tesco Custard creams

gluten-free-biscuits

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 25 g (−0.6); high saturated fat 12 g (−1.5); medium salt 0.5 g (−0.2) (total −2.3).

Ingredients (17)

• 7Rice FlourRefined grain flour; minimally processed but lower fiber than whole grain.
• 3SugarRefined sweetener; high caloric density, no nutritional benefit.
• 6Maize StarchProcessed carbohydrate, useful thickener but minimal nutritional value
• 7Coconut fatNatural fat source, minimally processed, high saturated fat content
• 6Maize flourProcessed grain flour; some nutrition but less fiber
• 4Invert sugar syrupHighly processed sweetener, empty calories, no nutritional value
• 4Glucose syrupRefined sweetener; rapid blood sugar spike; minimal nutrition.
• 3DextroseRefined sugar; high glycemic index, minimal nutrition.
• 4Dried Glucose SyrupHighly processed sweetener; refined carbohydrate with minimal nutritional value.
• 6Potato StarchNatural starch thickener; minimally processed, mostly carbohydrate.
• 6Sunflower oilPlant-based oil; high in linoleic acid; minimal processing.
• 6Modified maize starchProcessed starch, used as thickener, acceptable in normal amounts
• 5Rice starchRefined carbohydrate; acceptable thickener with minimal nutrition.
• 6Sodium hydrogen carbonateCommon baking soda; safe leavening agent used in small amounts
• 6Xanthan GumNatural polysaccharide thickener, safe, minimally processed for use
• 6Sunflower LecithinPlant-derived emulsifier, natural source, supports nutrient absorption
• 9CarotenesNatural pigments, converted to vitamin A, strong antioxidant benefits