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Malt Balls - Nassau Candy

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Barcode: 0618645300395 (EAN / EAN-13) 618645300395 (UPC / UPC-A)

Brands: Nassau Candy

Brand owner: Nassau Candy Distributors, Inc.

Categories: Snacks, Sweet snacks, Confectioneries

Countries where sold: United States

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Ingredients

23 ingredients

Sugar, chocolate liquor, whole milk, cocoa butter, soy lecithin and pgpr (emulsifiers), salt, partially hydrogenated palm kernel oil, whey powder, cocoa powder, corn syrup, malted milk (malted barley, wheat flour, milk, bicarbonate of soda, salt), malt extract, coconut oil glycerol monostearate, natural & artificial flavor, gum arabic, confectionery glaze.

Allergens: Gluten, Milk, Soybeans

Food processing

Ultra processed foods
Elements that indicate the product is in the 4 - Ultra processed food and drink products group:

Additive: E414 - Acacia gum

Additive: E476 - Polyglycerol polyricinoleate

Ingredient: Emulsifier

Ingredient: Flavouring

Ingredient: Whey
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Additives

E414 - Acacia gum

Gum arabic: Gum arabic, also known as acacia gum, arabic gum, gum acacia, acacia, Senegal gum and Indian gum, and by other names, is a natural gum consisting of the hardened sap of various species of the acacia tree. Originally, gum arabic was collected from Acacia nilotica which was called the "gum arabic tree"; in the present day, gum arabic is collected from acacia species, predominantly Acacia senegal and Vachellia -Acacia- seyal; the term "gum arabic" does not indicate a particular botanical source. In a few cases so‐called "gum arabic" may not even have been collected from Acacia species, but may originate from Combretum, Albizia or some other genus. Producers harvest the gum commercially from wild trees, mostly in Sudan -80%- and throughout the Sahel, from Senegal to Somalia—though it is historically cultivated in Arabia and West Asia. Gum arabic is a complex mixture of glycoproteins and polysaccharides. It is the original source of the sugars arabinose and ribose, both of which were first discovered and isolated from it, and are named after it. Gum arabic is soluble in water. It is edible, and used primarily in the food industry as a stabilizer, with EU E number E414. Gum arabic is a key ingredient in traditional lithography and is used in printing, paint production, glue, cosmetics and various industrial applications, including viscosity control in inks and in textile industries, though less expensive materials compete with it for many of these roles. While gum arabic is now produced throughout the African Sahel, it is still harvested and used in the Middle East.
Source: Wikipedia

E476 - Polyglycerol polyricinoleate

Polyglycerol polyricinoleate: Polyglycerol polyricinoleate -PGPR-, E476, is an emulsifier made from glycerol and fatty acids -usually from castor bean, but also from soybean oil-. In chocolate, compound chocolate and similar coatings, PGPR is mainly used with another substance like lecithin to reduce viscosity. It is used at low levels -below 0.5%-, and works by decreasing the friction between the solid particles -e.g. cacao, sugar, milk- in molten chocolate, reducing the yield stress so that it flows more easily, approaching the behaviour of a Newtonian fluid. It can also be used as an emulsifier in spreads and in salad dressings, or to improve the texture of baked goods. It is made up of a short chain of glycerol molecules connected by ether bonds, with ricinoleic acid side chains connected by ester bonds. PGPR is a yellowish, viscous liquid, and is strongly lipophilic: it is soluble in fats and oils and insoluble in water and ethanol.
Source: Wikipedia

E500 - Sodium carbonates

Sodium carbonates (E500) are compounds commonly used in food preparation as leavening agents, helping baked goods rise by releasing carbon dioxide when they interact with acids.

Often found in baking soda, they regulate the pH of food, preventing it from becoming too acidic or too alkaline. In the culinary world, sodium carbonates can also enhance the texture and structure of foods, such as noodles, by modifying the gluten network.

Generally recognized as safe, sodium carbonates are non-toxic when consumed in typical amounts found in food.

E500ii - Sodium hydrogen carbonate

Sodium hydrogen carbonate, also known as E500ii, is a food additive commonly used as a leavening agent.

When added to recipes, it releases carbon dioxide gas upon exposure to heat or acids, causing dough to rise and resulting in a light, fluffy texture in baked goods.

It is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by regulatory authorities when used in appropriate quantities and poses no significant health risks when consumed in typical food applications.

Ingredients analysis

Palm oil

Ingredients that contain palm oil: Palm kernel oil

Non-vegan
Non-vegan ingredients: Whole milk, Whey powder, Milk, Milk
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Unrecognized ingredients: Coconut-oil-glycerol-monostearate, Confectionery-glaze
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: Sugar, chocolate liquor, whole milk, cocoa butter, soy lecithin, pgpr (emulsifiers), salt, palm kernel oil, whey powder, cocoa powder, corn syrup, milk (malted barley, wheat flour, milk, bicarbonate of soda, salt), malt extract, coconut oil glycerol monostearate, natural and artificial flavor, gum arabic, confectionery glaze
Sugar -> en:sugar - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016 - percent_min: 5.88235294117647 - percent_max: 100

chocolate liquor -> en:cocoa-paste - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 16030 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 50

whole milk -> en:whole-milk - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 19023 - 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

pgpr -> en:e476 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 16.6666666666667

emulsifiers -> en:emulsifier - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 16.6666666666667

salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.4375

palm kernel oil -> en:palm-kernel-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.4375

whey powder -> en:whey-powder - vegan: no - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.4375

cocoa powder -> en:cocoa-powder - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 18100 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.4375

corn syrup -> en:corn-syrup - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31089 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.4375

milk -> en:milk - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 19051 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.4375

malted barley -> en:malted-barley - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.4375

wheat flour -> en:wheat-flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9410 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.21875

milk -> en:milk - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 19051 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.145833333333333

bicarbonate of soda -> en:e500ii - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.109375

salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.0875

malt extract -> en:malt-extract - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.4375

coconut oil glycerol monostearate -> en:coconut-oil-glycerol-monostearate - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.4375

natural and artificial flavor -> en:natural-and-artificial-flavouring - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.4375

gum arabic -> en:e414 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.4375

confectionery glaze -> en:confectionery-glaze - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.4375

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: 0

Proteins: 1 / 5 (value: 2.5, rounded value: 2.5)

Fiber: 0 / 5 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)

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

Negative points: 27

Energy: 6 / 10 (value: 2092, rounded value: 2092)

Sugars: 10 / 10 (value: 57.5, rounded value: 57.5)

Saturated fat: 10 / 10 (value: 17.5, rounded value: 17.5)

Sodium: 1 / 10 (value: 175, rounded value: 175)

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

Nutritional score: (27 - 0)

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Nutrient levels
- Fat in high quantity (22.5%)
  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 (17.5%)
  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 (57.5%)
  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.
  
  Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Sugar: the facts
- Salt in moderate quantity (0.438%)
  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 (0.25 cup (40 g))	Compared to: Confectioneries
Energy	2,092 kj (500 kcal)	837 kj (200 kcal)	+20%
Fat	22.5 g	9 g	+81%
Saturated fat	17.5 g	7 g	+106%
Trans fat	0 g	0 g
Cholesterol	0 mg	0 mg	-100%
Salt	0.438 g	0.175 g	+146%
Carbohydrates	70 g	28 g	-4%
Fiber	0 g	0 g	-100%
Sugars	57.5 g	23 g	+5%
Proteins	2.5 g	1 g	-19%
Vitamin A	0 µg	0 µg	-100%
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)	0 mg	0 mg	-100%
Calcium	150 mg	60 mg	+191%
Iron	0 mg	0 mg	-100%
Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis)	0 %	0 %

Serving size: 0.25 cup (40 g)

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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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