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Barcode: 0041331091909 (EAN / EAN-13) 041331091909 (UPC / UPC-A)
Brand owner: Goya Foods, Inc.
Categories: Frozen foods
Countries where sold: United States
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Ingredients
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62 ingredients
Water, instant corn flour, refined lard (lard, bha and bht as antioxidants), rendered cured pork fat (cured with water, corn syrup solids, salt, sugar, sodium phosphates, sodium erythorbate, and sodium nitrite), monterey jack cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt and enzymes), roasted green chile (roasted green chiles, water, citric acid, salt and calcium chloride), tomatillo (tomatillo, water, salt and citric acid), chicken flavor (hydrolyzed corn protein, hydrolyzed soy protein, yeast extract, chicken fat, salt, chicken meat, natural flavor, silicon dioxide as anticaking agent, disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate), green bell pepper strips, cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, and enzymes), bleached enriched wheat flour (bleached enriched wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), soybean oil, modified corn starch, sugar, salt, garlic, monosodium glutamate, xanthan gum, guar gum, and cayenne pepper.Allergens: 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: E412 - Guar gum
- Additive: E415 - Xanthan gum
- Additive: E621 - Monosodium glutamate
- Additive: E627 - Disodium guanylate
- Additive: E631 - Disodium inosinate
- Ingredient: Flavouring
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- 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.
Additives
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E250 - Sodium nitrite
Sodium nitrite: Sodium nitrite is the inorganic compound with the chemical formula NaNO2. It is a white to slightly yellowish crystalline powder that is very soluble in water and is hygroscopic. It is a useful precursor to a variety of organic compounds, such as pharmaceuticals, dyes, and pesticides, but it is probably best known as a food additive to prevent botulism. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines, the most important medications needed in a basic health system.Nitrate or nitrite -ingested- under conditions that result in endogenous nitrosation has been classified as "probably carcinogenic to humans" by International Agency for Research on Cancer -IARC-.Source: Wikipedia
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E316 - Sodium erythorbate
Sodium erythorbate: Sodium erythorbate -C6H7NaO6- is a food additive used predominantly in meats, poultry, and soft drinks. Chemically, it is the sodium salt of erythorbic acid. When used in processed meat such as hot dogs and beef sticks, it increases the rate at which nitrite reduces to nitric oxide, thus facilitating a faster cure and retaining the pink coloring. As an antioxidant structurally related to vitamin C, it helps improve flavor stability and prevents the formation of carcinogenic nitrosamines. When used as a food additive, its E number is E316. The use of erythorbic acid and sodium erythorbate as a food preservative has increased greatly since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned the use of sulfites as preservatives in foods intended to be eaten fresh -such as ingredients for fresh salads- and as food processors have responded to the fact that some people are allergic to sulfites. It can also be found in bologna, and is occasionally used in beverages, baked goods, and potato salad.Sodium erythorbate is produced from sugars derived from different sources, such as beets, sugar cane, and corn. An urban myth claims that sodium erythorbate is made from ground earthworms; however, there is no truth to the myth. It is thought that the genesis of the legend comes from the similarity of the chemical name to the words earthworm and bait.Alternative applications include the development of additives that could be utilized as anti-oxidants in general. For instance, this substance has been implemented in the development of corrosion inhibitors for metals and it has been implemented in active packaging.Sodium erythorbate is soluble in water. The pH of the aqueous solution of the sodium salt is between 5 and 6. A 10% solution, made from commercial grade sodium erythorbate, may have a pH of 7.2 to 7.9. In its dry, crystalline state it is nonreactive. But, when in solution with water it readily reacts with atmospheric oxygen and other oxidizing agents, which makes it a valuable antioxidant.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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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.
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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.
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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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May contain palm oil
Ingredients that may contain palm oil: Lard, Chicken fat
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Non-vegan
Non-vegan ingredients: Lard, Lard, Monterey Jack, Pasteurised milk, Chicken fat, Chicken meat, Cheddar, Pasteurised milkSome ingredients could not be recognized.
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Non-vegetarian
Non-vegetarian ingredients: Lard, Lard, Chicken fat, Chicken meatSome ingredients could not be recognized.
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: Water, instant corn flour, lard (lard, bha and bht as antioxidants), rendered cured pork fat (with water, corn syrup solids, salt, sugar, sodium phosphates, sodium erythorbate, and sodium nitrite), monterey jack cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), green chile (green chiles, water, citric acid, salt, calcium chloride), tomatillo (tomatillo, water, salt, citric acid), chicken flavor (hydrolyzed corn protein, hydrolyzed soy protein, yeast extract, chicken fat, salt, chicken meat, natural flavor, silicon dioxide as anticaking agent, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate), green bell pepper strips, cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, and enzymes), enriched wheat flour (enriched wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), soybean oil, modified corn starch, sugar, salt, garlic, monosodium glutamate, xanthan gum, guar gum, and cayenne pepper- Water -> en:water - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 18066 - percent_min: 5 - percent_max: 100
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- bha and bht as antioxidants -> en:bha-and-bht-as-antioxidants - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 16.6666666666667
- rendered cured pork fat -> en:rendered-cured-pork-fat - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25
- with water -> en:water - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 18066 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25
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- salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.105
- sugar -> en:sugar - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.105
- sodium phosphates -> en:e339 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.105
- sodium erythorbate -> en:e316 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.105
- and sodium nitrite -> en:and-sodium-nitrite - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.105
- monterey jack cheese -> en:monterey-jack - vegan: no - vegetarian: maybe - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 12999 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 20
- pasteurized milk -> en:pasteurised-milk - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 19051 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 20
- cheese cultures -> en:lactic-ferments - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 10
- salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.105
- enzymes -> en:enzyme - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.105
- green chile -> en:green-chili-pepper - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 20151 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 16.6666666666667
- green chiles -> en:green-chili-pepper - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 20151 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 16.6666666666667
- water -> en:water - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 18066 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 8.33333333333333
- citric acid -> en:e330 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5.55555555555556
- salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.105
- calcium chloride -> en:e509 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.105
- tomatillo -> en:tomatillo - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 14.2857142857143
- tomatillo -> en:tomatillo - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 14.2857142857143
- water -> en:water - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 18066 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 7.14285714285714
- salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.105
- citric acid -> en:e330 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.105
- chicken flavor -> en:chicken-flavouring - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
- hydrolyzed corn protein -> en:hydrolysed-corn-protein - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
- hydrolyzed soy protein -> en:hydrolysed-soy-protein - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 20591 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.5
- yeast extract -> en:yeast-extract - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.66666666666667
- chicken fat -> en:chicken-fat - vegan: no - vegetarian: no - from_palm_oil: maybe - ciqual_food_code: 16540 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.25
- salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1
- chicken meat -> en:chicken-meat - vegan: no - vegetarian: no - ciqual_food_code: 36005 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.833333333333333
- natural flavor -> en:natural-flavouring - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.714285714285714
- silicon dioxide as anticaking agent -> en:silicon-dioxide-as-anticaking-agent - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.625
- disodium inosinate -> en:e631 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.555555555555556
- disodium guanylate -> en:e627 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.5
- green bell pepper strips -> en:green-bell-pepper-strips - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
- cheddar cheese -> en:cheddar - vegan: no - vegetarian: maybe - ciqual_food_code: 12726 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
- pasteurized milk -> en:pasteurised-milk - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 19051 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
- cheese cultures -> en:lactic-ferments - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.5
- salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.105
- and enzymes -> en:and-enzymes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.105
- enriched wheat flour -> en:fortified-wheat-flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9410 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
- enriched wheat flour -> en:fortified-wheat-flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9410 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
- niacin -> en:e375 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.5
- reduced iron -> en:reduced-iron - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.66666666666667
- thiamine mononitrate -> en:thiamin-mononitrate - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.25
- riboflavin -> en:e101 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1
- folic acid -> en:folic-acid - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.833333333333333
- soybean oil -> en:soya-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: no - ciqual_food_code: 17420 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
- modified corn starch -> en:modified-corn-starch - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 9510 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
- sugar -> en:sugar - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.77
- salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.105
- garlic -> en:garlic - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11000 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.105
- monosodium glutamate -> en:e621 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.105
- xanthan gum -> en:e415 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.105
- guar gum -> en:e412 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.105
- and cayenne pepper -> en:and-cayenne-pepper - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.105
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: 1This product is not considered a beverage for the calculation of the Nutri-Score.
Positive points: 0
- Proteins: 2 / 5 (value: 4.42, rounded value: 4.42)
- Fiber: 0 / 5 (value: 0.9, rounded value: 0.9)
- Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 1.48582458496094, rounded value: 1.5)
Negative points: 11
- Energy: 3 / 10 (value: 1038, rounded value: 1038)
- Sugars: 0 / 10 (value: 1.77, rounded value: 1.77)
- Saturated fat: 4 / 10 (value: 4.42, rounded value: 4.4)
- Sodium: 4 / 10 (value: 442, rounded value: 442)
The points for proteins are not counted because the negative points are greater or equal to 11.
Nutritional score: (11 - 0)
Nutri-Score:
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Nutrient levels
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Fat in moderate quantity (13.3%)
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.
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Saturated fat in moderate quantity (4.42%)
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 (1.77%)
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 moderate quantity (1.1%)
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 (1 TAMAL, ABOUT (113 g))Compared to: Frozen foods Energy 1,038 kj
(248 kcal)1,170 kj
(280 kcal)+42% Fat 13.27 g 15 g +78% Saturated fat 4.42 g 4.99 g +31% Trans fat 0 g 0 g Cholesterol 13 mg 14.7 mg -51% Salt 1.105 g 1.25 g +115% Carbohydrates 26.55 g 30 g +35% Fiber 0.9 g 1.02 g -18% Sugars 1.77 g 2 g -82% Proteins 4.42 g 4.99 g -31% Vitamin A 26.4 µg 29.8 µg -64% Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 1.1 mg 1.24 mg -54% Calcium 35 mg 39.6 mg -43% Iron 1.27 mg 1.44 mg +78% Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis) 1.486 % 1.486 %
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