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Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese - Galbani - 15 oz
Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese - Galbani - 15 oz
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Barcode: 0074030103000 (EAN / EAN-13) 074030103000 (UPC / UPC-A)
Quantity: 15 oz
Packaging: Pp-tub
Brands: Galbani
Brand owner: Sorrento Cheese Co., Inc.
Categories: Dairies, Fermented foods, Fermented milk products, Cheeses, Italian cheeses, Ricotta
Stores: Safeway
Countries where sold: United States
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Health
Ingredients
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6 ingredients
Whey, milk, vinegar, xanthan gum, locust bean gum, guar gum.Allergens: Milk
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: E410 - Locust bean gum
- Additive: E412 - Guar gum
- Additive: E415 - Xanthan gum
- Ingredient: Whey
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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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
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E412 - Guar gum
Guar gum (E412) is a natural food additive derived from guar beans.
This white, odorless powder is valued for its remarkable thickening and stabilizing properties, making it a common ingredient in various food products, including sauces, dressings, and ice creams.
When used in moderation, guar gum is considered safe for consumption, with no known adverse health effects.
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E415 - Xanthan gum
Xanthan gum (E415) is a natural polysaccharide derived from fermented sugars, often used in the food industry as a thickening and stabilizing agent.
This versatile food additive enhances texture and prevents ingredient separation in a wide range of products, including salad dressings, sauces, and gluten-free baked goods.
It is considered safe for consumption even at high intake amounts.
Ingredients analysis
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Palm oil free
No ingredients containing palm oil detected
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Non-vegan
Non-vegan ingredients: Whey, Milk
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Maybe vegetarian
Ingredients that may not be vegetarian: Whey
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Details of the analysis of the ingredients
: Whey, milk, vinegar, xanthan gum, locust bean gum, guar gum- Whey -> en:whey - vegan: no - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 16.6666666666667 - percent_max: 100
- milk -> en:milk - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 19051 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 50
- vinegar -> en:vinegar - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11018 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 33.3333333333333
- xanthan gum -> en:e415 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25
- locust bean gum -> en:e410 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 20
- guar gum -> en:e412 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 16.6666666666667
Nutrition
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Average nutritional quality
⚠ ️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: 5
- Proteins: 5 / 5 (value: 8.06, rounded value: 8.06)
- 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: 11
- Energy: 2 / 10 (value: 674, rounded value: 674)
- Sugars: 1 / 10 (value: 6.45, rounded value: 6.45)
- Saturated fat: 7 / 10 (value: 7.26, rounded value: 7.3)
- Sodium: 1 / 10 (value: 97, rounded value: 97)
The points for proteins are counted because the product is in the cheeses category.
Nutritional score: (11 - 5)
Nutri-Score:
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Nutrient levels
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Fat in moderate quantity (11.3%)
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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Saturated fat in high quantity (7.26%)
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 moderate quantity (6.45%)
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 low quantity (0.242%)
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 (0.25 cup (62 g))Compared to: Ricotta Energy 674 kj
(161 kcal)418 kj
(99 kcal)+8% Fat 11.29 g 7 g +5% Saturated fat 7.26 g 4.5 g -2% Trans fat 0 g 0 g Cholesterol 48 mg 29.8 mg +25% Carbohydrates 9.68 g 6 g +167% Sugars 6.45 g 4 g +107% Fiber 0 g 0 g -100% Proteins 8.06 g 5 g -6% Salt 0.242 g 0.15 g -41% Vitamin A 145.2 µg 90 µg Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 0 mg 0 mg Calcium 242 mg 150 mg +20% Iron 0 mg 0 mg Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis) 0 % 0 %
Environment
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Eco-Score C - Moderate environmental impact
⚠ ️Select a country in order to include the full impact of transportation.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: C (Score: 54/100)
Category: Camembert cheese, from cow's milk
Category: Camembert cheese, from cow's milk
- PEF environmental score: 0.50 (the lower the score, the lower the impact)
- including impact on climate change: 5.24 kg CO2 eq/kg of product
Stage Impact Agriculture Processing Packaging Transportation Distribution Consumption
Bonuses and maluses
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Origins of ingredients with a medium impact
Bonus: +2
Environmental policy: +2
Transportation: 0
Origin of the product and/or its ingredients % of ingredients Impact Italy Medium
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Malus: -15
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Eco-Score for this product
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Impact for this product: C (Score: 41/100)
Product: Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese - Galbani - 15 oz
Life cycle analysis score: 54
Sum of bonuses and maluses: -13
Final score: 41/100
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Carbon footprint
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Equal to driving 2.7 km in a petrol car
524 g CO² per 100g of product
The carbon emission figure comes from ADEME's Agribalyse database, for the category: Camembert cheese, from cow's milk (Source: ADEME Agribalyse Database)
Stage Impact Agriculture Processing Packaging Transportation Distribution Consumption
Packaging
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Transportation
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Origins of ingredients
Origins of ingredients with a medium impact
Origin of the product and/or its ingredients % of ingredients Impact Italy Medium
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