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Three cheese taquitos

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Barcode: 0017696407105 (EAN / EAN-13) 017696407105 (UPC / UPC-A)

Brand owner: H.J. Heinz Company

Categories: Frozen foods

Countries where sold: United States

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Ingredients

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    82 ingredients


    Tortilla: corn masa flour (corn masa flour, lime), water, salt, filling: part-skim mozzarella cheese (part-skim milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), cheese sauce (water, aged cheddar cheese [cultured milk, salt, enzymes, annatto color], modified food starch, cream cheese [cultured milk and cream, salt, stabilizers (xanthan, guar, carob bean gums)], high oleic canola oil, nonfat dry milk, whey, salt, sodium phosphate, potassium phosphate, corn starch, lactic acid, propionic acid, monoglycerides, carrageenan, sugar, yeast extract, butter oil, natural flavor, annatto color, citric acid), water, cheese sauce mix (a dehydrated blend of whey, cheddar cheese [milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes], modified food starch, butter, buttermilk solids, salt, sodium phosphate, carrageenan, lactic acid, oleoresin paprika [color], annatto [color], natural flavor, enzyme modified cheese [cheddar cheese (milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), disodium phosphate, enzymes, xanthan gum]), modified tapioca starch, contains 2% or less of: modified food starch, skim milk, soybean oil, salt, calcium sulfate, corn masa flour.
    Allergens: Milk

Food processing

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    Ultra processed foods


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

    • Additive: E160b - Annatto
    • Additive: E407 - Carrageenan
    • Additive: E410 - Locust bean gum
    • Additive: E415 - Xanthan gum
    • Ingredient: Colour
    • Ingredient: Flavouring
    • Ingredient: Whey

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    2. Processed culinary ingredients
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    4. Ultra 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
  • E280 - Propionic acid


    Propionic acid: Propionic acid -from the Greek words protos, meaning "first", and pion, meaning "fat"; also known as propanoic acid- is a naturally occurring carboxylic acid with chemical formula CH3CH2CO2H. It is a liquid with a pungent and unpleasant smell somewhat resembling body odor. The anion CH3CH2CO2− as well as the salts and esters of propionic acid are known as propionates -or propanoates-.
    Source: Wikipedia
  • E330 - Citric acid


    Citric acid is a natural organic acid found in citrus fruits such as lemons, oranges, and limes.

    It is widely used in the food industry as a flavor enhancer, acidulant, and preservative due to its tart and refreshing taste.

    Citric acid is safe for consumption when used in moderation and is considered a generally recognized as safe (GRAS) food additive by regulatory agencies worldwide.

  • E339ii - Disodium phosphate


    Sodium phosphates: Sodium phosphate is a generic term for a variety of salts of sodium -Na+- and phosphate -PO43−-. Phosphate also forms families or condensed anions including di-, tri-, tetra-, and polyphosphates. Most of these salts are known in both anhydrous -water-free- and hydrated forms. The hydrates are more common than the anhydrous forms.
    Source: Wikipedia
  • E407 - Carrageenan


    Carrageenan (E407), derived from red seaweed, is widely employed in the food industry as a gelling, thickening, and stabilizing agent, notably in dairy and meat products.

    It can exist in various forms, each imparting distinct textural properties to food.

    However, its degraded form, often referred to as poligeenan, has raised health concerns due to its potential inflammatory effects and its classification as a possible human carcinogen (Group 2B) by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).

    Nevertheless, food-grade carrageenan has been deemed safe by various regulatory bodies when consumed in amounts typically found in food.

  • E410 - Locust bean gum


    Locust bean gum: Locust bean gum -LBG, also known as carob gum, carob bean gum, carobin, E410- is a thickening agent and a gelling agent used in food technology.
    Source: Wikipedia
  • E415 - Xanthan gum


    Xanthan gum (E415) is a natural polysaccharide derived from fermented sugars, often used in the food industry as a thickening and stabilizing agent.

    This versatile food additive enhances texture and prevents ingredient separation in a wide range of products, including salad dressings, sauces, and gluten-free baked goods.

    It is considered safe for consumption even at high intake amounts.

Ingredients analysis

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    Non-vegan


    Non-vegan ingredients: Part skim mozzarella, Semi-skimmed milk, Soured milk, Cream cheese, Soured milk, Cream, Skimmed milk powder, Whey, Butterfat, Cheddar, Milk, Butter, Buttermilk solids, Cheddar, Milk, Skimmed milk

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    Vegetarian status unknown


    Unrecognized ingredients: Tortilla, Corn-masa-flour, Corn-masa-flour, Aged-cheddar-cheese, Annatto-color, Guar, High-oleic-canola-oil, Monoglycerides, Annatto-color, Cheese-sauce-mix, A-dehydrated-blend-of-whey, Oleoresin-paprika, Enzyme-modified-cheese, E339ii, Contains-2-and-less-of, Corn-masa-flour

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    : Tortilla (corn masa flour, corn masa flour), lime, water, salt, filling (part-skim mozzarella cheese, part-skim milk), cheese cultures, salt, enzymes, cheese sauce (water, aged cheddar cheese (cultured milk, salt, enzymes, annatto color), modified food starch, cream cheese (cultured milk, cream, salt, stabilizers (xanthan, guar, carob bean gums)), high oleic canola oil, nonfat dry milk, whey, salt, sodium phosphate, potassium phosphate, corn starch, lactic acid, propionic acid, monoglycerides, carrageenan, sugar, yeast extract, butter oil, natural flavor, annatto color, citric acid), water, cheese sauce mix (a dehydrated blend of whey, cheddar cheese (milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), modified food starch, butter, buttermilk solids, salt, sodium phosphate, carrageenan, lactic acid, oleoresin paprika (color), annatto (color), natural flavor, enzyme modified cheese (cheddar cheese (milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), disodium phosphate, enzymes, xanthan gum)), modified tapioca starch, contains 2% and less of (modified food starch), skim milk, soybean oil, salt, calcium sulfate, corn masa flour
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    5. filling -> en:filling - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.205
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        2. cream -> en:cream - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 19402 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.150625
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        4. stabilizers -> en:stabiliser - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.100416666666667
          1. xanthan -> en:e415 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.100416666666667
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      5. high oleic canola oil -> en:high-oleic-canola-oil - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.241
      6. nonfat dry milk -> en:skimmed-milk-powder - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 19054 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.200833333333333
      7. whey -> en:whey - vegan: no - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.172142857142857
      8. salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.172142857142857
      9. sodium phosphate -> en:e339 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.172142857142857
      10. potassium phosphate -> en:e340 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.172142857142857
      11. corn starch -> en:corn-starch - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 9510 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.172142857142857
      12. lactic acid -> en:e270 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.100416666666667
      13. propionic acid -> en:e280 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.0926923076923077
      14. monoglycerides -> en:monoglycerides - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.0926923076923077
      15. carrageenan -> en:e407 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.0926923076923077
      16. sugar -> en:sugar - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.0926923076923077
      17. yeast extract -> en:yeast-extract - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.0926923076923077
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    11. cheese sauce mix -> en:cheese-sauce-mix - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.205
      1. a dehydrated blend of whey -> en:a-dehydrated-blend-of-whey - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.205
      2. cheddar cheese -> en:cheddar - vegan: no - vegetarian: maybe - ciqual_food_code: 12726 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.6025
        1. milk -> en:milk - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 19051 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.6025
        2. cheese culture -> en:lactic-ferments - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.30125
        3. salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.200833333333333
        4. enzymes -> en:enzyme - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.150625
      3. modified food starch -> en:modified-starch - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9510 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.401666666666667
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      8. carrageenan -> en:e407 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.172142857142857
      9. lactic acid -> en:e270 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.172142857142857
      10. oleoresin paprika -> en:oleoresin-paprika - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.172142857142857
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      13. enzyme modified cheese -> en:enzyme-modified-cheese - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.0926923076923077
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          2. cheese culture -> en:lactic-ferments - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.0926923076923077
          3. salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.0926923076923077
          4. enzymes -> en:enzyme - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.0926923076923077
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        3. enzymes -> en:enzyme - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.0926923076923077
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    17. calcium sulfate -> en:e516 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.205
    18. corn masa flour -> en:corn-masa-flour - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.205

Nutrition

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    Average nutritional quality


    ⚠ ️Warning: the amount of fruits, vegetables and nuts is not specified on the label, it was estimated from the list of ingredients: 23

    This product is not considered a beverage for the calculation of the Nutri-Score.

    Positive points: 2

    • Proteins: 4 / 5 (value: 7.06, rounded value: 7.06)
    • Fiber: 2 / 5 (value: 2.4, rounded value: 2.4)
    • Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 23.6111111111111, rounded value: 23.6)

    Negative points: 12

    • Energy: 3 / 10 (value: 1230, rounded value: 1230)
    • Sugars: 0 / 10 (value: 2.35, rounded value: 2.35)
    • Saturated fat: 4 / 10 (value: 4.12, rounded value: 4.1)
    • Sodium: 5 / 10 (value: 482, rounded value: 482)

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

    Nutritional score: (12 - 2)

    Nutri-Score:

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    Nutrition facts


    Nutrition facts As sold
    for 100 g / 100 ml
    As sold
    per serving (3 TAQUITOS (85 g))
    Compared to: Frozen foods
    Energy 1,230 kj
    (294 kcal)
    1,050 kj
    (250 kcal)
    +68%
    Fat 15.29 g 13 g +106%
    Saturated fat 4.12 g 3.5 g +22%
    Trans fat 0 g 0 g
    Cholesterol 18 mg 15.3 mg -33%
    Salt 1.205 g 1.02 g +135%
    Carbohydrates 34.12 g 29 g +74%
    Fiber 2.4 g 2.04 g +118%
    Sugars 2.35 g 2 g -76%
    Proteins 7.06 g 6 g +10%
    Vitamin A 0 µg 0 µg -100%
    Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 0 mg 0 mg -100%
    Calcium 176 mg 150 mg +188%
    Iron 0.85 mg 0.722 mg +19%
    Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis) 23.611 % 23.611 %
Serving size: 3 TAQUITOS (85 g)

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