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Original cheese - Kraft - 16 oz

Original cheese - Kraft - 16 oz

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Barcode: 0021000616893 (EAN / EAN-13) 021000616893 (UPC / UPC-A)

Quantity: 16 oz

Packaging: Card-box

Brands: Kraft, Heinz, Velveeta, Gallo family

Categories: Dairies, Fermented foods, Fermented milk products, Cheeses, Cheese product

Countries where sold: United States

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Ingredients

26 ingredients

skim milk, milk, canola oil, milk protein concentrate, sodium phosphate, contains less than 2% of modified food starch, maltodextrin, = daily value whey, salt, calcium phosphate, lactic acid, sorbic acid as a preservative, whey protein concentrate, milkfat, sodium alginate, sodium citrate, enzymes, apocarotenal and annatto (color), cheese culture, ou how a nutrient erving of contributes to vitamin a palmitate. y diet. calories a day kraft heinz foods company ed for general chicago, il 60601 on advice. contains: milk. velveeta contains 4g of fat per serving

Allergens: Milk

Food processing

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

Additive: E160b - Annatto

Additive: E160e - Beta-apo-8′-carotenal (c30)

Additive: E401 - Sodium alginate

Ingredient: Colour

Ingredient: Maltodextrin

Ingredient: Milk proteins
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Processed culinary ingredients

Processed foods

Ultra processed foods

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Additives

E160b - Annatto

E160e - Beta-apo-8′-carotenal (c30)

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

E331 - Sodium citrates

Sodium citrate: Sodium citrate may refer to any of the sodium salts of citrate -though most commonly the third-: Monosodium citrate Disodium citrate Trisodium citrateThe three forms of the salt are collectively known by the E number E331. Sodium citrates are used as acidity regulators in food and drinks, and also as emulsifiers for oils. They enable cheeses to melt without becoming greasy.
Source: Wikipedia

E401 - Sodium alginate

Ingredients analysis

May contain palm oil

Ingredients that may contain palm oil: Milkfat

Non-vegan
Non-vegan ingredients: Skimmed milk, Milk, Milk protein concentrate, Whey protein, Milkfat
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Nutrition

Poor nutritional quality
⚠ ️Warning: the amount of fruits, vegetables and nuts is not specified on the label, it was estimated from the list of ingredients: 12
This product is not considered a beverage for the calculation of the Nutri-Score.

Positive points: 5

Proteins: 5 / 5 (value: 14.29, rounded value: 14.29)

Fiber: 0 / 5 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)

Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 12, rounded value: 12)

Negative points: 19

Energy: 3 / 10 (value: 1046, rounded value: 1046)

Sugars: 1 / 10 (value: 7.14, rounded value: 7.14)

Saturated fat: 5 / 10 (value: 5.36, rounded value: 5.4)

Sodium: 10 / 10 (value: 1415.16, rounded value: 1415.2)

The points for proteins are counted because the product is in the cheeses category.

Nutritional score: (19 - 5)

Nutri-Score:
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Nutrient levels
- Fat in moderate quantity (14.3%)
  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 (5.36%)
  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 moderate quantity (7.14%)
  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 high quantity (3.54%)
  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	Compared to: Cheeses
Energy	1,046 kj (250 kcal)	-23%
Fat	14.29 g	-45%
Saturated fat	5.36 g	-68%
Carbohydrates	10.71 g	+449%
Sugars	7.14 g	+698%
Fiber	0 g	-100%
Proteins	14.29 g	-30%
Salt	3.538 g	+144%
Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis)	12 %

Environment

Eco-Score D - High environmental impact

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Life cycle analysis

Average impact of products of the same category: C (Score: 54/100)

Category: Camembert cheese, from cow's milk

PEF environmental score: 0.50 (the lower the score, the lower the impact)
including impact on climate change: 5.24 kg CO2 eq/kg of product

Stage	Impact
Agriculture	84.4 %
Processing	5.6 %
Packaging	4.4 %
Transportation	3.3 %
Distribution	1.8 %
Consumption	0.5 %

Bonuses and maluses

Missing origins of ingredients information
Malus: -5

⚠ ️ The origins of the ingredients of this product are not indicated.

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No ingredients that threaten species

Packaging with a medium impact

Malus: -10

Shape	Material	Recycling	Impact
Box	Unknown		High

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Eco-Score for this product

Impact for this product: D (Score: 39/100)
Product: Original cheese - Kraft - 16 oz

Life cycle analysis score: 54
Sum of bonuses and maluses: -15

Final score: 39/100

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Carbon footprint

Equal to driving 2.7 km in a petrol car

524 g CO² per 100g of product

The carbon emission figure comes from ADEME's Agribalyse database, for the category: Camembert cheese, from cow's milk (Source: ADEME Agribalyse Database)

Stage	Impact
Agriculture	85.1 %
Processing	5.0 %
Packaging	5.0 %
Transportation	4.0 %
Distribution	0.7 %
Consumption	0.1 %

Packaging

Packaging with a medium impact

Packaging parts

Box

Packaging materials

Material	%	Packaging weight	Packaging weight per 100 g of product

Transportation

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Original cheese - Kraft - 16 oz