Polydimitriaka Biscuits
81
Nutrition Score
Nutritious

Polydimitriaka Biscuits

5201004022141
Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.
79
Hazard Score
Use with caution
64
Mirella Index
Everyday
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.
Oats
Oats  ·  No known concerns
Contains cereals containing gluten
Whole grain cereal rich in soluble fibre (beta-glucan).
Rye
RyeFlour  ·  No known concerns
Contains cereals containing gluten
Cereal grain containing gluten. Used to make dark rye bread, rich in dietary fiber.
Barley
BarleyFlour  ·  No known concerns
Contains cereals containing gluten
Gluten-containing grain used in bread, soups, and beer production.
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.
Maltitol
E965  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA
Sugar alcohol sweetener. Safe for teeth but causes digestive gas, bloating, and laxative effects in moderate doses.
Sorbitol
E420  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Sugar alcohol used as a sweetener and humectant. Can have a laxative effect in large amounts.
Dextrin
E1400  ·  −2 pts
Starch broken down by heat or acid into a thickener and binder used in sauces, coatings, and baked goods.
Cocoa Powder
CocoaPow  ·  No known concerns
Decocoated cocoa solids providing rich chocolate flavor and intense antioxidant flavonoids.
Modified Starch
ModStarch  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Chemically or physically treated starch for improved cooking properties. Generally safe.
Ammonium Carbonates
E503  ·  No known concerns
Raising agent used in biscuits and cookies. Decomposes on heating to produce CO2.
Sodium Carbonates (Baking Soda)
E500  ·  No known concerns
Common raising agent and acidity regulator. Safe at normal food use levels.
Potassium Tartrate (Cream of Tartar)
E336  ·  No known concerns
Natural by-product of winemaking used as a raising agent and stabiliser in egg whites.
Plain Caramel
E150a  ·  No known concerns
Natural brown colorant made by heating sugar, used to darken drinks, sauces, and baked goods.
Barley Malt
Malt  ·  No known concerns
Contains cereals containing gluten
Barley grain sprouted and dried to make a natural sweetener and flavoring. Used in bread, beer, and breakfast cereals; contains gluten.
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.
Starch
Starch  ·  No known concerns
Generic starch, source unspecified on the label (not further identified as corn, potato, wheat, etc).
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.
Soy Lecithin
SoyLecithin  ·  No known concerns
Contains soybeans
Emulsifier derived from soybean oil. Widely used in chocolate and baked goods. Generally 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.
Ascorbyl Palmitate
E304  ·  No known concerns
Fat-soluble form of vitamin C, used as an antioxidant to prevent fats and oils from going rancid.
Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
E306  ·  No known concerns
Natural vitamin E extract used as an antioxidant in fats and oils. Essential nutrient.
Natural Flavouring
NatFlavour  ·  No known concerns
Catch-all term for flavour compounds derived from natural sources (plants, animals, fermentation).
Magnesium
Magnesium  ·  No known concerns
Essential mineral involved in muscle, nerve, and bone function, added to supplements and fortified foods.
Zinc
Zinc  ·  No known concerns
Essential trace mineral important for immune function, added to fortify foods and supplements.
Niacin (Vitamin B3)
Niacin  ·  No known concerns
Essential B vitamin involved in energy metabolism, added to fortify flour and cereals.
Pantothenic Acid (B5)
PantAcid  ·  No known concerns
Essential B vitamin involved in energy metabolism, added to fortify cereals and supplements.
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)
VitB12  ·  No known concerns
Essential B-vitamin for nervous system and blood cells. Fortified in plant-based foods.
Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)
FolicAcid  ·  No known concerns
Synthetic form of vitamin B9, added to fortify flour and cereals. Important for cell growth and preventing birth defects.
Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
Thiamine  ·  No known concerns
Essential B vitamin that helps convert food into energy, added to fortify flour, cereals, and supplements.
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
VitB6  ·  No known concerns
Essential B vitamin involved in protein metabolism and brain development, added to fortify cereals and supplements.
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