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Blackcurrant Squash - Ribena - 850ml

Blackcurrant Squash - Ribena - 850ml

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Barcode: 5054267003378 (EAN / EAN-13)

Common name: Ribena

Quantity: 850ml

Packaging: Bottle

Brands: Ribena

Categories: Plant-based foods and beverages, Beverages, Plant-based beverages, Fruit-based beverages, Juices and nectars, Artificially sweetened beverages, Fruit juices, Blackcurrent juice drink

Link to the product page on the official site of the producer: https://www.ribena.co.uk/flavours/blackc...

Stores: Sainsbury's

Countries where sold: France, United Kingdom

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Ingredients

19 ingredients

Water, Blackcurrant Juice from Concentrate (30%), Sugar, Thickener (Polydextrose), Acidity Regulator (Sodium Gluconate), Acid (Citric Acid), Vitamin C, Natural Blackcurrant Flavourings, Extracts of Carrot and Hibiscus, Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Bisulphite), Sweeteners (Acesulfame K, Sucralose).

Food processing

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

Additive: E950 - Acesulfame k

Additive: E955 - Sucralose

Ingredient: Flavouring

Ingredient: Sweetener

Ingredient: Thickener
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.

→ Learn more about the NOVA classification

Additives

E1200 - Polydextrose

Polydextrose: Polydextrose is a synthetic polymer of glucose. It is a food ingredient classified as soluble fiber by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration -FDA- as well as Health Canada, as of April 2013. It is frequently used to increase the dietary fiber content of food, to replace sugar, and to reduce calories and fat content. It is a multi-purpose food ingredient synthesized from dextrose -glucose-, plus about 10 percent sorbitol and 1 percent citric acid. Its E number is E1200. The FDA approved it in 1981. It is 0.1 times as sweet as sugar.
Source: Wikipedia

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.

E222 - Sodium bisulphite

Sodium bisulfite: Sodium bisulfite -or sodium bisulphite- -sodium hydrogen sulfite- is a chemical compound with the chemical formula NaHSO3. Sodium bisulfite is a food additive with E number E222. This salt of bisulfite can be prepared by bubbling sulfur dioxide in a solution of sodium carbonate in water. Sodium bisulfite in contact with chlorine bleach -aqueous solution of sodium hypochlorite- will generate heat and form sodium bisulfate and sodium chloride.
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.

E576 - Sodium gluconate

Sodium gluconate: Sodium gluconate is a compound with formula NaC6H11O7. It is the sodium salt of gluconic acid. Its E number is E576. Sodium gluconate is widely used in textile dyeing, printing and metal surface water treatment. It is also used as a chelating agent, a steel surface cleaning agent, a cleaning agent for glass bottles, and as a chelating agent for cement, plating and alumina dyeing industries. It is a white powder that is very soluble in water.
Source: Wikipedia

E950 - Acesulfame k

Acesulfame potassium: Acesulfame potassium - AY-see-SUL-faym-, also known as acesulfame K -K is the symbol for potassium- or Ace K, is a calorie-free sugar substitute -artificial sweetener- often marketed under the trade names Sunett and Sweet One. In the European Union, it is known under the E number -additive code- E950. It was discovered accidentally in 1967 by German chemist Karl Clauss at Hoechst AG -now Nutrinova-. In chemical structure, acesulfame potassium is the potassium salt of 6-methyl-1‚2,3-oxathiazine-4-3H--one 2‚2-dioxide. It is a white crystalline powder with molecular formula C4H4KNO4S and a molecular weight of 201.24 g/mol.
Source: Wikipedia

E955 - Sucralose

Sucralose: Sucralose is an artificial sweetener and sugar substitute. The majority of ingested sucralose is not broken down by the body, so it is noncaloric. In the European Union, it is also known under the E number E955. It is produced by chlorination of sucrose. Sucralose is about 320 to 1‚000 times sweeter than sucrose, three times as sweet as both aspartame and acesulfame potassium, and twice as sweet as sodium saccharin. Evidence of benefit is lacking for long-term weight loss with some data supporting weight gain and heart disease risks.It is stable under heat and over a broad range of pH conditions. Therefore, it can be used in baking or in products that require a long shelf life. The commercial success of sucralose-based products stems from its favorable comparison to other low-calorie sweeteners in terms of taste, stability, and safety. Common brand names of sucralose-based sweeteners are Splenda, Zerocal, Sukrana, SucraPlus, Candys, Cukren, and Nevella. Canderel Yellow also contains sucralose, but the original Canderel and Green Canderel do not.
Source: Wikipedia

Ingredients analysis

Palm oil free

No ingredients containing palm oil detected

Vegan status unknown
Unrecognized ingredients: Vitamin C

Vegetarian status unknown
Unrecognized ingredients: Vitamin C

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

Details of the analysis of the ingredients
en: Water, Blackcurrant Juice from Concentrate 30%, Sugar, Thickener (Polydextrose), Acidity Regulator (Sodium Gluconate), Acid (Citric Acid), Vitamin C, Natural Blackcurrant Flavourings, Carrot, Hibiscus, Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Bisulphite), Sweeteners (Acesulfame K, Sucralose)
Water -> en:water - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 18066 - percent_min: 30 - percent_max: 70

Blackcurrant Juice from Concentrate -> en:blackcurrant-juice-from-concentrate - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 13007 - percent_min: 30 - percent: 30 - percent_max: 30

Sugar -> en:sugar - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.2

Thickener -> en:thickener - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.2

Polydextrose -> en:e1200 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.2

Acidity Regulator -> en:acidity-regulator - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.2

Sodium Gluconate -> en:e576 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.2

Acid -> en:acid - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.2

Citric Acid -> en:e330 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.2

Vitamin C -> en:vitamin-c - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.2

Natural Blackcurrant Flavourings -> en:natural-blackcurrant-flavouring - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.2

Carrot -> en:carrot - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 20009 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.2

Hibiscus -> en:roselle-flower - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.2

Preservatives -> en:preservative - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.2

Potassium Sorbate -> en:e202 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.2

Sodium Bisulphite -> en:e222 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.1

Sweeteners -> en:sweetener - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4

Acesulfame K -> en:e950 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4

Sucralose -> en:e955 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.1

Nutrition

Poor 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: 32
This product is 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 / 10 (value: 32.1, rounded value: 32.1)

Negative points: 6

Energy: 3 / 10 (value: 77, rounded value: 77)

Sugars: 3 / 10 (value: 4.2, rounded value: 4.2)

Saturated fat: 0 / 10 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)

Sodium: 0 / 10 (value: 24, rounded value: 24)

The points for proteins are counted because the negative points are less than 11.

Nutritional score: (6 - 0)

Nutri-Score:
→ Learn more about the Nutri-Score

Nutrient levels
- Fat in low quantity (0%)
  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 low quantity (0%)
  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 moderate quantity (4.2%)
  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 low quantity (0.06%)
  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 (50ml)	Compared to: Artificially sweetened beverages
Energy	77 kj (18 kcal)	38.5 kj (9 kcal)	+57%
Fat	0 g	0 g	-100%
Saturated fat	0 g	0 g	-100%
Carbohydrates	4.3 g	2.15 g	+76%
Sugars	4.2 g	2.1 g	+101%
Fiber	?	?
Proteins	0 g	0 g	-100%
Salt	0.06 g	0.03 g	+52%
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)	32 mg	16 mg	+118%
Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis)	32.1 %	32.1 %

Serving size: 50ml

Environment

Eco-Score E - Very high environmental impact

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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: D (Score: 24/100)

Category: Mixed fruits juice, pure juice

PEF environmental score: 0.32 (the lower the score, the lower the impact)
including impact on climate change: 0.91 kg CO2 eq/kg of product

Stage	Impact
Agriculture	80.8 %
Processing	1.8 %
Packaging	4.5 %
Transportation	9.3 %
Distribution	2.8 %
Consumption	0.8 %

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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No ingredients that threaten species

Packaging with a medium impact

Malus: -10

Shape	Material	Recycling	Impact
1 Bottle	Unknown		High

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Eco-Score for this product

Impact for this product: E (Score: 9/100)
Product: Blackcurrant Squash - Ribena - 850ml

Life cycle analysis score: 24
Sum of bonuses and maluses: -15

Final score: 9/100

→ Learn more about the Eco-Score

Carbon footprint

Equal to driving 0.5 km in a petrol car

91 g CO² per 100g of product

The carbon emission figure comes from ADEME's Agribalyse database, for the category: Mixed fruits juice, pure juice (Source: ADEME Agribalyse Database)

Stage	Impact
Agriculture	34.1 %
Processing	9.7 %
Packaging	16.3 %
Transportation	35.3 %
Distribution	3.9 %
Consumption	0.7 %

Packaging

Packaging with a medium impact

Packaging parts

1 x Bottle

Packaging materials

Material	%	Packaging weight	Packaging weight per 100 g of product

Transportation

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Last edit of product page on November 22, 2023, 7:30:32 PM CET by ecoolmirocat.
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