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Tesco Plant Chef Breaded Nuggets - 320g

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Tesco Plant Chef Breaded Nuggets - 320g

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Barcode: 5057753893156 (EAN / EAN-13)

Common name: Rehydrated textured soya protein, coated in breadcrumb

Quantity: 320g

Packaging: Plastic bag

Brands: Tesco

Categories: Plant-based foods and beverages, Plant-based foods, Meat alternatives, Meat analogues

Labels, certifications, awards: Vegetarian, Vegan

Manufacturing or processing places: United Kingdom

Link to the product page on the official site of the producer: https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/pr...

Stores: TESCO

Countries where sold: United Kingdom

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Ingredients

33 ingredients

Rehydrated Textured Soya Protein (36%), Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin], Water, Rapeseed Oil, Onion Purée, Lemon Juice, Rice Flour, Chickpea Flour, Stabiliser (Methyl Cellulose), Flavouring, Wheat Gluten, Soya Protein Concentrate, Yeast Extract, Onion Powder, Maltodextrin, Garlic Powder, Salt, Yeast, Sunflower Oil, Cornflour, Black Pepper, Raising Agents (Diphosphates, Sodium Carbonates), Wheat Starch, Emulsifier (Soya Lecithins).

Allergens: Gluten, Soybeans

Food processing

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

Additive: E322 - Lecithins

Additive: E450 - Diphosphates

Additive: E461 - Methyl cellulose

Ingredient: Emulsifier

Ingredient: Flavouring

Ingredient: Gluten

Ingredient: Maltodextrin
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

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.

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.

E461 - Methyl cellulose

Methyl cellulose: Methyl cellulose -or methylcellulose- is a chemical compound derived from cellulose. It is a hydrophilic white powder in pure form and dissolves in cold -but not in hot- water, forming a clear viscous solution or gel. It is sold under a variety of trade names and is used as a thickener and emulsifier in various food and cosmetic products, and also as a treatment of constipation. Like cellulose, it is not digestible, not toxic, and not an allergen.
Source: Wikipedia

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.

Ingredients analysis

Palm oil free

No ingredients containing palm oil detected

Vegan
No non-vegan ingredients

Unrecognized ingredients: Iron, Thiamin

Vegetarian
No non-vegetarian ingredients detected

Unrecognized ingredients: Iron, Thiamin

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

Details of the analysis of the ingredients
: Textured Soya Protein 36%, Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Water, Rapeseed Oil, Onion, Lemon Juice, Rice Flour, Chickpea Flour, Stabiliser (Methyl Cellulose), Flavouring, Wheat Gluten, Soya Protein, Yeast Extract, Onion, Maltodextrin, Garlic, Salt, Yeast, Sunflower Oil, Cornflour, Black Pepper, Raising Agents (Diphosphates, Sodium Carbonates), Wheat Starch, Emulsifier (Soya Lecithins)
Textured Soya Protein -> en:textured-soy-protein - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 20591 - percent_min: 36 - percent: 36 - percent_max: 36

Wheat Flour -> en:wheat-flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9410 - percent_min: 2.78260869565217 - percent_max: 36

Wheat Flour -> en:wheat-flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9410 - percent_min: 0.556521739130435 - percent_max: 36

Calcium Carbonate -> en:e170i - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 18

Iron -> en:iron - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 12

Niacin -> en:e375 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 9

Thiamin -> en:thiamin - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 7.2

Water -> en:water - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 18066 - percent_min: 1.27272727272727 - percent_max: 33.3333333333333

Rapeseed Oil -> en:rapeseed-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: no - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25

Onion -> en:onion - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 20034 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 20

Lemon Juice -> en:lemon-juice - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 2028 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 15.304347826087

Rice Flour -> en:rice-flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 9520 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 12.2434782608696

Chickpea Flour -> en:chickpea-flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 9580 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 10.2028985507246

Stabiliser -> en:stabiliser - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 8.74534161490683

Methyl Cellulose -> en:e461 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 8.74534161490683

Flavouring -> en:flavouring - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5

Wheat Gluten -> en:wheat-gluten - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5

Soya Protein -> en:soy-protein - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 20591 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5

Yeast Extract -> en:yeast-extract - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5

Onion -> en:onion - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 20034 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5

Maltodextrin -> en:maltodextrin - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.70903010033445

Garlic -> en:garlic - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11000 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.37267080745342

Salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.4

Yeast -> en:yeast - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.4

Sunflower Oil -> en:sunflower-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: no - ciqual_food_code: 17440 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.4

Cornflour -> en:corn-flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 9545 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.4

Black Pepper -> en:black-pepper - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11015 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.4

Raising Agents -> en:raising-agent - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.4

Diphosphates -> en:e450 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.4

Sodium Carbonates -> en:e500 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.2

Wheat Starch -> en:wheat-starch - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9510 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.4

Emulsifier -> en:emulsifier - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.4

Soya Lecithins -> en:soya-lecithin - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 42200 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.4

Nutrition

Very good nutritional quality
⚠ ️Warning: the amount of fruits, vegetables and nuts is not specified on the label, it was estimated from the list of ingredients: 23
This product is not considered a beverage for the calculation of the Nutri-Score.

Positive points: 9

Proteins: 5 / 5 (value: 12.2, rounded value: 12.2)

Fiber: 4 / 5 (value: 4.3, rounded value: 4.3)

Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 23.6042490118577, rounded value: 23.6)

Negative points: 4

Energy: 3 / 10 (value: 1057, rounded value: 1057)

Sugars: 0 / 10 (value: 1.2, rounded value: 1.2)

Saturated fat: 0 / 10 (value: 0.98, rounded value: 1)

Sodium: 1 / 10 (value: 160, rounded value: 160)

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

Nutritional score: (4 - 9)

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

Nutrient levels
- Fat in moderate quantity (12.5%)
  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 (0.98%)
  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 low quantity (1.2%)
  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 moderate quantity (0.4%)
  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	Compared to: Meat analogues
Energy	1,057 kj (253 kcal)	+27%
Fat	12.5 g	+28%
Saturated fat	0.98 g	-42%
Carbohydrates	20.8 g	+87%
Sugars	1.2 g	-24%
Fiber	4.3 g	-9%
Proteins	12.2 g	-10%
Salt	0.4 g	-66%
Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis)	23.604 %

Serving size: 4 Servings

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Bag (Plastic)

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Material	%	Packaging weight	Packaging weight per 100 g of product
Plastic

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Product added on October 27, 2020, 1:23:56 PM CET by kiliweb
Last edit of product page on February 11, 2022, 1:28:42 PM CET by packbot.
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Tesco Plant Chef Breaded Nuggets - 320g