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Boursin, light cheese dip, garlic & herbs

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Boursin, light cheese dip, garlic & herbs

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Barcode: 0079813061010 (EAN / EAN-13) 079813061010 (UPC / UPC-A)

Brands: Boursin

Brand owner: Societe Commerciale Boursin

Categories: Dairies, Fermented foods, Fermented milk products, Cheeses

Countries where sold: United States

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Ingredients

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    17 ingredients

    Pasteurized cultured milk and cream, skim milk, whey protein concentrate, buttermilk, salt, garlic, spices, sodium tripolyphosphate, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate and calcium propionate (to protect flavor), carob bean gum, onion*, sodium phosphate, carrageenan.
    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: E407 - Carrageenan
    • Additive: E410 - Locust bean gum
    • Additive: E415 - Xanthan gum
    • Additive: E452 - Polyphosphates
    • Ingredient: Milk proteins

    Food products are classified into 4 groups according to their degree of processing:

    1. Unprocessed or minimally processed foods
    2. Processed culinary ingredients
    3. Processed foods
    4. Ultra processed foods

    The determination of the group is based on the category of the product and on the ingredients it contains.

    → Learn more about the NOVA classification

Additives

  • E202 - Potassium sorbate

    Potassium sorbate (E202) is a synthetic food preservative commonly used to extend the shelf life of various food products.

    It works by inhibiting the growth of molds, yeast, and some bacteria, preventing spoilage. When added to foods, it helps maintain their freshness and quality.

    Some studies have shown that when combined with nitrites, potassium sorbate have genotoxic activity in vitro. However, potassium sorbate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by regulatory authorities.

  • E407 - Carrageenan

    Carrageenan (E407), derived from red seaweed, is widely employed in the food industry as a gelling, thickening, and stabilizing agent, notably in dairy and meat products.

    It can exist in various forms, each imparting distinct textural properties to food.

    However, its degraded form, often referred to as poligeenan, has raised health concerns due to its potential inflammatory effects and its classification as a possible human carcinogen (Group 2B) by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).

    Nevertheless, food-grade carrageenan has been deemed safe by various regulatory bodies when consumed in amounts typically found in food.

  • 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

  • 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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    Non-vegan

    Non-vegan ingredients: Soured milk, Cream, Skimmed milk, Whey protein, Buttermilk
The analysis is based solely on the ingredients listed and does not take into account processing methods.
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    Details of the analysis of the ingredients

    : cultured milk, cream, skim milk, whey protein, buttermilk, salt, garlic, spices, sodium tripolyphosphate, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate, calcium propionate (to protect flavor), carob bean gum, onion, sodium phosphate, carrageenan
    1. cultured milk -> en:soured-milk - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 6.25 - percent_max: 100
    2. cream -> en:cream - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 19402 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 50
    3. skim milk -> en:skimmed-milk - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 19051 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 33.3333333333333
    4. whey protein -> en:whey-protein - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25
    5. buttermilk -> en:buttermilk - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 19801 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 20
    6. salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.705
    7. garlic -> en:garlic - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11000 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.705
    8. spices -> en:spice - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.705
    9. sodium tripolyphosphate -> en:e452vi - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.705
    10. xanthan gum -> en:e415 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.705
    11. potassium sorbate -> en:e202 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.705
    12. calcium propionate -> en:e282 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.705
      1. to protect flavor -> en:preservative - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.705
    13. carob bean gum -> en:e410 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.705
    14. onion -> en:onion - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 20034 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.705
    15. sodium phosphate -> en:e339 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.705
    16. carrageenan -> en:e407 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.705

Nutrition

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    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: 0

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

    Positive points: 5

    • Proteins: 5 / 5 (value: 9.09, rounded value: 9.09)
    • Fiber: 0 / 5 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)
    • Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 0.862067871093751, rounded value: 0.9)

    Negative points: 20

    • Energy: 2 / 10 (value: 858, rounded value: 858)
    • Sugars: 1 / 10 (value: 4.55, rounded value: 4.55)
    • Saturated fat: 10 / 10 (value: 11.36, rounded value: 11.4)
    • Sodium: 7 / 10 (value: 682, rounded value: 682)

    The points for proteins are counted because the product is in the cheeses category.

    Nutritional score: (20 - 5)

    Nutri-Score:

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    Nutrition facts

    Nutrition facts As sold
    for 100 g / 100 ml     		As sold
    per serving (2 Tbsp (22 g))     		Compared to: Cheeses
    Energy 858 kj
    (205 kcal)     		189 kj
    (45 kcal)     		-37%
    Fat 15.91 g 3.5 g -38%
    Saturated fat 11.36 g 2.5 g -32%
    Trans fat 0 g 0 g
    Cholesterol 68 mg 15 mg -13%
    Carbohydrates 4.55 g 1 g +133%
    Sugars 4.55 g 1 g +408%
    Fiber 0 g 0 g -100%
    Proteins 9.09 g 2 g -55%
    Salt 1.705 g 0.375 g +18%
    Vitamin A 272.7 µg 60 µg +11%
    Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 0 mg 0 mg -100%
    Calcium 182 mg 40 mg -68%
    Iron 0 mg 0 mg -100%
    Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis) 0.862 % 0.862 %
Serving size: 2 Tbsp (22 g)

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