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Chorizo
Chorizo
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Barcode: 0043200150281 (EAN / EAN-13) 043200150281 (UPC / UPC-A)
Brand owner: Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp.
Categories: Meats and their products, Meats, Prepared meats, Sausages, Cured sausages, Chorizo
Countries where sold: United States
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Ingredients
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15 ingredients
Pork, beef, pork hearts, salt, water, paprika, spices, lactic acid starter culture, dextrose, garlic powder, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite, bha, bht, citric acid.Allergens: Beef, Pork
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:
- Ingredient: Dextrose
- Ingredient: Glucose
Food products are classified into 4 groups according to their degree of processing:
- Unprocessed or minimally processed foods
- Processed culinary ingredients
- Processed foods
- Ultra processed foods
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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E320 - Butylated hydroxyanisole (bha)
Butylated hydroxyanisole: Butylated hydroxyanisole -BHA- is an antioxidant consisting of a mixture of two isomeric organic compounds, 2-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyanisole and 3-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyanisole. It is prepared from 4-methoxyphenol and isobutylene. It is a waxy solid used as a food additive with the E number E320. The primary use for BHA is as an antioxidant and preservative in food, food packaging, animal feed, cosmetics, rubber, and petroleum products. BHA also is commonly used in medicines, such as isotretinoin, lovastatin, and simvastatin, among others.Source: Wikipedia
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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
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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.
Ingredients analysis
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Palm oil free
No ingredients containing palm oil detected
Unrecognized ingredients: Lactic-acid-starter-cultureSome ingredients could not be recognized.
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Non-vegan
Non-vegan ingredients: Pork, Beef, Pork heartSome ingredients could not be recognized.
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Non-vegetarian
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: Pork, beef, pork hearts, salt, water, paprika, spices, lactic acid starter culture, dextrose, garlic, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite, bha, bht, citric acid- Pork -> en:pork - vegan: no - vegetarian: no - percent_min: 6.66666666666667 - percent_max: 100
- beef -> en:beef - vegan: no - vegetarian: no - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 50
- pork hearts -> en:pork-heart - vegan: no - vegetarian: no - ciqual_food_code: 40060 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 33.3333333333333
- salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.285
- water -> en:water - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 18066 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.285
- paprika -> en:paprika - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11049 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.285
- spices -> en:spice - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.285
- lactic acid starter culture -> en:lactic-acid-starter-culture - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.285
- dextrose -> en:dextrose - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.285
- garlic -> en:garlic - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11000 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.285
- sodium erythorbate -> en:e316 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.285
- sodium nitrite -> en:e250 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.285
- bha -> en:e320 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.285
- bht -> en:e321 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.285
- citric acid -> en:e330 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.285
Nutrition
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Bad nutritional quality
⚠ ️Warning: the amount of fiber is not specified, their possible positive contribution to the grade could not be taken into account.⚠ ️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: 0
- Proteins: 5 / 5 (value: 21.43, rounded value: 21.43)
- Fiber: 0 / 5 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)
- Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)
Negative points: 25
- Energy: 5 / 10 (value: 1795, rounded value: 1795)
- Sugars: 0 / 10 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)
- Saturated fat: 10 / 10 (value: 14.29, rounded value: 14.3)
- Sodium: 10 / 10 (value: 1714, rounded value: 1714)
The points for proteins are not counted because the negative points are greater or equal to 11.
Nutritional score: (25 - 0)
Nutri-Score:
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Nutrient levels
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Fat in high quantity (35.7%)
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 high quantity (14.3%)
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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Sugars in low quantity (0%)
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 high quantity (4.29%)
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 ONZ (28 g))Compared to: Chorizo Energy 1,795 kj
(429 kcal)503 kj
(120 kcal)+46% Fat 35.71 g 10 g +44% Saturated fat 14.29 g 4 g +64% Trans fat 0 g 0 g Cholesterol 107 mg 30 mg Salt 4.285 g 1.2 g +65% Carbohydrates 0 g 0 g -100% Sugars 0 g 0 g -100% Proteins 21.43 g 6 g +18% Vitamin A 107.1 µg 30 µg Iron 9.64 mg 2.7 mg Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis) 0 % 0 %
Environment
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Eco-Score E - Very high environmental impact
The Eco-Score is an experimental score that summarizes the environmental impacts of food products.→ The Eco-Score was initially developped for France and it is being extended to other European countries. The Eco-Score formula is subject to change as it is regularly improved to make it more precise and better suited to each country.Life cycle analysis
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Average impact of products of the same category: D (Score: 35/100)
Category: Spicy pork sausage with red pepper, no precision
Category: Spicy pork sausage with red pepper, no precision
- PEF environmental score: 0.89 (the lower the score, the lower the impact)
- including impact on climate change: 6.17 kg CO2 eq/kg of product
Stage Impact Agriculture Processing Packaging Transportation Distribution Consumption
Bonuses and maluses
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Missing origins of ingredients information
Malus: -5
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Missing packaging information for this product
Malus: -15
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Eco-Score for this product
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Impact for this product: E (Score: 15/100)
Product: Chorizo
Life cycle analysis score: 35
Sum of bonuses and maluses: -20
Final score: 15/100
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Carbon footprint
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Equal to driving 3.2 km in a petrol car
617 g CO² per 100g of product
The carbon emission figure comes from ADEME's Agribalyse database, for the category: Spicy pork sausage with red pepper, no precision (Source: ADEME Agribalyse Database)
Stage Impact Agriculture Processing Packaging Transportation Distribution Consumption
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