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Queso Oaxaca, Mexican String Cheese - La Chona

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Queso Oaxaca, Mexican String Cheese - La Chona

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Barcode: 0260586003493 (EAN / EAN-13) 260586003493 (UPC / UPC-A)

Brands: La Chona

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

Countries where sold: United States

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Ingredients

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    9 ingredients

    Pasteurized milk, skim milk, salt, sodium citrate, salt, acetic acid, calcium chloride, potassium sorbate, rennet.
    Allergens: Milk

Food processing

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    Processed foods

    Elements that indicate the product is in the 3 - Processed foods group:

    • Additive: E202 - Potassium sorbate
    • Category: Cheeses
    • Ingredient: Salt
    • Ingredient: Enzyme

    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.

  • E260 - Acetic acid

    Acetic acid: Acetic acid , systematically named ethanoic acid , is a colorless liquid organic compound with the chemical formula CH3COOH -also written as CH3CO2H or C2H4O2-. When undiluted, it is sometimes called glacial acetic acid. Vinegar is no less than 4% acetic acid by volume, making acetic acid the main component of vinegar apart from water. Acetic acid has a distinctive sour taste and pungent smell. In addition to household vinegar, it is mainly produced as a precursor to polyvinyl acetate and cellulose acetate. It is classified as a weak acid since it only partially dissociates in solution, but concentrated acetic acid is corrosive and can attack the skin. Acetic acid is the second simplest carboxylic acid -after formic acid-. It consists of a methyl group attached to a carboxyl group. It is an important chemical reagent and industrial chemical, used primarily in the production of cellulose acetate for photographic film, polyvinyl acetate for wood glue, and synthetic fibres and fabrics. In households, diluted acetic acid is often used in descaling agents. In the food industry, acetic acid is controlled by the food additive code E260 as an acidity regulator and as a condiment. In biochemistry, the acetyl group, derived from acetic acid, is fundamental to all forms of life. When bound to coenzyme A, it is central to the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats. The global demand for acetic acid is about 6.5 million metric tons per year -Mt/a-, of which approximately 1.5 Mt/a is met by recycling; the remainder is manufactured from methanol. Vinegar is mostly dilute acetic acid, often produced by fermentation and subsequent oxidation of ethanol.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E331 - Sodium citrates

    Sodium citrate: Sodium citrate may refer to any of the sodium salts of citrate -though most commonly the third-: Monosodium citrate Disodium citrate Trisodium citrateThe three forms of the salt are collectively known by the E number E331. Sodium citrates are used as acidity regulators in food and drinks, and also as emulsifiers for oils. They enable cheeses to melt without becoming greasy.
    Source: Wikipedia

Ingredients analysis

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    Non-vegan

    Non-vegan ingredients: Pasteurised milk, Skimmed milk
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

    : Pasteurized milk, skim milk, salt, sodium citrate, salt, acetic acid, calcium chloride, potassium sorbate, rennet
    1. Pasteurized milk -> en:pasteurised-milk - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 19051 - percent_min: 36.02492 - percent_max: 100
    2. skim milk -> en:skimmed-milk - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 19051 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 50
    3. salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.99644
    4. sodium citrate -> en:sodium-citrate - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.99644
    5. salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.99644
    6. acetic acid -> en:e260 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.99644
    7. calcium chloride -> en:e509 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.99644
    8. potassium sorbate -> en:e202 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.99644
    9. rennet -> en:rennet - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.99644

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: 8

    • Proteins: 5 / 5 (value: 21.43, rounded value: 21.43)
    • Fiber: 3 / 5 (value: 3.6, rounded value: 3.6)
    • Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)

    Negative points: 22

    • Energy: 4 / 10 (value: 1343, rounded value: 1343)
    • Sugars: 0 / 10 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)
    • Saturated fat: 10 / 10 (value: 14.29, rounded value: 14.3)
    • Sodium: 8 / 10 (value: 798.576, rounded value: 798.6)

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

    Nutritional score: (22 - 8)

    Nutri-Score:

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    Nutrient levels

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      Sugars in low quantity (0%)

      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 high quantity (2%)

      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 ml     		As sold
    per serving (28 g (1 oz))     		Compared to: Mexican cheeses
    Energy 1,343 kj
    (321 kcal)     		376 kj
    (89 kcal)     		-10%
    Fat 25 g 7 g -10%
    Saturated fat 14.29 g 4 g -16%
    Trans fat 0 g 0 g
    Cholesterol 18 mg 5.04 mg -79%
    Salt 1.996 g 0.559 g +7%
    Carbohydrates 3.57 g 1 g -8%
    Fiber 3.6 g 1.01 g +17,634%
    Sugars 0 g 0 g -100%
    Proteins 21.43 g 6 g -6%
    Vitamin A 107.1 µg 30 µg -63%
    Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 0 mg 0 mg
    Calcium 143 mg 40 mg -80%
    Iron 2.57 mg 0.72 mg +3,691%
    Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis) 0 % 0 %
Serving size: 28 g (1 oz)

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