Jaffa Cakes Strawberry
38
Nutrition Score
Poor

Jaffa Cakes Strawberry

9008684007729
Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.
72
Hazard Score
Use with caution
60
Mirella Index
Everyday
Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)
Ingredients
Strawberry
Strawberry  ·  No known concerns
Sweet red berry eaten fresh or used in jams, desserts, and drinks.
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.
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.
Water
Water  ·  No known concerns
The most common ingredient in processed foods.
Glycerol (Glycerin)
E422  ·  No known concerns
Humectant used to maintain moisture in cakes, protein bars, and chocolates. Generally safe but can cause mild digestive issues in massive doses.
Pectin
E440  ·  No known concerns
Natural gelling agent from fruit peel. Used in jams, jellies, and fruit-based products. Safe.
Citric Acid
E330  ·  No known concerns
Natural organic acid used as an antioxidant and flavoring. Safe for ingestion.
Sodium Citrate
E331  ·  No known concerns
Salt of citric acid used to control acidity and as an emulsifier in processed cheese, drinks, and desserts.
Natural Flavouring
NatFlavour  ·  No known concerns
Catch-all term for flavour compounds derived from natural sources (plants, animals, fermentation).
Black Carrot Concentrate
BlackCarrot  ·  No known concerns
Concentrated juice from purple-black carrots, used as a natural purple-red food colorant.
Beta-Carotene
E160a  ·  No known concerns
Natural orange-yellow pigment found in carrots. Acts as a precursor to vitamin A; generally safe.
wheat
wheat  ·  No known concerns
Contains cereals containing gluten
Cereal grain milled into flour for bread, pasta, and baked goods. Contains gluten.
Egg
Egg  ·  No known concerns
Contains eggs
Whole chicken egg, used as a binding, leavening, and enriching ingredient in countless recipes. Contains egg allergen.
Glucose Syrup
GlucSyrup  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Refined sweetener from hydrolysed starch. High glycaemic index; linked to blood sugar spikes.
Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids
E471  ·  −3 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Common emulsifiers derived from fats. May contain trans fats. Used in bread, margarine, and ice cream.
Polyglycerol Esters
E475  ·  −2 pts
Emulsifier made from glycerol and fatty acids, used to blend oil and water in baked goods, margarine, and whipped toppings.
Canola Oil (Rapeseed)
CanolaOil  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA, EFSA
Vegetable oil derived from a variety of rapeseed. Low in saturated fat, high in monounsaturated fats.
Ammonium Carbonates
E503  ·  No known concerns
Raising agent used in biscuits and cookies. Decomposes on heating to produce CO2.
Chocolate
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.
Cocoa Mass (Liquor)
CocoaMass  ·  No known concerns
Pure ground cocoa beans. The foundational component of high-quality dark chocolate. Rich in polyphenols.
Cocoa Butter
CocoaButter  ·  No known concerns
Natural fat from cocoa beans. Rich in stearic acid; neutral effect on LDL cholesterol.
Lecithin
E322  ·  No known concerns
Natural emulsifier often derived from soy or eggs. Completely 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.
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