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Grated Cheddar Alternative - Asda - 200g
Grated Cheddar Alternative - Asda - 200g
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Barcode: 5054781763482 (EAN / EAN-13)
Common name: Coconut oil based alternative to grated mature Cheddar fortified with calcium
Quantity: 200g
Packaging: Pp-packet
Brands: Asda
Categories: Plant-based foods and beverages, Plant-based foods, Dairy substitutes, Cheese substitutes, Shredded cheese substitutes
Labels, certifications, awards:
No gluten, Vegetarian, Vegan, Calcium source, No milk, No soy, The Vegan Society
Manufacturing or processing places: United Kingdom
Link to the product page on the official site of the producer: https://groceries.asda.com/product/vegan...
Stores: Asda
Countries where sold: United Kingdom
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Ingredients
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18 ingredients
Water, Coconut Oil (21%), Modified Potato Starch, Maize Starch, Gluten Free Oat Fibre, Modified Maize Starch, Thickeners (Carrageenan, Guar Gum), Salt, Yeast Extract, Calcium Citrate, Flavouring, Acidity Regulators (Lactic Acid, Sodium Lactate), Colour (Carotenes).Allergens: Gluten
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: E160a - Carotene
- Additive: E325 - Sodium lactate
- Additive: E407 - Carrageenan
- Additive: E412 - Guar gum
- Ingredient: Colour
- Ingredient: Flavouring
- 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.
Additives
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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
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E270 - Lactic acid
Lactic acid: Lactic acid is an organic compound with the formula CH3CH-OH-COOH. In its solid state, it is white and water-soluble. In its liquid state, it is colorless. It is produced both naturally and synthetically. With a hydroxyl group adjacent to the carboxyl group, lactic acid is classified as an alpha-hydroxy acid -AHA-. In the form of its conjugate base called lactate, it plays a role in several biochemical processes. In solution, it can ionize a proton from the carboxyl group, producing the lactate ion CH3CH-OH-CO−2. Compared to acetic acid, its pKa is 1 unit less, meaning lactic acid deprotonates ten times more easily than acetic acid does. This higher acidity is the consequence of the intramolecular hydrogen bonding between the α-hydroxyl and the carboxylate group. Lactic acid is chiral, consisting of two optical isomers. One is known as L--+--lactic acid or -S--lactic acid and the other, its mirror image, is D--−--lactic acid or -R--lactic acid. A mixture of the two in equal amounts is called DL-lactic acid, or racemic lactic acid. Lactic acid is hygroscopic. DL-lactic acid is miscible with water and with ethanol above its melting point which is around 17 or 18 °C. D-lactic acid and L-lactic acid have a higher melting point. In animals, L-lactate is constantly produced from pyruvate via the enzyme lactate dehydrogenase -LDH- in a process of fermentation during normal metabolism and exercise. It does not increase in concentration until the rate of lactate production exceeds the rate of lactate removal, which is governed by a number of factors, including monocarboxylate transporters, concentration and isoform of LDH, and oxidative capacity of tissues. The concentration of blood lactate is usually 1–2 mM at rest, but can rise to over 20 mM during intense exertion and as high as 25 mM afterward. In addition to other biological roles, L-lactic acid is the primary endogenous agonist of hydroxycarboxylic acid receptor 1 -HCA1-, which is a Gi/o-coupled G protein-coupled receptor -GPCR-.In industry, lactic acid fermentation is performed by lactic acid bacteria, which convert simple carbohydrates such as glucose, sucrose, or galactose to lactic acid. These bacteria can also grow in the mouth; the acid they produce is responsible for the tooth decay known as caries. In medicine, lactate is one of the main components of lactated Ringer's solution and Hartmann's solution. These intravenous fluids consist of sodium and potassium cations along with lactate and chloride anions in solution with distilled water, generally in concentrations isotonic with human blood. It is most commonly used for fluid resuscitation after blood loss due to trauma, surgery, or burns.Source: Wikipedia
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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
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E407 - Carrageenan
Carrageenan (E407), derived from red seaweed, is widely employed in the food industry as a gelling, thickening, and stabilizing agent, notably in dairy and meat products.
It can exist in various forms, each imparting distinct textural properties to food.
However, its degraded form, often referred to as poligeenan, has raised health concerns due to its potential inflammatory effects and its classification as a possible human carcinogen (Group 2B) by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).
Nevertheless, food-grade carrageenan has been deemed safe by various regulatory bodies when consumed in amounts typically found in food.
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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.
Ingredients analysis
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May contain palm oil
Ingredients that may contain palm oil: E160a
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Vegan
No non-vegan ingredients
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Vegetarian
No non-vegetarian ingredients detected
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Details of the analysis of the ingredients
: Water, Coconut Oil 21%, Modified Potato Starch, Maize Starch, _Oat_ Fibre, Modified Maize Starch, Thickeners (Carrageenan, Guar Gum), Salt, Yeast Extract, Calcium Citrate, Flavouring, Acidity Regulators (Lactic Acid, Sodium Lactate), Colour (Carotenes)- Water -> en:water - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 18066 - percent_min: 21 - percent_max: 79
- Coconut Oil -> en:coconut-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: no - ciqual_food_code: 16040 - percent_min: 21 - percent: 21 - percent_max: 21
- Modified Potato Starch -> en:modified-potato-starch - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9510 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 21
- Maize Starch -> en:corn-starch - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 9510 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 21
- _Oat_ Fibre -> en:oat-fiber - labels: en:no-gluten - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 19.3333333333333
- Modified Maize Starch -> en:modified-corn-starch - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 9510 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 14.5
- Thickeners -> en:thickener - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 11.6
- Carrageenan -> en:e407 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 11.6
- Guar Gum -> en:e412 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5.8
- Salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.7
- Yeast Extract -> en:yeast-extract - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.7
- Calcium Citrate -> en:e333 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.7
- Flavouring -> en:flavouring - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.7
- Acidity Regulators -> en:acidity-regulator - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.7
- Lactic Acid -> en:e270 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.7
- Sodium Lactate -> en:e325 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.85
- Colour -> en:colour - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.7
- Carotenes -> en:e160a - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - from_palm_oil: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.7
Nutrition
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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: 0This product is not considered a beverage for the calculation of the Nutri-Score.
Positive points: 5
- Proteins: 0 / 5 (value: 0.5, rounded value: 0.5)
- Fiber: 5 / 5 (value: 5.1, rounded value: 5.1)
- Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)
Negative points: 20
- Energy: 3 / 10 (value: 1184, rounded value: 1184)
- Sugars: 0 / 10 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)
- Saturated fat: 10 / 10 (value: 18, rounded value: 18)
- Sodium: 7 / 10 (value: 680, rounded value: 680)
The points for proteins are not counted because the negative points are greater or equal to 11.
Nutritional score: (20 - 5)
Nutri-Score:
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Nutrient levels
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Fat in high quantity (21%)
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 high quantity (18%)
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 low quantity (0%)
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 (1.7%)
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 mlAs sold
per serving (30g)Compared to: Cheese substitutes Energy 1,184 kj
(285 kcal)355 kj
(85 kcal)-5% Fat 21 g 6.3 g -12% Saturated fat 18 g 5.4 g -9% Carbohydrates 21 g 6.3 g +14% Sugars 0 g 0 g -100% Fiber 5.1 g 1.53 g +286% Proteins < 0.5 g < 0.15 g -52% Salt 1.7 g 0.51 g -7% Calcium 150 mg 45 mg -30% Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis) 0 % 0 %
Environment
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Eco-Score D - 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
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Average impact of products of the same category: C (Score: 51/100)
Category: Plant-based cheese, without soybean, prepacked, shredded
Category: Plant-based cheese, without soybean, prepacked, shredded
- PEF environmental score: 0.54 (the lower the score, the lower the impact)
- including impact on climate change: 3.37 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.
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Packaging with a medium impact
Malus: -8
Shape Material Recycling Impact Packet PP 5 - Polypropylene High
Eco-Score for this product
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Impact for this product: D (Score: 38/100)
Product: Grated Cheddar Alternative - Asda - 200g
Life cycle analysis score: 51
Sum of bonuses and maluses: -13
Final score: 38/100
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Carbon footprint
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Equal to driving 1.7 km in a petrol car
337 g CO² per 100g of product
The carbon emission figure comes from ADEME's Agribalyse database, for the category: Plant-based cheese, without soybean, prepacked, shredded (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 (PP 5 - Polypropylene)
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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
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