Dark Chocolate Fruit & Nut Egg
Processing
4
Ultra-processed
Group 4 of 4 on the NOVA scale
Additives listed
2
0 we grade moderate or higher
Counted from the label, not by quantity
Sugars per 100g
41.70g
High
UK FSA front of pack threshold
Three separate readings, kept apart on purpose. This is not a score, and none of it says this product is harmful.
Additives (2)
This label lists 1 emulsifier and 1 preservative.
E220
Sulphur dioxide and sulphites
Preservative
What it is. A preservative that stops browning and microbial growth.
Why it is used. Used in dried fruit, wine, some soft drinks and processed potato.
What the evidence says. Not a cancer concern, but a well established trigger for asthma symptoms and sensitivity in some people, which is why it is a declarable allergen. Clear, strong evidence, but the concern applies to a specific group rather than everyone.
Permitted, but must be declared on the label when above a small threshold because of the allergy risk.
Assessed against EFSA, UK FSA. Full entry for E220
E322
Lecithin
Emulsifier
What it is. A natural emulsifier, usually from soya or sunflower.
Why it is used. Keeps chocolate smooth and stops ingredients separating.
What the evidence says. Safe and widely used. Only relevant if the source, such as soya, is an allergen for you.
Permitted freely. Source allergen must be declared.
Assessed against EFSA, JECFA. Full entry for E322
Ingredients
Dark Chocolate (93%) (Cocoa Mass*, Sugar, Cocoa Butter*, Emulsifier: Lecithins (Soya); Vanilla), Hazelnuts (4%), Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Cocoa Butter*, Cows' Milk Powder, Cocoa Mass*, Emulsifier: Lecithins (Soya); Vanilla), Raisins (1.5%), Sunflower Oil, Preservative: Sulphur Dioxide. Dark Chocolate contains: Cocoa Solids 54% minimum. Milk chocolate contains: cocoa solids 33% minimum, milk solids 20% minimum.
As printed on the pack, in the producer's own order: ingredients are listed by weight, so what comes first is most of what is in it. E numbers link to their assessment where we have one.