Reese's 2 Peanut Butter Cups

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Why this score

• Capped: contains TBHQ (Tertiary Butylated Hydroxyanisole)NTP: anticipated carcinogen
• High in sugar, saturated fat; medium saltFSA traffic lights per 100g: high sugar, saturated fat; medium salt (−1.2).

Ingredients (14)

• 4Milk chocolate sugarRefined sugar with minimal nutritional value; contributes empty calories
• 8Cocoa butterNatural fat from cocoa; minimally processed, acceptable.
• 5ChocolateProcessed chocolate; contains cocoa but also added sugars and fats.
• 8Skim milkMinimally processed, excellent protein and calcium source
• 8Milk fatNatural dairy fat; acceptable in moderation.
• 8Paprika ExtractsNatural spice extract, provides color and flavor without additives
• 7Lecithin soyNaturally derived emulsifier; processed but generally safe in typical amounts
• 5PGPRPolyglycerol polyricinoleate; synthetic emulsifier, safety profile acceptable but artificial.
• 9PeanutsWhole food source of protein and healthy fats.
• 3SugarHighly refined; major contributor to added sugars in diet.
• 3DextroseSimple sugar; added for sweetness with minimal nutrition.
• 6SaltCommon ingredient; moderate sodium content in product per label.
• 2TBHQ (Tertiary Butylated Hydroxyanisole)Synthetic preservative; associated with health concerns in studies
• 7Citric AcidNatural preservative from citrus; safe, widely used, minimal processing

Allergens

Contains: milk, peanuts, soy

Declared on the product label. 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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