Nutrition Score

kent chocolate sauce

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Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.
Hazard Score
Mirella Index
Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)
Ingredients
Glucose Syrup
GlucSyrup  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Refined sweetener from hydrolysed starch. High glycaemic index; linked to blood sugar spikes.
Water
Water  ·  No known concerns
The most common ingredient in processed foods.
skimmed milk
skimmed milk  ·  No known concerns
Contains milk
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
Chocolate  ·  −3 pts
Moderate health concern
Whole Milk Powder
WholeMilkPow  ·  No known concerns
Contains milk
Dehydrated whole cow's milk. Contains lactose and casein; allergen for milk-sensitive individuals.
cocoa mass-skinned milk powder
No known concerns
Lecithin
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.
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.
Lactic Acid
E270  ·  No known concerns
Natural acid produced by fermentation. Safe preservative and acidity regulator in many foods.
Sodium Citrate
E331  ·  No known concerns
Acidity regulator and emulsifying salt.
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.
thickener pectin
No known concerns
Pectin
E440  ·  No known concerns
Natural gelling agent from fruit peel. Used in jams, jellies, and fruit-based products. Safe.
Agar
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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