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Barcode: 0041497025770 (EAN / EAN-13) 041497025770 (UPC / UPC-A)

Brands: Weis Quality

Brand owner: Weis Markets, Inc.

Categories: Snacks

Countries where sold: United States

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Ingredients

62 ingredients

Milk chocolate candies (milk chocolate (sugar, cocoa butter, chocolate liquor, whole milk powder, soy lecithin (an emulsifier), vanilla), sugar, artificial color (fd&c blue no. 1, blue no. 1 lake, blue no. 2 lake, yellow no. 5, yellow no. 5 lake, yellow no. 6, yellow no. 6 lake, red no. 40, red no. 40 lake, sorbitol, titanium dioxide, phosphoric acid, methyl and propyl parabens, caramel), corn syrup, wax, dextrin), honey roasted sesame sticks [ unbleached wheat flour (malted barley flour added as an enzyme additive), soybean oil, sesame seeds, honey coating (sucralose, wheat starch, honey), bulgur wheat, tack blend (maltodextrin, xanthan gum), salt, beet powder (color), turmeric (color)], cashews, almonds, vegetable oil (canola, sunflower and/or soybean), salt.

Allergens: Milk, Nuts, Sesame seeds, Soybeans

Food processing

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

Additive: E1400 - Dextrin

Additive: E150 - Caramel

Additive: E171 - Titanium dioxide

Additive: E322 - Lecithins

Additive: E415 - Xanthan gum

Additive: E420 - Sorbitol

Additive: E955 - Sucralose

Ingredient: Colour

Ingredient: Emulsifier

Ingredient: Maltodextrin
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Additives

E1400 - Dextrin

Dextrin: Dextrins are a group of low-molecular-weight carbohydrates produced by the hydrolysis of starch or glycogen. Dextrins are mixtures of polymers of D-glucose units linked by α--1→4- or α--1→6- glycosidic bonds. Dextrins can be produced from starch using enzymes like amylases, as during digestion in the human body and during malting and mashing, or by applying dry heat under acidic conditions -pyrolysis or roasting-. The latter process is used industrially, and also occurs on the surface of bread during the baking process, contributing to flavor, color and crispness. Dextrins produced by heat are also known as pyrodextrins. The starch hydrolyses during roasting under acidic conditions, and short-chained starch parts partially rebranch with α--1‚6- bonds to the degraded starch molecule. See also Maillard Reaction. Dextrins are white, yellow, or brown powders that are partially or fully water-soluble, yielding optically active solutions of low viscosity. Most of them can be detected with iodine solution, giving a red coloration; one distinguishes erythrodextrin -dextrin that colours red- and achrodextrin -giving no colour-. White and yellow dextrins from starch roasted with little or no acid are called British gum.
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E150 - Caramel

E171 - Titanium dioxide

Titanium dioxide: Titanium dioxide, also known as titaniumIV oxide or titania, is the naturally occurring oxide of titanium, chemical formula TiO2. When used as a pigment, it is called titanium white, Pigment White 6 -PW6-, or CI 77891. Generally, it is sourced from ilmenite, rutile and anatase. It has a wide range of applications, including paint, sunscreen and food coloring. When used as a food coloring, it has E number E171. World production in 2014 exceeded 9 million metric tons. It has been estimated that titanium dioxide is used in two-thirds of all pigments, and the oxide has been valued at $13.2 billion.
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.

E338 - Phosphoric acid

Phosphoric acid: Phosphoric acid -also known as orthophosphoric acid or phosphoricV acid- is a weak acid with the chemical formula H3PO4. Orthophosphoric acid refers to phosphoric acid, which is the IUPAC name for this compound. The prefix ortho- is used to distinguish the acid from related phosphoric acids, called polyphosphoric acids. Orthophosphoric acid is a non-toxic acid, which, when pure, is a solid at room temperature and pressure. The conjugate base of phosphoric acid is the dihydrogen phosphate ion, H2PO−4, which in turn has a conjugate base of hydrogen phosphate, HPO2−4, which has a conjugate base of phosphate, PO3−4. Phosphates are essential for life.The most common source of phosphoric acid is an 85% aqueous solution; such solutions are colourless, odourless, and non-volatile. The 85% solution is a syrupy liquid, but still pourable. Although phosphoric acid does not meet the strict definition of a strong acid, the 85% solution is acidic enough to be corrosive. Because of the high percentage of phosphoric acid in this reagent, at least some of the orthophosphoric acid is condensed into polyphosphoric acids; for the sake of labeling and simplicity, the 85% represents H3PO4 as if it were all in the ortho form. Dilute aqueous solutions of phosphoric acid exist in the ortho form.
Source: Wikipedia

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.

E420 - Sorbitol

Sorbitol: Sorbitol --, less commonly known as glucitol --, is a sugar alcohol with a sweet taste which the human body metabolizes slowly. It can be obtained by reduction of glucose, which changes the aldehyde group to a hydroxyl group. Most sorbitol is made from corn syrup, but it is also found in nature, for example in apples, pears, peaches, and prunes. It is converted to fructose by sorbitol-6-phosphate 2-dehydrogenase. Sorbitol is an isomer of mannitol, another sugar alcohol; the two differ only in the orientation of the hydroxyl group on carbon 2. While similar, the two sugar alcohols have very different sources in nature, melting points, and uses.
Source: Wikipedia

E955 - Sucralose

Sucralose: Sucralose is an artificial sweetener and sugar substitute. The majority of ingested sucralose is not broken down by the body, so it is noncaloric. In the European Union, it is also known under the E number E955. It is produced by chlorination of sucrose. Sucralose is about 320 to 1‚000 times sweeter than sucrose, three times as sweet as both aspartame and acesulfame potassium, and twice as sweet as sodium saccharin. Evidence of benefit is lacking for long-term weight loss with some data supporting weight gain and heart disease risks.It is stable under heat and over a broad range of pH conditions. Therefore, it can be used in baking or in products that require a long shelf life. The commercial success of sucralose-based products stems from its favorable comparison to other low-calorie sweeteners in terms of taste, stability, and safety. Common brand names of sucralose-based sweeteners are Splenda, Zerocal, Sukrana, SucraPlus, Candys, Cukren, and Nevella. Canderel Yellow also contains sucralose, but the original Canderel and Green Canderel do not.
Source: Wikipedia

Ingredients analysis

Palm oil content unknown
Unrecognized ingredients: Milk-chocolate-candies, Fd-c-blue-no, 1, Blue-no, 1-lake, Blue-no, 2-lake, Yellow-no, 5, Yellow-no, 5-lake, Yellow-no, 6, Yellow-no, 6-lake, Red-no, 40, Red-no, 40-lake, Methyl-and-propyl-parabens, Wax, Honey-roasted-sesame-sticks, Malted-barley-flour-added-as-an-enzyme-additive, Honey-coating, Tack-blend
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Non-vegan ingredients: Milk chocolate, Whole milk powder, Honey
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Unrecognized ingredients: Milk-chocolate-candies, Fd-c-blue-no, 1, Blue-no, 1-lake, Blue-no, 2-lake, Yellow-no, 5, Yellow-no, 5-lake, Yellow-no, 6, Yellow-no, 6-lake, Red-no, 40, Red-no, 40-lake, Methyl-and-propyl-parabens, Wax, Honey-roasted-sesame-sticks, Malted-barley-flour-added-as-an-enzyme-additive, Honey-coating, Tack-blend
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Nutrition

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: 0
This product is not considered a beverage for the calculation of the Nutri-Score.

Positive points: 4

Proteins: 5 / 5 (value: 11.54, rounded value: 11.54)

Fiber: 4 / 5 (value: 3.8, rounded value: 3.8)

Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 0.302124023437509, rounded value: 0.3)

Negative points: 25

Energy: 6 / 10 (value: 2251, rounded value: 2251)

Sugars: 5 / 10 (value: 26.92, rounded value: 26.9)

Saturated fat: 9 / 10 (value: 9.62, rounded value: 9.6)

Sodium: 5 / 10 (value: 519, rounded value: 519)

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

Nutritional score: (25 - 4)

Nutri-Score:
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Nutrient levels
- Fat in high quantity (34.6%)
  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 (9.62%)
  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 high quantity (26.9%)
  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 moderate quantity (1.3%)
  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 (3 Tbsp (26 g))	Compared to: Snacks
Energy	2,251 kj (538 kcal)	585 kj (140 kcal)	+22%
Fat	34.62 g	9 g	+75%
Saturated fat	9.62 g	2.5 g	+25%
Trans fat	0 g	0 g
Cholesterol	0 mg	0 mg	-100%
Carbohydrates	50 g	13 g	-12%
Sugars	26.92 g	7 g	-6%
Fiber	3.8 g	0.988 g	+5%
Proteins	11.54 g	3 g	+79%
Salt	1.298 g	0.337 g	+117%
Vitamin A	0 µg	0 µg	-100%
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)	0 mg	0 mg	-100%
Calcium	77 mg	20 mg	+37%
Iron	2.77 mg	0.72 mg	+36%
Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis)	0.302 %	0.302 %

Serving size: 3 Tbsp (26 g)

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