Sunflower Halva with Cocoa

49

Nutrition Score

Poor

Sunflower Halva with Cocoa

4823092701022

Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.

93

Hazard Score

Healthy

49

Mirella Index

Basic

Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)

Ingredients

Sunflower Seeds

SunflowerSeed · No known concerns

Seeds of the sunflower plant, eaten roasted as a snack or pressed for sunflower oil.

corn starch · No known concerns

Powdered starch extracted from corn kernels, used as a thickener in sauces, soups, and baked goods.

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.

CocoaPow · No known concerns

Decocoated cocoa solids providing rich chocolate flavor and intense antioxidant flavonoids.

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.

Soapwort Root Extract (Halva Foaming Agent)

SoapwortExtract · No known concerns

Saponin-rich extract of soapwort (Saponaria) root, used traditionally as the foaming/whipping agent in halva.

Tocopherol (Vitamin E)

E306 · No known concerns

Natural vitamin E extract used as an antioxidant in fats and oils. Essential nutrient.

E322 · No known concerns

Natural emulsifier often derived from soy or eggs. Completely safe.

Ascorbyl Palmitate

E304 · No known concerns

Fat-soluble form of vitamin C, used as an antioxidant to prevent fats and oils from going rancid.

E330 · No known concerns

Natural organic acid used as an antioxidant and flavoring. Safe for ingestion.

Natural Flavouring

NatFlavour · No known concerns

Catch-all term for flavour compounds derived from natural sources (plants, animals, fermentation).

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