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Sugarfree throat lozenges with redcurrant juice, redcurrant

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Sugarfree throat lozenges with redcurrant juice, redcurrant

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Barcode: 0742381010703 (EAN / EAN-13) 742381010703 (UPC / UPC-A)

Brand owner: GRETHER'S PASTILLES

Categories: Snacks, Sweet snacks, Confectioneries

Countries where sold: United States

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Ingredients

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    17 ingredients

    Maltitol syrup, gelatine & agar-agar, ascorbic acid (vitamin c), glycerine, redcurrant juice, citric acid, passion fruit juice, passion fruit flavouring, coating (vegetable oil, beeswax), natural colouring (carmine), sweetener (acesulfame-k).

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: E120 - Cochineal
    • Additive: E406 - Agar
    • Additive: E422 - Glycerol
    • Additive: E428 - Gelatine
    • Additive: E901 - White and yellow beeswax
    • Additive: E950 - Acesulfame k
    • Additive: E965 - Maltitol
    • Ingredient: Colour
    • Ingredient: Flavouring
    • Ingredient: Sweetener

    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

  • E120 - Cochineal

    Carminic acid: Carminic acid -C22H20O13- is a red glucosidal hydroxyanthrapurin that occurs naturally in some scale insects, such as the cochineal, Armenian cochineal, and Polish cochineal. The insects produce the acid as a deterrent to predators. An aluminum salt of carminic acid is the coloring agent in carmine. Synonyms are C.I. 75470 and C.I. Natural Red 4. The chemical structure of carminic acid consists of a core anthraquinone structure linked to a glucose sugar unit. Carminic acid was first synthesized in the laboratory by organic chemists in 1991.
    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.

  • E406 - Agar

    Agar: Agar -pronounced , sometimes - or agar-agar is a jelly-like substance, obtained from red algae.Agar is a mixture of two components: the linear polysaccharide agarose, and a heterogeneous mixture of smaller molecules called agaropectin. It forms the supporting structure in the cell walls of certain species of algae, and is released on boiling. These algae are known as agarophytes, and belong to the Rhodophyta -red algae- phylum.Agar has been used as an ingredient in desserts throughout Asia, and also as a solid substrate to contain culture media for microbiological work. Agar can be used as a laxative, an appetite suppressant, a vegetarian substitute for gelatin, a thickener for soups, in fruit preserves, ice cream, and other desserts, as a clarifying agent in brewing, and for sizing paper and fabrics.The gelling agent in agar is an unbranched polysaccharide obtained from the cell walls of some species of red algae, primarily from tengusa -Gelidiaceae- and ogonori -Gracilaria-. For commercial purposes, it is derived primarily from ogonori. In chemical terms, agar is a polymer made up of subunits of the sugar galactose.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E422 - Glycerol

    Glycerol: Glycerol -; also called glycerine or glycerin; see spelling differences- is a simple polyol compound. It is a colorless, odorless, viscous liquid that is sweet-tasting and non-toxic. The glycerol backbone is found in all lipids known as triglycerides. It is widely used in the food industry as a sweetener and humectant and in pharmaceutical formulations. Glycerol has three hydroxyl groups that are responsible for its solubility in water and its hygroscopic nature.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E901 - White and yellow beeswax

    Beeswax: Beeswax -cera alba- is a natural wax produced by honey bees of the genus Apis. The wax is formed into "scales" by eight wax-producing glands in the abdominal segments of worker bees, which discard it in or at the hive. The hive workers collect and use it to form cells for honey storage and larval and pupal protection within the beehive. Chemically, beeswax consists mainly of esters of fatty acids and various long-chain alcohols. Beeswax has long-standing applications in human food and flavoring. For example, it is used as a glazing agent or as a light/heat source. It is edible, in the sense of having similar negligible toxicity to plant waxes, and is approved for food use in most countries and the European Union under the E number E901. However, the wax monoesters in beeswax are poorly hydrolysed in the guts of humans and other mammals, so they have insignificant nutritional value. Some birds, such as honeyguides, can digest beeswax. Beeswax is the main diet of wax moth larvae.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E950 - Acesulfame k

    Acesulfame potassium: Acesulfame potassium - AY-see-SUL-faym-, also known as acesulfame K -K is the symbol for potassium- or Ace K, is a calorie-free sugar substitute -artificial sweetener- often marketed under the trade names Sunett and Sweet One. In the European Union, it is known under the E number -additive code- E950. It was discovered accidentally in 1967 by German chemist Karl Clauss at Hoechst AG -now Nutrinova-. In chemical structure, acesulfame potassium is the potassium salt of 6-methyl-1‚2,3-oxathiazine-4-3H--one 2‚2-dioxide. It is a white crystalline powder with molecular formula C4H4KNO4S and a molecular weight of 201.24 g/mol.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E965 - Maltitol

    Maltitol: Maltitol is a sugar alcohol -a polyol- used as a sugar substitute. It has 75–90% of the sweetness of sucrose -table sugar- and nearly identical properties, except for browning. It is used to replace table sugar because it is half as caloric, does not promote tooth decay, and has a somewhat lesser effect on blood glucose. In chemical terms, maltitol is known as 4-O-α-glucopyranosyl-D-sorbitol. It is used in commercial products under trade names such as Lesys, Maltisweet and SweetPearl.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E965ii - Maltitol syrup

    Maltitol: Maltitol is a sugar alcohol -a polyol- used as a sugar substitute. It has 75–90% of the sweetness of sucrose -table sugar- and nearly identical properties, except for browning. It is used to replace table sugar because it is half as caloric, does not promote tooth decay, and has a somewhat lesser effect on blood glucose. In chemical terms, maltitol is known as 4-O-α-glucopyranosyl-D-sorbitol. It is used in commercial products under trade names such as Lesys, Maltisweet and SweetPearl.
    Source: Wikipedia

Ingredients analysis

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

    : Maltitol syrup, gelatine, agar-agar, ascorbic acid (vitamin c), glycerine, redcurrant juice, citric acid, passion fruit juice, passion fruit flavouring, coating (vegetable oil, beeswax), natural colouring (carmine), sweetener (acesulfame-k)
    1. Maltitol syrup -> en:e965ii - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 8.33333333333333 - percent_max: 100
    2. gelatine -> en:e428 - vegan: no - vegetarian: no - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 50
    3. agar-agar -> en:e406 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11084 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 33.3333333333333
    4. ascorbic acid -> en:e300 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25
      1. vitamin c -> en:vitamin-c - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25
    5. glycerine -> en:e422 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 20
    6. redcurrant juice -> en:red-currant-juice - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 13019 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 16.6666666666667
    7. citric acid -> en:e330 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 14.2857142857143
    8. passion fruit juice -> en:passion-fruit-juice - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 13016 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 12.5
    9. passion fruit flavouring -> en:passion-fruit-flavouring - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
    10. coating -> en:coating - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
      1. vegetable oil -> en:vegetable-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
      2. beeswax -> en:e901 - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.5
    11. natural colouring -> en:natural-colours - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
      1. carmine -> en:e120 - vegan: no - vegetarian: no - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
    12. sweetener -> en:sweetener - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
      1. acesulfame-k -> en:e950 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5

Nutrition

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    Very good nutritional quality

    ⚠ ️Warning: the amount of fiber is not specified, their possible positive contribution to the grade could not be taken into account.
    ⚠ ️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.

    Positive points: 5

    • Proteins: 5 / 5 (value: 20, rounded value: 20)
    • Fiber: 0 / 5 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)
    • Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 1.79036458333334, rounded value: 1.8)

    Negative points: 3

    • Energy: 3 / 10 (value: 1088, rounded value: 1088)
    • Sugars: 0 / 10 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)
    • Saturated fat: 0 / 10 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)
    • Sodium: 0 / 10 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)

    The points for proteins are counted because the negative points are less than 11.

    Nutritional score: (3 - 5)

    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 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.

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    Nutrition facts

    Nutrition facts As sold
    for 100 g / 100 ml     		As sold
    per serving (5 PIECES (5 g))     		Compared to: Confectioneries
    Energy 1,088 kj
    (260 kcal)     		54.4 kj
    (13 kcal)     		-37%
    Fat 0 g 0 g -100%
    Cholesterol 0 mg 0 mg -100%
    Salt 0 g 0 g -100%
    Carbohydrates 80 g 4 g +10%
    Sugars 0 g 0 g -100%
    Proteins 20 g 1 g +547%
    Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis) 1.79 % 1.79 %
Serving size: 5 PIECES (5 g)

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