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Baked snack cheese crackers - Cheez-It - 351 g
Baked snack cheese crackers - Cheez-It - 351 g
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Barcode: 0024100788873 (EAN / EAN-13) 024100788873 (UPC / UPC-A)
Quantity: 351 g
Packaging: Box
Brands: Cheez-It
Brand owner: Sunshine Biscuits, Inc.
Categories: Snacks, Salty snacks, Sweet snacks, Appetizers, Biscuits and cakes, Biscuits, Crackers
Countries where sold: United States
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Ingredients
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46 ingredients
Enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, vitamin b1 [thiamin mononitrate], vitamin b2 [riboflavin], folic acid), vegetable oil (soybean and palm oil with tbhq for freshness), cheese made with skim milk (skim milk, whey protein, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes, annatto extract color). contains 2% or less of salt, paprika, whey, buttermilk, cheddar and monterey jack cheese (milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), tomato powder, garlic powder, yeast, monosodium glutamate, natural and artificial flavors, onion powder, corn syrup solids, paprika extract color, autolyzed yeast extract, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate, malic acid, sugar, spice extract, annatto extract color, yellow 5, yellow 6, soy lecithin.Allergens: Gluten, Milk, Soybeans
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: E102 - Tartrazine
- Additive: E110 - Sunset yellow FCF
- Additive: E322 - Lecithins
- Additive: E621 - Monosodium glutamate
- Additive: E627 - Disodium guanylate
- Additive: E631 - Disodium inosinate
- Ingredient: Flavouring
- Ingredient: Milk proteins
- Ingredient: Whey
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- Processed culinary ingredients
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- Ultra processed foods
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Additives
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E102 - Tartrazine
Tartrazine: Tartrazine is a synthetic lemon yellow azo dye primarily used as a food coloring. It is also known as E number E102, C.I. 19140, FD&C Yellow 5, Acid Yellow 23, Food Yellow 4, and trisodium 1--4-sulfonatophenyl--4--4-sulfonatophenylazo--5-pyrazolone-3-carboxylate-.Tartrazine is a commonly used color all over the world, mainly for yellow, and can also be used with Brilliant Blue FCF -FD&C Blue 1, E133- or Green S -E142- to produce various green shades.Source: Wikipedia
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E110 - Sunset yellow FCF
Sunset Yellow FCF: Sunset Yellow FCF -also known as Orange Yellow S, or C.I. 15985- is a petroleum-derived orange azo dye with a pH dependent maximum absorption at about 480 nm at pH 1 and 443 nm at pH 13 with a shoulder at 500 nm. When added to foods sold in the US it is known as FD&C Yellow 6; when sold in Europe, it is denoted by E Number E110.Source: Wikipedia
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E296 - Malic acid
Malic acid: Malic acid is an organic compound with the molecular formula C4H6O5. It is a dicarboxylic acid that is made by all living organisms, contributes to the pleasantly sour taste of fruits, and is used as a food additive. Malic acid has two stereoisomeric forms -L- and D-enantiomers-, though only the L-isomer exists naturally. The salts and esters of malic acid are known as malates. The malate anion is an intermediate in the citric acid cycle.Source: Wikipedia
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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.
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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.
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E621 - Monosodium glutamate
Monosodium glutamate: Monosodium glutamate -MSG, also known as sodium glutamate- is the sodium salt of glutamic acid, one of the most abundant naturally occurring non-essential amino acids. Glutamic acid is found naturally in tomatoes, grapes, cheese, mushrooms and other foods.MSG is used in the food industry as a flavor enhancer with an umami taste that intensifies the meaty, savory flavor of food, as naturally occurring glutamate does in foods such as stews and meat soups. It was first prepared in 1908 by Japanese biochemist Kikunae Ikeda, who was trying to isolate and duplicate the savory taste of kombu, an edible seaweed used as a base for many Japanese soups. MSG as a flavor enhancer balances, blends, and rounds the perception of other tastes.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given MSG its generally recognized as safe -GRAS- designation. A popular belief is that large doses of MSG can cause headaches and other feelings of discomfort, known as "Chinese restaurant syndrome," but double-blind tests fail to find evidence of such a reaction. The European Union classifies it as a food additive permitted in certain foods and subject to quantitative limits. MSG has the HS code 29224220 and the E number E621.Source: Wikipedia
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E627 - Disodium guanylate
Disodium guanylate: Disodium guanylate, also known as sodium 5'-guanylate and disodium 5'-guanylate, is a natural sodium salt of the flavor enhancing nucleotide guanosine monophosphate -GMP-. Disodium guanylate is a food additive with the E number E627. It is commonly used in conjunction with glutamic acid. As it is a fairly expensive additive, it is not used independently of glutamic acid; if disodium guanylate is present in a list of ingredients but MSG does not appear to be, it is likely that glutamic acid is provided as part of another ingredient such as a processed soy protein complex. It is often added to foods in conjunction with disodium inosinate; the combination is known as disodium 5'-ribonucleotides. Disodium guanylate is produced from dried seaweed and is often added to instant noodles, potato chips and other snacks, savory rice, tinned vegetables, cured meats, and packaged soup.Source: Wikipedia
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E631 - Disodium inosinate
Disodium inosinate: Disodium inosinate -E631- is the disodium salt of inosinic acid with the chemical formula C10H11N4Na2O8P. It is used as a food additive and often found in instant noodles, potato chips, and a variety of other snacks. Although it can be obtained from bacterial fermentation of sugars, it is often commercially prepared from animal sources.Source: Wikipedia
Ingredients analysis
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Palm oil free
No ingredients containing palm oil detected
Unrecognized ingredients: Soybean-and-palm-oil-with-tbhq-for-freshness, Cheese-made-with-skim-milk, Annatto-extract-color, Contains-2-and-less-of-salt, Paprika-extract-color, Annatto-extract-colorSome ingredients could not be recognized.
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Non-vegan
Non-vegan ingredients: Skimmed milk, Whey protein, Whey, Buttermilk, Cheddar, Monterey Jack, MilkSome ingredients could not be recognized.
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Vegetarian status unknown
Unrecognized ingredients: Reduced iron, Thiamin, Thiamin mononitrate, Folic acid, Soybean-and-palm-oil-with-tbhq-for-freshness, Cheese-made-with-skim-milk, Annatto-extract-color, Contains-2-and-less-of-salt, Paprika-extract-color, Annatto-extract-colorSome ingredients could not be recognized.
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Details of the analysis of the ingredients
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Nutrition
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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: 0This product is not considered a beverage for the calculation of the Nutri-Score.
Positive points: 3
- Proteins: 5 / 5 (value: 10, rounded value: 10)
- Fiber: 3 / 5 (value: 3.3333333333333, rounded value: 3.33)
- Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)
Negative points: 18
- Energy: 6 / 10 (value: 2092, rounded value: 2092)
- Sugars: 0 / 10 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)
- Saturated fat: 4 / 10 (value: 5, rounded value: 5)
- Sodium: 8 / 10 (value: 766.66666666668, rounded value: 766.7)
The points for proteins are not counted because the negative points are greater or equal to 11.
Nutritional score: (18 - 3)
Nutri-Score:
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Nutrient levels
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Fat in high quantity (26.7%)
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.
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Saturated fat in moderate quantity (5%)
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.
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Sugars in low quantity (0%)
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.
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Salt in high quantity (1.92%)
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.
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Nutrition facts
Nutrition facts As sold
for 100 g / 100 mlAs sold
per serving (25 Crackers (30 g))Compared to: Crackers Energy 2,092 kj
(500 kcal)628 kj
(150 kcal)+11% Fat 26.667 g 8 g +54% Saturated fat 5 g 1.5 g +24% Monounsaturated fat 6.67 g 2 g -6% Polyunsaturated fat 11.67 g 3.5 g +99% Trans fat 0 g 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0 mg -100% Carbohydrates 60 g 18 g -3% Sugars 0 g 0 g -100% Fiber 3.333 g 1 g -17% Soluble fiber 0 g 0 g -100% Insoluble fiber 0 g 0 g -100% Proteins 10 g 3 g +4% Salt 1.917 g 0.575 g +4% Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 0 mg 0 mg -100% Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) 1 mg 0.3 mg +112% Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 0.33 mg 0.099 mg -21% Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin) 0.03 mg 0.009 mg -68% Vitamin B9 (Folic acid) 105 µg 31.5 µg +6% Folates (total folates) 175 µg 52.5 µg +8% Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) 0 µg 0 µg -100% Potassium 100 mg 30 mg -32% Calcium 100 mg 30 mg +53% Phosphorus 80 mg 24 mg -39% Iron 3.67 mg 1.1 mg +18% Magnesium 19 mg 5.7 mg -22% Zinc 0.8 mg 0.24 mg +1% Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis) 0 % 0 %
Environment
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Eco-Score B - Low environmental impact
⚠ ️Select a country in order to include the full impact of transportation.The Eco-Score is an experimental score that summarizes the environmental impacts of food products.→ 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
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Average impact of products of the same category: A (Score: 87/100)
Category: Salty snacks, crackers, plain
Category: Salty snacks, crackers, plain
- PEF environmental score: 0.22 (the lower the score, the lower the impact)
- including impact on climate change: 1.59 kg CO2 eq/kg of product
Stage Impact Agriculture Processing Packaging Transportation Distribution Consumption
Bonuses and maluses
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Missing origins of ingredients information
Malus: -5
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Packaging with a medium impact
Malus: -11
Shape Material Recycling Impact 1 Box Paper Recycle Low 1 Bag Plastic Return to store High
Eco-Score for this product
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Impact for this product: B (Score: 71/100)
Product: Baked snack cheese crackers - Cheez-It - 351 g
Life cycle analysis score: 87
Sum of bonuses and maluses: -16
Final score: 71/100
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Carbon footprint
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Equal to driving 0.8 km in a petrol car
159 g CO² per 100g of product
The carbon emission figure comes from ADEME's Agribalyse database, for the category: Salty snacks, crackers, plain (Source: ADEME Agribalyse Database)
Stage Impact Agriculture Processing Packaging Transportation Distribution Consumption
Packaging
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Packaging with a medium impact
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Packaging parts
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1 x Bag (Plastic)
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Packaging materials
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Transportation
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Origins of ingredients
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