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Nacho cheese bites
Nacho cheese bites
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Barcode: 0041322357991 (EAN / EAN-13) 041322357991 (UPC / UPC-A)
Brand owner: Rich Products Corporation
Categories: Frozen foods
Countries where sold: United States
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53 ingredients
Pasteurized process american cheese (american cheese [pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes], water, cream, sodium phosphate, salt, to preserve freshness [sorbic acid], artificial color), water, wheat flour, soybean oil, masa flour, contains 2% or less of each of the following: autolyzed yeast extract, bleached wheat flour, cheddar and romano cheese powder (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzyme), citric acid, disodium phosphate, dried green bell peppers, garlic powder, hydrolyzed soy protein, lactic acid, maltodextrin, methylcellulose, milk fat, monosodium glutamate, natural and artificial flavor, nonfat milk, onion powder, paprika extract (color), red 40 lake, salt, sodium diacetate, spice, spices, tomato powder, whey, yeast extract, yellow 5, yellow 6, yellow corn flour, yellow corn meal.Allergens: Gluten, 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: E102 - Tartrazine
- Additive: E110 - Sunset yellow FCF
- Additive: E129 - Allura red
- Additive: E160c - Paprika extract
- Additive: E461 - Methyl cellulose
- Additive: E621 - Monosodium glutamate
- Ingredient: Colour
- Ingredient: Flavouring
- Ingredient: Maltodextrin
- Ingredient: Whey
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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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E129 - Allura red
Allura Red AC: Allura Red AC is a red azo dye that goes by several names, including FD&C Red 40. It is used as a food dye and has the E number E129. It is usually supplied as its red sodium salt, but can also be used as the calcium and potassium salts. These salts are soluble in water. In solution, its maximum absorbance lies at about 504 nm.Source: Wikipedia
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E200 - Sorbic acid
Sorbic acid: Sorbic acid, or 2‚4-hexadienoic acid, is a natural organic compound used as a food preservative. It has the chemical formula CH3-CH-4CO2H. It is a colourless solid that is slightly soluble in water and sublimes readily. It was first isolated from the unripe berries of the Sorbus aucuparia -rowan tree-, hence its name.Source: Wikipedia
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E262 - Sodium acetates
Sodium acetate: Sodium acetate, CH3COONa, also abbreviated NaOAc, is the sodium salt of acetic acid. This colorless deliquescent salt has a wide range of uses.Source: Wikipedia
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E262ii - Sodium diacetate
Sodium acetate: Sodium acetate, CH3COONa, also abbreviated NaOAc, is the sodium salt of acetic acid. This colorless deliquescent salt has a wide range of uses.Source: Wikipedia
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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
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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.
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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
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E461 - Methyl cellulose
Methyl cellulose: Methyl cellulose -or methylcellulose- is a chemical compound derived from cellulose. It is a hydrophilic white powder in pure form and dissolves in cold -but not in hot- water, forming a clear viscous solution or gel. It is sold under a variety of trade names and is used as a thickener and emulsifier in various food and cosmetic products, and also as a treatment of constipation. Like cellulose, it is not digestible, not toxic, and not an allergen.Source: Wikipedia
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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
Ingredients analysis
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May contain palm oil
Ingredients that may contain palm oil: Milkfat
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Non-vegan
Non-vegan ingredients: American cheese, Pasteurised milk, Cream, Cheddar, Romano cheese, Pasteurised milk, Milkfat, Skimmed milk, WheySome ingredients could not be recognized.
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Unrecognized ingredients: Pasteurized-process-american-cheese, To-preserve-freshness, Masa-flour, Contains-2-and-less-of-each-of-the-following, E339ii, Yellow-corn-mealSome ingredients could not be recognized.
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- spice -> en:spice - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.6175
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Nutrition
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Bad 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: 1
- Proteins: 5 / 5 (value: 12.94, rounded value: 12.94)
- Fiber: 1 / 5 (value: 1.2, rounded value: 1.2)
- Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 0.0237165178571388, rounded value: 0)
Negative points: 24
- Energy: 4 / 10 (value: 1427, rounded value: 1427)
- Sugars: 0 / 10 (value: 1.18, rounded value: 1.18)
- Saturated fat: 10 / 10 (value: 10.59, rounded value: 10.6)
- Sodium: 10 / 10 (value: 1047, rounded value: 1047)
The points for proteins are not counted because the negative points are greater or equal to 11.
Nutritional score: (24 - 1)
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Nutrient levels
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Fat in high quantity (24.7%)
What you need to know- A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases.
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Saturated fat in high quantity (10.6%)
What you need to know- A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases.
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Sugars in low quantity (1.18%)
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).
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Salt in high quantity (2.62%)
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 (3 PIECES (85 g))Compared to: Frozen foods Energy 1,427 kj
(341 kcal)1,210 kj
(290 kcal)+95% Fat 24.71 g 21 g +232% Saturated fat 10.59 g 9 g +213% Trans fat 0.59 g 0.501 g Cholesterol 41 mg 34.8 mg +53% Salt 2.618 g 2.22 g +409% Carbohydrates 17.65 g 15 g -10% Fiber 1.2 g 1.02 g +9% Sugars 1.18 g 1 g -88% Proteins 12.94 g 11 g +102% Vitamin A 141.3 µg 120 µg +90% Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 1.4 mg 1.19 mg -41% Calcium 294 mg 250 mg +380% Iron 0.42 mg 0.357 mg -41% Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis) 0.024 % 0.024 %
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