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Nestlé KitKat

KitKat Dessert Delight Truffle

Name: KitKat Dessert Delight Truffle
Brand: Nestlé KitKat

Avoid SafeShelf · review pending

NOVA 4ultra-processedhigh sugarcontains hydrogenated fatartificial flavoursvegetarianlactose-freenut-freepregnancy-safeenjoy in moderation

Serving

12.5 g

Pack

50 g

Ingredients

Barcode

8901058852165

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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.

Avoid · 1 ingredient shown

Avoid1 of 3 ingredients

Wafer (Sugar, Refined wheat flour (Maida), Hydrogenated vegetable fats (contain sesame oil), Cocoa solids 1.3%, Milk solids, Edible vegetable fats, Raising agent 500(ii), Yeast, Emulsifier (Soya lecithin), Flour treatment agents (516 and 1101(i)) and Iodized Salt)Avoid

Caution 1▾

Milk Chocolate 69% (Sugar, Milk solids 14.5%, Cocoa butter, Cocoa solids 9.6%, Emulsifier (Soya lecithin))Caution

Cleared 1▾

Contains Added Flavour (Artificial Vanilla) Flavouring SubstancesCleared

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.

1/3

claims fully supported

“Dessert Delight”unverified

A product line/variant name rather than a verifiable nutritional or compositional claim; no objective standard exists against which 'delight' can be assessed.

“Chocolate Coated Dessert Inspiration”true

The product does consist of a milk-chocolate coating (69% declared) over cocoa-wafer cubes. The 'goodToKnow' field on the label confirms each serve is described as approximating a truffle pastry experience. The chocolate-coated wafer description is structurally accurate, though 'dessert inspiration' is subjective marketing language with no regulatory definition.

“Good Food, Good Life”misleading

A Nestlé corporate tagline with no defined nutritional standard. The product contains hydrogenated vegetable fats (a WHO-targeted ingredient), high sugar (37.5g/100g), high saturated fat, and refined maida — not characteristics typically associated with 'good food' by public health frameworks.

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

Vegetarian certified and FSSAI licensed
Small serving size (~57 kcal per serve) limits acute caloric load
Low sodium per serving (~17 mg per 12.5g serve)

Working against

Contains hydrogenated vegetable fats — WHO-targeted trans fat source
High sugar: 37.5g per 100g (sucrose dominant at 33.4g/100g)
High saturated fat: 18.2g per 100g (91% of adult GDA per serve)
Ultra-processed NOVA Group 4 with multiple E-number additives
Contains refined wheat flour (Maida) — high glycaemic index ingredient
Artificial vanilla flavouring; not a whole-food or naturally flavoured product

Who should approach with care

Heart Disease — Hydrogenated vegetable fats (a source of industrial trans fatty acids) raise LDL cholesterol and significantly increase coronary heart disease risk per FDA, WHO, and FSSAI guidance; additional risk from cocoa butter's palmitic acid and high saturated fat load (18.2g/100g).

Hypertension — Hydrogenated vegetable fats compound cardiovascular risk in individuals with pre-existing hypertension; sucrose and high saturated fat further elevate cardiometabolic burden as documented in WHO-referenced evidence reviews.

Diabetes — Sucrose (33.4g/100g) causes sharp postprandial blood glucose spikes, refined wheat flour (Maida) has a high glycaemic index (~70–74), and hydrogenated fats amplify cardiovascular risk that is already elevated in individuals with diabetes.

Children — High free sugar (37.5g/100g) promotes dental caries and metabolic dysregulation in children; hydrogenated fats increase long-term cardiovascular risk, and cocoa solids contribute dietary cadmium exposure that can approach EFSA's PTWI in regular consumers.

Infants — Cocoa solids are explicitly contraindicated for infants under FSSAI and FDA infant-food regulations due to theobromine and caffeine content; hydrogenated fats and sesame oil present additional allergen and safety concerns for this age group.

Pregnancy — Hydrogenated vegetable fats (trans fatty acids cross the placenta), cocoa solids (caffeine and theobromine linked to fetal growth restriction), and refined wheat flour's displacement of folate- and iron-rich whole grains collectively warrant caution during pregnancy.

Gluten Intolerance — Refined wheat flour (Maida) contains gluten proteins (gliadin and glutenin) that trigger an autoimmune intestinal response in individuals with coeliac disease and cause symptoms in those with non-coeliac gluten sensitivity; complete avoidance is required.

Lactose Intolerance — Milk solids (present in both chocolate coating and wafer) contain lactose; individuals with lactose intolerance may experience bloating, diarrhoea, and abdominal cramps.

Kidney Disease — Milk solids contribute phosphorus and potassium requiring restriction in CKD; iodized salt adds to sodium load; excess sugar and saturated fat accelerate metabolic conditions that drive CKD progression.

Ibs — Refined wheat flour contains fermentable fructans (FODMAPs) that worsen bloating and cramping in IBS; cocoa solids' theobromine and caffeine stimulate intestinal motility; high fat content from multiple sources can trigger the gastrocolic reflex.

Ibd — Hydrogenated fats are pro-inflammatory; refined wheat flour and high-fat content may be poorly tolerated during active IBD flares; yeast (ASCA-associated) and cocoa butter further complicate tolerance in Crohn's disease.

Migraine — Cocoa solids are a widely recognised dietary migraine trigger attributed to phenylethylamine, theobromine, and other bioactive amines present in the 9.6% cocoa solids of the milk chocolate coating.

Thyroid Disease — Iodized salt provides additional dietary iodine; both excess and insufficient iodine can worsen hyperthyroidism or Hashimoto's thyroiditis, and individuals with thyroid disease should seek physician guidance on total iodine intake.

Gout — Yeast in the wafer is among the richest dietary sources of purines, which are metabolised to uric acid and can trigger or worsen gout attacks in predisposed individuals.

Phenylketonuria — Milk solids and refined wheat flour both contribute phenylalanine-rich proteins; artificial vanilla flavour formulations may contain adjuncts requiring scrutiny; individuals with PKU must verify the full ingredient and carrier declaration with their physician.

The full analysis

This product is a classic impulse-buy confectionery item aimed at chocolate lovers seeking a truffle-like snack. At 458 kcal per 100g, with 37.5g total sugars and 18.2g saturated fat per 100g, the nutritional profile is consistent with an indulgent treat that should be consumed occasionally rather than routinely. The most important signal for a curious consumer is the presence of hydrogenated vegetable fats in the wafer — an ingredient class the WHO has targeted for global elimination due to its industrial trans fat content and cardiovascular risk — alongside artificial vanilla flavouring and multiple emulsifiers, placing this firmly in NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed territory. While portion size is small, the combination of high sugar, high saturated fat, hydrogenated fat, and refined maida makes this unsuitable as a regular snack for children, people with diabetes, or those with heart or metabolic conditions.

FSSAI licence

10012011000168

Manufacturer

Nestlé India Ltd.

Region

Source

MANUAL

Analysis

Independently researched