Nestlé Munch

chocolate wafer

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 23 g (−1.5) (total −2.5).

Ingredients (14)

• 3SugarRefined sugar; high caloric density, minimal nutritional value.
• 5Refined wheat flour (Maida)Highly processed, stripped of fiber and nutrients during refinement
• 2Hydrogenated vegetable fatsContains trans fats, linked to cardiovascular health concerns
• 4Fractionated vegetable fatsHighly processed oils; lacks nutritional value; may contain trans fats.
• 7Milk SolidsDried milk; good source of calcium and protein.
• 8Cocoa solidsNatural cocoa component; contains antioxidants and minerals; minimally processed.
• 7Soya lecithinNatural emulsifier from soybeans; safe; some processing involved.
• 6Sodium bicarbonate (raising agent, INS 500ii)Leavening agent; harmless in normal food amounts.
• 8YeastNatural leavening agent; fermentation aids digestibility.
• 7Iodised SaltSalt with iodine; essential mineral but high sodium content.
• 4Flour treatment agent (E516)Unknown ingredient — insufficient data to score
• 7SoyLegume protein source, present as allergen.
• 6Polysorbate 80Synthetic emulsifier; widely used; generally safe in typical amounts.
• 4Artificial vanilla flavoringSynthetic compound; no nutritional value; common but artificial origin.

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.