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41
Nutrition Score
Poor

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20966393
Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.
79
Hazard Score
Use with caution
36
Mirella Index
Basic
Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)
Ingredients
wheat
wheat  ·  No known concerns
Contains cereals containing gluten
Cereal grain milled into flour for bread, pasta, and baked goods. Contains gluten.
Margarine
Margarine  ·  −2 pts
Spreadable fat made from vegetable oils, used as a butter alternative in baking and on bread. Modern formulations avoid trans fats, though some contain saturated fat.
Palm Oil
Palm-Oil  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: WHO, EFSA
Widely used vegetable fat. High in saturated fats; linked to cardiovascular risk. Environmental concerns.
sunflower oil
sunflower oil  ·  No known concerns
Vegetable oil pressed from sunflower seeds, commonly used for cooking and frying due to its light flavor.
Water
Water  ·  No known concerns
The most common ingredient in processed foods.
Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids
E471  ·  −3 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Common emulsifiers derived from fats. May contain trans fats. Used in bread, margarine, and ice cream.
Lecithin
E322  ·  No known concerns
Natural emulsifier often derived from soy or eggs. Completely safe.
Salt (Sodium Chloride)
Salt  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA
Common table salt used for flavouring and preservation. High intake is linked to hypertension.
Citric Acid
E330  ·  No known concerns
Natural organic acid used as an antioxidant and flavoring. Safe for ingestion.
Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
E306  ·  No known concerns
Natural vitamin E extract used as an antioxidant in fats and oils. Essential nutrient.
Ascorbyl Palmitate
E304  ·  No known concerns
Fat-soluble form of vitamin C, used as an antioxidant to prevent fats and oils from going rancid.
Potassium Sorbate
E202  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Widely used mild preservative to prevent mold. Generally recognized as safe within standard legal limits.
Natural Flavouring
NatFlavour  ·  No known concerns
Catch-all term for flavour compounds derived from natural sources (plants, animals, fermentation).
Sesame Seeds
SesameSeed  ·  No known concerns
Contains sesame
Small oilseeds with a nutty flavor, used whole, ground into tahini, or pressed for oil. Contains sesame allergen.
Sugar (Sucrose)
Sugar  ·  −4 pts
Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA
Common refined sugar. High consumption is linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and tooth decay.
Gluten
GlutenIng  ·  −3 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Contains cereals containing gluten
Protein complex in wheat, rye and barley. Causes coeliac disease in ~1% of population.
Guar Gum
E412  ·  No known concerns
Natural thickener from guar beans. Used in dairy products, sauces, and gluten-free products.
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
E300  ·  No known concerns
Natural antioxidant vitamin. Used to prevent oxidation in foods and beverages. Safe and beneficial.
Enzyme (Unspecified)
EnzymeUnspecified  ·  No known concerns
Processing aid enzyme listed on the label without further specification (common for e.g. amylase in baked goods).
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