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Nestlé KitKat

KitKat Chunky Pistachio Kunafa

Name: KitKat Chunky Pistachio Kunafa
Brand: Nestlé KitKat

Use in moderation SafeShelf · review pending

NOVA 4ultra-processedhigh added sugarhigh saturated fatcontains palm oilcontains tree nutspregnancy-safeenjoy in moderation

Serving

41 g

Pack

41 g

Ingredients

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01 — Ingredient mix

What’s in the box, ranked from most concerning.

Each ingredient gets a tier from our researched dossier. The list sorts worst-first; the donut summarises the distribution. Tap any ingredient for its full dossier.

Caution · 9 ingredients shown

Caution9 of 18 ingredients

SugarCaution

Pistachio Filling (Non-Hydrogenated Vegetable Oils (Palm, Palm Kernel, Rapeseed, Sunflower), Sugar, Pistachio, Skimmed Cow's Milk Powder, Lactose, Emulsifier (E322ii))Caution

Wheat FlourCaution

Non-Hydrogenated Vegetable Oils (Palm Kernel, Shea, Palm)Caution

Crunchy Biscuit (Sugar, Wheat Flour, Milk Fat, Lactose, Milk Protein, Salt, Malt Extract)Caution

Milk FatCaution

Roasted Kunafa (Wheat Flour, Corn Starch, Unsalted Butter, Sugar, Cow's Milk Powder, Salt)Caution

Emulsifiers (E322ii, E476)Caution

Colorants (E141ii, E100i)Caution

Cleared 9▾

Full Cream Cow's Milk PowderCleared

Cocoa ButterCleared

Cocoa MassCleared

Skimmed Cow's Milk PowderCleared

Whey PowderCleared

Cocoa PowderCleared

Nature Identical Pistachio FlavourCleared

Raising Agent (Sodium Bicarbonate)Cleared

Natural Vanilla FlavourCleared

02 — Claims audit

Every label claim, fact-checked.

We treat each claim as a question — does what’s inside back it up? Tap a claim for the reasoning.

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claims fully supported

“Wafer Bars Covered with Family Milk Chocolate Filled with Pistachio, Kunafa and Crunchy Biscuits”true

Ingredient list confirms wafer (wheat flour), milk chocolate components (cocoa mass, cocoa butter, full cream milk powder), a pistachio filling (including actual pistachio and nature-identical pistachio flavour), a roasted kunafa component (wheat flour, corn starch, butter, sugar, milk powder), and a crunchy biscuit sub-ingredient—all consistent with the description.

03 — The fuller picture

Read the whole thing if a one-line verdict isn’t enough.

What’s in favour, and what’s working against it

In favour

Contains real pistachio as a named ingredient
Uses non-hydrogenated vegetable oils (no artificial trans fats from hydrogenation)
Natural vanilla flavour used rather than artificial vanilla
Curcumin (E100i) is a nature-derived colourant

Working against

Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): emulsifiers, colorants, nature-identical flavouring
High added sugar: 14.6 g per bar (29% daily value)
High saturated fat: 7.1 g per bar (36% daily value)
Contains trans fat (0.1 g per bar)
Contains palm oil and palm kernel oil (cardiovascular and environmental concern)
No FSSAI licence number present on available product data

Who should approach with care

Diabetes — The bar delivers 18.5 g total sugars and 14.6 g added sugars (sucrose, lactose, malt extract) alongside rapidly digestible corn starch and dextrin, causing sharp postprandial glucose spikes that are hazardous for individuals with impaired insulin regulation.

Heart Disease — Multiple saturated-fat-dense ingredients—palm oil, palm kernel oil, cocoa butter, whole milk powder, and ghee (milk fat)—combine to deliver 7.1 g saturated fat per bar (36% DV), which can elevate LDL cholesterol and exacerbate cardiovascular risk.

Hypertension — Salt, sodium bicarbonate, and the overall high saturated-fat load across palm oils, milk fat, and cocoa butter collectively worsen lipid profiles and blood pressure control in individuals managing hypertension.

Children — High free-sugar content promotes dental caries and excess energy intake in children per WHO guidance; cocoa mass and cocoa powder contribute cadmium and methylxanthines; palm oil and palm kernel oil raise EFSA's GE-contaminant concerns for younger age groups; and curcumin E100i can exceed the ADI in children at maximum permitted food levels.

Infants — Cocoa mass and cocoa powder contain caffeine and theobromine that infants cannot metabolise; palm oil and palm kernel oil GE exposure from infant perspective is up to ten times what EFSA considers of low concern; and multiple allergens (milk, wheat, soy, nuts) make this entirely inappropriate for infants.

Pregnancy — Cocoa mass and cocoa powder contribute caffeine and theobromine (total caffeine from all sources should stay below 200 mg/day per EFSA); palm oil carries genotoxic GE contaminants warranting discussion with a healthcare provider; and PGPR (E476) has insufficient reproductive toxicity data per EFSA's own 2017 opinion.

Lactose Intolerance — Multiple ingredients—skimmed milk powder, whole milk powder, lactose (listed directly), milk fat, whey powder, and milk protein—collectively deliver significant lactose, reliably triggering gastrointestinal symptoms in lactose-intolerant individuals.

Gluten Intolerance — Wheat flour appears in the main wafer, the roasted kunafa component, and the crunchy biscuit sub-ingredient; malt extract (barley-derived) is also present—making this product entirely unsuitable for people with coeliac disease or non-coeliac gluten sensitivity.

Nut Allergy — Pistachio (a characterised IgE allergen with five known allergens Pis v 1–5) is a named ingredient; nature-identical pistachio flavour may also carry nut traces from manufacturing; and shea oil is derived from a tree nut, making this product high-risk for tree-nut-allergic individuals.

Kidney Disease — Pistachios are relatively high in potassium and phosphorus; multiple milk solids contribute phosphorus and protein load; and excess sugar and saturated fat accelerate cardiometabolic progression that worsens chronic kidney disease.

Ibs — Lactose, pistachio (fructans), malt extract (fermentable carbohydrates), corn starch, and dextrin are all FODMAP contributors that can trigger bloating, altered motility, and abdominal pain in IBS-sensitive individuals.

Migraine — Cocoa mass and cocoa powder contain phenylethylamine, theobromine, and caffeine—all recognised dietary migraine triggers in susceptible individuals.

Liver Disease — Ghee (milk fat) is a high-saturated-fat ingredient that can stress hepatic metabolism in individuals with NAFLD or cirrhosis; high-dose curcumin has also been associated with cholestatic hepatitis, though food-level exposure here is low.

Phenylketonuria — Whole milk powder, skimmed milk powder, milk protein, and milk solids all supply phenylalanine that must be carefully accounted for within a strictly controlled low-phenylalanine PKU dietary regimen.

The full analysis

This is a classic ultra-processed confectionery bar aimed at chocolate and novelty-snack lovers drawn to the trending pistachio-kunafa flavour combination. The per-bar nutrition tells a heavy story: 18.5 g of total sugars (of which 14.6 g are added), 7.1 g of saturated fat hitting 36% of the daily reference value in a single small bar, a trace of trans fat (0.1 g), and multiple functional additives—emulsifiers E322ii and E476, colorants E141ii and E100i, and a nature-identical flavour—that firmly place it at NOVA 4. The most useful thing a consumer should know is that this bar delivers over one-third of the daily saturated-fat limit and nearly 30% of the added-sugar daily value in 41 g, with no meaningful fibre or protein to offset the metabolic load.

Manufacturer

Nestlé

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Analysis

Independently researched