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Milk Chocolate - Very Special Chocolates Inc.

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Barcode: 0013413696043 (EAN / EAN-13) 013413696043 (UPC / UPC-A)

Brands: Very Special Chocolates Inc.

Brand owner: Very Special Chocolates, Inc.

Categories: Snacks, Sweet snacks, Cocoa and its products, Chocolates, Milk chocolates

Countries where sold: United States

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Ingredients

30 ingredients

Fairtrade chocolate: sugar, cocoa butter, full milk powder, cocoa mass, sweet whey powder, soy lecithin, pgpr and vanilla; dry roasted almonds, cane sugar, unbleached wheat flour, crisp rice, soybean oil, coconut oil, greek yogurt powder (nonfat milk solids, culture, lactic acid, natural flavor), freeze dried blueberry powder, milk powder, cocoa powder, lactic acid, soy lecithin (emulsifier), natural flavors, salt, baking soda (raising agent.

Allergens: Milk, Soybeans

Food processing

Ultra processed foods
Elements that indicate the product is in the 4 - Ultra processed food and drink products group:

Additive: E322 - Lecithins

Ingredient: Emulsifier

Ingredient: Flavouring

Ingredient: Whey
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Processed culinary ingredients

Processed foods

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Additives

E270 - Lactic acid

Lactic acid: Lactic acid is an organic compound with the formula CH3CH-OH-COOH. In its solid state, it is white and water-soluble. In its liquid state, it is colorless. It is produced both naturally and synthetically. With a hydroxyl group adjacent to the carboxyl group, lactic acid is classified as an alpha-hydroxy acid -AHA-. In the form of its conjugate base called lactate, it plays a role in several biochemical processes. In solution, it can ionize a proton from the carboxyl group, producing the lactate ion CH3CH-OH-CO−2. Compared to acetic acid, its pKa is 1 unit less, meaning lactic acid deprotonates ten times more easily than acetic acid does. This higher acidity is the consequence of the intramolecular hydrogen bonding between the α-hydroxyl and the carboxylate group. Lactic acid is chiral, consisting of two optical isomers. One is known as L--+--lactic acid or -S--lactic acid and the other, its mirror image, is D--−--lactic acid or -R--lactic acid. A mixture of the two in equal amounts is called DL-lactic acid, or racemic lactic acid. Lactic acid is hygroscopic. DL-lactic acid is miscible with water and with ethanol above its melting point which is around 17 or 18 °C. D-lactic acid and L-lactic acid have a higher melting point. In animals, L-lactate is constantly produced from pyruvate via the enzyme lactate dehydrogenase -LDH- in a process of fermentation during normal metabolism and exercise. It does not increase in concentration until the rate of lactate production exceeds the rate of lactate removal, which is governed by a number of factors, including monocarboxylate transporters, concentration and isoform of LDH, and oxidative capacity of tissues. The concentration of blood lactate is usually 1–2 mM at rest, but can rise to over 20 mM during intense exertion and as high as 25 mM afterward. In addition to other biological roles, L-lactic acid is the primary endogenous agonist of hydroxycarboxylic acid receptor 1 -HCA1-, which is a Gi/o-coupled G protein-coupled receptor -GPCR-.In industry, lactic acid fermentation is performed by lactic acid bacteria, which convert simple carbohydrates such as glucose, sucrose, or galactose to lactic acid. These bacteria can also grow in the mouth; the acid they produce is responsible for the tooth decay known as caries. In medicine, lactate is one of the main components of lactated Ringer's solution and Hartmann's solution. These intravenous fluids consist of sodium and potassium cations along with lactate and chloride anions in solution with distilled water, generally in concentrations isotonic with human blood. It is most commonly used for fluid resuscitation after blood loss due to trauma, surgery, or burns.
Source: Wikipedia

E322 - Lecithins

Lecithins are natural compounds commonly used in the food industry as emulsifiers and stabilizers.

Extracted from sources like soybeans and eggs, lecithins consist of phospholipids that enhance the mixing of oil and water, ensuring smooth textures in various products like chocolates, dressings, and baked goods.

They do not present any known health risks.

E322i - Lecithin

Lecithins are natural compounds commonly used in the food industry as emulsifiers and stabilizers.

Extracted from sources like soybeans and eggs, lecithins consist of phospholipids that enhance the mixing of oil and water, ensuring smooth textures in various products like chocolates, dressings, and baked goods.

They do not present any known health risks.

E500 - Sodium carbonates

Sodium carbonates (E500) are compounds commonly used in food preparation as leavening agents, helping baked goods rise by releasing carbon dioxide when they interact with acids.

Often found in baking soda, they regulate the pH of food, preventing it from becoming too acidic or too alkaline. In the culinary world, sodium carbonates can also enhance the texture and structure of foods, such as noodles, by modifying the gluten network.

Generally recognized as safe, sodium carbonates are non-toxic when consumed in typical amounts found in food.

E500ii - Sodium hydrogen carbonate

Sodium hydrogen carbonate, also known as E500ii, is a food additive commonly used as a leavening agent.

When added to recipes, it releases carbon dioxide gas upon exposure to heat or acids, causing dough to rise and resulting in a light, fluffy texture in baked goods.

It is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by regulatory authorities when used in appropriate quantities and poses no significant health risks when consumed in typical food applications.

Ingredients analysis

Palm oil free
No ingredients containing palm oil detected

Unrecognized ingredients: Fairtrade-chocolate, Full-milk-powder, Crisp-rice
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Non-vegan
Non-vegan ingredients: Sweet whey powder, Greek yogurt, Skimmed milk, Milk powder
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Nutrition

Bad nutritional quality
⚠ ️Warning: the amount of fruits, vegetables and nuts is not specified on the label, it was estimated from the list of ingredients: 0
This product is not considered a beverage for the calculation of the Nutri-Score.

Positive points: 5

Proteins: 4 / 5 (value: 7.14, rounded value: 7.14)

Fiber: 5 / 5 (value: 4.8, rounded value: 4.8)

Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 0.187174479166664, rounded value: 0.2)

Negative points: 26

Energy: 6 / 10 (value: 2293, rounded value: 2293)

Sugars: 10 / 10 (value: 45.24, rounded value: 45.24)

Saturated fat: 10 / 10 (value: 19.05, rounded value: 19.1)

Sodium: 0 / 10 (value: 62, rounded value: 62)

The points for proteins are not counted because the negative points are greater or equal to 11.

Nutritional score: (26 - 5)

Nutri-Score:
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Nutrient levels
- Fat in high quantity (30.9%)
  What you need to know
  
  A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases.
  
  Recommendation: Limit the consumption of fat and saturated fat
  
  Choose products with lower fat and saturated fat content.
  
  Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Fat: the facts
- Saturated fat in high quantity (19.1%)
  What you need to know
  
  A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases.
  
  Recommendation: Limit the consumption of fat and saturated fat
  
  Choose products with lower fat and saturated fat content.
  
  Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Fat: the facts
- Sugars in high quantity (45.2%)
  What you need to know
  
  A high consumption of sugar can cause weight gain and tooth decay. It also augments the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardio-vascular diseases.
  
  Recommendation: Limit the consumption of sugar and sugary drinks
  
  Sugary drinks (such as sodas, fruit beverages, and fruit juices and nectars) should be limited as much as possible (no more than 1 glass a day).
  
  Choose products with lower sugar content and reduce the consumption of products with added sugars.
  
  Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Sugar: the facts
- Salt in low quantity (0.155%)
  What you need to know
  
  A high consumption of salt (or sodium) can cause raised blood pressure, which can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
  
  Many people who have high blood pressure do not know it, as there are often no symptoms.
  
  Most people consume too much salt (on average 9 to 12 grams per day), around twice the recommended maximum level of intake.
  
  Recommendation: Limit the consumption of salt and salted food
  
  Reduce the quantity of salt used when cooking, and don't salt again at the table.
  
  Limit the consumption of salty snacks and choose products with lower salt content.
  
  Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Fact sheet - Salt reduction
  
  Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Salt: the facts

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts	As sold for 100 g / 100 ml	As sold per serving (5 PCS (42 g))	Compared to: Milk chocolates
Energy	2,293 kj (548 kcal)	963 kj (230 kcal)	+5%
Fat	30.95 g	13 g	-1%
Saturated fat	19.05 g	8 g	+9%
Trans fat	0 g	0 g	-100%
Cholesterol	12 mg	5.04 mg	-18%
Salt	0.155 g	0.065 g	-29%
Carbohydrates	59.52 g	25 g	+6%
Fiber	4.8 g	2.02 g	+63%
Sugars	45.24 g	19 g	-10%
Proteins	7.14 g	3 g	+8%
Vitamin A	0 µg	0 µg	-100%
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)	0 mg	0 mg	-100%
Calcium	143 mg	60.1 mg	+2%
Iron	1.71 mg	0.718 mg	-14%
Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis)	0.187 %	0.187 %

Serving size: 5 PCS (42 g)

Environment

Eco-Score E - Very high environmental impact

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→ The Eco-Score was initially developped for France and it is being extended to other European countries. The Eco-Score formula is subject to change as it is regularly improved to make it more precise and better suited to each country.

Life cycle analysis

Average impact of products of the same category: D (Score: 38/100)

Category: Milk chocolate bar

PEF environmental score: 0.78 (the lower the score, the lower the impact)
including impact on climate change: 12.74 kg CO2 eq/kg of product

Stage	Impact
Agriculture	43.5 %
Processing	50.8 %
Packaging	1.3 %
Transportation	3.7 %
Distribution	0.6 %
Consumption	0.0 %

Bonuses and maluses

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Malus: -5

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Malus: -15

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Eco-Score for this product

Impact for this product: E (Score: 18/100)
Product: Milk Chocolate - Very Special Chocolates Inc.

Life cycle analysis score: 38
Sum of bonuses and maluses: -20

Final score: 18/100

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Carbon footprint

Equal to driving 6.6 km in a petrol car

1274 g CO² per 100g of product

The carbon emission figure comes from ADEME's Agribalyse database, for the category: Milk chocolate bar (Source: ADEME Agribalyse Database)

Stage	Impact
Agriculture	31.2 %
Processing	65.4 %
Packaging	0.8 %
Transportation	2.4 %
Distribution	0.1 %
Consumption	0.0 %

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