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Americana Butter Cookies
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No nutrition panel was captured, but the ingredient list shows a sugar/refined-fat source high up, so this is scored as a sugar-/fat-forward product.
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No nutrition panel was captured, but the ingredient list shows a sugar/refined-fat source high up, so this is scored as a sugar-/fat-forward product. The rating is provisional — capture the nutrition facts for a full assessment.
This biscuit product is primarily composed of refined flour, sugar, and refined palm oil, contributing to a high saturated fat content. While it contains trace amounts of butter and artificial flavors, these do not offer significant nutritional benefits. Individuals with gluten sensitivity or celiac disease should avoid this product due to the presence of refined wheat flour. The use of refined palm oil, high in saturated fat, is a concern for cardiovascular health, and its processing can lead to contaminants, though levels depend on manufacturing. The product is suitable for healthy adults in moderation, but those monitoring fat and sugar intake should be cautious.
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At a glance
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High in refined sugar and saturated fat from palm oil; contains gluten.
This biscuit is a source of refined sugar and saturated fat, primarily from refined palm oil, which can be a concern for cardiovascular health. It also contains refined wheat flour, making it unsuitable for individuals with gluten sensitivity or celiac disease. While butter and artificial flavors are present, they are in trace amounts and do not contribute meaningfully to the product's nutritional profile.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Refined Palm Oil is declared.
Declared allergens: Milk and Gluten
Relevant if you have any of these allergies or intolerances.
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.
6 concerns could not be assessed from this label. That means we don't know — not that there's nothing to find.
Infants under 1
LimitContains added sugar and salt, which should be limited in an infant's diet.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitHigh added sugar and saturated fat content may not be ideal for regular consumption.
Watch out for
High in added sugar
High in saturated fat from refined palm oil
Contains refined wheat flour (gluten source)
Contains artificial flavors
Acidity Regulator — acidity regulators (typically citric acid INS 330 or sodium/potassium citrate INS 331/332) adjust and buffer pH. They are among the most benign, extensively-studied food additives — citric acid occurs naturally in citrus fruit — and are FSSAI/EFSA-approved as safe. Noted only as a low-level, transparency point because the label gives the additive class/code rather than the name.
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.
Palm Oil
Palm oil is very high in saturated fatty acids (~50%), which raise LDL cholesterol and increase cardiovascular risk with regular high consumption. Refined palm oil can also carry processing contaminants (glycidyl esters and 3-MCPD esters), which EFSA assessed in 2016.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: WHO; Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health; EFSA CONTAM opinion (2016)
Palm Oil: regulation, sources and other products →Wheat Flour
Wheat and wheat-derived ingredients contain gluten, which triggers an autoimmune response in people with celiac disease, causing intestinal damage. People with non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) or wheat allergy must also avoid this ingredient. Labelled as a major allergen by FSSAI.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: FSSAI Food Labelling Regulations; Celiac Disease Foundation
Wheat Flour: regulation, sources and other products →Decode Label Analysis
Refined Palm Oil is high in saturated fat, which is a cardiovascular concern. EFSA (2016) also noted potential contaminants (glycidyl and 3-MCPD esters) from refining processes.
Refined Wheat Flour contains gluten, making this product unsuitable for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
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 'DELICIOUSNESS MADE WITH ALL-DISTINCT FLAVORS' is a subjective statement about taste and flavor distinctiveness, which cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition information.
The ingredient list includes butter.
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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Refined Wheat FlourREFINED WHEAT FLOUR (MAIDA)
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SugarSUGAR
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Refined Palm OilREFINED PALM OIL
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Milk SolidsMILK SOLIDS
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Leavening AgentsAmmonium carbonates (INS 503), Sodium carbonates (INS 500)LEAVENING AGENTS [503(ii) & 500(ii)]
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Butter 1.1% trace amountBUTTER (1.1%)
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Invert SyrupINVERT SYRUP
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Edible Common SaltEDIBLE COMMON SALT
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EmulsifiersLecithin (INS 322), DATEM (INS 472E), Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (INS 471)EMULSIFIERS (322, 472e & 471)
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Acidity RegulatorDiphosphates (INS 450)ACIDITY REGULATOR [450(i)]
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Artificial Flavours of Butter and Vanilla trace amount undisclosed flavouringADDED ARTIFICIAL FLAVOURS OF BUTTER AND VANILLA
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
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What are the ingredients in Americana Butter Cookies?
The label of Americana Butter Cookies lists 11 ingredients, in label order: Refined wheat flour, Sugar, Refined Palm Oil, Milk Solids, Leavening Agents, Butter, Invert Syrup, Edible Common Salt, Emulsifiers, Acidity Regulator, Artificial Flavours of Butter and Vanilla. Flagged by the analysis: Refined Palm Oil, Acidity Regulator, Artificial Flavours of Butter and Vanilla.
Is Americana Butter Cookies safe to eat?
Americana Butter Cookies scores 4.0/10 on Decode Label (Moderate). This biscuit is a source of refined sugar and saturated fat, primarily from refined palm oil, which can be a concern for cardiovascular health. It also contains refined wheat flour, making it unsuitable for individuals with gluten sensitivity or celiac disease. While butter and artificial flavors are present, they are in trace amounts and do not contribute meaningfully to the product's nutritional profile.
Why does Americana Butter Cookies score 4.0/10?
Flagged in the score: High in saturated fat from refined palm oil. Also noted: High in added sugar. Contains refined wheat flour (gluten source).
Who should avoid Americana Butter Cookies?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Celiac disease; Gluten sensitivity; Heart conditions (due to saturated fat); Milk allergy / lactose intolerance.
Is Americana Butter Cookies suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Limit. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Americana Butter Cookies contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains milk (Milk Solids and Butter) and gluten (Refined wheat flour). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Americana Butter Cookies contain milk?
Yes — the ingredient list names Milk Solids and Butter. People with milk allergy / lactose intolerance should treat it as containing milk, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does Americana Butter Cookies contain gluten?
Yes — the ingredient list names Refined wheat flour. People with gluten / wheat sensitivity (coeliac disease) should treat it as containing gluten, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Are the claims on the Americana Butter Cookies pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 2 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "DELICIOUSNESS MADE WITH ALL-DISTINCT FLAVORS" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Americana Butter Cookies vegetarian?
Americana Butter Cookies 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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