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Barcode: 7502226816494 (EAN / EAN-13)

Brand owner: LUCAS

Categories: Snacks, Sweet snacks, Confectioneries

Countries where sold: United States

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Ingredients

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    15 ingredients

    Sugar, water, high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, iodized salt; less than 2% of: citric acid, sorbitol syrup, chili powder, sodium lactate, modified corn starch, guar gum, xanthan gum, caramel color, natural and artificial flavors.

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: E150c - Ammonia caramel
    • Additive: E325 - Sodium lactate
    • Additive: E412 - Guar gum
    • Additive: E415 - Xanthan gum
    • Additive: E420 - Sorbitol
    • Ingredient: Flavouring
    • Ingredient: Glucose
    • Ingredient: High fructose corn syrup

    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

  • E325 - Sodium lactate

    Sodium lactate: Sodium lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid, and has a mild saline taste. It is produced by fermentation of a sugar source, such as corn or beets, and then, by neutralizing the resulting lactic acid to create a compound having the formula NaC3H5O3.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • 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.

  • E412 - Guar gum

    Guar gum (E412) is a natural food additive derived from guar beans.

    This white, odorless powder is valued for its remarkable thickening and stabilizing properties, making it a common ingredient in various food products, including sauces, dressings, and ice creams.

    When used in moderation, guar gum is considered safe for consumption, with no known adverse health effects.

  • 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.

  • E420 - Sorbitol

    Sorbitol: Sorbitol --, less commonly known as glucitol --, is a sugar alcohol with a sweet taste which the human body metabolizes slowly. It can be obtained by reduction of glucose, which changes the aldehyde group to a hydroxyl group. Most sorbitol is made from corn syrup, but it is also found in nature, for example in apples, pears, peaches, and prunes. It is converted to fructose by sorbitol-6-phosphate 2-dehydrogenase. Sorbitol is an isomer of mannitol, another sugar alcohol; the two differ only in the orientation of the hydroxyl group on carbon 2. While similar, the two sugar alcohols have very different sources in nature, melting points, and uses.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E420ii - Sorbitol syrup

    Sorbitol: Sorbitol --, less commonly known as glucitol --, is a sugar alcohol with a sweet taste which the human body metabolizes slowly. It can be obtained by reduction of glucose, which changes the aldehyde group to a hydroxyl group. Most sorbitol is made from corn syrup, but it is also found in nature, for example in apples, pears, peaches, and prunes. It is converted to fructose by sorbitol-6-phosphate 2-dehydrogenase. Sorbitol is an isomer of mannitol, another sugar alcohol; the two differ only in the orientation of the hydroxyl group on carbon 2. While similar, the two sugar alcohols have very different sources in nature, melting points, and uses.
    Source: Wikipedia

Ingredients analysis

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    Palm oil free

    No ingredients containing palm oil detected

    Unrecognized ingredients: Less-than-2-of

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    Vegan status unknown

    Unrecognized ingredients: Less-than-2-of

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    : Sugar, water, high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, iodized salt, less than 2% of (citric acid), sorbitol syrup, chili, sodium lactate, modified corn starch, guar gum, xanthan gum, caramel color, natural and artificial flavors
    1. Sugar -> en:sugar - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016 - percent_min: 7.14285714285714 - percent_max: 100
    2. water -> en:water - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 18066 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 50
    3. high fructose corn syrup -> en:high-fructose-corn-syrup - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 31077 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 33.3333333333333
    4. corn syrup -> en:corn-syrup - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31089 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25
    5. iodized salt -> en:iodised-salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.5625
    6. less than 2% of -> en:less-than-2-of - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.5625
      1. citric acid -> en:e330 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.5625
    7. sorbitol syrup -> en:e420ii - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.5625
    8. chili -> en:chili-pepper - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 20151 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.5625
    9. sodium lactate -> en:e325 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.5625
    10. modified corn starch -> en:modified-corn-starch - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 9510 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.5625
    11. guar gum -> en:e412 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.5625
    12. xanthan gum -> en:e415 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.5625
    13. caramel color -> en:e150a - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.5625
    14. natural and artificial flavors -> en:natural-and-artificial-flavouring - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.5625

Nutrition

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    Bad 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: 24

    • Energy: 4 / 10 (value: 1464, rounded value: 1464)
    • Sugars: 10 / 10 (value: 80, rounded value: 80)
    • Saturated fat: 0 / 10 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)
    • Sodium: 10 / 10 (value: 1025, rounded value: 1025)

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

    Nutritional score: (24 - 0)

    Nutri-Score:

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    Nutrient levels

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      Sugars in high quantity (80%)

      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 high quantity (2.56%)

      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 (40 g (40 g))     		Compared to: Confectioneries
    Energy 1,464 kj
    (350 kcal)     		586 kj
    (140 kcal)     		-16%
    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%
    Salt 2.562 g 1.02 g +1,340%
    Carbohydrates 87.5 g 35 g +20%
    Fiber 0 g 0 g -100%
    Sugars 80 g 32 g +45%
    Proteins 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: 40 g (40 g)

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