Midget gems

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Midget gems

· 190g

e
Nutri-ScoreBad nutritional quality
4
NOVA groupUltra-processed food
352
kcalPer 100 g / 100 ml
Low fatLow saturated fatHigh sugarLow salt
Barcode
5010511477760
Category
Candies
Sold in
United Kingdom

At a glance

Midget gems is a product in the category “Candies”. It provides 352 kcal (1,494 kJ) per 100 g. It contains 14% less sugar than the median product in its category. It contains 400% more saturated fat than the median product in its category. It contains 240% more salt than the median product in its category. Its ingredient list contains 11 additives: E120 - Cochineal, E140 - Chlorophylls and Chlorophyllins, E140i - Chlorophylls, E153 - Vegetable carbon, E160c - Paprika extract, and E161b - Lutein. It is sold in United Kingdom.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts Per 100 g / 100 ml % RI*
Energy 1,494 kJ / 352 kcal 18%
Fat 0.8 g 1%
Saturated fat 0.5 g 3%
Carbohydrates 76 g 29%
Sugars 52 g 58%
Added sugars 77 g
Fibre 0.5 g 2%
Protein 9.8 g 20%
Salt 0.17 g 3%
Fruits, vegetables & legumes 0 %

*Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal).

Compared with similar products

Median values of 4,351 products in the category “Candies”.

Energy -6%
This product: 352 kcal Category median: 374 kcal
Sugars -14%
This product: 52.2 g Category median: 61 g
Fat +60%
This product: 0.8 g Category median: 0.5 g
Saturated fat +400%
This product: 0.5 g Category median: 0.1 g
Salt +240%
This product: 0.2 g Category median: 0.1 g
Protein +1860%
This product: 9.8 g Category median: 0.5 g

Ingredients

Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Beef Gelatine, Water, Modified Potato Starch, Acids (Citric Acid, Acetic Acid), Liquorice Extract, Flavourings, Vegetable Oils Sunflower, Palm, Coconut), Colours (Lutein, Vegetable Carbon, Paprika Extract, Carmines, Chlorophylls, cumin), Glazing Agents (Carnauba Wax, Beeswax), Plant Concentrates (Safflower, Spirulina).

Allergens

No allergens declared on the label.

Additives

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Midget gems?

Midget gems contains 352 kcal per 100 g.

Is Midget gems vegan?

No. The ingredient list of Midget gems contains at least one animal-derived ingredient.

Does Midget gems contain palm oil?

Yes, the ingredient list of Midget gems includes palm oil or a palm-derived ingredient.

Which additives does Midget gems contain?

Midget gems contains E120 - Cochineal, E140 - Chlorophylls and Chlorophyllins, E140i - Chlorophylls, E153 - Vegetable carbon, E160c - Paprika extract, E161b - Lutein, E260 - Acetic acid, E330 - Citric acid, E428 - Gelatine, E901 - white and yellow beeswax, and E903 - Carnauba wax.

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