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Americana Coconut Cookies
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This biscuit product is a highly processed snack food with significant nutritional drawbacks, primarily due to its high content of added sugar and refined palm oil. While it provides a quick source of energy, the combination of these ingredients contributes to a high saturated fat and sugar load, which is a concern for regular consumption, especially for children. The trace amount of coconut powder offers no meaningful nutritional benefit.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
Highly Processed Biscuit with High Sugar, Refined Palm Oil, and Artificial Flavors
This biscuit is a highly processed snack, primarily composed of refined flour, sugar, and refined palm oil. It contains a high amount of added sugars and saturated fat, which are concerns for cardiovascular health and overall diet quality, particularly with frequent consumption.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Looking for a lower-sugar option — Added sugar is 35.1 g per 100 g.
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Refined Palm Oil is declared.
Declared allergens: Gluten
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 6.3 g · trans fat 0.1 g per 100 g/ml
Infants under 1
AvoidThis product is not suitable for infants under 1 year due to its high added sugar and sodium content, which are not appropriate for their developing systems.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitThe high added sugar content from 'Sugar' and 'Invert Syrup' is a concern for young children, potentially contributing to dental issues and unhealthy eating habits.
Why the score is capped
Very high added sugar
Rule F-CAP-01
Highly processed (NOVA) and high in sugar
Rule F-CAP-07
Watch out for
High added sugar content from Sugar and Invert Syrup
High saturated fat from Refined Palm Oil
Presence of artificial flavoring substances
Highly processed nature of the product
Preservative — used to extend shelf life by inhibiting microbial growth.
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 concern for cardiovascular health. Additionally, the refining process can lead to the formation of glycidyl esters and 3-MCPD esters, which EFSA has identified as potential genotoxic carcinogens.
This product is high in added sugars from 'Sugar' and 'Invert Syrup', contributing to a high overall sugar load. Excessive sugar intake is linked to various health issues including dental caries, weight gain, and increased risk of type 2 diabetes.
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.
This describes the product’s packaging or its category, not a testable attribute of the food itself — so it’s classified separately rather than flagged as a doubtful claim.
The claim 'Crunchy Cookies' describes a textural quality that cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition facts.
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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Sugar
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Refined Palm Oil
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Invert Syrup
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Coconut Powder 1.96% trace amountCoconut Powder (1.96%)
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Leavening AgentsAmmonium carbonates (INS 503), Sodium carbonates (INS 500)Leavening Agents [503(ii) & 500(ii)]
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Edible Starch
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Iodised Salt
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EmulsifiersLecithin (INS 322), Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (INS 471)Emulsifiers [322 & 471]
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Acidity RegulatorDiphosphates (INS 450)Acidity Regulator [450(i)]
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Artificial Flavouring Substances undisclosed flavouringArtificial Flavouring Substances (Butter & Coconut)
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PreservativeSodium metabisulphite (INS 223)Preservative [223]
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
No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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| Energy | 448 kcal |
| Protein | 5.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 78.06 g |
| Total Sugars | 35.45 g |
| Added Sugars | 35.08 g |
| Total Fat | 12.1 g |
| Saturated Fat | 6.26 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.1 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 1.75 g |
| Sodium | 279 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
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 Americana Coconut Cookies?
The label of Americana Coconut Cookies lists 12 ingredients, in label order: Refined wheat flour, Sugar, Refined Palm Oil, Invert Syrup, Coconut Powder, Leavening Agents, Edible Starch, Iodised Salt, Emulsifiers, Acidity Regulator, Artificial Flavouring Substances, Preservative. Flagged by the analysis: Refined Palm Oil, Preservative, Acidity Regulator.
Is Americana Coconut Cookies safe to eat?
Americana Coconut Cookies scores 1.5/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This biscuit is a highly processed snack, primarily composed of refined flour, sugar, and refined palm oil. It contains a high amount of added sugars and saturated fat, which are concerns for cardiovascular health and overall diet quality, particularly with frequent consumption.
Why does Americana Coconut Cookies score 1.5/10?
Flagged in the score: High saturated fat from Refined Palm Oil. Also noted: High added sugar content from Sugar and Invert Syrup. Presence of artificial flavoring substances.
Who should avoid Americana Coconut Cookies?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Individuals managing blood sugar levels; Those with cardiovascular concerns; People sensitive to artificial food additives; Anyone seeking whole food options; Gluten / wheat sensitivity (coeliac disease).
Is Americana Coconut Cookies suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Americana Coconut Cookies contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains gluten (Refined wheat flour). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Americana Coconut 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.
Is Americana Coconut Cookies high in sugar?
Yes — 35.5 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 declares 35.1 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Are the claims on the Americana Coconut Cookies pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 1 claim against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "Crunchy Cookies" — can't be verified from the label.
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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