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Muffin mix

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Nutri-Score E NOVA 4

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Muffin mix

in Cooking helpers Barcode 0070292178398
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Muffin mix provides 364 kcal per 100 g, with 39.4 g of sugars and 6.1 g of protein. That is 106% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Cooking helpers category. Contains: eggs, gluten, milk, soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
4.6 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
1.5 g · Moderate
Sugars
39.4 g · High
Salt
2.2 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1/3 cup (33 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 364 kcal 120 kcal 336 +8%
Total fat 4.6 g 1.5 g 2% 10 −55%
Saturated fat 1.5 g 0.5 g 3% 5.3 −71%
Carbohydrates 75.8 g 25 g 9% 54.5 +39%
Total sugars 39.4 g 13 g 19.1 +106%
Added sugarsUSDA 30.3 g 10 g 20% 17.3 +75%
Dietary fiber 3 g 1 g 4% 7.4 −59%
Protein 6.1 g 2 g 4% 8.7 −31%
Salt 2.2 g 0.7 g 3.9 −43%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1675 Cooking helpers products on Foodmetria.

Serving size and added sugars from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from February 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Nutrition claims check

Claims its numbers support

Source of fiber
3 g fiber per 100 g (EU: at least 3 g per 100 g or 1.5 g per 100 kcal)

Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.

Compared with other cooking helpers

Calories higher 49%
Sugars higher 20%
Salt higher 26%
Saturated fat higher 41%
Protein top 52%
Fiber top 56%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Bleached enriched wheat flour (niacin, ferrous sulfate (iron), thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), sugar, flavor (dextrose, palm oil, enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), citric acid, water, cellulose gum, maltodextrin, artificial flavor, soy lecithin, fd&c red #40, fd&c blue #2, fd&c blue #1), leavening (sodium bicarbonate, sodium aluminum phosphate), degermed yellow corn flour, soybean oil, shortening (palm oil, corn syrup solids, sodium caseinate, dipotassium phosphate, monoglycerides, sodium silicoaluminate), salt, dried whey, dried egg (whole eggs, corn syrup and salt), nonfat dry milk, flavor (dextrose, artificial flavor, silicon dioxide (anti-caking agent)).

Contains palm oilNot vegan
Allergens
EggsGlutenMilkSoybeans

Additives 13

Moderate overexposure risk
E322 - Lecithins
Antioxidant
E322i - Lecithin
Antioxidant
High overexposure risk

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Regulatory status of its additives

How the US, individual states and the EU treat additives found in this product's ingredient list.

United States

FDA asks to phase out E129 · E133 · E132

Red 40 (E129), Blue 1 (E133) and Blue 2 (E132) are among six petroleum-based dyes FDA is asking manufacturers to remove by the end of 2027. The phase-out is voluntary: the dyes remain approved.

California

Barred from California public schools E129 · E133 · E132

The California School Food Safety Act (AB 2316) bars Red 40 (E129), Blue 1 (E133) and Blue 2 (E132) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.

West Virginia

Barred from West Virginia school meals E129 · E133 · E132

West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Red 40 (E129), Blue 1 (E133) and Blue 2 (E132) from school nutrition programs since August 1, 2025. A statewide ban due January 1, 2028 is on hold under a preliminary injunction (December 23, 2025) while the state appeals.

European Union

Warning label required in the EU E129

In the EU, food containing Red 40 (E129) must state that it "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children."

What these additives are and what the research says: Red 40, Blue 1, Blue 2.

Additives are detected from the ingredient list by Open Food Facts and may be incomplete or out of date. Regulatory status checked October 6, 2026; rules are changing quickly. Not legal advice — always check the package label.

Product details

Serving size
1/3 cup (33 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0070292178398

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Muffin mix?

Muffin mix contains 364 kcal per 100 g and about 120 kcal per serving (1/3 cup (33 g)).

How much sugar is in Muffin mix?

Muffin mix has 39.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Muffin mix healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Is Muffin mix vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Muffin mix contain?

According to the label data it contains: Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Does Muffin mix contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?

Its ingredient list includes Red 40 (E129), Blue 1 (E133) and Blue 2 (E132). FDA is asking manufacturers to stop using them by the end of 2027 (voluntarily); California bars them from public schools from December 31, 2027; West Virginia bars them from school meals; the EU requires a warning label on food with Red 40 (E129). Recipes change — check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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