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M&M's Cake Bars 5 Pack -
M&M's Cake Bars 5 Pack -
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Barcode: 5011914920112 (EAN / EAN-13)
Countries where sold: United States
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Ingredients
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64 ingredients
Milk Chocolate (37%) [Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Dried Skimmed Milk, Cocoa Mass, Lactose and Protein from Whey (from Milk), Vegetable Fats (Palm, and/or Shea), Dried Whey (from Milk), Milk Fat, Emulsifiers (Soya Lecithin, E476), Butter Oil (from Milk), Natural Flavouring], Sugar, Vegetable Oils (Palm, Rapeseed), Water, Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Humectant (Glycerine), Coloured Sugar Pieces (3%) [Sugar, Vegetable Fat (Palm), Fruit and Vegetable Concentrates (Radish, Blackcurrant, Apple, Spirulina, Safflower, Lemon)], Glucose Syrup, Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder, Dried Skimmed Milk, Partially Inverted Sugar Syrup, Milk Proteins, Dried Whole Egg, Emulsifiers (E471, E475, Sunflower Lecithin), Dried Egg White, Caramelised Sugar Syrup, Natural Flavouring with Colour: E150d, Raising Agents (Disodium Diphosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Salt, Modified Starch, Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Glucose-Fructose SyrupAllergens: Apple, Gluten, Milk, Soybeans
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: E14XX - Modified Starch
- Additive: E150d - Sulphite ammonia caramel
- Additive: E322 - Lecithins
- Additive: E422 - Glycerol
- Additive: E450 - Diphosphates
- Additive: E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
- Additive: E475 - Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
- Additive: E476 - Polyglycerol polyricinoleate
- Ingredient: Emulsifier
- Ingredient: Flavouring
- Ingredient: Glucose
- Ingredient: Glucose syrup
- Ingredient: Humectant
- Ingredient: Invert sugar
- Ingredient: Milk proteins
- Ingredient: Whey
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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E202 - Potassium sorbate
Potassium sorbate (E202) is a synthetic food preservative commonly used to extend the shelf life of various food products.
It works by inhibiting the growth of molds, yeast, and some bacteria, preventing spoilage. When added to foods, it helps maintain their freshness and quality.
Some studies have shown that when combined with nitrites, potassium sorbate have genotoxic activity in vitro. However, potassium sorbate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by regulatory authorities.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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Palm oil
Ingredients that contain palm oil: Palm, Palm oil, Palm
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Non-vegan
Non-vegan ingredients: Milk chocolate, Skimmed milk, Milk, Whey, Milk, Milkfat, Butterfat, Milk, Skimmed milk, Milk proteins, Whole egg, Egg whiteSome ingredients could not be recognized.
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Unrecognized ingredients: Lactose-and-protein-from-whey, And-shea, Calcium, Iron, Thiamin, Coloured-sugar-pieces, Natural-flavouring-with-colourSome ingredients could not be recognized.
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- Skimmed Milk -> en:skimmed-milk - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 12.3333333333333
- Cocoa Mass -> en:cocoa-paste - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 9.25
- Lactose and Protein from Whey -> en:lactose-and-protein-from-whey - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 7.4
- from Milk -> en:milk - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 7.4
- Vegetable Fats -> en:vegetable-fat - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 6.16666666666667
- Palm -> en:palm - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 6.16666666666667
- and Shea -> en:and-shea - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3.08333333333333
- Whey -> en:whey - vegan: no - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5.28571428571429
- from Milk -> en:milk - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5.28571428571429
- Milk Fat -> en:milkfat - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.625
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- Soya Lecithin -> en:soya-lecithin - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.11111111111111
- e476 -> en:e476 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.05555555555556
- Butter Oil -> en:butterfat - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3.7
- from Milk -> en:milk - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3.7
- Natural Flavouring -> en:natural-flavouring - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3.36363636363636
- Sugar -> en:sugar - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 3 - percent_max: 37
- Palm Vegetable Oils -> en:palm-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: yes - percent_min: 3 - percent_max: 28.3333333333333
- Rapeseed Vegetable Oils -> en:rapeseed-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: no - percent_min: 3 - percent_max: 22
- Water -> en:water - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 3 - percent_max: 18.2
- Flour -> en:flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 3 - percent_max: 13.5
- Wheat Flour -> en:wheat-flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0.6 - percent_max: 13.5
- Calcium -> en:calcium - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 6.75
- Iron -> en:iron - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.5
- Niacin -> en:e375 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3.375
- Thiamin -> en:thiamin - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.7
- Humectant -> en:humectant - percent_min: 3 - percent_max: 10.2
- Glycerine -> en:e422 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 3 - percent_max: 10.2
- Coloured Sugar Pieces -> en:coloured-sugar-pieces - percent_min: 3 - percent: 3 - percent_max: 3
- Sugar -> en:sugar - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 1 - percent_max: 3
- Vegetable Fat -> en:vegetable-fat - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.5
- Palm -> en:palm - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.5
- Fruit and Vegetable Concentrates -> en:fruit-and-vegetable-concentrates - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1
- Radish -> en:radish - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1
- Blackcurrant -> en:blackcurrant - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.5
- Apple -> en:apple - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.333333333333333
- Spirulina -> en:spirulina - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.25
- Safflower -> en:safflower - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.2
- Lemon -> en:lemon - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.166666666666667
- Glucose Syrup -> en:glucose-syrup - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3
- Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder -> en:fat-reduced-cocoa-powder - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3
- Skimmed Milk -> en:skimmed-milk - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3
- Partially Inverted Sugar Syrup -> en:partially-inverted-sugar-syrup - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3
- Milk Proteins -> en:milk-proteins - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3
- Whole Egg -> en:whole-egg - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3
- Emulsifiers -> en:emulsifier - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3
- e471 -> en:e471 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - from_palm_oil: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3
- e475 -> en:e475 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.5
- Sunflower Lecithin -> en:sunflower-lecithin - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1
- Egg White -> en:egg-white - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3
- Caramelised Sugar Syrup -> en:caramelised-sugar-syrup - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3
- Natural Flavouring with Colour -> en:natural-flavouring-with-colour - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.8125
- e150d -> en:e150d - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.8125
- Raising Agents -> en:raising-agent - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.64705882352941
- Disodium Diphosphate -> en:e450i - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.64705882352941
- Sodium Bicarbonate -> en:e500ii - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.32352941176471
- Salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.5
- Modified Starch -> en:modified-starch - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.5
- Preservative -> en:preservative - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.5
- Potassium Sorbate -> en:e202 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.5
- Glucose-Fructose Syrup -> en:glucose-fructose-syrup - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.5
Nutrition
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Nutrition facts
Nutrition facts As sold
for 100 g / 100 mlAs sold
per serving (Per bar (~25.5g))Energy 2,029 kj
(485 kcal)517 kj
(124 kcal)Fat 25.6 g 6.53 g Saturated fat 12.2 g 3.11 g Salt 0.5 g 0.128 g Carbohydrates 59.4 g 15.1 g Fiber 0 g 0 g Sugars 45.4 g 11.6 g Proteins 5.2 g 1.33 g Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis) 12.057 % 12.057 %
Environment
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Threatened species
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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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