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44

Nutrition Score

Poor

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

74

Hazard Score

Use with caution

62

Mirella Index

Everyday

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

Ingredients

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.

PeanutIng · −3 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Contains peanuts

One of the most common and severe food allergens. Can cause anaphylaxis.

CocoaButter · No known concerns

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

Whole Milk Powder

WholeMilkPow · No known concerns

Dehydrated whole cow's milk. Contains lactose and casein; allergen for milk-sensitive individuals.

Palm-Oil · −5 pts

Moderate health concern Source: WHO, EFSA

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

Palm Kernel Oil

PalmKernelOil · −5 pts

Moderate health concern

Distinct from palm (fruit) oil — higher saturated fat share.

GlucSyrup · −5 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Refined sweetener from hydrolysed starch. High glycaemic index; linked to blood sugar spikes.

Whey Powder (Dried Whey)

WheyPowder · No known concerns

Dried form of whey, the liquid left after cheesemaking, used to add protein and texture to processed foods. Contains milk allergen.

CocoaPow · No known concerns

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

Milk Powder (Dried Milk)

MilkPowder · No known concerns

Milk with the water removed, sold as a shelf-stable powder for reconstituting or baking. Contains milk allergen.

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.

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.

SoyLecithin · No known concerns

Contains soybeans

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

Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate (PGPR)

E476 · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Emulsifier in chocolate used to reduce viscosity and replace cocoa butter. Generally safe.

E330 · No known concerns

Natural organic acid used as an antioxidant and flavoring. Safe for ingestion.

Hazelnut · No known concerns

Contains tree nuts

Round tree nut with a rich, sweet flavor, eaten whole, roasted, or ground into pastes like Nutella. Contains tree nut allergen.

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