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Barcode:
0131535596376(EAN / EAN-13) 131535596376 (UPC / UPC-A)

Brands: Biscomerico Corp.

Brand owner: KNOTT'S

Categories: Snacks, Sweet snacks, Biscuits and cakes, Biscuits, Shortbread cookies

Countries where sold: United States

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Health

Nutrition

Nutri-Score D
Lower 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
- Discover the new Nutri-Score!
  The computation of the Nutri-Score is evolving to provide better recommendations based on the latest scientific evidence.
  Main improvements:
  Better score for some fatty fish and oils rich in good fats
  Better score for whole products rich in fiber
  Worse score for products containing a lot of salt or sugar
  Worse score for red meat (compared to poultry)
  → Discover all the improvements of the new Nutri-Score
- What is the Nutri-Score?
  
  The Nutri-Score is a logo on the overall nutritional quality of products.
  
  The score from A to E is calculated based on nutrients and foods to favor (proteins, fiber, fruits, vegetables and legumes ...) and nutrients to limit (calories, saturated fat, sugars, salt). The score is calculated from the data of the nutrition facts table and the composition data (fruits, vegetables and legumes).
  
  → Learn more about the Nutri-Score
Negative points: 17/55
- Energy
  5/10 points (1761kJ)
  
  Energy intakes above energy requirements are associated with increased risks of weight gain, overweight, obesity, and consequently risk of diet-related chronic diseases.
- Sugar
  6/15 points (22.81g)
  
  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.
- Saturated fat
  4/10 points (4.39g)
  
  A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases.
- Salt
  2/20 points (0.53g)
  
  A high consumption of salt (or sodium) can cause raised blood pressure, which can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Positive points: 3/10
- Fiber
  3/5 points (5.3g)
  
  Consuming foods rich in fiber (especially whole grain foods) reduces the risks of aerodigestive cancers, cardiovascular diseases, obesity and diabetes.
- Fruits, vegetables and legumes
  0/5 points (1.3%)
  
  Consuming foods rich in fruits, vegetables and legumes reduces the risks of aerodigestive cancers, cardiovascular diseases, obesity and diabetes.
- Details of the calculation of the Nutri-Score
  
  ⚠ ️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.
  
  Points for proteins are not counted because the negative points greater than or equal to 11.
  
  Nutritional score: 14 (17 - 3)
  
  Nutri-Score: D

Nutrient levels
- Fat in moderate quantity (19.3%)
  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
- Saturated fat in moderate quantity (4.39%)
  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 (22.8%)
  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 (0.527%)
  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 PACKAGE (57 g))	Compared to: Shortbread cookies
Energy	1,761 kj (421 kcal)	1,000 kj (240 kcal)	-15%
Fat	19.3 g	11 g	-23%
Saturated fat	4.39 g	2.5 g	-66%
Trans fat	0 g	0 g
Cholesterol	18 mg	10.3 mg	-51%
Salt	0.528 g	0.301 g	-25%
Carbohydrates	56.14 g	32 g	-9%
Fiber	5.3 g	3.02 g	+308%
Sugars	22.81 g	13 g	-5%
Proteins	5.26 g	3 g	+8%
Vitamin A	263.1 µg	150 µg	+165%
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)	0 mg	0 mg
Calcium	0 mg	0 mg	-100%
Iron	1.89 mg	1.08 mg	+24%
Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis)	1.339 %	1.339 %

Serving size: 1 PACKAGE (57 g)

Ingredients

34 ingredients

Enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate [vitamin b1], riboflavin [vitamin b2], folic acid), margarine (palm oil, water, soybean oil, salt, mono & diglycerides, colored with annatto, calcium disodium edta added as a preservative, artificial butter flavor, vitamin a palmitate added), sugar, strawberry topping (high fructose corn syrup, strawberries, apple powder, citric acid, pectin, natural flavor, calcium citrate, sodium benzoate [preservative], red #40), eggs, natural and artificial flavors, salt.

Allergens: Eggs, Gluten, Soybeans

Food processing

Ultra-processed foods
8 ultra-processing markers
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  Ultra-processed foods increase noncommunicable chronic disease risk
  
  Several studies have found that a high consumption of ultra-processed foods is associated with an increased risk of noncommunicable chronic diseases, such as obesity, hypertension and diabetes.
  Source: Ultra-processed foods increase noncommunicable chronic disease risk
Elements that indicate the product is in the 4 - Ultra processed food and drink products group:

Additive: E129 - Allura red

Additive: E160b - Annatto

Additive: E440 - Pectins

Additive: E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

Ingredient: Flavouring

Ingredient: Glucose

Ingredient: High fructose corn syrup

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

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Processed foods

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

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Additives

E129 - Allura red

Allura Red AC: Allura Red AC is a red azo dye that goes by several names, including FD&C Red 40. It is used as a food dye and has the E number E129. It is usually supplied as its red sodium salt, but can also be used as the calcium and potassium salts. These salts are soluble in water. In solution, its maximum absorbance lies at about 504 nm.
Source: Wikipedia

E160b - Annatto

E211 - Sodium benzoate

Sodium benzoate: Sodium benzoate is a substance which has the chemical formula NaC7H5O2. It is a widely used food preservative, with an E number of E211. It is the sodium salt of benzoic acid and exists in this form when dissolved in water. It can be produced by reacting sodium hydroxide with benzoic acid.
Source: Wikipedia

E330 - Citric acid

Citric acid is a natural organic acid found in citrus fruits such as lemons, oranges, and limes.

It is widely used in the food industry as a flavor enhancer, acidulant, and preservative due to its tart and refreshing taste.

Citric acid is safe for consumption when used in moderation and is considered a generally recognized as safe (GRAS) food additive by regulatory agencies worldwide.

E440 - Pectins

Pectins (E440) are natural carbohydrates, predominantly found in fruits, that act as gelling agents in the food industry, creating the desirable jelly-like texture in jams, jellies, and marmalades.

Pectins stabilize and thicken various food products, such as desserts, confectioneries, and beverages, ensuring a uniform consistency and quality.

Recognized as safe by various health authorities, pectins have been widely used without notable adverse effects when consumed in typical dietary amounts.

E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471), are food additives commonly used as emulsifiers in various processed foods.

These compounds consist of glycerol molecules linked to one or two fatty acid chains, which help stabilize and blend water and oil-based ingredients. E471 enhances the texture and shelf life of products like margarine, baked goods, and ice cream, ensuring a smooth and consistent texture.

It is generally considered safe for consumption within established regulatory limits.

Ingredients analysis

Palm oil

Ingredients that contain palm oil: Palm oil

Non-vegan
Non-vegan ingredients: Egg
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Unrecognized ingredients: Reduced iron, Thiamin, Margarine, Colored-with-annatto, Calcium-disodium-edta-added-as-a-preservative, Artificial-butter-flavor, Strawberry-topping
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Environment

Green-Score D - High environmental impact

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

→ The Green-Score was initially developped for France and it is being extended to other European countries. The Green-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

Average impact of products of the same category: B (Score: 70/100)

Category: Shortbread pastry biscuit

PEF environmental score: 0.34 (the lower the score, the lower the impact)
including impact on climate change: 2.98 kg CO2 eq/kg of product

Stage	Impact
Agriculture	79.8 %
Processing	12.4 %
Packaging	3.2 %
Transportation	3.2 %
Distribution	1.4 %
Consumption	0.0 %

Bonuses and maluses

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Ingredients that threatens species
Malus: -10

Contains palm oil

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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Malus: -15

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Green-Score for this product

Impact for this product: D (Score: 40/100)
Product: Shortbread Cookies - Biscomerico Corp.

Life cycle analysis score: 70
Sum of bonuses and maluses: -25

Final score: 40/100

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Carbon footprint

Equal to driving 1.5 km in a petrol car

298 g CO₂e per 100g of product

The carbon emission figure comes from ADEME's Agribalyse database, for the category: Shortbread pastry biscuit (Source: ADEME Agribalyse Database)

Stage	Impact
Agriculture	83.3 %
Processing	7.8 %
Packaging	3.7 %
Transportation	4.5 %
Distribution	0.7 %
Consumption	0.0 %

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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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Product added on March 10, 2017, 9:32:31 AM CET by usda-ndb-import
Last edit of product page on March 4, 2022, 5:40:53 AM CET by ecoscore-impact-estimator.
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Shortbread Cookies - Biscomerico Corp.

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Health

Nutrition

Nutri-Score D

Discover the new Nutri-Score!

What is the Nutri-Score?

Negative points: 17/55

Energy

Sugar

Saturated fat

Salt

Positive points: 3/10

Fiber

Fruits, vegetables and legumes

Details of the calculation of the Nutri-Score

Nutrient levels

Fat in moderate quantity (19.3%)

Saturated fat in moderate quantity (4.39%)

Sugars in high quantity (22.8%)

Salt in moderate quantity (0.527%)

Nutrition facts

Ingredients

34 ingredients

Food processing

Ultra-processed foods

Limit ultra-processed foods

Additives

E129 - Allura red

E160b - Annatto

E211 - Sodium benzoate

E330 - Citric acid

E440 - Pectins

E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

Ingredients analysis

Palm oil

Non-vegan

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Vegetarian status unknown

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Environment

Green-Score D - High environmental impact

Life cycle analysis

Average impact of products of the same category: B (Score: 70/100)

Bonuses and maluses

Missing origins of ingredients information

Ingredients that threatens species

Missing packaging information for this product

Green-Score for this product

Impact for this product: D (Score: 40/100)

Carbon footprint

Equal to driving 1.5 km in a petrol car

Packaging

Missing packaging information for this product

Transportation

Origins of ingredients

Threatened species

Contains palm oil

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