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Dukes Waffy Chocolate Flavoured Creamy & Crunchy Wafers
Decode Label Safety Score
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This biscuit product is characterized by a high content of added sugar and saturated fat, primarily from refined palm oil and hydrogenated vegetable oil. While it offers a convenient snack, the presence of hydrogenated vegetable oil, a source of saturated fat, and artificial flavouring substances. It is best consumed in moderation, especially by individuals monitoring their intake of saturated fats and processed ingredients.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
High in added sugar and saturated fat; contains hydrogenated vegetable oil
This biscuit contains significant amounts of added sugar and saturated fat from refined palm oil and hydrogenated vegetable oil. Hydrogenated vegetable oil is a source of saturated fat, which should be consumed in moderation. The product also includes artificial flavouring substances and several additives, which may be a concern for those seeking transparent ingredient lists.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Looking for a lower-sugar option — Added sugar is 37.1 g per 100 g.
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Refined Palm Oil and Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil are 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 12.4 g · trans fat 0.1 g per 100 g/ml
Infants under 1
AvoidContains added sugar, which is not recommended for infants under 1 year of age.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitHigh added sugar and saturated fat content may not be suitable for frequent consumption by young children, contributing to excessive intake of these nutrients.
Why the score is capped
Very high added sugar
Rule F-CAP-01
Highly processed (NOVA) and high in sugar
Rule F-CAP-07
Very high saturated fat
Rule F-CAP-08
Watch out for
Very high added sugar content.
High saturated fat content from refined palm oil, hydrogenated vegetable oil, and refined palm kernel oil.
Presence of artificial flavouring substances.
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 →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 →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
Contains Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, a source of saturated fat. While modern processes aim to minimize trans fats, it is a highly processed fat.
Contains Refined Palm Oil and Refined Palm Kernel Oil, both high in saturated fat, contributing to the overall saturated fat content.
Contains Refined wheat flour, which contains gluten and is not suitable for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
Multiple additives (Emulsifier, Raising agent, Colour, Flour Treatment Agents) are listed without specific identification, reducing transparency.
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 ingredient list does not provide information to verify the texture claims of 'creamy' and 'crunchy'.
The ingredients list artificial flavouring substances (chocolate), which supports the claim of being chocolate flavoured.
The ingredients list cocoa solids, which supports the claim of containing cocoa.
The nutrition information states 0 mg of Cholesterol per 100g.
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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Refined Wheat FlourREFINED WHEAT FLOUR (MAIDA)
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Refined Palm OilREFINED PALM OIL
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Hydrogenated Vegetable OilHYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL
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MaltodextrinMALTODEXTRIN
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Cocoa Solids 1.5% trace amountCOCOA SOLIDS
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EmulsifierLecithin (INS 322)EMULSIFIER [INS 322(i)]
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Refined Palm Kernel OilREFINED PALM KERNEL OIL
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Artificial Flavouring SubstancesARTIFICIAL FLAVOURING SUBSTANCES (CHOCOLATE, VANILLA)
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Iodized SaltIODIZED SALT
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Raising AgentSodium carbonates (INS 500)RAISING AGENT [INS 500(ii)]
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Colour synthetic colourCOLOUR (INS 150 d)
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Flour Treatment AgentsSodium metabisulphite (INS 223)FLOUR TREATMENT AGENTS (INS 223, INS 1100, INS 1101)
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.
A blend of refined vegetable oils, judged as a single concern — a high saturated-fat source — rather than one flag per oil. The individual oils are listed below and in "What the label actually shows".
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 | 511.4 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 69.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 38.9 g |
| Added Sugars | 37.1 g |
| Total Fat | 24.3 g |
| Saturated Fat | 12.4 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 77.1 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 Dukes Waffy Chocolate Flavoured Creamy & Crunchy Wafers?
The label of Dukes Waffy Chocolate Flavoured Creamy & Crunchy Wafers lists 13 ingredients, in label order: Sugar, Refined wheat flour, Refined Palm Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Maltodextrin, Cocoa Solids, Emulsifier, Refined Palm Kernel Oil, Artificial Flavouring Substances, Iodized Salt, Raising agent, Colour, Flour Treatment Agents. Flagged by the analysis: Flour Treatment Agents, Refined Palm Kernel Oil, Colour.
Is Dukes Waffy Chocolate Flavoured Creamy & Crunchy Wafers safe to eat?
Dukes Waffy Chocolate Flavoured Creamy & Crunchy Wafers scores 1.5/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This biscuit contains significant amounts of added sugar and saturated fat from refined palm oil and hydrogenated vegetable oil. Hydrogenated vegetable oil is a source of saturated fat, which should be consumed in moderation. The product also includes artificial flavouring substances and several additives, which may be a concern for those seeking transparent ingredient lists.
Why does Dukes Waffy Chocolate Flavoured Creamy & Crunchy Wafers score 1.5/10?
Flagged in the score: High saturated fat content from refined palm oil, hydrogenated vegetable oil, and refined palm kernel oil. Also noted: Very high added sugar content. Presence of artificial flavouring substances.
Who should avoid Dukes Waffy Chocolate Flavoured Creamy & Crunchy Wafers?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Monitoring saturated fat intake; Avoiding hydrogenated oils; Sensitive to artificial flavourings; Seeking transparent additive lists; Gluten / wheat sensitivity (coeliac disease).
Is Dukes Waffy Chocolate Flavoured Creamy & Crunchy Wafers suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Dukes Waffy Chocolate Flavoured Creamy & Crunchy Wafers 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 Dukes Waffy Chocolate Flavoured Creamy & Crunchy Wafers 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 Dukes Waffy Chocolate Flavoured Creamy & Crunchy Wafers high in sugar?
Yes — 38.9 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 declares 37.1 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Are the claims on the Dukes Waffy Chocolate Flavoured Creamy & Crunchy Wafers pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 4 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "CREAMY & CRUNCHY WAFERS" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Dukes Waffy Chocolate Flavoured Creamy & Crunchy Wafers vegetarian?
Dukes Waffy Chocolate Flavoured Creamy & Crunchy Wafers 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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