WARNING!
The bar code on this packet of coffee sachets starts with a '931' so it seems as if they may be at least packed in Australia. The label states they are 'Made in New Zealand' so that's why I'm thinking the sachets must be manufactured in New Zealand but packed in Australia as the New Zealand bar code starts with '94'.
Firstly, it is very disappointing to see the following words- 'Made in New Zealand from imported ingredients. Not even, as some other labels state,' from local & imported ingredients' or, with ingredients entirely sourced locally.
What is worse though is that sugar, not coffee is the 1st ingredient & glucose, another source of sugar, is 6th. Salt is last but should we be having salt with our coffee?
The 'avoid as much as you can' ingredient 'vegetable oil, is 3rd and the frequently used ingredient 'flavour' (i.e. a form of MSG) is 7th on the ingredient list.
There is 8.5% instant coffee & 6.5% cocoa powder- 4th & 5th respectively on the ingredient list.
There are 6 additives listed by their respective numbers (466,340,452,339,471,& 341). All are quite long & difficult to pronounce, with 466- sodium carboxymethylcellulose having some of the worst side effects. Not only is 466 a possible cause of flatulence, intestinal discomfort & diarrhoea but it is also a suspected carcinogen.
Potassium polymetaphosphate (452) should be avoided by those who are susceptible to kidney stones.
The remaining 4 additives (340, 339, 471, & 341) have no known adverse effects.
Yes, these coffee sachets may be convenient & probably taste good. I've never had one! But remember, they do not contain a high % of neither coffee nor cocoa, and sugar, salt & additives make up the largest % of the sachet mixture.
P.S. If you have consumed this product & find it addictive remember there may be more than 1 form of MSG in the actual sachet because of the labelling loophole- if it's less than 5% manufacturers don't have to declare it! MSG is addictive!
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