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Gem City Fine Foods, Gluten B Free, Vegan Chocolate Cake - Blossom Fine Foods Llc

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Barcode: 0855026001421 (EAN / EAN-13) 855026001421 (UPC / UPC-A)

Brands: Blossom Fine Foods Llc

Brand owner: Blossom Fine Foods LLC

Categories: Snacks, Sweet snacks, Biscuits and cakes, Cakes

Labels, certifications, awards: No gluten, Vegetarian, Vegan, No alcohol, No flavour enhancer, No MSG

Countries where sold: United States

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Ingredients

32 ingredients

Soy milk ((filtered water, whole organic soybeans), carrageenan, sea salt), powdered sugar, cane sugar, white rice flour, expeller-pressed canola oil, palm shortening, natural oil shortening (natural oil blend (palm fruit, canola, and olive oils), filtered water, pure salt, contains less than 2% of natural flavor (no msg, no alcohol, no gluten), sunflower lecithin, lactic acid (non-dairy, derived from sugar beets), and colored with annatto extract), cocoa powder, potato starch, sorghum flour, tapioca flour, vanilla, baking soda, apple cider vinegar, spices, salt, xanthan gum, baking powder.

Allergens: Soybeans

Food processing

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

Additive: E322 - Lecithins

Additive: E407 - Carrageenan

Additive: E415 - Xanthan gum

Additive: E621 - Monosodium glutamate
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Additives

E270 - Lactic acid

Lactic acid: Lactic acid is an organic compound with the formula CH3CH-OH-COOH. In its solid state, it is white and water-soluble. In its liquid state, it is colorless. It is produced both naturally and synthetically. With a hydroxyl group adjacent to the carboxyl group, lactic acid is classified as an alpha-hydroxy acid -AHA-. In the form of its conjugate base called lactate, it plays a role in several biochemical processes. In solution, it can ionize a proton from the carboxyl group, producing the lactate ion CH3CH-OH-CO−2. Compared to acetic acid, its pKa is 1 unit less, meaning lactic acid deprotonates ten times more easily than acetic acid does. This higher acidity is the consequence of the intramolecular hydrogen bonding between the α-hydroxyl and the carboxylate group. Lactic acid is chiral, consisting of two optical isomers. One is known as L--+--lactic acid or -S--lactic acid and the other, its mirror image, is D--−--lactic acid or -R--lactic acid. A mixture of the two in equal amounts is called DL-lactic acid, or racemic lactic acid. Lactic acid is hygroscopic. DL-lactic acid is miscible with water and with ethanol above its melting point which is around 17 or 18 °C. D-lactic acid and L-lactic acid have a higher melting point. In animals, L-lactate is constantly produced from pyruvate via the enzyme lactate dehydrogenase -LDH- in a process of fermentation during normal metabolism and exercise. It does not increase in concentration until the rate of lactate production exceeds the rate of lactate removal, which is governed by a number of factors, including monocarboxylate transporters, concentration and isoform of LDH, and oxidative capacity of tissues. The concentration of blood lactate is usually 1–2 mM at rest, but can rise to over 20 mM during intense exertion and as high as 25 mM afterward. In addition to other biological roles, L-lactic acid is the primary endogenous agonist of hydroxycarboxylic acid receptor 1 -HCA1-, which is a Gi/o-coupled G protein-coupled receptor -GPCR-.In industry, lactic acid fermentation is performed by lactic acid bacteria, which convert simple carbohydrates such as glucose, sucrose, or galactose to lactic acid. These bacteria can also grow in the mouth; the acid they produce is responsible for the tooth decay known as caries. In medicine, lactate is one of the main components of lactated Ringer's solution and Hartmann's solution. These intravenous fluids consist of sodium and potassium cations along with lactate and chloride anions in solution with distilled water, generally in concentrations isotonic with human blood. It is most commonly used for fluid resuscitation after blood loss due to trauma, surgery, or burns.
Source: Wikipedia

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.

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.

E407 - Carrageenan

Carrageenan (E407), derived from red seaweed, is widely employed in the food industry as a gelling, thickening, and stabilizing agent, notably in dairy and meat products.

It can exist in various forms, each imparting distinct textural properties to food.

However, its degraded form, often referred to as poligeenan, has raised health concerns due to its potential inflammatory effects and its classification as a possible human carcinogen (Group 2B) by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).

Nevertheless, food-grade carrageenan has been deemed safe by various regulatory bodies when consumed in amounts typically found in food.

E415 - Xanthan gum

Xanthan gum (E415) is a natural polysaccharide derived from fermented sugars, often used in the food industry as a thickening and stabilizing agent.

This versatile food additive enhances texture and prevents ingredient separation in a wide range of products, including salad dressings, sauces, and gluten-free baked goods.

It is considered safe for consumption even at high intake amounts.

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.

E621 - Monosodium glutamate

Monosodium glutamate: Monosodium glutamate -MSG, also known as sodium glutamate- is the sodium salt of glutamic acid, one of the most abundant naturally occurring non-essential amino acids. Glutamic acid is found naturally in tomatoes, grapes, cheese, mushrooms and other foods.MSG is used in the food industry as a flavor enhancer with an umami taste that intensifies the meaty, savory flavor of food, as naturally occurring glutamate does in foods such as stews and meat soups. It was first prepared in 1908 by Japanese biochemist Kikunae Ikeda, who was trying to isolate and duplicate the savory taste of kombu, an edible seaweed used as a base for many Japanese soups. MSG as a flavor enhancer balances, blends, and rounds the perception of other tastes.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given MSG its generally recognized as safe -GRAS- designation. A popular belief is that large doses of MSG can cause headaches and other feelings of discomfort, known as "Chinese restaurant syndrome," but double-blind tests fail to find evidence of such a reaction. The European Union classifies it as a food additive permitted in certain foods and subject to quantitative limits. MSG has the HS code 29224220 and the E number E621.
Source: Wikipedia

Ingredients analysis

Palm oil

Ingredients that contain palm oil: Palm fat

Vegan
No non-vegan ingredients

Unrecognized ingredients: Natural-oil-shortening, Natural-oil-blend, Palm-fruit, And-olive-oils, Contains-less-than-2-of-natural-flavor, Non-dairy, Derived-from-sugar-beets, And-colored-with-annatto-extract
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: Soy milk (carrageenan, sea salt), powdered sugar, cane sugar, white rice flour, canola oil, palm shortening, natural oil shortening (natural oil blend (palm fruit, canola, and olive oils), filtered water, salt, contains less than 2% of natural flavor (), sunflower lecithin, lactic acid (non-dairy, derived from sugar beets), and colored with annatto extract), cocoa powder, potato starch, sorghum flour, tapioca flour, vanilla, baking soda, apple cider vinegar, spices, salt, xanthan gum, baking powder
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Nutrition

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: 3
This product is not considered a beverage for the calculation of the Nutri-Score.

Positive points: 1

Proteins: 1 / 5 (value: 1.69, rounded value: 1.69)

Fiber: 1 / 5 (value: 1.7, rounded value: 1.7)

Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 3.68378255208333, rounded value: 3.7)

Negative points: 18

Energy: 4 / 10 (value: 1418, rounded value: 1418)

Sugars: 8 / 10 (value: 37.29, rounded value: 37.29)

Saturated fat: 4 / 10 (value: 4.24, rounded value: 4.2)

Sodium: 2 / 10 (value: 237, rounded value: 237)

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

Nutritional score: (18 - 1)

Nutri-Score:
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Nutrient levels
- Fat in moderate quantity (16.9%)
  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 moderate quantity (4.24%)
  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 (37.3%)
  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 (0.593%)
  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 (1 SLICE (59 g))	Compared to: Cakes
Energy	1,418 kj (339 kcal)	837 kj (200 kcal)	-11%
Fat	16.95 g	10 g	+17%
Saturated fat	4.24 g	2.5 g	-25%
Trans fat	0 g	0 g
Cholesterol	0 mg	0 mg	-100%
Salt	0.592 g	0.35 g	-34%
Carbohydrates	52.54 g	31 g	-9%
Fiber	1.7 g	1 g	+5%
Sugars	37.29 g	22 g	+15%
Proteins	1.69 g	0.997 g	-62%
Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis)	3.684 %	3.684 %

Serving size: 1 SLICE (59 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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Gem City Fine Foods, Gluten B Free, Vegan Chocolate Cake - Blossom Fine Foods Llc