RJ's original licorice

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RJ's original licorice

RJ's Licorice NZ Ltd · 300 g

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Nutri-ScorePoor nutritional quality
4
NOVA groupUltra-processed food
340
kcalPer 100 g / 100 ml
Low fatLow saturated fatHigh sugarModerate salt
Barcode
9418315126598
Sold in
United Kingdom

At a glance

RJ's original licorice (RJ's Licorice NZ Ltd) is a product in the category “Liquorice candies”. It provides 340 kcal (1,412 kJ) per 100 g. Its sugar content is close to the median of its category. It contains 200% more saturated fat than the median product in its category. It contains 50% more salt than the median product in its category. Its ingredient list contains 2 additives: E422 - Glycerol and E904 - Shellac. It is sold in United Kingdom.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts Per 100 g / 100 ml % RI*
Energy 1,412 kJ / 340 kcal 17%
Fat 1.4 g 2%
Saturated fat 0.3 g 2%
Carbohydrates 77 g 30%
Sugars 46 g 51%
Added sugars 40 g
Polyols 0 g
Starch 32 g
Fibre 3.7 g 15%
Protein 3 g 6%
Salt 0.3 g 5%
Cholesterol 0 mg
Alcohol 0 % vol
Vitamin A 0 µg
Vitamin D 0.07 µg
Vitamin E 0.43 mg
Vitamin C 0.14 mg
Vitamin B12 0 µg
Calcium 16 mg
Iron 1.2 mg
Magnesium 40 mg
Potassium 157 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Fruits, vegetables & legumes 0 %

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

Compared with similar products

Median values of 175 products in the category “Liquorice candies”.

Energy +1%
This product: 340 kcal Category median: 335 kcal
Sugars -6%
This product: 46 g Category median: 49.1 g
Fat +180%
This product: 1.4 g Category median: 0.5 g
Saturated fat +200%
This product: 0.3 g Category median: 0.1 g
Salt +50%
This product: 0.3 g Category median: 0.2 g
Protein +20%
This product: 3 g Category median: 2.5 g
Fibre +366%
This product: 3.7 g Category median: 0.8 g

Ingredients

Wheat flour, cane sugar, molasses, glucose syrup, water, liquorice extract, humectant (glycerine), treacle, rice bran oil, salt, aniseed oil, glazing agent (shellac)

Allergens

No allergens declared on the label.

May contain traces of

GlutenMilkSoybeansCereales

Additives

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in RJ's original licorice?

RJ's original licorice contains 340 kcal per 100 g.

Is RJ's original licorice vegan?

No. The ingredient list of RJ's original licorice contains at least one animal-derived ingredient.

Does RJ's original licorice contain palm oil?

No palm oil was detected in the ingredient list of RJ's original licorice.

Which additives does RJ's original licorice contain?

RJ's original licorice contains E422 - Glycerol and E904 - Shellac.

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