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Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips - Kirkland Signature - 2.04 kg (4.5 lb)

Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips - Kirkland Signature - 2.04 kg (4.5 lb)

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Barcode: 0096619189182 (EAN / EAN-13) 096619189182 (UPC / UPC-A)

Quantity: 2.04 kg (4.5 lb)

Packaging: Plastic, Bag

Brands: Kirkland Signature

Categories: Snacks, Sweet snacks, Cocoa and its products, Chocolates, Milk chocolates, Flavoured chocolates, Flavoured milk chocolates

Labels, certifications, awards: Kosher, Orthodox Union Kosher, Made in USA, Sustaniable Cocoa

Origin of ingredients: United States

Manufacturing or processing places: Seattle, Washington, Estados Unidos

Traceability code: 050503190015

Link to the product page on the official site of the producer: https://www.costco.com/kirkland-signatur...

Stores: CostCo

Countries where sold: Bolivia, United States

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Ingredients

6 ingredients

SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, MILKFAT, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVORINGS.

Allergens: Milk, 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

Ingredient: Flavouring
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.

→ Learn more about the NOVA classification

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.

Ingredients analysis

May contain palm oil

Ingredients that may contain palm oil: Milkfat

Non-vegan

Non-vegan ingredients: Milkfat

Maybe vegetarian

Ingredients that may not be vegetarian: Natural flavouring

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

Details of the analysis of the ingredients
en: SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, MILKFAT, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVORINGS
SUGAR -> en:sugar - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016 - percent_min: 16.6666666666667 - percent_max: 100

CHOCOLATE LIQUOR -> en:cocoa-paste - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 16030 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 50

MILKFAT -> en:milkfat - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 33.3333333333333

COCOA BUTTER -> en:cocoa-butter - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 16030 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25

SOY LECITHIN -> en:soya-lecithin - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 42200 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 20

NATURAL FLAVORINGS -> en:natural-flavouring - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5

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: 0
This product is not considered a beverage for the calculation of the Nutri-Score.

Positive points: 5

Proteins: 4 / 5 (value: 7.14, rounded value: 7.14)

Fiber: 5 / 5 (value: 7.14, rounded value: 7.14)

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

Negative points: 25

Energy: 5 / 10 (value: 1790, rounded value: 1790)

Sugars: 10 / 10 (value: 57.1, rounded value: 57.1)

Saturated fat: 10 / 10 (value: 14.3, rounded value: 14.3)

Sodium: 0 / 10 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)

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

Nutritional score: (25 - 5)

Nutri-Score:
→ Learn more about the Nutri-Score

Nutrient levels
- Fat in high quantity (25%)
  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 (14.3%)
  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.
  
  Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Fat: the facts
- Sugars in high quantity (57.1%)
  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 low quantity (0%)
  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 tbsp 14 g)	Compared to: Flavoured milk chocolates
Energy	1,790 kj (429 kcal)	251 kj (60 kcal)	-17%
Fat	25 g	3.5 g	-18%
Saturated fat	14.3 g	2 g	-15%
Trans fat	0 g	0 g	-100%
Cholesterol	0 mg	0 mg	-100%
Carbohydrates	64.3 g	9 g	+20%
Sugars	57.1 g	8 g	+23%
Added sugars	57.1 g	8 g	+43%
Fiber	7.14 g	1 g	+190%
Proteins	7.14 g	1 g	-
Salt	0 g	0 g	-100%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0 µg	-100%
Potassium	300 mg	42 mg	-66%
Calcium	35.7 mg	5 mg	-71%
Iron	7.14 mg	1 mg	+213%
Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis)	0 %	0 %
Cocoa (minimum)	55 %	55 %	+59%

Serving size: 1 tbsp 14 g

Environment

Eco-Score D - High environmental impact

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The Eco-Score is an experimental score that summarizes the environmental impacts of food products.

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