kent chocolate sauce

36

Nutrition Score

Poor

kent chocolate sauce

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

80

Hazard Score

Healthy

54

Mirella Index

Everyday

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

Ingredients

GlucSyrup · −5 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

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

Water · No known concerns

The most common ingredient in processed foods.

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.

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.

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.

Whole Milk Powder

WholeMilkPow · No known concerns

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

Cocoa Mass (Liquor)

CocoaMass · No known concerns

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

E322 · No known concerns

Natural emulsifier often derived from soy or eggs. Completely safe.

Modified Starch

ModStarch · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Chemically or physically treated starch for improved cooking properties. Generally safe.

CocoaPow · No known concerns

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

E270 · No known concerns

Natural acid produced by fermentation. Safe preservative and acidity regulator in many foods.

E331 · No known concerns

Salt of citric acid used to control acidity and as an emulsifier in processed cheese, drinks, and desserts.

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.

E440 · No known concerns

Natural gelling agent from fruit peel. Used in jams, jellies, and fruit-based products. Safe.

E406 · No known concerns

Natural plant-based gelling agent from red algae. Vegan alternative to gelatin.

Artificial Flavouring

ArtFlavour · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: FDA, EFSA

Synthetic compounds mimicking natural flavours. Safety varies; some are well studied, others less so.

Potassium Sorbate

E202 · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Widely used mild preservative to prevent mold. Generally recognized as safe within standard legal limits.

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