Viva Cocoa Balls Cereals

53

Nutrition Score

Moderate

Viva Cocoa Balls Cereals

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

86

Hazard Score

Healthy

55

Mirella Index

Everyday

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

Ingredients

Cornflour · No known concerns

Finely ground flour milled from whole corn kernels, used in breads, tortillas, and batters.

RiceFlour · No known concerns

Flour milled from rice grains; common gluten-free cereal flour.

wheat · No known concerns

Contains cereals containing gluten

Cereal grain milled into flour for bread, pasta, and baked goods. Contains gluten.

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.

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.

CocoaPow · No known concerns

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

corn starch · No known concerns

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

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.

Palm-Oil · −5 pts

Moderate health concern Source: WHO, EFSA

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

Carob Flour (Pod Powder)

CarobFlour · No known concerns

Ground flour from the carob pod, used as a naturally sweet, caffeine-free cocoa-powder substitute or bulking agent.

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.

Natural Flavouring

NatFlavour · No known concerns

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

Alpha-Tocopherol (Synthetic Vitamin E)

E307 · No known concerns

Synthetic form of vitamin E used as an antioxidant in food. Generally safe.

Pantothenic Acid (B5)

PantAcid · No known concerns

Essential B vitamin involved in energy metabolism, added to fortify 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.

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.

Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)

VitB12 · No known concerns

Essential B-vitamin for nervous system and blood cells. Fortified in plant-based foods.

Niacin (Vitamin B3)

Niacin · No known concerns

Essential B vitamin involved in energy metabolism, added to fortify flour and cereals.

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