Twix, minis, caramel milk chocolate cookie bars

Why this score

• Capped: contains Artificial flavorssynthetic flavoring — undisclosed composition
• Capped: contains Corn 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 50 g (−1.5); high saturated fat 13 g (−1.5); medium salt 0.5 g (−0.2) (total −3.0).

Ingredients (24)

• 4Milk chocolateProcessed confectionery; contains sugar, cocoa, milk solids.
• 3SugarRefined carbohydrate; high caloric density, no micronutrients.
• 8Cocoa butterNatural fat from cocoa; acceptable saturated fat in moderation.
• 5ChocolateProcessed cocoa product; contains some antioxidants but also sugar.
• 8Skim milkMinimally processed, excellent protein and calcium source
• 7LactoseNatural milk sugar; poorly digested by some; adds sweetness.
• 8milk fatNatural saturated fat; minimal processing; essential fat-soluble vitamins; whole food source.
• 6Soy lecithinProcessed emulsifier; generally safe but highly refined.
• 5PGPRPolyglycerol polyricinoleate; synthetic emulsifier, safety profile acceptable but artificial.
• 4Artificial flavorsSynthetic flavor compounds; chemical composition often proprietary.
• 5Enriched wheat flourRefined grain with added micronutrients; less nutritious than whole grain.
• 5Wheat FlourRefined grain flour; moderately processed but staple ingredient.
• 8NiacinVitamin B3 fortification; essential nutrient
• 7Reduced ironEssential mineral added for nutritional enrichment; bioavailable form.
• 8Thiamin mononitrateB-vitamin (thiamine); essential micronutrient added to flour.
• 8RiboflavinB2 vitamin; essential micronutrient added during enrichment.
• 8Folic AcidSynthetic B vitamin; supports cell division and DNA synthesis.
• 4Palm oilHighly processed fat; sustainability and health concerns.
• 2Corn syrupHighly processed sweetener; offers minimal nutrition; associated with metabolic concerns.
• 3DextroseSimple sugar; rapid blood glucose spike; minimal nutritional value.
• 6Modified food starchProcessed starch, safe in normal amounts, minimal nutritional value
• 6SaltEssential mineral; acceptable in confectionery but contributes sodium.
• 8Cocoa powderMinimally processed cocoa; antioxidant-rich.
• 7Baking sodaSodium bicarbonate; natural leavening agent, safe.

Allergens

Contains: soy, 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.

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