Nestle KitKat

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Why this score

• Capped: contains Hydrogenated vegetable fatsFDA: artificial trans fat banned
• 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.
• 7Milk solidsConcentrated dairy product, good protein and calcium source
• 5Fractionated vegetable fatUnknown ingredient — insufficient data to score
• 1Hydrogenated vegetable fatsCreates trans fats; associated with cardiovascular disease and inflammation.
• 5Refined wheat flourHighly processed; stripped of fiber, vitamins, minerals 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.
• 7Iodised SaltSalt with iodine; essential mineral but high sodium content.
• 6Raising agent 500Sodium bicarbonate; safe food additive used to leaven baked goods.
• 3Artificial vanilla flavoringSynthetic compound; lacks nutritional value; potential sensitivities in some individuals.
• 5Flour treatment agent 516Unknown ingredient — insufficient data to score
• 4Nature identical flavoringSynthetic copy of natural flavor; adds no nutritional benefit.

Allergens

Contains: soy, 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.

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