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This "Apple" Walks Into a Bar... - Trader Joe's - 7.8 oz (222 g)

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This "Apple" Walks Into a Bar... - Trader Joe's - 7.8 oz (222 g)

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Barcode: 00504652

Quantity: 7.8 oz (222 g)

Brands: Trader Joe's

Categories: Snacks, Sweet snacks, Bars, Cereal bars, Fruits cereal bars, Apple cereal bars

Labels, certifications, awards: Certified Organic by Quality Assurance International

Stores: Trader Joe's

Countries where sold: United States

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Ingredients

39 ingredients

APPLE FILLING (ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, DEHYDRATED APPLES, FRUIT JUICE CONCENTRATES (PINEAPPLE, PEAR, APPLE, PEACH), TAPIOCA STARCH, GLYCERIN, NATURAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, PECTIN, CINNAMON, LOCUST BEAN GUM, ANNATTO EXTRACT [COLOR]). ORGANIC WHEAT FLOUR, ORGANIC INVERT CANE SYRUP, ORGANIC EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL, ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC WHEAT BRAN, ORGANIC OAT FLOUR, ORGANIC OATS, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF ORGANIC WHEAT GLUTEN, ORGANIC HONEY, ORGANIC NON-FAT DRY MILK, BAKING SODA, CREAM OF TARTAR, SEA SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS, VITAMIN B BLEND (NIACINAMIDE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, RIBOFLAVIN, THIAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE, FOLIC ACID, CYANOCOBALAMIN), ORGANIC SOY LECITHIN. CONTAINS MILK, SOY, WHEAT

Allergens: Apple, Gluten, Milk, Peach, Soybeans

Food processing

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

Additive: E322 - Lecithins

Additive: E410 - Locust bean gum

Additive: E422 - Glycerol

Additive: E440 - Pectins

Ingredient: Colour

Ingredient: Flavouring

Ingredient: Invert sugar

Ingredient: Fruit juice concentrate
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Additives

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.

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.

E336 - Potassium tartrates

Potassium tartrate: Potassium tartrate, dipotassium tartrate or argol has formula K2C4H4O6. It is the potassium salt of tartaric acid. It is often confused with potassium bitartrate, also known as cream of tartar. As a food additive, it shares the E number E336 with potassium bitartrate.
Source: Wikipedia

E336i - Monopotassium tartrate

Potassium tartrate: Potassium tartrate, dipotassium tartrate or argol has formula K2C4H4O6. It is the potassium salt of tartaric acid. It is often confused with potassium bitartrate, also known as cream of tartar. As a food additive, it shares the E number E336 with potassium bitartrate.
Source: Wikipedia

E410 - Locust bean gum

Locust bean gum: Locust bean gum -LBG, also known as carob gum, carob bean gum, carobin, E410- is a thickening agent and a gelling agent used in food technology.
Source: Wikipedia

E422 - Glycerol

Glycerol: Glycerol -; also called glycerine or glycerin; see spelling differences- is a simple polyol compound. It is a colorless, odorless, viscous liquid that is sweet-tasting and non-toxic. The glycerol backbone is found in all lipids known as triglycerides. It is widely used in the food industry as a sweetener and humectant and in pharmaceutical formulations. Glycerol has three hydroxyl groups that are responsible for its solubility in water and its hygroscopic nature.
Source: Wikipedia

E440 - Pectins

Pectins (E440) are natural carbohydrates, predominantly found in fruits, that act as gelling agents in the food industry, creating the desirable jelly-like texture in jams, jellies, and marmalades.

Pectins stabilize and thicken various food products, such as desserts, confectioneries, and beverages, ensuring a uniform consistency and quality.

Recognized as safe by various health authorities, pectins have been widely used without notable adverse effects when consumed in typical dietary amounts.

E500 - Sodium carbonates

Sodium carbonates (E500) are compounds commonly used in food preparation as leavening agents, helping baked goods rise by releasing carbon dioxide when they interact with acids.

Often found in baking soda, they regulate the pH of food, preventing it from becoming too acidic or too alkaline. In the culinary world, sodium carbonates can also enhance the texture and structure of foods, such as noodles, by modifying the gluten network.

Generally recognized as safe, sodium carbonates are non-toxic when consumed in typical amounts found in food.

E500ii - Sodium hydrogen carbonate

Sodium hydrogen carbonate, also known as E500ii, is a food additive commonly used as a leavening agent.

When added to recipes, it releases carbon dioxide gas upon exposure to heat or acids, causing dough to rise and resulting in a light, fluffy texture in baked goods.

It is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by regulatory authorities when used in appropriate quantities and poses no significant health risks when consumed in typical food applications.

Ingredients analysis

Palm oil free
No ingredients containing palm oil detected

Unrecognized ingredients: Contains-2-and-less-wheat-gluten, Vitamin-b-blend
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Non-vegan
Non-vegan ingredients: Honey, Skimmed milk powder
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Unrecognized ingredients: Fruit juice concentrate, Contains-2-and-less-wheat-gluten, Vitamin-b-blend, Thiamin hydrochloride, Folic acid, Cyanocobalamin
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HONEY -> en:honey - labels: en:organic - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 31008 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 10

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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: 58
This product is not considered a beverage for the calculation of the Nutri-Score.

Positive points: 3

Proteins: 3 / 5 (value: 5.41, rounded value: 5.41)

Fiber: 2 / 5 (value: 2.7, rounded value: 2.7)

Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 1 / 5 (value: 58.8235294117647, rounded value: 58.8)

Negative points: 15

Energy: 4 / 10 (value: 1580, rounded value: 1580)

Sugars: 9 / 10 (value: 43.2, rounded value: 43.2)

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

Sodium: 2 / 10 (value: 203, rounded value: 203)

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

Nutritional score: (15 - 3)

Nutri-Score:
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Nutrient levels
- Fat in moderate quantity (6.76%)
  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 (43.2%)
  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 (0.507%)
  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 (1 bar (37 g))	Compared to: Fruits cereal bars
Energy	1,580 kj (378 kcal)	586 kj (140 kcal)	+18%
Fat	6.76 g	2.5 g	-22%
Saturated fat	0 g	0 g	-100%
Trans fat	0 g	0 g
Cholesterol	0 mg	0 mg
Salt	0.507 g	0.188 g	+20%
Carbohydrates	73 g	27 g	+32%
Fiber	< 2.7 g	< 1 g	-34%
Sugars	43.2 g	16 g	+67%
Added sugars	40.5 g	15 g
Proteins	5.41 g	2 g	-13%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0 µg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)	0.27 mg	0.1 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	0.27 mg	0.1 mg
Vitamin B3/PP (Niacin)	4.32 mg	1.6 mg
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)	0.541 mg	0.2 mg
Folates (total folates)	108 µg	40 µg
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin)	0.541 µg	0.2 µg
Calcium	81.1 mg	30 mg
Iron	0.811 mg	0.3 mg
Potassium	189 mg	70 mg
Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis)	58.824 %	58.824 %

Serving size: 1 bar (37 g)

Environment

Eco-Score C - Moderate 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

Average impact of products of the same category: B (Score: 74/100)

Category: Cereal bar w fruit

PEF environmental score: 0.32 (the lower the score, the lower the impact)
including impact on climate change: 2.44 kg CO2 eq/kg of product

Stage	Impact
Agriculture	74.1 %
Processing	12.8 %
Packaging	7.4 %
Transportation	4.2 %
Distribution	1.5 %
Consumption	0.0 %

Bonuses and maluses

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Malus: -5

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Malus: -15

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Eco-Score for this product

Impact for this product: C (Score: 54/100)
Product: This "Apple" Walks Into a Bar... - Trader Joe's - 7.8 oz (222 g)

Life cycle analysis score: 74
Sum of bonuses and maluses: -20

Final score: 54/100

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Carbon footprint

Equal to driving 1.3 km in a petrol car

244 g CO² per 100g of product

The carbon emission figure comes from ADEME's Agribalyse database, for the category: Cereal bar w fruit (Source: ADEME Agribalyse Database)

Stage	Impact
Agriculture	71.3 %
Processing	9.7 %
Packaging	11.5 %
Transportation	6.7 %
Distribution	0.8 %
Consumption	0.0 %

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This "Apple" Walks Into a Bar... - Trader Joe's - 7.8 oz (222 g)