Halva Bites

43

Nutrition Score

Poor

Halva Bites

5201182004243

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

90

Hazard Score

Healthy

51

Mirella Index

Everyday

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

Ingredients

Tahini (Sesame Paste)

Tahini · No known concerns

Contains sesame

Paste made from ground sesame seeds, used in hummus, halva, and Middle Eastern dishes. Contains sesame allergen.

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.

CocoaPow · No known concerns

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

Palm-Oil · −5 pts

Moderate health concern Source: WHO, EFSA

Widely used vegetable fat. High in saturated fats; linked to cardiovascular risk. Environmental concerns.

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.

Vanillin (4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde)

VanillinCompound · No known concerns

Vanillin flavour compound; chemically distinct from ethyl vanillin.

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