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Basket organic cheddar shell pasta & cheese sauce

Basket organic cheddar shell pasta & cheese sauce

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Barcode: 0030034098780 (EAN / EAN-13) 030034098780 (UPC / UPC-A)

Brand owner: Giant Eagle, Inc.

Categories: Meals, Pasta dishes

Labels, certifications, awards: Organic, USDA Organic

Countries where sold: United States

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Ingredients

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    30 ingredients


    Organic shells (organic durum wheat semolina), mild cheddar cheese sauce (organic cheddar cheese [pasteurized organic milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes], water, organic butter [pasteurized organic cream, salt], organic maltodextrin, sodium phosphate, organic non-fat dry milk, organic soybean oil, contains 2% or less of: salt, organic natural flavors, colors added [organic fruit juice (organic pumpkin, organic apple), organic annatto extract], lactic acid, xanthan gum, organic guar gum, sunflower lecithin, organic carnauba wax, mixed tocopherols).
    Allergens: Gluten

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: E322 - Lecithins
    • Additive: E412 - Guar gum
    • Additive: E415 - Xanthan gum
    • Additive: E903 - Carnauba wax
    • Ingredient: Colour
    • Ingredient: Flavouring
    • Ingredient: Maltodextrin

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    2. Processed culinary ingredients
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    The determination of the group is based on the category of the product and on the ingredients it contains.

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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.

  • E412 - Guar gum


    Guar gum (E412) is a natural food additive derived from guar beans.

    This white, odorless powder is valued for its remarkable thickening and stabilizing properties, making it a common ingredient in various food products, including sauces, dressings, and ice creams.

    When used in moderation, guar gum is considered safe for consumption, with no known adverse health effects.

  • 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.

  • E903 - Carnauba wax


    Carnauba wax: Carnauba -; Portuguese: carnaúba [kaʁnɐˈubɐ]-, also called Brazil wax and palm wax, is a wax of the leaves of the palm Copernicia prunifera -Synonym: Copernicia cerifera-, a plant native to and grown only in the northeastern Brazilian states of Piauí, Ceará, Maranhão, Bahia, and Rio Grande do Norte. It is known as "queen of waxes" and in its pure state, usually comes in the form of hard yellow-brown flakes. It is obtained from the leaves of the carnauba palm by collecting and drying them, beating them to loosen the wax, then refining and bleaching the wax.
    Source: Wikipedia

Ingredients analysis

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    Palm oil content unknown


    Unrecognized ingredients: Shells, Mild-cheddar-cheese-sauce, Contains-2-and-less-of

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    Non-vegan


    Non-vegan ingredients: Cheddar, Pasteurised milk, Butter, Cream, Skimmed milk powder

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    Unrecognized ingredients: Shells, Mild-cheddar-cheese-sauce, Contains-2-and-less-of

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    : shells (durum wheat semolina), mild cheddar cheese sauce (cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), water, butter (cream, salt), maltodextrin, sodium phosphate, non-fat dry milk, soybean oil, contains 2% and less of (salt), natural flavors, colors added (fruit juice (pumpkin, apple), annatto), lactic acid, xanthan gum, guar gum, sunflower lecithin, carnauba wax, mixed tocopherols)
    1. shells -> en:shells - labels: en:organic - percent_min: 50 - percent_max: 100
      1. durum wheat semolina -> en:durum-wheat-semolina - labels: en:organic - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 9610 - percent_min: 50 - percent_max: 100
    2. mild cheddar cheese sauce -> en:mild-cheddar-cheese-sauce - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 50
      1. cheddar cheese -> en:cheddar - labels: en:organic - vegan: no - vegetarian: maybe - ciqual_food_code: 12726 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 50
        1. pasteurized milk -> en:pasteurised-milk - labels: en:organic - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 19051 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 50
        2. cheese culture -> en:lactic-ferments - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25
        3. salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.051282051282
        4. enzymes -> en:enzyme - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.051282051282
      2. water -> en:water - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 18066 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25
      3. butter -> en:butter - labels: en:organic - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 16400 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 16.6666666666667
        1. cream -> en:cream - labels: en:organic - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 19402 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 16.6666666666667
        2. salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.051282051282
      4. maltodextrin -> en:maltodextrin - labels: en:organic - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 12.5
      5. sodium phosphate -> en:e339 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 10
      6. non-fat dry milk -> en:skimmed-milk-powder - labels: en:organic - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 19054 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 8.33333333333333
      7. soybean oil -> en:soya-oil - labels: en:organic - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: no - ciqual_food_code: 17420 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 7.14285714285714
      8. contains 2% and less of -> en:contains-2-and-less-of - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.051282051282
        1. salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.051282051282
      9. natural flavors -> en:natural-flavouring - labels: en:organic - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.051282051282
      10. colors added -> en:colour - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.051282051282
        1. fruit juice -> en:fruit-juice - labels: en:organic - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.051282051282
          1. pumpkin -> en:pumpkin - labels: en:organic - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 20139 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.051282051282
          2. apple -> en:apple - labels: en:organic - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 13050 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.025641025641
        2. annatto -> en:e160b - labels: en:organic - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.025641025641
      11. lactic acid -> en:e270 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.051282051282
      12. xanthan gum -> en:e415 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.051282051282
      13. guar gum -> en:e412 - labels: en:organic - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.051282051282
      14. sunflower lecithin -> en:sunflower-lecithin - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.051282051282
      15. carnauba wax -> en:e903 - labels: en:organic - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.051282051282
      16. mixed tocopherols -> en:e306 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.051282051282

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: 0

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

    Positive points: 0

    • Proteins: 5 / 5 (value: 11.538461538462, rounded value: 11.54)
    • Fiber: 0 / 5 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)
    • Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 0.01220703125, rounded value: 0)

    Negative points: 18

    • Energy: 4 / 10 (value: 1341, rounded value: 1341)
    • Sugars: 0 / 10 (value: 3.8461538461538, rounded value: 3.85)
    • Saturated fat: 5 / 10 (value: 5.7692307692308, rounded value: 5.8)
    • Sodium: 9 / 10 (value: 820.5128205128, rounded value: 820.5)

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

    Nutritional score: (18 - 0)

    Nutri-Score:

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    Nutrition facts


    Nutrition facts As sold
    for 100 g / 100 ml
    As sold
    per serving (1 CONTAINER (78 g))
    Compared to: Pasta dishes
    Energy 1,341 kj
    (320 kcal)
    1,050 kj
    (250 kcal)
    +3%
    Fat 10.256 g 8 g +83%
    Saturated fat 5.769 g 4.5 g +180%
    Trans fat 0 g 0 g
    Cholesterol 26 mg 20.3 mg +165%
    Salt 2.051 g 1.6 g +11%
    Carbohydrates 43.59 g 34 g -18%
    Fiber 0 g 0 g -100%
    Sugars 3.846 g 3 g -23%
    Proteins 11.538 g 9 g +8%
    Calcium 128 mg 99.8 mg +35%
    Iron 1.85 mg 1.44 mg -16%
    Potassium 0 mg 0 mg -100%
    Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis) 0.012 % 0.012 %
Serving size: 1 CONTAINER (78 g)

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