Parle-G gold 75g

Why this score

• Capped: contains Invert Sugar Syrupadded-sugar load
• 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 26 g (−0.6); high saturated fat 6 g (−0.7); medium salt 0.7 g (−0.2) (total −1.5).

Ingredients (14)

• 5Refined Wheat Flour (Maida)Highly processed, stripped of bran and germ, minimal nutrients
• 3SugarRefined sugar; high caloric density, minimal nutritional value.
• 4Refined palm oilHighly processed; high in saturated fat; environmental concerns.
• 4Invert Sugar SyrupHighly processed sweetener, offers empty calories, promotes tooth decay
• 7Citric AcidNatural preservative and acid regulator; safe in normal amounts.
• 5Iodised SaltSalt with iodine; essential mineral but high sodium content.
• 6Ammonium bicarbonate (raising agent, INS 503ii)Leavening agent that bakes off; low concern.
• 6Sodium bicarbonate (INS 500ii)Leavening agent; harmless in normal food amounts.
• 7Milk SolidsDried milk; good source of calcium and protein.
• 6Papain protease (flour treatment agent, INS 1101ii)Enzyme used in baking; generally harmless.
• 5DATEM (emulsifier of vegetable origin, INS 472e)Emulsifier with generally low concern.
• 3Artificial vanilla flavouring substances (added flavour)Synthetic flavoring with no nutritional value.
• 3Dextrose (D-glucose)Simple sugar; spikes blood glucose.
• 4Levulose (fructose)Added sugar; excess burdens the liver

Allergens

Contains: milk, gluten

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.