Nestlé Munch

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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 33 g (−1.0); high saturated fat 21 g (−1.5) (total −2.5).

Ingredients (13)

• 3SugarRefined sugar; high caloric density, minimal nutritional value.
• 5Refined wheat flour (Maida)Highly processed, stripped of fiber and nutrients during refinement
• 2Hydrogenated vegetable fatsTrans fats linked to cardiovascular disease and inflammation
• 8Sesame oilNatural oil with antioxidants and healthy fats
• 7Milk SolidsDried milk; good source of calcium and protein.
• 5Edible vegetable fatsUnknown ingredient — insufficient data to score
• 8Cocoa solidsNatural source of antioxidants and minerals
• 7Soya lecithinProcessed additive from soybeans, safe emulsifier, generally recognized
• 6Sodium bicarbonate (raising agent, INS 500ii)Leavening agent; harmless in normal food amounts.
• 8YeastNatural leavening agent; fermentation aids digestibility.
• 5Flour treatment agents 516 and 1101Unknown ingredient — insufficient data to score
• 6Iodized saltSalt with added iodine; acceptable in moderation for thyroid health
• 4Artificial vanilla flavoringSynthetic flavoring; offers no nutritional value

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.