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Choco pillows - Morrisons - 375 g

Choco pillows - Morrisons - 375 g

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Barcode: 5010251580980 (EAN / EAN-13)

Quantity: 375 g

Brands: Morrisons

Categories: Plant-based foods and beverages, Plant-based foods, Breakfasts, Cereals and potatoes, Cereals and their products, Breakfast cereals, Extruded cereals, Filled cereals

Stores: Morrisons

Countries where sold: United Kingdom

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Ingredients

44 ingredients

Chocolate flavoured filling (35%) (sugar, vegetable oil (rapeseed, palm), milk powder, cocoa powder, lactose (milk), whey powder (milk), emulsifier (rapeseed lecithin), cocoa butter, flavouring), Rice ( flour, Wholemeal wheat flour, Sugar, Maize, Colours (annatto, carotenes), Calcium carbonate, Salt, Sunflower oil, Emulsifiers (sunflower lecithin, mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids), Antioxidants (ascorbyl palmitate, alpha-tocopherol), Acid (citric acid), Niacin, Vitamin E, Pantothenic acid, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Iron, Folic acid, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12

Allergens: Gluten, Milk

Food processing

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

Additive: E160a - Carotene

Additive: E160b - Annatto

Additive: E170 - Calcium carbonates

Additive: E322 - Lecithins

Additive: E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

Ingredient: Colour

Ingredient: Emulsifier

Ingredient: Flavouring

Ingredient: Lactose

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.

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Additives

E160a - Carotene

Carotene: The term carotene -also carotin, from the Latin carota, "carrot"- is used for many related unsaturated hydrocarbon substances having the formula C40Hx, which are synthesized by plants but in general cannot be made by animals -with the exception of some aphids and spider mites which acquired the synthesizing genes from fungi-. Carotenes are photosynthetic pigments important for photosynthesis. Carotenes contain no oxygen atoms. They absorb ultraviolet, violet, and blue light and scatter orange or red light, and -in low concentrations- yellow light. Carotenes are responsible for the orange colour of the carrot, for which this class of chemicals is named, and for the colours of many other fruits, vegetables and fungi -for example, sweet potatoes, chanterelle and orange cantaloupe melon-. Carotenes are also responsible for the orange -but not all of the yellow- colours in dry foliage. They also -in lower concentrations- impart the yellow coloration to milk-fat and butter. Omnivorous animal species which are relatively poor converters of coloured dietary carotenoids to colourless retinoids have yellowed-coloured body fat, as a result of the carotenoid retention from the vegetable portion of their diet. The typical yellow-coloured fat of humans and chickens is a result of fat storage of carotenes from their diets. Carotenes contribute to photosynthesis by transmitting the light energy they absorb to chlorophyll. They also protect plant tissues by helping to absorb the energy from singlet oxygen, an excited form of the oxygen molecule O2 which is formed during photosynthesis. β-Carotene is composed of two retinyl groups, and is broken down in the mucosa of the human small intestine by β-carotene 15‚15'-monooxygenase to retinal, a form of vitamin A. β-Carotene can be stored in the liver and body fat and converted to retinal as needed, thus making it a form of vitamin A for humans and some other mammals. The carotenes α-carotene and γ-carotene, due to their single retinyl group -β-ionone ring-, also have some vitamin A activity -though less than β-carotene-, as does the xanthophyll carotenoid β-cryptoxanthin. All other carotenoids, including lycopene, have no beta-ring and thus no vitamin A activity -although they may have antioxidant activity and thus biological activity in other ways-. Animal species differ greatly in their ability to convert retinyl -beta-ionone- containing carotenoids to retinals. Carnivores in general are poor converters of dietary ionone-containing carotenoids. Pure carnivores such as ferrets lack β-carotene 15‚15'-monooxygenase and cannot convert any carotenoids to retinals at all -resulting in carotenes not being a form of vitamin A for this species-; while cats can convert a trace of β-carotene to retinol, although the amount is totally insufficient for meeting their daily retinol needs.
Source: Wikipedia

E160b - Annatto

E170 - Calcium carbonates

Calcium carbonate: Calcium carbonate is a chemical compound with the formula CaCO3. It is a common substance found in rocks as the minerals calcite and aragonite -most notably as limestone, which is a type of sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcite- and is the main component of pearls and the shells of marine organisms, snails, and eggs. Calcium carbonate is the active ingredient in agricultural lime and is created when calcium ions in hard water react with carbonate ions to create limescale. It is medicinally used as a calcium supplement or as an antacid, but excessive consumption can be hazardous.
Source: Wikipedia

E170i - Calcium carbonate

E304 - Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid

Ascorbyl palmitate: Ascorbyl palmitate is an ester formed from ascorbic acid and palmitic acid creating a fat-soluble form of vitamin C. In addition to its use as a source of vitamin C, it is also used as an antioxidant food additive -E number E304-. It is approved for use as a food additive in the EU, the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.Ascorbyl palmitate is known to be broken down -through the digestive process- into ascorbic acid and palmitic acid -a saturated fatty acid- before being absorbed into the bloodstream. Ascorbyl palmitate is also marketed as "vitamin C ester".
Source: Wikipedia

E304i - Ascorbyl palmitate

Ascorbyl palmitate: Ascorbyl palmitate is an ester formed from ascorbic acid and palmitic acid creating a fat-soluble form of vitamin C. In addition to its use as a source of vitamin C, it is also used as an antioxidant food additive -E number E304-. It is approved for use as a food additive in the EU, the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.Ascorbyl palmitate is known to be broken down -through the digestive process- into ascorbic acid and palmitic acid -a saturated fatty acid- before being absorbed into the bloodstream. Ascorbyl palmitate is also marketed as "vitamin C ester".
Source: Wikipedia

E307 - Alpha-tocopherol

Alpha-Tocopherol: α-Tocopherol is a type of vitamin E. It has E number "E307". Vitamin E exists in eight different forms, four tocopherols and four tocotrienols. All feature a chromane ring, with a hydroxyl group that can donate a hydrogen atom to reduce free radicals and a hydrophobic side chain which allows for penetration into biological membranes. Compared to the others, α-tocopherol is preferentially absorbed and accumulated in humans.
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.

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.

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

Palm oil

Ingredients that contain palm oil: Palm oil

Non-vegan
Non-vegan ingredients: Milk powder, Lactose, Whey powder

Vegetarian status unknown
Unrecognized ingredients: Vitamin E, Thiamin, Iron, Folic acid, Vitamin D, Vitamin b12

The analysis is based solely on the ingredients listed and does not take into account processing methods.

Details of the analysis of the ingredients
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sugar -> en:sugar - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016 - percent_min: 3.5 - percent_max: 35

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_milk_ powder -> en:milk-powder - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 19044 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 8.75

cocoa powder -> en:cocoa-powder - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 18100 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 7

lactose -> en:lactose - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5.83333333333333

whey powder -> en:whey-powder - vegan: no - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5

emulsifier -> en:emulsifier - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.375

rapeseed lecithin -> en:rapeseed-lecithin - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.375

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flavouring -> en:flavouring - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3.5

Rice -> en:rice - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9100 - percent_min: 2.6 - percent_max: 35

flour -> en:flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9410 - percent_min: 1.25 - percent_max: 33.3333333333333

Wholemeal _wheat_ flour -> en:whole-wheat-flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9410 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25

Sugar -> en:sugar - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 20

Maize -> en:corn - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 9200 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 15.6

Colours -> en:colour - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 12.48

annatto -> en:e160b - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 12.48

carotenes -> en:e160a - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - from_palm_oil: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 6.24

Calcium carbonate -> en:e170i - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 10.4

Salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.5

Sunflower oil -> en:sunflower-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: no - ciqual_food_code: 17440 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.5

Emulsifiers -> en:emulsifier - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.5

sunflower lecithin -> en:sunflower-lecithin - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.5

mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids -> en:e471 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - from_palm_oil: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.25

Antioxidants -> en:antioxidant - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.5

ascorbyl palmitate -> en:e304i - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.5

alpha-tocopherol -> en:e307 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.25

Acid -> en:acid - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.5

citric acid -> en:e330 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.5

Niacin -> en:e375 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.5

vitamins -> en:vitamins - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.5

vitamin E -> en:vitamin-e - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.5

Pantothenic acid -> en:pantothenic-acid - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.5

vitamins -> en:vitamins - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.5

vitamin B2 -> en:e101 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.5

Vitamin B6 -> en:vitamin-b6 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.5

Vitamin B1 -> en:thiamin - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.5

Iron -> en:iron - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.5

Folic acid -> en:folic-acid - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.5

vitamins -> en:vitamins - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.5

vitamin D -> en:vitamin-d - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.5

Vitamin B12 -> en:vitamin-b12 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.5

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: 7
This product is not considered a beverage for the calculation of the Nutri-Score.

Positive points: 2

Proteins: 4 / 5 (value: 6.8, rounded value: 6.8)

Fiber: 2 / 5 (value: 2.5, rounded value: 2.5)

Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 7.875, rounded value: 7.9)

Negative points: 18

Energy: 5 / 10 (value: 1956, rounded value: 1956)

Sugars: 8 / 10 (value: 36.1, rounded value: 36.1)

Saturated fat: 3 / 10 (value: 3.6, rounded value: 3.6)

Sodium: 2 / 10 (value: 200, rounded value: 200)

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

Nutritional score: (18 - 2)

Nutri-Score:
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Nutrient levels
- Fat in moderate quantity (18.6%)
  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 (3.6%)
  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 (36.1%)
  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 (0.5%)
  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 (30 g)	Compared to: Filled cereals
Energy	1,956 kj (467 kcal)	587 kj (140 kcal)	+19%
Fat	18.6 g	5.58 g	+136%
Saturated fat	3.6 g	1.08 g	+80%
Carbohydrates	66.6 g	20 g	-5%
Sugars	36.1 g	10.8 g	+74%
Fiber	2.5 g	0.75 g	-56%
Proteins	6.8 g	2.04 g	-10%
Salt	0.5 g	0.15 g	+24%
Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis)	7.875 %	7.875 %

Serving size: 30 g

Environment

Eco-Score E - Very high 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

Average impact of products of the same category: C (Score: 45/100)

Category: Breakfast cereals, mix of puffed or extruded cereals, fortified with vitamins and chemical elements

PEF environmental score: 0.63 (the lower the score, the lower the impact)
including impact on climate change: 3.50 kg CO2 eq/kg of product

Stage	Impact
Agriculture	78.9 %
Processing	12.6 %
Packaging	3.8 %
Transportation	3.9 %
Distribution	0.8 %
Consumption	0.0 %

Bonuses and maluses

Missing origins of ingredients information
Malus: -5

⚠ ️ The origins of the ingredients of this product are not indicated.

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Ingredients that threatens species
Malus: -10

Contains palm oil

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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Malus: -15

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Eco-Score for this product

Impact for this product: E (Score: 15/100)
Product: Choco pillows - Morrisons - 375 g

Life cycle analysis score: 45
Sum of bonuses and maluses: -30

Final score: 15/100

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Carbon footprint

Equal to driving 1.8 km in a petrol car

350 g CO² per 100g of product

The carbon emission figure comes from ADEME's Agribalyse database, for the category: Breakfast cereals, mix of puffed or extruded cereals, fortified with vitamins and chemical elements (Source: ADEME Agribalyse Database)

Stage	Impact
Agriculture	68.8 %
Processing	15.3 %
Packaging	8.0 %
Transportation	7.3 %
Distribution	0.6 %
Consumption	0.0 %

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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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Choco pillows - Morrisons - 375 g