Digestive bar
25
Nutrition Score
Poor

Digestive bar

5201004166463
Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.
66
Hazard Score
Use with caution
46
Mirella Index
Basic
Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)
Ingredients
Oats
Oats  ·  No known concerns
Contains cereals containing gluten
Whole grain cereal rich in soluble fibre (beta-glucan).
Corn Flour
Cornflour  ·  No known concerns
Finely ground flour milled from whole corn kernels, used in breads, tortillas, and batters.
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.
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.
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.
Glucose Syrup
GlucSyrup  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Refined sweetener from hydrolysed starch. High glycaemic index; linked to blood sugar spikes.
Palm Kernel Oil
PalmKernelOil  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern
Distinct from palm (fruit) oil — higher saturated fat share.
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.
Shea Butter
SheaButter  ·  No known concerns
Fat extracted from shea tree nuts, used in chocolate and confectionery as a cocoa butter substitute, and in cosmetics.
Yogurt Powder
YogurtPowder  ·  No known concerns
Contains milk
Dehydrated yogurt used as a savoury/tangy flavour base in snacks.
Whey Powder (Dried Whey)
WheyPowder  ·  No known concerns
Contains milk
Dried form of whey, the liquid left after cheesemaking, used to add protein and texture to processed foods. Contains milk allergen.
Milk Powder (Dried Milk)
MilkPowder  ·  No known concerns
Contains milk
Milk with the water removed, sold as a shelf-stable powder for reconstituting or baking. Contains milk allergen.
Lecithin
E322  ·  No known concerns
Natural emulsifier often derived from soy or eggs. Completely safe.
Natural Flavouring
NatFlavour  ·  No known concerns
Catch-all term for flavour compounds derived from natural sources (plants, animals, fermentation).
wheat
wheat  ·  No known concerns
Contains cereals containing gluten
Cereal grain milled into flour for bread, pasta, and baked goods. Contains gluten.
sunflower oil
sunflower oil  ·  No known concerns
Vegetable oil pressed from sunflower seeds, commonly used for cooking and frying due to its light flavor.
Starch
Starch  ·  No known concerns
Generic starch, source unspecified on the label (not further identified as corn, potato, wheat, etc).
High Fructose Corn Syrup
HFCS  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA, WHO
Refined sweetener. FDA states it is not more dangerous than other sugars; broad scientific consensus finds no meaningful metabolic difference from sucrose. Still a high-glycaemic added sugar linked to obesity/metabolic risk in excess.
Sodium Carbonates (Baking Soda)
E500  ·  No known concerns
Common raising agent and acidity regulator. Safe at normal food use levels.
Malic Acid
E296  ·  No known concerns
Natural acid found in apples and pears. Used as acidity regulator and flavour enhancer.
Soy Lecithin
SoyLecithin  ·  No known concerns
Contains soybeans
Emulsifier derived from soybean oil. Widely used in chocolate and baked goods. Generally 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.
Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
E306  ·  No known concerns
Natural vitamin E extract used as an antioxidant in fats and oils. Essential nutrient.
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.
Maltitol Syrup
E965ii  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA
Modified sugar alcohol sweetener used in 'sugar-free' chocolates and sweets. Notorious for severe laxative effects and bloating.
Cranberries
Cranberries  ·  No known concerns
Tart red berries, eaten dried, juiced, or made into sauce. Associated with urinary tract health.
Strawberry
Strawberry  ·  No known concerns
Sweet red berry eaten fresh or used in jams, desserts, and drinks.
Glucose (Dextrose)
Glucose  ·  −3 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Simple sugar used as a sweetener, energy source, and in food processing. High GI.
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