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Potato Pearls (Original Butter Mashed Potatoes) - Basic American Foods - 1.65 oz (47 g)
Potato Pearls (Original Butter Mashed Potatoes) - Basic American Foods - 1.65 oz (47 g)
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Barcode: 10011140581516
Common name: Instant Mashed Potatoes
Quantity: 1.65 oz (47 g)
Packaging: Bag
Brands: Basic American Foods
Categories: Plant-based foods and beverages, Plant-based foods, Cereals and potatoes, Dried products, Dried products to be rehydrated, Purées, Potato preparations, Potatoes, Mashed potatoes, Dehydrated potato flakes with milk, Instant potatoes
Labels, certifications, awards: No gluten
Origin of ingredients: United States
Manufacturing or processing places: USA
Link to the product page on the official site of the producer: https://www.baffoodservice.com/products/...
Countries where sold: United States
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Ingredients
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12 ingredients
Potatoes, Canola Oil, Salt, Contains 2% or less of: Artificial Colors, Mono and Diglycerides, Natural and Artificial Flavors (Milk), Freshness preserved with: Sodium Bisulfite, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Citric Acid, BHT.Allergens: Milk
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: E450 - Diphosphates
- Additive: E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
- 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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E222 - Sodium bisulphite
Sodium bisulfite: Sodium bisulfite -or sodium bisulphite- -sodium hydrogen sulfite- is a chemical compound with the chemical formula NaHSO3. Sodium bisulfite is a food additive with E number E222. This salt of bisulfite can be prepared by bubbling sulfur dioxide in a solution of sodium carbonate in water. Sodium bisulfite in contact with chlorine bleach -aqueous solution of sodium hypochlorite- will generate heat and form sodium bisulfate and sodium chloride.Source: Wikipedia
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E321 - Butylated hydroxytoluene
Butylated hydroxytoluene: Butylated hydroxytoluene -BHT-, also known as dibutylhydroxytoluene, is a lipophilic organic compound, chemically a derivative of phenol, that is useful for its antioxidant properties. European and U.S. regulations allow small amounts to be used as a food additive. In addition to this use, BHT is widely used to prevent oxidation in fluids -e.g. fuel, oil- and other materials where free radicals must be controlled.Source: Wikipedia
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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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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.
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E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471), are food additives commonly used as emulsifiers in various processed foods.
These compounds consist of glycerol molecules linked to one or two fatty acid chains, which help stabilize and blend water and oil-based ingredients. E471 enhances the texture and shelf life of products like margarine, baked goods, and ice cream, ensuring a smooth and consistent texture.
It is generally considered safe for consumption within established regulatory limits.
Ingredients analysis
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May contain palm oil
Ingredients that may contain palm oil: E471
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Vegan status unknown
Unrecognized ingredients: Contains-2-and-less-of, Freshness-preserved-withSome ingredients could not be recognized.
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: Potatoes, Canola Oil, Salt, Contains 2% and less of (Artificial Colors), mono- and Diglycerides, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Freshness preserved with (Sodium Bisulfite), Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Citric Acid, BHT- Potatoes -> en:potato - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 10 - percent_max: 100
- Canola Oil -> en:canola-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: no - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 50
- Salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 33.3333333333333
- Contains 2% and less of -> en:contains-2-and-less-of - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25
- Artificial Colors -> en:colour - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25
- mono- and Diglycerides -> en:e471 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - from_palm_oil: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 20
- Natural and Artificial Flavors -> en:natural-and-artificial-flavouring - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
- Freshness preserved with -> en:freshness-preserved-with - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
- Sodium Bisulfite -> en:e222 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
- Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate -> en:e450i - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
- Citric Acid -> en:e330 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
- BHT -> en:e321 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
Nutrition
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Missing data to compute the Nutri-Score
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Nutrition facts
Nutrition facts As sold
per serving (1/4 Cup)Compared to: Mashed potatoes Energy 0 kj
(90 kcal)Fat 9 g Saturated fat 0 g Salt 0.288 g Carbohydrates 18 g Fiber 1 g Sugars < 1 g Proteins 2 g Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis) 22.5 %
Environment
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Eco-Score A - Very low environmental impact
The Eco-Score is an experimental score that summarizes the environmental impacts of food products.→ The Eco-Score was initially developped for France and it is being extended to other European countries. The Eco-Score formula is subject to change as it is regularly improved to make it more precise and better suited to each country.Life cycle analysis
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Average impact of products of the same category: A (Score: 94/100)
Category: Potato flakes, dehydrated, with milk or cream
Category: Potato flakes, dehydrated, with milk or cream
- PEF environmental score: 0.16 (the lower the score, the lower the impact)
- including impact on climate change: 1.31 kg CO2 eq/kg of product
Stage Impact Agriculture Processing Packaging Transportation Distribution Consumption
Bonuses and maluses
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Origins of ingredients with a low impact
Bonus: +16
Environmental policy: +1
Transportation: +15
Origin of the product and/or its ingredients % of ingredients Impact United States Low
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Packaging with a medium impact
Malus: -10
Shape Material Recycling Impact Bag Unknown High ⚠️ The information about the packaging of this product is not sufficiently precise (exact shapes and materials of all components of the packaging).⚠️ For a more precise calculation of the Eco-Score, you can modify the product page and add them.
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Eco-Score for this product
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Impact for this product: A (Score: 100/100)
Product: Potato Pearls (Original Butter Mashed Potatoes) - Basic American Foods - 1.65 oz (47 g)
Life cycle analysis score: 94
Sum of bonuses and maluses: +6
Final score: 100/100
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Carbon footprint
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Equal to driving 0.7 km in a petrol car
131 g CO² per 100g of product
The carbon emission figure comes from ADEME's Agribalyse database, for the category: Potato flakes, dehydrated, with milk or cream (Source: ADEME Agribalyse Database)
Stage Impact Agriculture Processing Packaging Transportation Distribution Consumption
Packaging
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Packaging with a medium impact
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Packaging parts
Bag
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Packaging materials
Material % Packaging weight Packaging weight per 100 g of product
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Transportation
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Origins of ingredients
Origins of ingredients with a low impact
Origin of the product and/or its ingredients % of ingredients Impact United States Low
Data sources
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