
Ziggy
Ziggy Choco Star
About Ziggy Choco Star
Ziggy Choco Star is made by Ziggy and sits in the Cakes, Pastries & Pies category. Its barcode (GTIN) is 8908020415151. TruthIn has analysed it using the TruthIn Ingredient Rating System (TIRS), which scores packaged foods from 0 to 5 based on their ingredients, level of processing and nutrient profile.
It scores 0.0 out of 5, which TIRS rates as "Very Poor". On the NOVA food-processing scale it is NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). The label lists 31 ingredients, starting with 401, baking powder, 1100(iii).
The full TruthIn product report adds a safety rating for every ingredient and 4 nutrient values per 100g, each marked as good or of concern, so you can judge it against other cakes, pastries & pies before you buy.
Quick facts
- Product
- Ziggy Choco Star
- Brand
- Ziggy
- Category
- Cakes, Pastries & Pies
- Barcode (GTIN)
- 8908020415151
- TIRS rating
- 0.0 / 5 (Very Poor)
- Processing level
- NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food)
- Ingredients listed
- 31
Ingredients (31)
401, baking powder, 1100(iii), dextrose, artificial flavor vanilla, invert sugar syrup, 1104, liquid glucose, 202, 420, 133, 171, artificial flavor chocolate, 476, 475, 1422, 466, 422, 102, 322, 330, 122, 127, 129, 516, 1442, 110, starch, 1520, 471, 339(ii)
Compare with similar cakes, pastries & pies
| Product | TIRS | NOVA | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ziggy Choco Star (this product) | 0.0 | 4 | 31 |
| Let's Try Multigrain Chocolate Cake (Let's Try) | 3.3 | 4 | 7 |
| Arppana Muffin Cake Vanilla (Arppana) | 3.2 | 4 | 3 |
| Artinci Zero Sugar Brownie (Artinci) | 3.2 | 4 | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ziggy Choco Star healthy?
Ziggy Choco Star has a TruthIn TIRS rating of 0.0 out of 5 ("Very Poor"). TIRS combines ingredient quality, processing level and nutrient profile into one score, where 5 is best.
Is Ziggy Choco Star ultra-processed?
Yes. Ziggy Choco Star is classed as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food) because it is an industrial formulation of ingredients.
What are the ingredients in Ziggy Choco Star?
Ziggy Choco Star lists 31 ingredients: 401, baking powder, 1100(iii), dextrose, artificial flavor vanilla, invert sugar syrup, 1104, liquid glucose, 202, 420, 133, 171, artificial flavor chocolate, 476, 475, 1422, 466, 422, 102, 322, 330, 122, 127, 129, 516, 1442, 110, starch, 1520, 471, 339(ii).
Does Ziggy Choco Star contain palm oil?
No palm oil or palm-derived ingredient appears among its 31 listed ingredients.
Does Ziggy Choco Star contain added sugar?
Its ingredient list includes dextrose, invert sugar syrup, liquid glucose.
What are healthier alternatives to Ziggy Choco Star?
Among cakes, pastries & pies rated by TruthIn, Let's Try Multigrain Chocolate Cake (3.3), Arppana Muffin Cake Vanilla (3.2), Artinci Zero Sugar Brownie (3.2) score higher on TIRS than Ziggy Choco Star (0.0).
Ziggy Choco Star vs Let's Try Multigrain Chocolate Cake: which is healthier?
Ziggy Choco Star scores 0.0 on TIRS and Let's Try Multigrain Chocolate Cake scores 3.3, so Let's Try Multigrain Chocolate Cake rates higher. Ziggy Choco Star lists 31 ingredients and Let's Try Multigrain Chocolate Cake lists 7.
What is the barcode of Ziggy Choco Star?
The barcode (GTIN) of Ziggy Choco Star is 8908020415151.
What is in the TruthIn report for Ziggy Choco Star?
The report covers nutrition per 100g and per serving with each nutrient marked as good or of concern, and a safe / caution / concern rating for every ingredient.