Sea Salted Caramel & Milk Chocolate GRANOLA
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
Fat per 100g
22g
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.
E202
Potassium sorbate
Preservative
What it is. The potassium salt of sorbic acid, which stops mould and yeast growth.
Why it is used. Used in cheese, baked goods, dried fruit, wine and dressings.
What the evidence says. Widely used and long regarded as one of the gentler preservatives. EFSA's 2015 re-evaluation lowered the acceptable daily intake and noted gaps in the genotoxicity data, asking for more work, while finding no evidence of harm at the levels actually used.
Permitted with maximum levels. EFSA has asked for further data rather than restricted it.
Assessed against EFSA. Full entry for E202
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
Salted Caramel Granola (91%) [Oat Flakes, Sugar, Rapeseed Oil, Barley Flakes, Spelt Flakes, Flaked Almonds (Nut), Hazelnut Halves, Sunflower Seeds (3.0%), Pumpkin Seeds (3.0%), Fructose-Glucose Syrup, Full Fat Condensed Milk, Black Treacle, Sea Salt, Flavouring, Water, Unsalted Butter (from Milk), Cornflour, Caramelised Sugar Syrup, Preservative (Potassium Sorbate)], Milk Chocolate Curls (3.0%) (Sugar Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter, Whole Milk Powder, Skimmed Milk Powder, Emulsifier (Soya Lecithins), Flavouring), Flaked Almonds (Nut) (3.0%), Hazelnut Halves (3.0%).
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.