Biscuit

33

Nutrition Score

Poor

Biscuit

5208046035801

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

83

Hazard Score

Healthy

60

Mirella Index

Everyday

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

Ingredients

Oats · No known concerns

Contains cereals containing gluten

Whole grain cereal rich in soluble fibre (beta-glucan).

Whole Wheat Flour

WholeWheatFlour · No known concerns

Contains cereals containing gluten

Chocolate · −3 pts

Moderate health concern

Sweet food made from roasted cacao beans, combined with sugar and often milk. High in added sugar and saturated fat in most confectionery forms.

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.

Cocoa Mass (Liquor)

CocoaMass · No known concerns

Pure ground cocoa beans. The foundational component of high-quality dark chocolate. Rich in polyphenols.

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.

CocoaButter · No known concerns

Natural fat from cocoa beans. Rich in stearic acid; neutral effect on LDL cholesterol.

SoyLecithin · No known concerns

Contains soybeans

Emulsifier derived from soybean oil. Widely used in chocolate and baked goods. Generally safe.

sunflower oil · No known concerns

Vegetable oil pressed from sunflower seeds, commonly used for cooking and frying due to its light flavor.

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.

Ammonium Carbonates

E503 · No known concerns

Raising agent used in biscuits and cookies. Decomposes on heating to produce CO2.

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.

Tocopherol (Vitamin E)

E306 · No known concerns

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

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