Nestlé KitKat Dark Chocolate Coated Wafer

chocolate-stuffed-wafers

Why this score

• Capped: contains Hydrogenated vegetable fatsFDA: artificial trans fat banned
• High in sugar, saturated fatFSA traffic lights per 100g: high sugar 38 g (−1.2); high saturated fat 22 g (−1.5) (total −2.7).

Ingredients (17)

• 8Dark ChocolateMinimally processed whole food with antioxidants and minerals
• 3SugarHighly refined, provides empty calories with no nutritional benefit
• 9Cocoa solidsNatural component with antioxidants, minerals, and health-promoting compounds
• 8Cocoa butterNatural fat from cacao; minimally processed with neutral health profile
• 7Soya lecithinProcessed additive from soybeans, safe emulsifier, generally recognized
• 2Hydrogenated vegetable fatsContains trans fats, linked to cardiovascular health concerns
• 5Refined wheat flour (Maida)Highly processed, stripped of fiber and nutrients during refinement
• 7Milk SolidsDried milk; good source of calcium and protein.
• 5Fractionated vegetable fatUnknown ingredient — insufficient data to score
• 6Sodium bicarbonate (raising agent, INS 500ii)Leavening agent; harmless in normal food amounts.
• 8YeastNatural leavening agent; fermentation aids digestibility.
• 7Iodised saltSalt with added iodine for thyroid health; acceptable in moderation
• 4Flour treatment agent (E516)Unknown ingredient — insufficient data to score
• 8MilkWhole food ingredient; core component of cheese product.
• 6Nature-Identical Flavouring SubstanceSynthetically produced but chemically identical to natural compounds
• 6WaferProcessed grain product; acceptable but offers limited nutritional value
• 5Artificial Vanilla flavouring substanceUnknown ingredient — insufficient data to score

Allergens

Contains: tree nuts, 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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