in processed foods.
• 4Invert sugar syrupHighly processed sweetener, empty calories, no nutritional value
• 5Sweetened Condensed MilkProcessed dairy product high in sugar; nutritional value unclear
• 9Sesame OilExtracted plant oil; traditional flavoring, minimal processing.
• 7Skim milk powderMilk derivative; protein-rich, minimally processed.
• 6Leavening agentsFood processing agents; acceptable for baking but artificial.
• 6SaltNatural seasoning; essential mineral.
• 5Dough conditionerUnknown ingredient — insufficient data to score.
• 3Sodium MetabisulphiteArtificial preservative; can cause reactions in sensitive individuals
• 2Artificial FlavourSynthetic chemical; no nutritional value, potential health concerns
• 3Caramel ColourArtificial coloring; some studies suggest potential health concerns

Allergens

Contains: milk, gluten, sesame

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.