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Cheesy bites - Velveeta

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Barcode: 0025155067111 (EAN / EAN-13) 025155067111 (UPC / UPC-A)

Brands: Velveeta

Brand owner: Heinz Frozen Food Company

Categories: Frozen foods

Countries where sold: United States

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Ingredients

55 ingredients

Pasteurized process cheese spread (american cheese [cultured milk, salt, enzymes], water, whey, sodium phosphate, whey protein concentrate, skim milk, salt, milkfat, artificial color), tortilla breader (white corn tortilla pieces [contains corn, soybean and/or sunflower oils], wheat flour, sugar, instant yeast, salt), diced tomatoes, water, bleached wheat flour, yellow corn flour, soybean oil, enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), green chiles, salt, wheat flour, whey, sodium alginate, modified food starch, natural flavor, dextrose, leavening (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate), nonfat milk, oleoresin paprika, egg, soy flour, spice, citric acid, calcium chloride, acetic acid, bell pepper juice concentrate, vinegar.

Allergens: Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soybeans

Food processing

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

Additive: E401 - Sodium alginate

Additive: E450 - Diphosphates

Ingredient: Colour

Ingredient: Dextrose

Ingredient: Flavouring

Ingredient: Glucose

Ingredient: Milk proteins

Ingredient: Whey
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Additives

E260 - Acetic acid

Acetic acid: Acetic acid , systematically named ethanoic acid , is a colorless liquid organic compound with the chemical formula CH3COOH -also written as CH3CO2H or C2H4O2-. When undiluted, it is sometimes called glacial acetic acid. Vinegar is no less than 4% acetic acid by volume, making acetic acid the main component of vinegar apart from water. Acetic acid has a distinctive sour taste and pungent smell. In addition to household vinegar, it is mainly produced as a precursor to polyvinyl acetate and cellulose acetate. It is classified as a weak acid since it only partially dissociates in solution, but concentrated acetic acid is corrosive and can attack the skin. Acetic acid is the second simplest carboxylic acid -after formic acid-. It consists of a methyl group attached to a carboxyl group. It is an important chemical reagent and industrial chemical, used primarily in the production of cellulose acetate for photographic film, polyvinyl acetate for wood glue, and synthetic fibres and fabrics. In households, diluted acetic acid is often used in descaling agents. In the food industry, acetic acid is controlled by the food additive code E260 as an acidity regulator and as a condiment. In biochemistry, the acetyl group, derived from acetic acid, is fundamental to all forms of life. When bound to coenzyme A, it is central to the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats. The global demand for acetic acid is about 6.5 million metric tons per year -Mt/a-, of which approximately 1.5 Mt/a is met by recycling; the remainder is manufactured from methanol. Vinegar is mostly dilute acetic acid, often produced by fermentation and subsequent oxidation of ethanol.
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.

E401 - Sodium alginate

E450 - Diphosphates

Diphosphates (E450) are food additives often utilized to modify the texture of products, acting as leavening agents in baking and preventing the coagulation of canned food.

These salts can stabilize whipped cream and are also found in powdered products to maintain their flow properties. They are commonly present in baked goods, processed meats, and soft drinks.

Derived from phosphoric acid, they're part of our daily phosphate intake, which often surpasses recommended levels due to the prevalence of phosphates in processed foods and drinks.

Excessive phosphate consumption is linked to health issues, such as impaired kidney function and weakened bone health. Though diphosphates are generally regarded as safe when consumed within established acceptable daily intakes, it's imperative to monitor overall phosphate consumption to maintain optimal health.

E450i - Disodium diphosphate

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

May contain palm oil

Ingredients that may contain palm oil: Milkfat

Non-vegan
Non-vegan ingredients: American cheese, Soured milk, Whey, Whey protein, Skimmed milk, Milkfat, Whey, Skimmed milk, Egg
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Unrecognized ingredients: Pasteurized-process-cheese-spread, Tortilla-breader, White-corn-tortilla-pieces, Instant-yeast, Reduced iron, Thiamin mononitrate, Folic acid, Oleoresin-paprika
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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: 15
This product is not considered a beverage for the calculation of the Nutri-Score.

Positive points: 1

Proteins: 5 / 5 (value: 8.75, rounded value: 8.75)

Fiber: 1 / 5 (value: 1.2, rounded value: 1.2)

Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 15.2343764349266, rounded value: 15.2)

Negative points: 17

Energy: 3 / 10 (value: 1205, rounded value: 1205)

Sugars: 0 / 10 (value: 3.75, rounded value: 3.75)

Saturated fat: 5 / 10 (value: 5.62, rounded value: 5.6)

Sodium: 9 / 10 (value: 900, rounded value: 900)

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

Nutritional score: (17 - 1)

Nutri-Score:
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Nutrient levels
- Fat in moderate quantity (15%)
  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 (5.62%)
  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 low quantity (3.75%)
  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 (2.25%)
  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 (4 BITES (80 g))	Compared to: Frozen foods
Energy	1,205 kj (288 kcal)	964 kj (230 kcal)	+61%
Fat	15 g	12 g	+99%
Saturated fat	5.62 g	4.5 g	+57%
Trans fat	0 g	0 g	-100%
Cholesterol	25 mg	20 mg	-6%
Carbohydrates	30 g	24 g	+50%
Sugars	3.75 g	3 g	-65%
Fiber	1.2 g	0.96 g	-12%
Proteins	8.75 g	7 g	+58%
Salt	2.25 g	1.8 g	+393%
Vitamin A	187.5 µg	150 µg	+149%
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)	3 mg	2.4 mg	+21%
Calcium	188 mg	150 mg	+206%
Iron	0.9 mg	0.72 mg	+25%
Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis)	15.234 %	15.234 %

Serving size: 4 BITES (80 g)

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Cheesy bites - Velveeta