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Potato Flakes - Tova Industries llc - 6.5 Oz (184 g)
Potato Flakes - Tova Industries llc - 6.5 Oz (184 g)
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Barcode: 59147
Common name: Instant Mashed Potatoes
Quantity: 6.5 Oz (184 g)
Packaging: Foil pouch
Brands: Tova Industries llc, USDA
Categories: Plant-based foods and beverages, Plant-based foods, Cereals and potatoes, Dried products, Dried products to be rehydrated, Purées, Potato preparations, Mashed potatoes, Dehydrated potato flakes with milk, Potato flakes
Origin of ingredients: United States
Manufacturing or processing places: United States
Countries where sold: United States
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Ingredients
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4 ingredients
Potatoes, Mono and Diglycerides, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate and Citric AcidTraces: Eggs, Gluten, 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
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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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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Maybe vegan
Ingredients that may not be vegan: E471
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Maybe vegetarian
Ingredients that may not be vegetarian: E471
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Details of the analysis of the ingredients
: Potatoes, mono- and Diglycerides, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Citric Acid- Potatoes -> en:potato - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 25 - percent_max: 100
- mono- and Diglycerides -> en:e471 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - from_palm_oil: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 50
- Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate -> en:e450i - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 33.3333333333333
- Citric Acid -> en:e330 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25
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Nutrition facts
Nutrition facts As sold
for 100 g / 100 mlAs sold
per serving (6.5 oz)Compared to: Mashed potatoes Energy 158 kj
(37 kcal)292 kj
(69 kcal)-88% Fat 0 g 0 g -100% Saturated fat 0 g 0 g -100% Salt 0.02 g 0.038 g -99% Carbohydrates 8.14 g 15 g -88% Fiber 0.543 g 1 g -88% Sugars 0 g 0 g -100% Proteins 1.09 g 2 g -85% Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis) 0 % 0 %
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: 96/100)
Category: Potato flakes, dehydrated, plain
Category: Potato flakes, dehydrated, plain
- PEF environmental score: 0.12 (the lower the score, the lower the impact)
- including impact on climate change: 0.70 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 Pouch flask 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: 102/100)
Product: Potato Flakes - Tova Industries llc - 6.5 Oz (184 g)
Life cycle analysis score: 96
Sum of bonuses and maluses: +6
Final score: 102/100
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Carbon footprint
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Equal to driving 0.4 km in a petrol car
70 g CO² per 100g of product
The carbon emission figure comes from ADEME's Agribalyse database, for the category: Potato flakes, dehydrated, plain (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
Pouch flask
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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
Product added on by houstonfoodbank
Last edit of product page on by packbot.
Product page also edited by openfoodfacts-contributors.