Reese's Chocolate Lava Cup

Why this score

• Capped: contains High fructose corn syrupadded-sugar load
• Capped: contains Artificial flavorsynthetic flavoring — undisclosed composition
• 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 55 g (−1.5); high saturated fat 11 g (−1.5); medium salt 0.7 g (−0.2) (total −3.0).

Ingredients (22)

• 4Milk chocolateHighly processed confectionery; high sugar and fat content.
• 3SugarRefined carbohydrate; offers minimal nutritional value.
• 8Cocoa butterNatural fat from cocoa; minimally processed but calorie-dense.
• 5ChocolateHighly processed confectionery ingredient; primarily sugar and cocoa.
• 8Skim milkDairy ingredient; processed but provides protein and calcium.
• 8Milk fatSaturated fat; high in calories with minimal nutritional benefit.
• 7LactoseNatural milk sugar; acceptable in normal amounts for non-lactose-intolerant.
• 6Lecithin (PGPR)Emulsifier; minimally processed, aids texture; generally recognized as safe.
• 9PeanutsWhole food legume; good source of protein and healthy fats.
• 2High fructose corn syrupHighly processed sweetener; associated with metabolic health concerns.
• 3DextroseSimple sugar; offers minimal nutritional value beyond calories.
• 6SaltEssential mineral; present in small amounts for flavor.
• 7GlycerinHumectant; synthetic but low toxicity; improves texture.
• 7Baking sodaNatural leavening agent; safe at normal culinary levels.
• 6Butter (milk)Whole fat dairy; minimally processed, high in saturated fat.
• 2Hydrogenated coconut oilHydrogenated fat, highly processed. Only partially hydrogenated oil is the source of artificial trans fat; this label does not say which kind.
• 7Cocoa processed with alkaliProcessed cocoa powder; alkali processing changes bioavailability slightly.
• 7Sodium bicarbonateNatural leavening agent; safe at normal culinary levels.
• 4DiglyceridesSynthetic emulsifier; minimally processed but little nutritional value.
• 4Artificial flavorSynthetic flavoring; lacks natural food status and long-term safety data.
• 5VanillinSynthetic vanilla flavoring; processed, minimal nutritional value.
• 4Disodium phosphateFood additive; used as buffer; safe at normal levels.

Allergens

Contains: peanuts, soy, milk

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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