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Pigs in blankets - Tesco - 240g
Pigs in blankets - Tesco - 240g
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Barcode: 5057373817051 (EAN / EAN-13)
Common name: Pork cocktail sausages wrapped in a smoked streaky bacon
Quantity: 240g
Brands: Tesco
Categories: Snacks, Meats and their products, Salty snacks, Appetizers, Meals, Meat preparations, Meats, Prepared meats, Sausages, Meals with meat, Cocktail sausage
Traceability code: GB HU 500
Stores: Tesco
Countries where sold: United Kingdom
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Ingredients
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27 ingredients
Pork 67%, Water, Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Pork Rind, Pork Fat, Salt, Stabilisers (Tetrasodium Diphosphate, Disodium Diphosphate), Ginger, Mace, Nutmeg, White Pepper, Preservatives (Sodium Metabisulphite, Potassium Nitrate, Sodium Nitrite), Yeast Extract, Flavouring, Antioxidants (Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Ascorbate).Allergens: Gluten, Pork, Metabisulphite
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: E450 - Diphosphates
- 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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E223 - Sodium metabisulphite
Sodium metabisulfite: Sodium metabisulfite or sodium pyrosulfite -IUPAC spelling; Br. E. sodium metabisulphite or sodium pyrosulphite- is an inorganic compound of chemical formula Na2S2O5. The substance is sometimes referred to as disodium metabisulfite. It is used as a disinfectant, antioxidant, and preservative agent.Source: Wikipedia
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E250 - Sodium nitrite
Sodium nitrite: Sodium nitrite is the inorganic compound with the chemical formula NaNO2. It is a white to slightly yellowish crystalline powder that is very soluble in water and is hygroscopic. It is a useful precursor to a variety of organic compounds, such as pharmaceuticals, dyes, and pesticides, but it is probably best known as a food additive to prevent botulism. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines, the most important medications needed in a basic health system.Nitrate or nitrite -ingested- under conditions that result in endogenous nitrosation has been classified as "probably carcinogenic to humans" by International Agency for Research on Cancer -IARC-.Source: Wikipedia
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E252 - Potassium nitrate
Potassium nitrate: Potassium nitrate is a chemical compound with the chemical formula KNO3. It is an ionic salt of potassium ions K+ and nitrate ions NO3−, and is therefore an alkali metal nitrate. It occurs in nature as a mineral, niter. It is a source of nitrogen, from which it derives its name. Potassium nitrate is one of several nitrogen-containing compounds collectively referred to as saltpeter or saltpetre. Major uses of potassium nitrate are in fertilizers, tree stump removal, rocket propellants and fireworks. It is one of the major constituents of gunpowder -black powder- and has been used since the Middle Ages as a food preservative.Source: Wikipedia
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E301 - Sodium ascorbate
Sodium ascorbate: Sodium ascorbate is one of a number of mineral salts of ascorbic acid -vitamin C-. The molecular formula of this chemical compound is C6H7NaO6. As the sodium salt of ascorbic acid, it is known as a mineral ascorbate. It has not been demonstrated to be more bioavailable than any other form of vitamin C supplement.Sodium ascorbate normally provides 131 mg of sodium per 1‚000 mg of ascorbic acid -1‚000 mg of sodium ascorbate contains 889 mg of ascorbic acid and 111 mg of sodium-. As a food additive, it has the E number E301 and is used as an antioxidant and an acidity regulator. It is approved for use as a food additive in the EU, USA, and Australia and New Zealand.In in vitro studies, sodium ascorbate has been found to produce cytotoxic effects in various malignant cell lines, which include melanoma cells that are particularly susceptible.Source: Wikipedia
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E450 - Diphosphates
Diphosphates (E450) are food additives often utilized to modify the texture of products, acting as leavening agents in baking and preventing the coagulation of canned food.
These salts can stabilize whipped cream and are also found in powdered products to maintain their flow properties. They are commonly present in baked goods, processed meats, and soft drinks.
Derived from phosphoric acid, they're part of our daily phosphate intake, which often surpasses recommended levels due to the prevalence of phosphates in processed foods and drinks.
Excessive phosphate consumption is linked to health issues, such as impaired kidney function and weakened bone health. Though diphosphates are generally regarded as safe when consumed within established acceptable daily intakes, it's imperative to monitor overall phosphate consumption to maintain optimal health.
Ingredients analysis
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May contain palm oil
Ingredients that may contain palm oil: Pork fat
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Non-vegan
Non-vegan ingredients: Pork, Pork rind, Pork fat
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Non-vegetarian
Non-vegetarian ingredients: Pork, Pork rind, Pork fat
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Details of the analysis of the ingredients
: Pork 67%, Water, Wheat Flour (_Wheat_ Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Pork Rind, Pork Fat, Salt, Stabilisers (Tetrasodium Diphosphate, Disodium Diphosphate), Ginger, Mace, Nutmeg, White Pepper, Preservatives (Sodium _Metabisulphite_, Potassium Nitrate, Sodium Nitrite), Yeast Extract, Flavouring, Antioxidants (Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Ascorbate)- Pork -> en:pork - vegan: no - vegetarian: no - percent_min: 67 - percent: 67 - percent_max: 67
- Water -> en:water - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 18066 - percent_min: 2.35714285714286 - percent_max: 33
- Wheat Flour -> en:wheat-flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9410 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 30.6428571428571
- _Wheat_ Flour -> en:wheat-flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9410 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 30.6428571428571
- Calcium Carbonate -> en:e170i - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 15.3214285714286
- Iron -> en:iron - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 10.2142857142857
- Niacin -> en:e375 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 7.66071428571428
- Thiamin -> en:thiamin - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 6.12857142857143
- Pork Rind -> en:pork-rind - vegan: no - vegetarian: no - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 15.3214285714286
- Pork Fat -> en:pork-fat - vegan: no - vegetarian: no - from_palm_oil: maybe - ciqual_food_code: 16530 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 10.2142857142857
- Salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.1
- Stabilisers -> en:stabiliser - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.1
- Tetrasodium Diphosphate -> en:e450iii - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.1
- Disodium Diphosphate -> en:e450i - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.05
- Ginger -> en:ginger - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11074 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.1
- Mace -> en:mace - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.1
- Nutmeg -> en:nutmeg - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11048 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.1
- White Pepper -> en:white-pepper - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11019 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.1
- Preservatives -> en:preservative - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.1
- Sodium _Metabisulphite_ -> en:e223 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.1
- Potassium Nitrate -> en:e252 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.05
- Sodium Nitrite -> en:e250 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.7
- Yeast Extract -> en:yeast-extract - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.1
- Flavouring -> en:flavouring - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.1
- Antioxidants -> en:antioxidant - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.1
- Ascorbic Acid -> en:e300 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.1
- Sodium Ascorbate -> en:e301 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.05
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: 1
- Proteins: 5 / 5 (value: 15.4, rounded value: 15.4)
- Fiber: 1 / 5 (value: 1, rounded value: 1)
- Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)
Negative points: 19
- Energy: 3 / 10 (value: 1186, rounded value: 1186)
- Sugars: 0 / 10 (value: 0.5, rounded value: 0.5)
- Saturated fat: 7 / 10 (value: 7.7, rounded value: 7.7)
- Sodium: 9 / 10 (value: 840, rounded value: 840)
The points for proteins are not counted because the negative points are greater or equal to 11.
Nutritional score: (19 - 1)
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 (7.7%)
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 (0.5%)
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 mlAs sold
per serving (32g)Compared to: Meat preparations Energy 1,186 kj
(285 kcal)380 kj
(91 kcal)+24% Fat 21 g 6.72 g +63% Saturated fat 7.7 g 2.46 g +133% Carbohydrates 8.2 g 2.62 g -27% Sugars 0.5 g 0.16 g -49% Fiber 1 g 0.32 g -12% Proteins 15.4 g 4.93 g -1% Salt 2.1 g 0.672 g +111% Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis) 0 % 0 %
Environment
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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
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Average impact of products of the same category: D (Score: 22/100)
Category: Cocktail sausage
Category: Cocktail sausage
- PEF environmental score: 1.40 (the lower the score, the lower the impact)
- including impact on climate change: 12.92 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
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Malus: -15
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Eco-Score for this product
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Impact for this product: E (Score: 2/100)
Product: Pigs in blankets - Tesco - 240g
Life cycle analysis score: 22
Sum of bonuses and maluses: -20
Final score: 2/100
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Carbon footprint
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Equal to driving 6.7 km in a petrol car
1292 g CO² per 100g of product
The carbon emission figure comes from ADEME's Agribalyse database, for the category: Cocktail sausage (Source: ADEME Agribalyse Database)
Stage Impact Agriculture Processing Packaging Transportation Distribution Consumption
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