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Polar bear xylitol mints for healthy teeth

Polar bear xylitol mints for healthy teeth

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Barcode: 0851278001288 (EAN / EAN-13) 851278001288 (UPC / UPC-A)

Brands: Polar, Zellies

Brand owner: Zellies Inc.

Categories: Snacks, Sweet snacks, Confectioneries

Countries where sold: United States

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Ingredients

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    10 ingredients


    Xylitol, less than 2% of: stearic acid (vegetable source), magnesium stearate (vegetable source), cellulose gum, vegetable fibers, natural flavors, silica.

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: E466 - Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose
    • Additive: E967 - Xylitol
    • Ingredient: Flavouring

    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

  • E466 - Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose


    Carboxymethyl cellulose: Carboxymethyl cellulose -CMC- or cellulose gum or tylose powder is a cellulose derivative with carboxymethyl groups --CH2-COOH- bound to some of the hydroxyl groups of the glucopyranose monomers that make up the cellulose backbone. It is often used as its sodium salt, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose.
    Source: Wikipedia
  • E570 - Fatty acids


    Fatty acid: In chemistry, particularly in biochemistry, a fatty acid is a carboxylic acid with a long aliphatic chain, which is either saturated or unsaturated. Most naturally occurring fatty acids have an unbranched chain of an even number of carbon atoms, from 4 to 28. Fatty acids are usually not found per se in organisms, but instead as three main classes of esters: triglycerides, phospholipids, and cholesterol esters. In any of these forms, fatty acids are both important dietary sources of fuel for animals and they are important structural components for cells.
    Source: Wikipedia
  • E572 - Magnesium stearate


    Magnesium stearate: Magnesium stearate is the chemical compound with the formula Mg-C18H35O2-2. It is a soap, consisting of salt containing two equivalents of stearate -the anion of stearic acid- and one magnesium cation -Mg2+-. Magnesium stearate is a white, water-insoluble powder. Its applications exploit its softness, insolubility in many solvents, and low toxicity. It is used as a release agent and as a component or lubricant in the production of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.
    Source: Wikipedia
  • E967 - Xylitol


    Xylitol: Xylitol is a sugar alcohol used as a sweetener. The name derives from Ancient Greek: ξύλον, xyl[on], "wood" + suffix -itol, used to denote sugar alcohols. Xylitol is categorized as a polyalcohol or sugar alcohol -specifically an alditol-. It has the formula CH2OH-CHOH-3CH2OH. It is a colorless or white solid that is soluble in water. Use of manufactured products containing xylitol may reduce tooth decay.
    Source: Wikipedia

Ingredients analysis

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    Palm oil content unknown


    Unrecognized ingredients: Less-than-2-of, Vegetable-source, Vegetable-source

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    Unrecognized ingredients: Less-than-2-of, Vegetable-source, Vegetable-source

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    : Xylitol, less than 2% of (stearic acid (vegetable source)), magnesium stearate (vegetable source), cellulose gum, vegetable fibers, natural flavors, silica
    1. Xylitol -> en:e967 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 14.2857142857143 - percent_max: 100
    2. less than 2% of -> en:less-than-2-of - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 50
      1. stearic acid -> en:e570 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 50
        1. vegetable source -> en:vegetable-source - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 50
    3. magnesium stearate -> en:e572 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 33.3333333333333
      1. vegetable source -> en:vegetable-source - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 33.3333333333333
    4. cellulose gum -> en:e466 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25
    5. vegetable fibers -> en:vegetable-fiber - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 20
    6. natural flavors -> en:natural-flavouring - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
    7. silica -> en:e551 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5

Nutrition

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    Good 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: 0 / 5 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)
    • 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: 0

    • Energy: 0 / 10 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)
    • 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: (0 - 0)

    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 (1 PIECE (1.4 g))
    Compared to: Confectioneries
    Energy 0 kj
    (0 kcal)
    0 kj
    (0 kcal)
    -100%
    Fat 0 g 0 g -100%
    Saturated fat 0 g 0 g -100%
    Trans fat 0 g 0 g
    Cholesterol 0 mg 0 mg -100%
    Carbohydrates 71.43 g 1 g +5%
    Sugars 0 g 0 g -100%
    Fiber 0 g 0 g -100%
    Proteins 0 g 0 g -100%
    Salt 0 g 0 g -100%
    Vitamin A 0 µg 0 µg -100%
    Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 0 mg 0 mg -100%
    Calcium 0 mg 0 mg -100%
    Iron 0 mg 0 mg -100%
    Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis) 0 % 0 %
Serving size: 1 PIECE (1.4 g)

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