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Organic fruit & grain bars - Simply Balanced
Organic fruit & grain bars - Simply Balanced
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Barcode: 0490712007877 (EAN / EAN-13) 490712007877 (UPC / UPC-A)
Brands: Simply Balanced
Brand owner: SIMPLY BALANCED
Categories: Snacks
Labels, certifications, awards: Organic
Countries where sold: United States
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Ingredients
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50 ingredients
Crust (organic whole oat flour, organic enriched flour [organic wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], organic sunflower oil, organic whole wheat flour, organic dried cane syrup, organic cane syrup, organic soluble corn fiber, organic whole rolled oat, organic agave nectar, organic molasses, baking powder [contains sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate, corn starch, monocalcium phosphate], organic guar gum, organic honey, sodium bicarbonate, organic soy lecithin, salt, organic natural flavor, vitamins and minerals [vitamin a palmitate, calcium carbonate, niacinamide, reduced iron, zinc oxide, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamin hydrochloride, folic acid]), organic blueberry filling (organic wheat syrup, organic cane sugar, organic blueberry puree, organic apple puree, pectin, citric acid, tricalcium citrate, potassium carbonate, natural blueberry flavor, organic color [organic elderberry juice concentrate]).Allergens: Gluten
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: E322 - Lecithins
- Additive: E412 - Guar gum
- Additive: E440 - Pectins
- Additive: E450 - Diphosphates
- Ingredient: Colour
- 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.
Additives
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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.
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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.
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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.
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E341 - Calcium phosphates
Calcium phosphate: Calcium phosphate is a family of materials and minerals containing calcium ions -Ca2+- together with inorganic phosphate anions. Some so-called calcium phosphates contain oxide and hydroxide as well. They are white solids of nutritious value.Source: Wikipedia
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E341i - Monocalcium phosphate
Calcium phosphate: Calcium phosphate is a family of materials and minerals containing calcium ions -Ca2+- together with inorganic phosphate anions. Some so-called calcium phosphates contain oxide and hydroxide as well. They are white solids of nutritious value.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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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.
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E450 - Diphosphates
Diphosphates (E450) are food additives often utilized to modify the texture of products, acting as leavening agents in baking and preventing the coagulation of canned food.
These salts can stabilize whipped cream and are also found in powdered products to maintain their flow properties. They are commonly present in baked goods, processed meats, and soft drinks.
Derived from phosphoric acid, they're part of our daily phosphate intake, which often surpasses recommended levels due to the prevalence of phosphates in processed foods and drinks.
Excessive phosphate consumption is linked to health issues, such as impaired kidney function and weakened bone health. Though diphosphates are generally regarded as safe when consumed within established acceptable daily intakes, it's imperative to monitor overall phosphate consumption to maintain optimal health.
Ingredients analysis
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Palm oil free
No ingredients containing palm oil detected
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Non-vegan
Non-vegan ingredients: Honey
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Vegetarian status unknown
Unrecognized ingredients: Reduced iron, Thiamin mononitrate, Folic acid, Cane sugar syrup, Cane sugar syrup, Reduced iron, Zinc oxide, Thiamin hydrochloride, Folic acid, Blueberry filling, Wheat syrup
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Details of the analysis of the ingredients
: Crust (whole oat flour, flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), sunflower oil, whole wheat flour, cane syrup, cane syrup, soluble corn fiber, whole rolled oat, agave nectar, molasses, baking powder (contains sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate, corn starch, monocalcium phosphate), guar gum, honey, sodium bicarbonate, soy lecithin, salt, natural flavor, vitamins, minerals (vitamin a palmitate, calcium carbonate, niacinamide, reduced iron, zinc oxide, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamin hydrochloride, folic acid)), blueberry filling (wheat syrup, cane sugar, blueberry, apple puree, pectin, citric acid, tricalcium citrate, potassium carbonate, natural blueberry flavor, color (elderberry juice concentrate))- Crust -> en:crust - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe
- whole oat flour -> en:wholemeal-oat-flour - labels: en:organic - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes
- flour -> en:flour - labels: en:organic - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes
- wheat flour -> en:wheat-flour - labels: en:organic - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes
- niacin -> en:e375 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe
- reduced iron -> en:reduced-iron
- thiamine mononitrate -> en:thiamin-mononitrate
- riboflavin -> en:e101 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: yes
- folic acid -> en:folic-acid
- sunflower oil -> en:sunflower-oil - labels: en:organic - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: no
- whole wheat flour -> en:whole-wheat-flour - labels: en:organic - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes
- cane syrup -> en:cane-sugar-syrup - labels: en:organic
- cane syrup -> en:cane-sugar-syrup - labels: en:organic
- soluble corn fiber -> en:soluble-corn-fiber - labels: en:organic - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes
- whole rolled oat -> en:whole-grain-oat-flakes - labels: en:organic - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes
- agave nectar -> en:agave-syrup - labels: en:organic - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes
- molasses -> en:molasses - labels: en:organic - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes
- baking powder -> en:baking-powder - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes
- contains sodium acid pyrophosphate -> en:e450i - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes
- sodium bicarbonate -> en:e500ii - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes
- corn starch -> en:corn-starch - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes
- monocalcium phosphate -> en:e341i - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes
- guar gum -> en:e412 - labels: en:organic - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes
- honey -> en:honey - labels: en:organic - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes
- sodium bicarbonate -> en:e500ii - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes
- soy lecithin -> en:soya-lecithin - labels: en:organic - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes
- salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes
- natural flavor -> en:natural-flavouring - labels: en:organic - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe
- vitamins -> en:vitamins - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes
- minerals -> en:minerals
- vitamin a palmitate -> en:retinyl-palmitate - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes
- calcium carbonate -> en:e170i - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe
- niacinamide -> en:e375 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe
- reduced iron -> en:reduced-iron
- zinc oxide -> en:zinc-oxide
- pyridoxine hydrochloride -> en:pyridoxine-hydrochloride - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes
- thiamin hydrochloride -> en:thiamin-hydrochloride
- folic acid -> en:folic-acid
- blueberry filling -> en:blueberry-filling - labels: en:organic
- wheat syrup -> en:wheat-syrup - labels: en:organic
- cane sugar -> en:cane-sugar - labels: en:organic - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes
- blueberry -> en:blueberry - labels: en:organic - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes
- apple puree -> en:apple-puree - labels: en:organic - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe
- pectin -> en:e440a - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes
- citric acid -> en:e330 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes
- tricalcium citrate -> en:e333iii - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes
- potassium carbonate -> en:e501i - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes
- natural blueberry flavor -> en:natural-blueberry-flavouring - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe
- color -> en:colour - labels: en:organic
- elderberry juice concentrate -> en:elderberry-juice-concentrate - labels: en:organic - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes
- Crust -> en:crust - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe
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: 9This product is not considered a beverage for the calculation of the Nutri-Score.
Positive points: 5
- Proteins: 1 / 5 (value: 2.7, rounded value: 2.7)
- Fiber: 5 / 5 (value: 5.4, rounded value: 5.4)
- Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 9.47265625, rounded value: 9.5)
Negative points: 15
- Energy: 4 / 10 (value: 1469, rounded value: 1469)
- Sugars: 9 / 10 (value: 40.54, rounded value: 40.54)
- Saturated fat: 0 / 10 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)
- Sodium: 2 / 10 (value: 189, rounded value: 189)
The points for proteins are not counted because the negative points are greater or equal to 11.
Nutritional score: (15 - 5)
Nutri-Score:
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Nutrient levels
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Fat in moderate quantity (8.11%)
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 low quantity (0%)
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 high quantity (40.5%)
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 moderate quantity (0.472%)
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 (1 BAR (37 g))Compared to: Snacks Energy 1,469 kj
(351 kcal)544 kj
(130 kcal)-21% Fat 8.11 g 3 g -59% Saturated fat 0 g 0 g -100% Trans fat 0 g 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0 mg -100% Carbohydrates 67.57 g 25 g +19% Sugars 40.54 g 15 g +42% Fiber 5.4 g 2 g +50% Proteins 2.7 g 0.999 g -58% Salt 0.472 g 0.175 g -21% Vitamin A 405.3 µg 150 µg +1,471% Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 0 mg 0 mg -100% Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) 1 mg 0.37 mg +207% Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 918.919 mg 340 mg +215,104% Vitamin B3/PP (Niacin) 10.811 mg 4 mg +95% Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin) 1.081 mg 0.4 mg +84% Folates (total folates) 86 µg 31.8 µg -16% Calcium 541 mg 200 mg +864% Iron 4.86 mg 1.8 mg +139% Zinc 3.24 mg 1.2 mg +16% Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis) 9.473 % 9.473 %
Environment
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