Food
Continental Mills Inc. Cheddar bay biscuit mix
Score
- Not permitted in some countries
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- High in saturated fat
- Contains palm oil
- No additives
- Seed-oil free
Why it scores 25
Continental Mills Inc. Cheddar bay biscuit mix scores 25 out of 100 (Poor) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 25 points Partially hydrogenated oil: Industrial trans fat raises LDL cholesterol and heart disease risk. Regulatory
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 9 points Salt 3.1 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
Capped at 25: Contains partially hydrogenated oil, whose use in food has been revoked in the US.
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Cheddar bay biscuit mix
Ingredients
- Partially hydrogenated oil minus 25 points
- Palm oil minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 9.4 g / 100 g minus 7 points
- Salt 3.1 g / 100 g minus 9 points
- Energy 438 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 4 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 61.5 = 38.5 → 39 → capped at 25
Capped at 25. Contains partially hydrogenated oil, whose use in food has been revoked in the US. [2][11]
Can’t score above 49. Contains partially hydrogenated oil, an ingredient of very high concern. [1][2][3][4]
Can’t score above 79. High in fat, saturated fat and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [12]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 438 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 18.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 9.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 59.4 g |
| Sugars | 3.1 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Protein | 6.3 g |
| Salt | 3.1 g |
Serving: 1 Biscuit (32 g)
Ingredients
- enriched bleached flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid, malted barley flour)
- palm oil
- partially hydrogenated soybean and cottonseed oils (very high concern)
- contains (not recognized)
Label text, as published
enriched bleached flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid, malted barley flour, may contain enzymes, ascorbic acid), palm oil, partially hydrogenated soybean and cottonseed oils, contains
Allergens and diets
Contains: Soy, Wheat, Gluten
- Not gluten-free
- Not palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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“In 2015, the FDA took the significant step of determining that PHOs, then the major source of artificial trans fat in the food supply, are no longer “Generally Recognized as Safe,” or GRAS.”
fda.gov
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Revocation of Uses of Partially Hydrogenated Oils in Foods (88 FR 53764)
“in light of our determination that PHOs are no longer generally recognized as safe (GRAS).”
federalregister.gov
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“Maximum 2 grams per 100 grams of fat in food intended for the final consumer and food intended for supply to retail”
eur-lex.europa.eu
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“WHO’s recommendation for adults is to limit consumption of trans fat to less than 1% of total energy intake, which is less than 2.2 g per day for a 2000-calorie diet.”
who.int
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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Process contaminants in vegetable oils and foods
“The highest levels of GE, as well as 3-MCPD and 2-MCPD (including esters) were found in palm oils and palm fats, followed by other oils and fats.”
efsa.europa.eu
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“Glycidyl fatty acid esters, expressed as glycidol”
eur-lex.europa.eu
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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Notice of Modification: Prohibiting the Use of Partially Hydrogenated Oils in Foods
“On September 17, 2018, partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) were banned by adding them to Part 1 of the List of Contaminants and other Adulterating Substances in Foods.”
canada.ca
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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“titanium dioxide (E 171) can no longer be considered safe when used as a food additive.”
eur-lex.europa.eu
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Revocation of Authorization for Use of Brominated Vegetable Oil in Food (89 FR 55040)
“This action is being taken because there is no longer a reasonable certainty of no harm from the continued use of BVO in food.”
federalregister.gov
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“This order is effective January 15, 2027, except for amendatory instruction 4, which is effective January 18, 2028.”
federalregister.gov
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Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of 30 November 2009 on cosmetic products
“cosmetic products shall not contain any of the following: (a) prohibited substances — prohibited substances listed in Annex II”
eur-lex.europa.eu
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org