ClearEaty
meiji Hello Panda Chocolate
biscuits
4out of 10
PoorClearEaty's score — our opinion, not medical advice
Held back by
- 3Sugar
- 3Caramel Color
- 3Maltodextrin
Why this score
- Capped: contains Natural and artificial flavorssynthetic flavoring — undisclosed composition
- Ultra-processed + additivesNOVA group 4 (ultra-processed) combined with a flagged additive — capped at 6.
- High in sugar, saturated fat; medium saltFSA traffic lights per 100g: high sugar, saturated fat; medium salt (−1.2).
- Flavor enhancer: Disodium guanylateMSG-family flavor enhancer — shown for transparency; does not change the score.
Ingredients (24)
- 5Enriched wheat flourProcessed grain with added nutrients; acceptable but less nutritious than whole grain
- 8NiacinEssential B vitamin; supports energy metabolism and cell health.
- 7Reduced ironMineral supplement; supports oxygen transport but less bioavailable than natural.
- 8Thiamine mononitrateSynthetic vitamin B1; essential nutrient, safe and effective
- 8RiboflavinVitamin B2; essential nutrient, supports energy metabolism safely
- 8Folic acidB9 vitamin; essential for cell division and DNA synthesis.
- 4Palm oilHigh in saturated fat; environmental concerns exist
- 5Soybean oilRefined vegetable oil; acceptable but highly processed
- 3SugarRefined sweetener; high glycemic index, offers empty calories.
- 5ChocolateProcessed chocolate; contains cocoa but also added sugars and fats.
- 8Whole Milk PowderDried milk; processed but retains nutritional value from dairy.
- 7Baking sodaNatural leavening agent; safe and effective in normal amounts
- 3Caramel ColorColoring agent; class IV caramel may contain 4-MEI; safety unclear.
- 6Sorbitan tristearateSynthetic emulsifier; widely used, generally recognized as safe
- 5sucrose esters of fatty acidsSynthetic emulsifier; highly processed food additive with limited safety data.
- 6Soy LecithinEmulsifier from soy; minimally processed, functional additive.
- 7Malt syrupMinimally processed grain-based sweetener, contains some nutrients
- 5Natural and artificial flavorsVague formulation; artificial component unspecified and poorly transparent.
- 6SaltSodium chloride; excessive intake linked to hypertension.
- 3MaltodextrinHighly processed carbohydrate; minimal nutritional value, rapid glucose spike
- 6Hydrolyzed soy proteinProcessed protein source; acceptable but highly processed derivative
- 7greek yogurt powderDehydrated yogurt; protein source; minimal additives; moderate processing.
- 5Disodium guanylateUnknown ingredient — insufficient data to score
- 7Yeast ExtractFermented byproduct; umami flavoring, high sodium content.
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.
How ClearEaty scores food
ClearEaty gives every food a single 1–10 score built from two honest principles:
the quality of what's actually on the ingredient list, and how heavily the food is processed.
Recognizable whole-food ingredients lift the score; additives, refined oils, and heavily
processed inputs pull it down. The score is our own opinion to help you
compare products at a glance — it is not a medical judgment, and dietary badges above
reflect label claims only.
Score reflects ClearEaty's ingredient- and processing-based opinion.
Always read the actual label for allergens and medical needs.