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Calories, sugar, sodium, and saturated fat per serving, plus ingredients explained — decoded and checked against daily recommended intake levels for kids and adults, with allergens and conditions like diabetes or sulphite sensitivity kept in mind. For the biscuits on shelves here in Sri Lanka.

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No. 001 · Biscuits · Added 16 Aug 2026

Maliban Lemon Puff

Maliban (Maliban Biscuit Manufactories (Pvt) Ltd) · 39 g (3 biscuits); 5 servings per 200g pack
11g sugar/ serving → 44% of adult daily limit
185kcal/serving

Coloured with two synthetic yellow dyes (the same ones flagged elsewhere in this set as tartrazine and sunset yellow, just under their US FD&C names) rather than a natural lemon colour.

Contains wheat, milk, and soyColoured with FD&C Yellow No. 5 (Tartrazine, INS 102) and FD&C Yellow No. 6 (Sunset Yellow, INS 110) — both part of the "Southampton Six" with an EU hyperactivity warningArtificial lemon flavour, not real lemon
Per serving vs. daily limit
Total sugar11g / serving
Adult44%
Child 9–1355%
Child 4–873%
sodium125mg / serving
Adult6%
Child 9–138%
Child 4–810%
Saturated fat3.5g / serving
Adult18%
Child 9–1321%
Child 4–827%
Nutrition
Per serving
Energy185 kcal
Total carbohydrates28 g
Dietary fibre0 g
Total sugar11 g
Protein3 g
Total fat7 g
— saturated3.5 g
— trans0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium125 mg
Ingredients worth knowing

Wheat Flour, Sugar, Vegetable Fat (Palm Oil), Glucose, Corn Starch, Sugar Syrup, Milk Powder, Ammonium Bicarbonate (Leavening Agent), Sodium Bicarbonate (Leavening Agent), Disodium Diphosphate (Leavening Agent), Salt, Artificial Lemon Flavour, Soya Lecithin (Emulsifier), Citric Acid, Permitted Colours (FD&C Yellow No. 5, FD&C Yellow No. 6). Contains: Wheat, Milk, Soya.

Tartrazine (INS 102)
Synthetic yellow azo dye, also one of the "Southampton Six." Can trigger reactions in aspirin-sensitive individuals, alongside the same EU hyperactivity labelling requirement.
Sunset Yellow (INS 110)
Synthetic orange-yellow azo dye, another of the "Southampton Six" colours — same EU hyperactivity warning requirement as tartrazine and Ponceau 4R.
Ammonium Bicarbonate (INS 503ii)
Leavening agent used in crackers/biscuits. Breaks down fully on baking; low concern.
Sodium Bicarbonate (INS 500ii)
Common buffering/raising agent (baking soda). Low concern, negligible sodium contribution.
Disodium Diphosphate (INS 450i)
Emulsifying/buffering salt common in processed cheese. Low concern at typical levels, contributes to overall phosphate intake.
Soya Lecithin
Common emulsifier from soybeans. Low concern except for those with soy allergy.
Citric Acid (INS 330)
Naturally occurring fruit acid used as an acidulant. Well-studied, low concern; frequent intake from acidic drinks can contribute to dental erosion.
No. 002 · Biscuits · Added 29 Aug 2026

Ritzbury ChokyBix (Orange Flavoured)

Ritzbury (CBL Foods International (Pvt) Ltd) · 25 g (1 package, single-serve)
12.2g sugar/ serving → 49% of adult daily limit
133kcal/serving

A biscuit-and-orange-flavoured chocolate bar — the fat figure matches the front-of-pack callout exactly, but the front-pack Sugar digit was partly obscured by a package fold, so the back-panel calculation is the more reliable figure here.

May contain traces of nuts and peanutsTrans fat content stated as 0.13g/100g on label
Per serving vs. daily limit
Total sugar12.2g / serving
Adult49%
Child 9–1361%
Child 4–881%
sodium25mg / serving
Adult1%
Child 9–132%
Child 4–82%
Saturated fat6.3g / serving
Adult32%
Child 9–1337%
Child 4–848%
Nutrition
Per serving
Energy133 kcal
Total carbohydrates15.9 g
Dietary fibre0.28 g
Total sugar12.2 g
Protein1.53 g
Total fat7.1 g
— saturated6.3 g
— trans0.03 g
Sodium25 mg
Ingredients worth knowing

Sugar, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Biscuits (18%), Milk Powder (8%), Cocoa Powder, Emulsifiers [Soya Lecithin (322), Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate (476)], Iodized Salt and Nature Identical (Vanilla and Orange) Flavours.

Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil
A hardened tropical fat used in place of some cocoa butter for texture and shelf stability, common in compound/lower-cost chocolate. The hydrogenation process is the classic route trans fat enters a product — worth checking the trans fat line on any product using it, even though levels are typically low on modern labels.
Soya Lecithin
Common emulsifier from soybeans. Low concern except for those with soy allergy.
Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate (PGPR) (INS 476)
Emulsifier used in chocolate to reduce fat content and improve flow. Generally recognised as safe at typical chocolate usage levels.
No. 003 · Biscuits · Added 16 Aug 2026

Hawaiian Cookies (Coconut Biscuits)

Not stated on pack (Sri Lanka) · 25 g (5 biscuits); 8 servings per 200 g pack
4.38g sugar/ serving → 18% of adult daily limit
120kcal/serving

A fairly fatty biscuit — nearly a fifth of it by weight is fat, and most of that is saturated, coming from the desiccated coconut and palm olein.

Contains gluten (wheat), dairy (whey powder), and soy
Per serving vs. daily limit
Total sugar4.38g / serving
Adult18%
Child 9–1322%
Child 4–829%
sodium95.36mg / serving
Adult5%
Child 9–136%
Child 4–88%
Saturated fat3g / serving
Adult15%
Child 9–1318%
Child 4–823%
Nutrition
Per serving
Energy120 kcal
Total carbohydrates16.92 g
Dietary fibre0.85 g
Total sugar4.38 g
Protein1.84 g
Total fat4.97 g
— saturated3 g
— trans0 g
Sodium95.36 mg
Ingredients worth knowing

Wheat Flour, Sugar, Desiccated Coconut (16%), Palm Olein, Corn Flour, Whey Powder, Iodized Salt, Raising Agents (Sodium Bicarbonate – INS 500ii, Ammonium Bicarbonate – INS 503iii), Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin – INS 322)

Palm Olein
Liquid fraction of palm oil, high in saturated fat. Not a toxicity concern, but a meaningful contributor to daily saturated-fat intake in fried/baked snacks.
Ammonium Bicarbonate (INS 503ii)
Leavening agent used in crackers/biscuits. Breaks down fully on baking; low concern.
Soya Lecithin
Common emulsifier from soybeans. Low concern except for those with soy allergy.
No. 004 · Biscuits · Added 16 Aug 2026

Maliban Milk Shortcake

Maliban (Maliban Biscuit Manufactories (Pvt) Ltd) · 24 g (4 biscuits); 8 servings per 200g pack
4.8g sugar/ serving → 19% of adult daily limit
117kcal/serving

A plainer, lower-sugar biscuit than the Lemon Puff or Gold Marie in this set, with no artificial colours declared.

Contains wheat, milk, and soyNut-free recipe but may contain traces of sulphites per the allergen advice
Per serving vs. daily limit
Total sugar4.8g / serving
Adult19%
Child 9–1324%
Child 4–832%
sodium43mg / serving
Adult2%
Child 9–133%
Child 4–84%
Saturated fat2.3g / serving
Adult12%
Child 9–1314%
Child 4–818%
Nutrition
Per serving
Energy117 kcal
Total carbohydrates16.9 g
Dietary fibre—
Total sugar4.8 g
Protein1.9 g
Total fat4.6 g
— saturated2.3 g
Sodium43 mg
Ingredients worth knowing

Wheat Flour, Sugar, Vegetable Fat (Palm Oil), Glucose, Milk Powder, Corn Starch, Ammonium Bicarbonate (Leavening Agent), Sodium Bicarbonate (Leavening Agent), Disodium Diphosphate (Leavening Agent), Salt, Soya Lecithin (Emulsifier), Artificial (Milk, Vanilla) Flavours, Natural Milk Flavour. Contains: Wheat, Milk, Soy. Recipe: No Nuts (nut-free), may contain traces of sulphites.

Ammonium Bicarbonate (INS 503ii)
Leavening agent used in crackers/biscuits. Breaks down fully on baking; low concern.
Sodium Bicarbonate (INS 500ii)
Common buffering/raising agent (baking soda). Low concern, negligible sodium contribution.
Disodium Diphosphate (INS 450i)
Emulsifying/buffering salt common in processed cheese. Low concern at typical levels, contributes to overall phosphate intake.
Soya Lecithin
Common emulsifier from soybeans. Low concern except for those with soy allergy.
No. 005 · Biscuits · Added 29 Aug 2026

Ritzbury Choco Fingers (Choco Coated Biscuits)

Ritzbury (CBL Foods International (Pvt) Ltd) · 20 g (4 biscuits); 5.5 servings per 110g pack
5.66g sugar/ serving → 23% of adult daily limit
103kcal/serving

Highest sodium of any Ritzbury product in this dataset — a single 20g serving already carries about 3% of an adult's daily sodium limit.

May contain traces of nuts
Per serving vs. daily limit
Total sugar5.66g / serving
Adult23%
Child 9–1328%
Child 4–838%
sodium52mg / serving
Adult3%
Child 9–133%
Child 4–84%
Saturated fat3.63g / serving
Adult18%
Child 9–1321%
Child 4–828%
Nutrition
Per serving
Energy103 kcal
Total carbohydrates13.3 g
Dietary fibre0.58 g
Total sugar5.66 g
Protein1.28 g
Total fat4.92 g
— saturated3.63 g
— trans0.01 g
Sodium52 mg
Ingredients worth knowing

Choco Coating (42%) {Sugar, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Milk Powder, Cocoa Powder (8%), Whey Powder, Emulsifier [Soya Lecithin (322)], Iodized Salt and Nature Identical (Vanilla) Flavour}, Wheat Flour, Palm Olein, Sugar, Corn Starch, Glucose, Whey Powder, Emulsifier [Soya Lecithin (322)], Leavening Agents [Sodium Bicarbonate (500ii), Ammonium Bicarbonate (503ii)] and Iodized Salt.

Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil
A hardened tropical fat used in place of some cocoa butter for texture and shelf stability, common in compound/lower-cost chocolate. The hydrogenation process is the classic route trans fat enters a product — worth checking the trans fat line on any product using it, even though levels are typically low on modern labels.
Soya Lecithin
Common emulsifier from soybeans. Low concern except for those with soy allergy.
Palm Olein
Liquid fraction of palm oil, high in saturated fat. Not a toxicity concern, but a meaningful contributor to daily saturated-fat intake in fried/baked snacks.
Sodium Bicarbonate (INS 500ii)
Common buffering/raising agent (baking soda). Low concern, negligible sodium contribution.
Ammonium Bicarbonate (INS 503ii)
Leavening agent used in crackers/biscuits. Breaks down fully on baking; low concern.
No. 006 · Biscuits · Added 16 Aug 2026

Maliban Ginger Biscuit

Maliban · 23 g (4 biscuits)
7.1g sugar/ serving → 28% of adult daily limit
103kcal/serving

The sugariest biscuit in this set so far — nearly a third of it by weight is sugar, more than the cream-filled orange biscuits nearby on the same shelf tend to run.

Ingredients panel not captured in this photo — only the nutrition table was photographed
Per serving vs. daily limit
Total sugar7.1g / serving
Adult28%
Child 9–1336%
Child 4–847%
sodium97mg / serving
Adult5%
Child 9–136%
Child 4–88%
Saturated fat1.7g / serving
Adult9%
Child 9–1310%
Child 4–813%
Nutrition
Per serving
Energy103 kcal
Total carbohydrates16.9 g
Dietary fibre0.4 g
Total sugar7.1 g
Protein1.4 g
Total fat3.3 g
— saturated1.7 g
— trans0 g
Sodium97 mg
Ingredients worth knowing

Not captured — the photographed panel showed only the nutrition table. Needs a follow-up photo of the ingredients list.

No. 007 · Biscuits · Added 29 Aug 2026

Ritzbury Chunky Choc (Choco Coated Biscuits)

Ritzbury (CBL Foods International (Pvt) Ltd) · 20 g (1 biscuit); 10 servings per 200g pack
7.06g sugar/ serving → 28% of adult daily limit
99kcal/serving

The highest sodium of any product in this entire dataset so far — a single bar carries nearly 4% of an adult's daily sodium limit, and the pack holds ten of them.

May contain traces of nuts and sulphitesColoured with Caramel Class IV (INS 150d), the same caramel colour class flagged for trace 4-MEI elsewhere in this dataset
Per serving vs. daily limit
Total sugar7.06g / serving
Adult28%
Child 9–1335%
Child 4–847%
sodium74mg / serving
Adult4%
Child 9–135%
Child 4–86%
Saturated fat3.61g / serving
Adult18%
Child 9–1321%
Child 4–828%
Nutrition
Per serving
Energy99 kcal
Total carbohydrates13.36 g
Dietary fibre0.54 g
Total sugar7.06 g
Protein1.24 g
Total fat4.54 g
— saturated3.61 g
— trans0.02 g
Sodium74 mg
Ingredients worth knowing

Choco Coating (38%) {Sugar, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Milk Powder, Cocoa Powder, Emulsifier [Soya Lecithin (322)], Iodized Salt and Nature Identical (Vanilla) Flavour}, Wheat Flour, Sugar, Palm Olein, Corn Starch, Permitted Natural Colour [Caramel Class IV (150d)], Cocoa Powder, Whey Powder, Glucose, Leavening Agents [Sodium Bicarbonate (500ii), Ammonium Bicarbonate (503ii)] and Iodized Salt and Nature Identical (Caramel and Vanilla) Flavours.

Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil
A hardened tropical fat used in place of some cocoa butter for texture and shelf stability, common in compound/lower-cost chocolate. The hydrogenation process is the classic route trans fat enters a product — worth checking the trans fat line on any product using it, even though levels are typically low on modern labels.
Soya Lecithin
Common emulsifier from soybeans. Low concern except for those with soy allergy.
Caramel Colour IV (INS 150d)
Can contain trace 4-MEI, which California Prop 65 lists as a possible carcinogen; JECFA/EFSA consider levels in cola-type drinks within safe limits.
Palm Olein
Liquid fraction of palm oil, high in saturated fat. Not a toxicity concern, but a meaningful contributor to daily saturated-fat intake in fried/baked snacks.
Sodium Bicarbonate (INS 500ii)
Common buffering/raising agent (baking soda). Low concern, negligible sodium contribution.
Ammonium Bicarbonate (INS 503ii)
Leavening agent used in crackers/biscuits. Breaks down fully on baking; low concern.
No. 008 · Biscuits · Added 16 Aug 2026

Maliban Gold Marie Biscuit

Maliban · 22 g
4.6g sugar/ serving → 18% of adult daily limit
95.3kcal/serving

Fortified with a full spread of vitamins (A, B1, B2, D2, E) and iron, but still a sugar-forward biscuit — over a fifth of it by weight is sugar.

Contains gluten (wheat, barley malt) and soyFortified with vitamins A, B1, B2, D2, E and iron
Per serving vs. daily limit
Total sugar4.6g / serving
Adult18%
Child 9–1323%
Child 4–831%
sodium87mg / serving
Adult4%
Child 9–136%
Child 4–87%
Saturated fat1.2g / serving
Adult6%
Child 9–137%
Child 4–89%
Nutrition
Per serving
Energy95.3 kcal
Total carbohydrates16.8 g
Dietary fibre0.3 g
Total sugar4.6 g
Protein1.8 g
Total fat2.3 g
— saturated1.2 g
— trans0 g
Sodium87 mg
Ingredients worth knowing

Wheat Flour, Sugar, Vegetable Oil (Palm), Sugar Syrup, Corn Starch, Milk Powder (1.5%), Malt (Barley), Leavening Agents (Ammonium Bicarbonate – INS 503(ii), Sodium Bicarbonate – INS 500(i)), Flour Treatment Agent (Sodium Metabisulphite – INS 223), Nature Identical Flavours, Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin – INS 322), Vitamins & Minerals (label text continues beyond what was photographed — likely the Vitamin A/B1/B2/D2/E/iron premix shown in the nutrition table)

Sodium Metabisulphite (INS 223)
A sulphite preservative/flour treatment agent. Can trigger reactions in sulphite-sensitive individuals and asthmatics — a declared allergen where used.
Ammonium Bicarbonate (INS 503ii)
Leavening agent used in crackers/biscuits. Breaks down fully on baking; low concern.
Soya Lecithin
Common emulsifier from soybeans. Low concern except for those with soy allergy.
Malt Extract (Barley)
Natural flavouring/sweetening ingredient. Contains gluten — relevant for anyone with coeliac disease or gluten sensitivity.
No. 009 · Biscuits · Added 29 Aug 2026

Ritzbury Chit-Chat (Choco Coated Wafer)

Ritzbury (CBL Foods International (Pvt) Ltd) · 18 g (1 package, single-serve)
6.68g sugar/ serving → 27% of adult daily limit
93kcal/serving

Half of this wafer's weight is choc coating alone, giving it a similar sugar-and-fat density to a straight chocolate bar despite being marketed as a wafer snack.

Contains hazelnut pasteMay contain traces of other nutsUses hydrogenated palm kernel oil in the choco coating
Per serving vs. daily limit
Total sugar6.68g / serving
Adult27%
Child 9–1333%
Child 4–845%
sodium25.2mg / serving
Adult1%
Child 9–132%
Child 4–82%
Saturated fat4.3g / serving
Adult22%
Child 9–1325%
Child 4–833%
Nutrition
Per serving
Energy93 kcal
Total carbohydrates11.63 g
Dietary fibre0.49 g
Total sugar6.68 g
Protein1.1 g
Total fat4.93 g
— saturated4.3 g
— trans0 g
Sodium25.2 mg
Ingredients worth knowing

Choco Coating (50%) {Sugar, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Milk Powder, Cocoa Powder, Iodized Salt, Emulsifiers [Soya Lecithin (322), Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate (476)], Nature Identical (Vanilla) Flavour}, Wheat Flour, Corn Flour, Palm Olein, Hazelnut Paste (5%), Emulsifier [Soya Lecithin (322)], Iodized Salt and Leavening Agents [Sodium Bicarbonate (500ii), Ammonium Bicarbonate (503ii)].

Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil
A hardened tropical fat used in place of some cocoa butter for texture and shelf stability, common in compound/lower-cost chocolate. The hydrogenation process is the classic route trans fat enters a product — worth checking the trans fat line on any product using it, even though levels are typically low on modern labels.
Soya Lecithin
Common emulsifier from soybeans. Low concern except for those with soy allergy.
Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate (PGPR) (INS 476)
Emulsifier used in chocolate to reduce fat content and improve flow. Generally recognised as safe at typical chocolate usage levels.
Palm Olein
Liquid fraction of palm oil, high in saturated fat. Not a toxicity concern, but a meaningful contributor to daily saturated-fat intake in fried/baked snacks.
Sodium Bicarbonate (INS 500ii)
Common buffering/raising agent (baking soda). Low concern, negligible sodium contribution.
Ammonium Bicarbonate (INS 503ii)
Leavening agent used in crackers/biscuits. Breaks down fully on baking; low concern.
No. 010 · Biscuits · Added 15 Aug 2026

Snack Crackers

CBL / Ceylon Biscuits Limited · 20 g / 13 biscuits
179.85mg sodium/ serving → 9% of adult daily limit
59kcal/serving

Low sugar makes this look "safer" than the others, but sodium at nearly 900mg/100g means a bigger handful adds up fast.

Low sugarHigh sodium per 100g — easy to exceed by eating more than one serving
Per serving vs. daily limit
Total sugar1.31g / serving
Adult5%
Child 9–137%
Child 4–89%
sodium179.85mg / serving
Adult9%
Child 9–1312%
Child 4–815%
Saturated fat0.55g / serving
Adult3%
Child 9–133%
Child 4–84%
Nutrition
Per serving
Energy59 kcal
Total carbohydrates11.93 g
Dietary fibre0.52 g
Total sugar1.31 g
Protein1.58 g
Total fat5.34 g
— saturated0.55 g
— trans0 g
Sodium179.85 mg
Ingredients worth knowing

Wheat Flour, Palm Olein, Sugar, Leavening Agents [Sodium Bicarbonate (INS 500ii), Ammonium Bicarbonate (INS 503ii)], Iodized Salt, Emulsifier [Soya Lecithin], Barbecue Flavour (Nature Identical)

Palm Olein
Liquid fraction of palm oil, high in saturated fat. Not a toxicity concern, but a meaningful contributor to daily saturated-fat intake in fried/baked snacks.
Ammonium Bicarbonate (INS 503ii)
Leavening agent used in crackers/biscuits. Breaks down fully on baking; low concern.
Soya Lecithin
Common emulsifier from soybeans. Low concern except for those with soy allergy.