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Cracker stick with dip - Meiji

Cracker stick with dip - Meiji

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Barcode: 0072320710020 (EAN / EAN-13) 072320710020 (UPC / UPC-A)

Brands: Meiji

Brand owner: D. F. Stauffer Biscuit Co. Inc

Categories: Snacks, Sweet snacks, Biscuits and cakes

Countries where sold: United States

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Ingredients

31 ingredients

Enriched flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate [vitamin b1], riboflavin [vitamin b2], folic acid), vegetable oil (soybean oil, high oleic sunflower oil, palm oil, hydrogenated rapeseed oil, tocopherols [vitamin e]), sugar, lactose powder, whole milk powder, nonfat milk powder, soy lecithin (an emulsifier), salt, baking soda (for leavening), caramel color, yeast extract, natural and artificial flavor, beta-carotene (color).

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: E160a - Carotene

Additive: E322 - Lecithins

Ingredient: Colour

Ingredient: Emulsifier

Ingredient: Flavouring

Ingredient: Lactose
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Processed culinary ingredients

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Ultra processed foods

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Additives

E150c - Ammonia caramel

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

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.

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

Ingredients that contain palm oil: Palm oil

Non-vegan
Non-vegan ingredients: Lactose, Whole milk powder, Skimmed milk powder

Vegetarian status unknown
Unrecognized ingredients: Reduced iron, Thiamin mononitrate, Thiamin, Folic acid, Vitamin E

The analysis is based solely on the ingredients listed and does not take into account processing methods.

Details of the analysis of the ingredients
: flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin b1), riboflavin (vitamin b2), folic acid), vegetable oil (soybean oil, high oleic sunflower oil, palm oil, rapeseed oil, tocopherols (vitamin e)), sugar, lactose, whole milk powder, nonfat milk powder, soy lecithin (an emulsifier), salt, baking soda (for leavening), caramel color, yeast extract, natural and artificial flavor, beta-carotene (color)
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wheat flour -> en:wheat-flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9410 - percent_min: 1.0989010989011 - percent_max: 100

malted barley flour -> en:barley-malt-flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 9550 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 50

niacin -> en:e375 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 33.3333333333333

reduced iron -> en:reduced-iron - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25

thiamine mononitrate -> en:thiamin-mononitrate - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 20

vitamin b1 -> en:thiamin - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 20

riboflavin -> en:e101 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 16.6666666666667

vitamin b2 -> en:e101 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 16.6666666666667

folic acid -> en:folic-acid - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 14.2857142857143

vegetable oil -> en:vegetable-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 50

soybean oil -> en:soya-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: no - ciqual_food_code: 17420 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 50

high oleic sunflower oil -> en:high-oleic-sunflower-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: no - ciqual_food_code: 17440 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25

palm oil -> en:palm-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: yes - ciqual_food_code: 16129 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 16.6666666666667

rapeseed oil -> en:rapeseed-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: no - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 12.5

tocopherols -> en:e306 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 10

vitamin e -> en:vitamin-e - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 10

sugar -> en:sugar - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 28.07

lactose -> en:lactose - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25

whole milk powder -> en:whole-milk-powder - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 19021 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 20

nonfat milk powder -> en:skimmed-milk-powder - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 19054 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 16.6666666666667

soy lecithin -> en:soya-lecithin - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 42200 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 14.2857142857143

an emulsifier -> en:emulsifier - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 14.2857142857143

salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.745

baking soda -> en:e500ii - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.745

for leavening -> en:raising-agent - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.745

caramel color -> en:e150a - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.745

yeast extract -> en:yeast-extract - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.745

natural and artificial flavor -> en:natural-and-artificial-flavouring - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.745

beta-carotene -> en:e160ai - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - from_palm_oil: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.745

color -> en:colour - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.745

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: 1
This product is not considered a beverage for the calculation of the Nutri-Score.

Positive points: 1

Proteins: 4 / 5 (value: 7.02, rounded value: 7.02)

Fiber: 1 / 5 (value: 1.8, rounded value: 1.8)

Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 1.44230769230769, rounded value: 1.4)

Negative points: 22

Energy: 6 / 10 (value: 2276, rounded value: 2276)

Sugars: 6 / 10 (value: 28.07, rounded value: 28.1)

Saturated fat: 7 / 10 (value: 7.89, rounded value: 7.9)

Sodium: 3 / 10 (value: 298, rounded value: 298)

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

Nutritional score: (22 - 1)

Nutri-Score:
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Nutrient levels
- Fat in high quantity (29.8%)
  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 (7.89%)
  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 (28.1%)
  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 (0.745%)
  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 cup (57 g))	Compared to: Biscuits and cakes
Energy	2,276 kj (544 kcal)	1,300 kj (310 kcal)	+27%
Fat	29.82 g	17 g	+62%
Saturated fat	7.89 g	4.5 g	+2%
Trans fat	0 g	0 g	-100%
Cholesterol	9 mg	5.13 mg	-42%
Carbohydrates	59.65 g	34 g	+1%
Sugars	28.07 g	16 g	-1%
Fiber	1.8 g	1.03 g	-27%
Proteins	7.02 g	4 g	+21%
Salt	0.745 g	0.425 g	+17%
Vitamin A	263.1 µg	150 µg	+637%
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)	0 mg	0 mg	-100%
Calcium	70 mg	39.9 mg	+77%
Iron	1.89 mg	1.08 mg	-11%
Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis)	1.442 %	1.442 %

Serving size: 1 cup (57 g)

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Threatened species

Contains palm oil
Drives deforestation and threatens species such as the orangutan

Tropical forests in Asia, Africa and Latin America are destroyed to create and expand oil palm tree plantations. The deforestation contributes to climate change, and it endangers species such as the orangutan, the pigmy elephant and the Sumatran rhino.

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Cracker stick with dip - Meiji