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Spectrum Forte Multivitamin plus Lutein - Life

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Spectrum Forte Multivitamin plus Lutein - Life

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Barcode: 0057800044222 (EAN / EAN-13) 057800044222 (UPC / UPC-A)

Brands: Life

Categories: Dietary supplements, Vitamins

Labels, certifications, awards: No gluten

Countries where sold: Canada, United States

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Ingredients

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    21 ingredients

    Beta-Carotene, Lutein, Lycopene, Alpha Tocopherol, Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium, Corn Starch, Croscarmellose, FD&C Yellow No. 6 Aluminium Lake, Hypromellose, Magnesium Stearate, Maltodextrin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Polydextrose, Polyethylene Glycol, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Silicon Dioxide, Talc, Tartaric Acid, Titanium Dioxide, Tribasic Calcium Phosphate

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: E1521 - Polyethylene glycol
    • Additive: E160a - Carotene
    • Additive: E160d - Lycopene
    • Additive: E161b - Lutein
    • Additive: E171 - Titanium dioxide
    • Additive: E460 - Cellulose
    • Additive: E464 - Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose
    • Ingredient: Maltodextrin

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Additives

  • E1200 - Polydextrose

    Polydextrose: Polydextrose is a synthetic polymer of glucose. It is a food ingredient classified as soluble fiber by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration -FDA- as well as Health Canada, as of April 2013. It is frequently used to increase the dietary fiber content of food, to replace sugar, and to reduce calories and fat content. It is a multi-purpose food ingredient synthesized from dextrose -glucose-, plus about 10 percent sorbitol and 1 percent citric acid. Its E number is E1200. The FDA approved it in 1981. It is 0.1 times as sweet as sugar.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E1203 - Polyvinyl alcohol

    Polyvinyl alcohol: Poly-vinyl alcohol- -PVOH, PVA, or PVAl- is a water-soluble synthetic polymer. It has the idealized formula [CH2CH-OH-]n. It is used in papermaking, textiles, and a variety of coatings. It is white -colourless- and odorless. It is sometimes supplied as beads or as solutions in water.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E1521 - Polyethylene glycol

    Polyethylene glycol: Polyethylene glycol -PEG- is a polyether compound with many applications, from industrial manufacturing to medicine. PEG is also known as polyethylene oxide -PEO- or polyoxyethylene -POE-, depending on its molecular weight. The structure of PEG is commonly expressed as H−-O−CH2−CH2-n−OH.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E160a - Carotene

    Carotene: The term carotene -also carotin, from the Latin carota, "carrot"- is used for many related unsaturated hydrocarbon substances having the formula C40Hx, which are synthesized by plants but in general cannot be made by animals -with the exception of some aphids and spider mites which acquired the synthesizing genes from fungi-. Carotenes are photosynthetic pigments important for photosynthesis. Carotenes contain no oxygen atoms. They absorb ultraviolet, violet, and blue light and scatter orange or red light, and -in low concentrations- yellow light. Carotenes are responsible for the orange colour of the carrot, for which this class of chemicals is named, and for the colours of many other fruits, vegetables and fungi -for example, sweet potatoes, chanterelle and orange cantaloupe melon-. Carotenes are also responsible for the orange -but not all of the yellow- colours in dry foliage. They also -in lower concentrations- impart the yellow coloration to milk-fat and butter. Omnivorous animal species which are relatively poor converters of coloured dietary carotenoids to colourless retinoids have yellowed-coloured body fat, as a result of the carotenoid retention from the vegetable portion of their diet. The typical yellow-coloured fat of humans and chickens is a result of fat storage of carotenes from their diets. Carotenes contribute to photosynthesis by transmitting the light energy they absorb to chlorophyll. They also protect plant tissues by helping to absorb the energy from singlet oxygen, an excited form of the oxygen molecule O2 which is formed during photosynthesis. β-Carotene is composed of two retinyl groups, and is broken down in the mucosa of the human small intestine by β-carotene 15‚15'-monooxygenase to retinal, a form of vitamin A. β-Carotene can be stored in the liver and body fat and converted to retinal as needed, thus making it a form of vitamin A for humans and some other mammals. The carotenes α-carotene and γ-carotene, due to their single retinyl group -β-ionone ring-, also have some vitamin A activity -though less than β-carotene-, as does the xanthophyll carotenoid β-cryptoxanthin. All other carotenoids, including lycopene, have no beta-ring and thus no vitamin A activity -although they may have antioxidant activity and thus biological activity in other ways-. Animal species differ greatly in their ability to convert retinyl -beta-ionone- containing carotenoids to retinals. Carnivores in general are poor converters of dietary ionone-containing carotenoids. Pure carnivores such as ferrets lack β-carotene 15‚15'-monooxygenase and cannot convert any carotenoids to retinals at all -resulting in carotenes not being a form of vitamin A for this species-; while cats can convert a trace of β-carotene to retinol, although the amount is totally insufficient for meeting their daily retinol needs.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E160ai - Beta-carotene

    Beta-Carotene: β-Carotene is an organic, strongly colored red-orange pigment abundant in plants and fruits. It is a member of the carotenes, which are terpenoids -isoprenoids-, synthesized biochemically from eight isoprene units and thus having 40 carbons. Among the carotenes, β-carotene is distinguished by having beta-rings at both ends of the molecule. β-Carotene is biosynthesized from geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate.β-Carotene is the most common form of carotene in plants. When used as a food coloring, it has the E number E160a. The structure was deduced by Karrer et al. in 1930. In nature, β-carotene is a precursor -inactive form- to vitamin A via the action of beta-carotene 15‚15'-monooxygenase.Isolation of β-carotene from fruits abundant in carotenoids is commonly done using column chromatography. It can also be extracted from the beta-carotene rich algae, Dunaliella salina. The separation of β-carotene from the mixture of other carotenoids is based on the polarity of a compound. β-Carotene is a non-polar compound, so it is separated with a non-polar solvent such as hexane. Being highly conjugated, it is deeply colored, and as a hydrocarbon lacking functional groups, it is very lipophilic.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E160d - Lycopene

    Lycopene: Lycopene -from the neo-Latin Lycopersicum, the tomato species- is a bright red carotene and carotenoid pigment and phytochemical found in tomatoes and other red fruits and vegetables, such as red carrots, watermelons, gac, and papayas, but it is not in strawberries or cherries. Although lycopene is chemically a carotene, it has no vitamin A activity. Foods that are not red may also contain lycopene, such as asparagus and parsley.In plants, algae, and other photosynthetic organisms, lycopene is an intermediate in the biosynthesis of many carotenoids, including beta-carotene, which is responsible for yellow, orange, or red pigmentation, photosynthesis, and photoprotection. Like all carotenoids, lycopene is a tetraterpene. It is insoluble in water. Eleven conjugated double bonds give lycopene its deep red color. Owing to the strong color, lycopene is useful as a food coloring -registered as E160d- and is approved for use in the USA, Australia and New Zealand -registered as 160d- and the European Union.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • 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

  • E307 - Alpha-tocopherol

    Alpha-Tocopherol: α-Tocopherol is a type of vitamin E. It has E number "E307". Vitamin E exists in eight different forms, four tocopherols and four tocotrienols. All feature a chromane ring, with a hydroxyl group that can donate a hydrogen atom to reduce free radicals and a hydrophobic side chain which allows for penetration into biological membranes. Compared to the others, α-tocopherol is preferentially absorbed and accumulated in humans.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E334 - L(+)-tartaric acid

    Tartaric acid: Tartaric acid is a white, crystalline organic acid that occurs naturally in many fruits, most notably in grapes, but also in bananas, tamarinds, and citrus. Its salt, potassium bitartrate, commonly known as cream of tartar, develops naturally in the process of winemaking. It is commonly mixed with sodium bicarbonate and is sold as baking powder used as a leavening agent in food preparation. The acid itself is added to foods as an antioxidant and to impart its distinctive sour taste. Tartaric is an alpha-hydroxy-carboxylic acid, is diprotic and aldaric in acid characteristics, and is a dihydroxyl derivative of succinic acid.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E460 - Cellulose

    Cellulose: Cellulose is an organic compound with the formula -C6H10O5-n, a polysaccharide consisting of a linear chain of several hundred to many thousands of β-1→4- linked D-glucose units. Cellulose is an important structural component of the primary cell wall of green plants, many forms of algae and the oomycetes. Some species of bacteria secrete it to form biofilms. Cellulose is the most abundant organic polymer on Earth. The cellulose content of cotton fiber is 90%, that of wood is 40–50%, and that of dried hemp is approximately 57%.Cellulose is mainly used to produce paperboard and paper. Smaller quantities are converted into a wide variety of derivative products such as cellophane and rayon. Conversion of cellulose from energy crops into biofuels such as cellulosic ethanol is under development as a renewable fuel source. Cellulose for industrial use is mainly obtained from wood pulp and cotton.Some animals, particularly ruminants and termites, can digest cellulose with the help of symbiotic micro-organisms that live in their guts, such as Trichonympha. In human nutrition, cellulose is a non-digestible constituent of insoluble dietary fiber, acting as a hydrophilic bulking agent for feces and potentially aiding in defecation.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E460i - Microcrystalline cellulose

    Cellulose: Cellulose is an organic compound with the formula -C6H10O5-n, a polysaccharide consisting of a linear chain of several hundred to many thousands of β-1→4- linked D-glucose units. Cellulose is an important structural component of the primary cell wall of green plants, many forms of algae and the oomycetes. Some species of bacteria secrete it to form biofilms. Cellulose is the most abundant organic polymer on Earth. The cellulose content of cotton fiber is 90%, that of wood is 40–50%, and that of dried hemp is approximately 57%.Cellulose is mainly used to produce paperboard and paper. Smaller quantities are converted into a wide variety of derivative products such as cellophane and rayon. Conversion of cellulose from energy crops into biofuels such as cellulosic ethanol is under development as a renewable fuel source. Cellulose for industrial use is mainly obtained from wood pulp and cotton.Some animals, particularly ruminants and termites, can digest cellulose with the help of symbiotic micro-organisms that live in their guts, such as Trichonympha. In human nutrition, cellulose is a non-digestible constituent of insoluble dietary fiber, acting as a hydrophilic bulking agent for feces and potentially aiding in defecation.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E464 - Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose

    Hypromellose: Hypromellose -INN-, short for hydroxypropyl methylcellulose -HPMC-, is a semisynthetic, inert, viscoelastic polymer used as eye drops, as well as an excipient and controlled-delivery component in oral medicaments, found in a variety of commercial products.As a food additive, hypromellose is an emulsifier, thickening and suspending agent, and an alternative to animal gelatin. Its Codex Alimentarius code -E number- is E464.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E572 - Magnesium stearate

    Magnesium stearate: Magnesium stearate is the chemical compound with the formula Mg-C18H35O2-2. It is a soap, consisting of salt containing two equivalents of stearate -the anion of stearic acid- and one magnesium cation -Mg2+-. Magnesium stearate is a white, water-insoluble powder. Its applications exploit its softness, insolubility in many solvents, and low toxicity. It is used as a release agent and as a component or lubricant in the production of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.
    Source: Wikipedia

Ingredients analysis

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    Vegan status unknown

    Unrecognized ingredients: Carboxymethylcellulose-sodium, Croscarmellose, Fd-c-yellow-no, 6-aluminium-lake, Tribasic-calcium-phosphate

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    Unrecognized ingredients: Carboxymethylcellulose-sodium, Croscarmellose, Fd-c-yellow-no, 6-aluminium-lake, Tribasic-calcium-phosphate

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    : Beta-Carotene, Lutein, Lycopene, Alpha Tocopherol, Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium, Corn Starch, Croscarmellose, FD&C Yellow No, 6 Aluminium Lake, Hypromellose, Magnesium Stearate, Maltodextrin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Polydextrose, Polyethylene Glycol, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Silicon Dioxide, Talc, Tartaric Acid, Titanium Dioxide, Tribasic Calcium Phosphate
    1. Beta-Carotene -> en:e160ai - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - from_palm_oil: maybe - percent_min: 4.76190476190476 - percent_max: 100
    2. Lutein -> en:e161b - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 50
    3. Lycopene -> en:e160d - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 33.3333333333333
    4. Alpha Tocopherol -> en:e307 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25
    5. Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium -> en:carboxymethylcellulose-sodium - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 20
    6. Corn Starch -> en:corn-starch - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 9510 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 16.6666666666667
    7. Croscarmellose -> en:croscarmellose - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 14.2857142857143
    8. FD&C Yellow No -> en:fd-c-yellow-no - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 12.5
    9. 6 Aluminium Lake -> en:6-aluminium-lake - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 11.1111111111111
    10. Hypromellose -> en:e464 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 10
    11. Magnesium Stearate -> en:e572 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 9.09090909090909
    12. Maltodextrin -> en:maltodextrin - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 8.33333333333333
    13. Microcrystalline Cellulose -> en:e460i - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 7.69230769230769
    14. Polydextrose -> en:e1200 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 7.14285714285714
    15. Polyethylene Glycol -> en:e1521 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 6.66666666666667
    16. Polyvinyl Alcohol -> en:e1203 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 6.25
    17. Silicon Dioxide -> en:e551 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5.88235294117647
    18. Talc -> en:e553b - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5.55555555555556
    19. Tartaric Acid -> en:e334 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5.26315789473684
    20. Titanium Dioxide -> en:e171 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
    21. Tribasic Calcium Phosphate -> en:tribasic-calcium-phosphate - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.76190476190476

Nutrition

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    Nutrition facts

    Nutrition facts As sold
    for 100 g / 100 ml     		Compared to: Vitamins
    Fat ?
    Carbohydrates ?
    Proteins ?
    Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis) 0 %

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