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Cereal - Malt-O-Meal

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Barcode: 0042400150503 (EAN / EAN-13) 042400150503 (UPC / UPC-A)

Brands: Malt-O-Meal

Brand owner: MOM Brands Company

Categories: Plant-based foods and beverages, Plant-based foods, Cereals and potatoes, Cereals and their products

Countries where sold: United States

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Ingredients

30 ingredients

Whole grain wheat, sugar, rice flour, canola oil, fructose, contains 2% or less of: dextrose, maltodextrin, salt, calcium carbonate, cinnamon, soy lecithin, trisodium phosphate, annatto and caramel color, natural flavor, bht added to preserve freshness. vitamins and minerals: ferric orthophosphate (source of iron), niacinamide (vitamin b3), zinc oxide (source of zinc), thiamin mononitrate (vitamin b1), calcium pantothenate (vitamin b5), pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6), folic acid.

Allergens: Gluten, Soybeans

Food processing

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

Additive: E150c - Ammonia caramel

Additive: E160b - Annatto

Additive: E322 - Lecithins

Ingredient: Dextrose

Ingredient: Flavouring

Ingredient: Glucose

Ingredient: Maltodextrin
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Additives

E150c - Ammonia caramel

E160b - Annatto

E321 - Butylated hydroxytoluene

Butylated hydroxytoluene: Butylated hydroxytoluene -BHT-, also known as dibutylhydroxytoluene, is a lipophilic organic compound, chemically a derivative of phenol, that is useful for its antioxidant properties. European and U.S. regulations allow small amounts to be used as a food additive. In addition to this use, BHT is widely used to prevent oxidation in fluids -e.g. fuel, oil- and other materials where free radicals must be controlled.
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.

E339 - Sodium phosphates

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

E339iii - Trisodium 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

Ingredients analysis

Palm oil free
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Unrecognized ingredients: Contains-2-and-less-of
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: Whole grain wheat, sugar, rice flour, canola oil, fructose, contains 2% and less of (dextrose), maltodextrin, salt, calcium carbonate, cinnamon, soy lecithin, trisodium phosphate, annatto, caramel color, natural flavor, bht added to preserve freshness, vitamins, minerals (ferric orthophosphate), niacinamide (vitamin b3), zinc oxide, thiamin mononitrate (vitamin b1), calcium pantothenate (vitamin b5), pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6), folic acid
Whole grain wheat -> en:whole-wheat - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 9010 - percent_min: 4.16666666666667 - percent_max: 100

sugar -> en:sugar - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 34.38

rice flour -> en:rice-flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 9520 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 33.3333333333333

canola oil -> en:canola-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: no - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25

fructose -> en:fructose - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 31077 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 20

contains 2% and less of -> en:contains-2-and-less-of - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 16.6666666666667

dextrose -> en:dextrose - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 16.6666666666667

maltodextrin -> en:maltodextrin - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 14.2857142857143

salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.1725

calcium carbonate -> en:e170i - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.1725

cinnamon -> en:cinnamon - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.1725

soy lecithin -> en:soya-lecithin - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 42200 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.1725

trisodium phosphate -> en:e339iii - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.1725

annatto -> en:e160b - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.1725

caramel color -> en:e150a - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.1725

natural flavor -> en:natural-flavouring - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.1725

bht added to preserve freshness -> en:e321 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.1725

vitamins -> en:vitamins - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.1725

minerals -> en:minerals - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.1725

ferric orthophosphate -> en:ferric-orthophosphate - labels: en:iron-source - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.1725

niacinamide -> en:e375 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.1725

vitamin b3 -> en:e375 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.1725

zinc oxide -> en:zinc-oxide - labels: en:zinc-source - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.1725

thiamin mononitrate -> en:thiamin-mononitrate - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.1725

vitamin b1 -> en:thiamin - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.1725

calcium pantothenate -> en:calcium-pantothenate - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.1725

vitamin b5 -> en:pantothenic-acid - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.1725

pyridoxine hydrochloride -> en:pyridoxine-hydrochloride - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.1725

vitamin b6 -> en:vitamin-b6 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.1725

folic acid -> en:folic-acid - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.1725

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: 7
This product is not considered a beverage for the calculation of the Nutri-Score.

Positive points: 5

Proteins: 3 / 5 (value: 6.25, rounded value: 6.25)

Fiber: 5 / 5 (value: 6.2, rounded value: 6.2)

Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 7.68166666666666, rounded value: 7.7)

Negative points: 17

Energy: 5 / 10 (value: 1833, rounded value: 1833)

Sugars: 7 / 10 (value: 34.38, rounded value: 34.38)

Saturated fat: 0 / 10 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)

Sodium: 5 / 10 (value: 469, rounded value: 469)

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

Nutritional score: (17 - 5)

Nutri-Score:
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Nutrient levels
- Fat in moderate quantity (12.5%)
  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 low quantity (0%)
  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 (34.4%)
  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 (1.17%)
  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 (3/4 cup (32 g))	Compared to: Cereals and their products
Energy	1,833 kj (438 kcal)	587 kj (140 kcal)	+25%
Fat	12.5 g	4 g	+127%
Saturated fat	0 g	0 g	-100%
Monounsaturated fat	7.81 g	2.5 g	+397%
Polyunsaturated fat	3.12 g	0.998 g	+146%
Trans fat	0 g	0 g
Cholesterol	0 mg	0 mg	-100%
Carbohydrates	75 g	24 g	+23%
Sugars	34.38 g	11 g	+422%
Fiber	6.2 g	1.98 g	+26%
Proteins	6.25 g	2 g	-34%
Salt	1.172 g	0.375 g	+232%
Vitamin A	0 µg	0 µg	-100%
Vitamin D	3.325 µg	1.06 µg	+3%
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)	0 mg	0 mg	-100%
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)	2 mg	0.64 mg	+119%
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	14.167 mg	4.53 mg	+1,669%
Vitamin B3/PP (Niacin)	5 mg	1.6 mg	-44%
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)	0.625 mg	0.2 mg	-49%
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)	30 µg	9.6 µg	-78%
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin)	5 µg	1.6 µg	+36%
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)	1.875 mg	0.6 mg	-42%
Potassium	188 mg	60.2 mg	-21%
Calcium	312 mg	99.8 mg	+411%
Phosphorus	125 mg	40 mg	-50%
Iron	14.06 mg	4.5 mg	+183%
Magnesium	27 mg	8.64 mg	-71%
Zinc	4.69 mg	1.5 mg	-23%
Copper	0.133 mg	0.043 mg	-60%
Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis)	7.682 %	7.682 %

Serving size: 3/4 cup (32 g)

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