Name: Jaffa Cakes
Brand: McVitie's
SKU: 398611

Ingredients & minerals

Glucose-Fructose Syrup

Excessive intake associated with weight gain, risk of insulin resistance, contribution to metabolic disorders

Sunflower Oil

High omega-6 fatty acid content leading to oxidative instability and potential pro-inflammatory effects when consumed in excess

Soya Lecithin

Potential allergenicity in soy-sensitive individuals, hexane solvent residues from processing, mild endocrine effects related to soy isoflavones

Iron

Iron overload risk with excessive intake, gastrointestinal irritation at high doses

Natural Flavouring

Lack of transparency, possible residual solvents, ultra-processed ingredient, no nutritional value

Cocoa butter

Provides lipid for texture and moisture retention, source of fat-soluble antioxidants

Water

Hydration, solvent for biochemical reactions, essential for life

Sodium Bicarbonate

Neutralizes acids, leavening agent in food, pH buffering in various applications

Dextrose

Provides quick energy, easily metabolized carbohydrate source

Sugar

Provides energy, enhances flavor

Wheat Flour

Provides carbohydrate energy, source of dietary fiber and some vitamins/minerals in whole grain form

Glucose Syrup

Provides sweetness, improves texture and moisture retention in foods

Natural Orange Flavouring

Provides citrus flavor and aroma

Disodium Diphosphate

Effective leavening agent for baking, helps improve texture and volume

Acidity Regulator (Sodium Citrates)

Effective pH buffering, generally recognized as safe, enhances flavor stability

Whole Egg

High-quality protein source, contains essential amino acids, vitamins A, D, B12, riboflavin, and minerals such as selenium and choline

Emulsifier (Soya and Sunflower Lecithin)

Improves texture and stability in emulsified products

Butter oil (MILK)

Provides fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K), source of energy, culinary fat for flavor and texture

Orange Juice from Concentrate (8%)

Provides vitamin C and flavoring

Dark Chocolate Chips (19%) Sugar

Source of antioxidants (from dark chocolate), provides energy

Calcium

Supports bone strength, muscle function, nerve signaling, vascular health

Cocoa mass

Source of antioxidants, flavonoids with cardiovascular benefits

Niacin

Supports energy metabolism, DNA repair, skin health, and nervous system function

Palm Oil

Provides texture and stability in food products, source of vitamin E and carotenoids

Ammonium Bicarbonate

Effective leavening agent in baked goods, facilitates gas release to improve texture

Shea Oil

Emollient, skin moisturizing, barrier-supporting

Whole Eggs Dried

High-quality protein source, contains essential amino acids, useful in food formulation for texture and emulsification

Colours (Curcumin)

Natural colorant, antioxidant properties, flavoring agent

Thiamin

Supports energy metabolism, neurological function, prevents deficiency diseases

Gelling agent [pectin]

Provides gel texture, natural thickener, dietary fiber source

Humectant: Vegetable Glycerin

Effective humectant, maintains moisture, commonly used in food and cosmetic products

Ingredients & minerals

Glucose-Fructose Syrup

Sunflower Oil

Soya Lecithin

Iron

Natural Flavouring

Cocoa butter

Water

Sodium Bicarbonate

Dextrose

Sugar

Wheat Flour

Glucose Syrup

Natural Orange Flavouring

Disodium Diphosphate

Acidity Regulator (Sodium Citrates)

Whole Egg

Emulsifier (Soya and Sunflower Lecithin)

Butter oil (MILK)

Orange Juice from Concentrate (8%)

Dark Chocolate Chips (19%) Sugar

Calcium

Cocoa mass

Niacin

Palm Oil

Ammonium Bicarbonate

Shea Oil

Whole Eggs Dried

Colours (Curcumin)

Thiamin

Gelling agent [pectin]

Humectant: Vegetable Glycerin

Sodium Salts of Citric Acid

Product details

Contains Seed Oils

Packaging

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Ingredients & minerals

Glucose-Fructose Syrup

Sunflower Oil

Soya Lecithin

Iron

Natural Flavouring

Cocoa butter

Water

Sodium Bicarbonate

Dextrose

Sugar

Wheat Flour

Glucose Syrup

Natural Orange Flavouring

Disodium Diphosphate

Acidity Regulator (Sodium Citrates)

Whole Egg

Emulsifier (Soya and Sunflower Lecithin)

Butter oil (MILK)

Orange Juice from Concentrate (8%)

Dark Chocolate Chips (19%) Sugar

Calcium

Cocoa mass

Niacin

Palm Oil

Ammonium Bicarbonate

Shea Oil

Whole Eggs Dried

Colours (Curcumin)

Thiamin

Gelling agent [pectin]

Humectant: Vegetable Glycerin

Sodium Salts of Citric Acid

Product details

Contains Seed Oils

Packaging

Nutrition facts

Sources

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