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Alpenliebe Gold Candy Stick - Cream Strawberry
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This chocolate candy is primarily composed of sugars and hydrogenated vegetable oil, which contributes to a high saturated fat content. While it contains trace amounts of milk products and fruit pulp, these are not counted as a formulation strength. The presence of hydrogenated vegetable oil, a source of saturated fat, is a key nutritional concern. Additionally, the product includes synthetic food colours and nature-identical flavouring substances, which may be a concern for individuals sensitive to such additives. It is best consumed in moderation, especially by children due to the high sugar content.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
High in sugar and saturated fat from hydrogenated oil
This candy is primarily sugar and hydrogenated vegetable oil, contributing to high sugar and saturated fat levels. It contains synthetic food colours and nature-identical flavourings. While it has trace amounts of milk and fruit, these are too low to offer meaningful benefits. It's best consumed sparingly, particularly by children.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Looking for a lower-sugar option — Total sugar is 54.9 g per 100 g.
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil is declared.
Declared allergens: Milk
Relevant if you have this allergy or intolerance.
Based on the declared ingredient list. This is a risk only to people with the allergy, not a general-population safety issue, so it does not lower the safety score.
Concern breakdown
Score out of 10 · higher = fewer concernsHow this product performs on each concern we check for food. This is a breakdown of the same evidence behind the score above — not a separate verdict.
Saturated fat 7.4 g · trans fat 0 g per 100 g/ml
1 concern could not be assessed from this label. That means we don't know — not that there's nothing to find.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitHigh added sugar from Sugar and Liquid Glucose can contribute to dental caries and unhealthy eating habits. Permitted Synthetic Food Colours have been linked to hyperactivity in some children.
Why the score is capped
Contains Sunset Yellow (INS 110) and Ponceau 4r (INS 124), synthetic colours linked to hyperactivity in children; the EU requires a pack warning for each
Rule F-CAP-18 · Source: McCann et al., Lancet 2007; EFSA 2009; EU Regulation 1333/2008 Annex V warning
Highly processed (NOVA) and high total sugar
Rule F-CAP-07
Watch out for
High sugar content from Sugar and Liquid Glucose.
High saturated fat from Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil.
Presence of synthetic food colours, which may affect sensitive individuals, particularly children.
Trace amounts of Sweetened Condensed Milk, Medium Fat Cream, and Strawberry Fruit Pulp are not counted as a formulation strength.
Ingredient Concerns safety database
Sources cited below may be Indian (FSSAI) or international (EU, US, WHO, IARC) — an international classification or law is evidence, not an Indian regulatory finding.
Hydrogenated Vegetable Fat
A vegetable oil hardened by hydrogenation — including vanaspati / dalda. Labelled without "partially", it is in practice fully hydrogenated, and post-FSSAI-2021 vanaspati is reformulated to meet the 2% industrial-trans-fat cap — so it is treated as the modern, trans-FREE form rather than a trans-fat source, but it is high in saturated fat, which raises LDL cholesterol and cardiovascular risk with regular high consumption. If an oil is explicitly PARTIALLY hydrogenated it does carry industrial trans fat; either way, the product's declared trans-fat figure on the nutrition panel is the definitive check.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: WHO; FSSAI Trans Fatty Acids Regulation 2021; EFSA
Hydrogenated Vegetable Fat: regulation, sources and other products →Decode Label Analysis
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil is a significant source of saturated fat, which can contribute to increased LDL cholesterol levels and is a concern for cardiovascular health.
The product contains Permitted Synthetic Food Colours, which have been associated with hyperactivity in some children by EFSA.
Claim check
Front-of-pack marketing claims checked against this product's actual ingredients and nutrition. "Can't verify" means the label does not provide enough information to check the claim — it is not the same as the claim being false.
The claim 'NOW MILKIER' is a comparative statement that cannot be verified from the provided ingredient list or nutrition information, as there is no baseline for comparison.
The ingredients list sweetened condensed milk, medium fat cream, and strawberry fruit pulp, supporting the 'Cream Strawberry' flavor claim.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
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SugarSUGAR
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Liquid GlucoseLIQUID GLUCOSE
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Hydrogenated Vegetable OilHYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL
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Sweetened Condensed Milk 1.6% trace amountSWEETENED CONDENSED MILK (1.6%)
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Stabiliser unnamedSTABILISER (INS 1405)
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Medium Fat Cream 1.3% trace amountMEDIUM FAT CREAM (1.3%)
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Acidity RegulatorsLactic acid (INS 270), Sodium lactate (INS 325), Sodium carbonates (INS 500)ACIDITY REGULATORS (INS 270, INS 325, INS 500(II))
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EmulsifierLecithin (INS 322)EMULSIFIER (INS 322)
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Iodised SaltEDIBLE COMMON SALT (IODISED)
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Strawberry Fruit Pulp 0.26% trace amountSTRAWBERRY FRUIT PULP (0.26%)
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Humectant unnamedHUMECTANT (INS 422)
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Permitted Synthetic Food Colours synthetic colourPonceau 4R (INS 124), Sunset yellow FCF (INS 110)PERMITTED SYNTHETIC FOOD COLOURS (INS 124, INS 110)
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Added Nature-Identical Flavouring Substances (Strawberry)AND ADDED NATURE - IDENTICAL FLAVOURING SUBSTANCES (STRAWBERRY)
Trace amounts: some named ingredients appear in token quantities or low in the list. At these concentrations a meaningful benefit is unlikely, and their front-of-pack prominence may not reflect their level in the formulation.
In label order — normally largest quantity first. Select a row for the full write-up and sources.
These are major food allergens named on the ingredient list. They are a risk only to people allergic to them — not a general-population safety issue — so they do not lower the safety score. Anyone with the allergy should avoid this product, and check the pack’s own allergen statement.
✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
Who should take caution
About this ingredient
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| Energy | 419 kcal |
| Protein | 0.15 g |
| Carbohydrate | 86.7 g |
| Total Sugars | 54.9 g |
| Total Fat | 8 g |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.02 g |
Colour shows the per-100g level (green = low, amber = moderate, red = high), from the product's label.
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What are the ingredients in Alpenliebe Gold Candy Stick - Cream Strawberry?
The label of Alpenliebe Gold Candy Stick - Cream Strawberry lists 13 ingredients, in label order: Sugar, Liquid Glucose, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Sweetened Condensed Milk, Stabiliser, Medium Fat Cream, Acidity regulators, Emulsifier, Iodised Salt, Strawberry Fruit Pulp, Humectant, Permitted Synthetic Food Colours, Added Nature-Identical Flavouring Substances (Strawberry). Flagged by the analysis: Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Permitted Synthetic Food Colours, Added Nature-Identical Flavouring Substances (Strawberry).
Is Alpenliebe Gold Candy Stick - Cream Strawberry safe to eat?
Alpenliebe Gold Candy Stick - Cream Strawberry scores 1.5/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This candy is primarily sugar and hydrogenated vegetable oil, contributing to high sugar and saturated fat levels. It contains synthetic food colours and nature-identical flavourings. While it has trace amounts of milk and fruit, these are too low to offer meaningful benefits. It's best consumed sparingly, particularly by children.
Why does Alpenliebe Gold Candy Stick - Cream Strawberry score 1.5/10?
Flagged in the score: High saturated fat from Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil. Also noted: High sugar content from Sugar and Liquid Glucose. Presence of synthetic food colours, which may affect sensitive individuals, particularly children.
Who should avoid Alpenliebe Gold Candy Stick - Cream Strawberry?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Individuals monitoring saturated fat intake; Those with diabetes or blood sugar concerns; Children due to high sugar content; Sensitivity to synthetic food colours; Milk allergy / lactose intolerance.
Is Alpenliebe Gold Candy Stick - Cream Strawberry suitable for babies or young children?
Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Alpenliebe Gold Candy Stick - Cream Strawberry contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains milk (Sweetened Condensed Milk and Medium Fat Cream). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Alpenliebe Gold Candy Stick - Cream Strawberry contain milk?
Yes — the ingredient list names Sweetened Condensed Milk and Medium Fat Cream. People with milk allergy / lactose intolerance should treat it as containing milk, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Is Alpenliebe Gold Candy Stick - Cream Strawberry high in sugar?
Yes — 54.9 g of total sugar per 100 g, above the 22.5 g per 100 g that UK front-of-pack labelling marks as high. The label does not declare added sugar separately, so we cannot say how much of it is added.
Are the claims on the Alpenliebe Gold Candy Stick - Cream Strawberry pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 2 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "NOW MILKIER" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Alpenliebe Gold Candy Stick - Cream Strawberry vegetarian?
Alpenliebe Gold Candy Stick - Cream Strawberry is marked vegetarian.
Answers are generated from this product's own Decode Label analysis — the score, the ingredient list and the label claims shown above. Always check the pack itself for allergen and dietary information.
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