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Love hearts - Swizzels - 170 g
Love hearts - Swizzels - 170 g
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Barcode: 5010478675711 (EAN / EAN-13)
Quantity: 170 g
Packaging: Mixed plastic-packet
Brands: Swizzels, Love Hearts
Categories: Snacks, Sweet snacks, Confectioneries, Candies
Countries where sold: United Kingdom
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Ingredients
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16 ingredients
sugar, acidity regulator, malic acid, stearic acid, sodium bicarbonate, modified starch, magnesium stearate, anti-caking agent: magnesium carbonate, flavourings, colours: anthocyanin, beetroot red, copper chlorophyllin, lutein, paprika extract
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: E141 - Copper complexes of chlorophylls and chlorophyllins
- Additive: E14XX - Modified Starch
- Additive: E160c - Paprika extract
- Additive: E161b - Lutein
- Additive: E162 - Beetroot red
- Additive: E163 - Anthocyanins
- 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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E162 - Beetroot red
Betanin: Betanin, or Beetroot Red, is a red glycosidic food dye obtained from beets; its aglycone, obtained by hydrolyzing away the glucose molecule, is betanidin. As a food additive, its E number is E162. The color of betanin depends on pH; between four and five it is bright bluish-red, becoming blue-violet as the pH increases. Once the pH reaches alkaline levels betanin degrades by hydrolysis, resulting in a yellow-brown color. Betanin is a betalain pigment, together with isobetanin, probetanin, and neobetanin. Other pigments contained in beet are indicaxanthin and vulgaxanthins.Source: Wikipedia
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E163 - Anthocyanins
Anthocyanin: Anthocyanins -also anthocyans; from Greek: ἄνθος -anthos- "flower" and κυάνεος/κυανοῦς kyaneos/kyanous "dark blue"- are water-soluble vacuolar pigments that, depending on their pH, may appear red, purple, or blue. Food plants rich in anthocyanins include the blueberry, raspberry, black rice, and black soybean, among many others that are red, blue, purple, or black. Some of the colors of autumn leaves are derived from anthocyanins.Anthocyanins belong to a parent class of molecules called flavonoids synthesized via the phenylpropanoid pathway. They occur in all tissues of higher plants, including leaves, stems, roots, flowers, and fruits. Anthocyanins are derived from anthocyanidins by adding sugars. They are odorless and moderately astringent. Although approved to color foods and beverages in the European Union, anthocyanins are not approved for use as a food additive because they have not been verified as safe when used as food or supplement ingredients. There is no conclusive evidence anthocyanins have any effect on human biology or diseases.Source: Wikipedia
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E296 - Malic acid
Malic acid: Malic acid is an organic compound with the molecular formula C4H6O5. It is a dicarboxylic acid that is made by all living organisms, contributes to the pleasantly sour taste of fruits, and is used as a food additive. Malic acid has two stereoisomeric forms -L- and D-enantiomers-, though only the L-isomer exists naturally. The salts and esters of malic acid are known as malates. The malate anion is an intermediate in the citric acid cycle.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.
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E570 - Fatty acids
Fatty acid: In chemistry, particularly in biochemistry, a fatty acid is a carboxylic acid with a long aliphatic chain, which is either saturated or unsaturated. Most naturally occurring fatty acids have an unbranched chain of an even number of carbon atoms, from 4 to 28. Fatty acids are usually not found per se in organisms, but instead as three main classes of esters: triglycerides, phospholipids, and cholesterol esters. In any of these forms, fatty acids are both important dietary sources of fuel for animals and they are important structural components for cells.Source: Wikipedia
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E572 - Magnesium stearate
Magnesium stearate: Magnesium stearate is the chemical compound with the formula Mg-C18H35O2-2. It is a soap, consisting of salt containing two equivalents of stearate -the anion of stearic acid- and one magnesium cation -Mg2+-. Magnesium stearate is a white, water-insoluble powder. Its applications exploit its softness, insolubility in many solvents, and low toxicity. It is used as a release agent and as a component or lubricant in the production of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.Source: Wikipedia
Ingredients analysis
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Palm oil free
No ingredients containing palm oil detected
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Maybe vegan
Ingredients that may not be vegan: E570, E572, Flavouring
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Maybe vegetarian
Ingredients that may not be vegetarian: E570, E572, Flavouring
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Details of the analysis of the ingredients
: sugar, acidity regulator, malic acid, stearic acid, sodium bicarbonate, modified starch, magnesium stearate, anti-caking agent (magnesium carbonate), flavourings, colours (anthocyanin), beetroot red, copper chlorophyllin, lutein, paprika extract- sugar -> en:sugar - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 7.14285714285714 - percent_max: 100
- acidity regulator -> en:acidity-regulator - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 50
- malic acid -> en:e296 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 33.3333333333333
- stearic acid -> en:e570 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25
- sodium bicarbonate -> en:e500ii - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 20
- modified starch -> en:modified-starch - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 16.6666666666667
- magnesium stearate -> en:e572 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 14.2857142857143
- anti-caking agent -> en:anti-caking-agent - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 12.5
- magnesium carbonate -> en:e504i - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 12.5
- flavourings -> en:flavouring - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
- colours -> en:colour - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
- anthocyanin -> en:e163 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
- beetroot red -> en:e162 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
- copper chlorophyllin -> en:e141ii - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
- lutein -> en:e161b - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
- paprika extract -> en:e160c - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
Nutrition
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Bad nutritional quality
⚠️ Warning: the amount of fiber is not specified, their possible positive contribution to the grade could not be taken into account.⚠️ Warning: the amount of fruits, vegetables and nuts is not specified on the label, it was estimated from the list of ingredients: 0This product is not considered a beverage for the calculation of the Nutri-Score.
Positive points: 0
- Proteins: 0 / 5 (value: 0.10000000149012, rounded value: 0.1)
- 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: 26
- Energy: 4 / 10 (value: 1628, rounded value: 1628)
- Sugars: 10 / 10 (value: 85.5, rounded value: 85.5)
- Saturated fat: 3 / 10 (value: 3.0999999046326, rounded value: 3.1)
- Sodium: 9 / 10 (value: 839.99996185304, rounded value: 840)
The points for proteins are not counted because the negative points are greater or equal to 11.
Nutritional score: (26 - 0)
Nutri-Score:
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Nutrient levels
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Fat in moderate quantity (3.1%)
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.
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Saturated fat in moderate quantity (3.1%)
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.
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Sugars in high quantity (85.5%)
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 (2.1%)
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 mlCompared to: Candies Energy 1,628 kj
(389 kcal)+11% Fat 3.1 g +82% Saturated fat 3.1 g +219% Carbohydrates 89.9 g +8% Sugars 85.5 g +54% Fiber ? Proteins 0.1 g -95% Salt 2.1 g +1,541% Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis) 0 %
Environment
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Eco-Score C - Moderate environmental impact
⚠️ Select a country in order to include the full impact of transportation.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: B (Score: 62/100)
Category: Candies, all types
Category: Candies, all types
- PEF environmental score: 0.41 (the lower the score, the lower the impact)
- including impact on climate change: 1.73 kg CO2 eq/kg of product
Stage Impact Agriculture Processing Packaging Transportation Distribution Consumption
Bonuses and maluses
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Missing origins of ingredients information
Malus: -5
⚠️ The origins of the ingredients of this product are not indicated.
If they are indicated on the packaging, you can modify the product sheet and add them.
If you are the manufacturer of this product, you can send us the information with our free platform for producers.
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Packaging with a medium impact
Malus: -10
Shape Material Recycling Impact Packet Plastic High
Eco-Score for this product
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Impact for this product: C (Score: 47/100)
Product: Love hearts - Swizzels - 170 g
Life cycle analysis score: 62
Sum of bonuses and maluses: -15
Final score: 47/100
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Carbon footprint
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Equal to driving 0.9 km in a petrol car
173 g CO² per 100g of product
The carbon emission figure comes from ADEME's Agribalyse database, for the category: Candies, all types (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
Packet (Plastic)
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Packaging materials
Material % Packaging weight Packaging weight per 100 g of product Plastic
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Transportation
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Origins of ingredients
Missing origins of ingredients information
⚠️ The origins of the ingredients of this product are not indicated.
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Data sources
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