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Chex mix snack mix - General Mills
Chex mix snack mix - General Mills
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Barcode: 0016000159808 (EAN / EAN-13) 016000159808 (UPC / UPC-A)
Brands: General Mills
Brand owner: GENERAL MILLS SALES INC.
Categories: Snacks
Countries where sold: United States
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Ingredients
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37 ingredients
whole wheat, degermed yellow corn meal, enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), vegetable oil (soybean, canola, and/or rice bran), sugar, contains 2% or less of: salt, rye flour, maltodextrin, yeast, spices, color added, dextrose, distilled monoglycerides, baking soda, trisodium phosphate, yellow corn flour, calcium carbonate, autolyzed yeast, dried onion, dried garlic, hydrolyzed soy protein, barley malt syrup, citric acid, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate, natural flavor, freshness preserved by bhtAllergens: Gluten, Soybeans
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: E170 - Calcium carbonates
- Additive: E627 - Disodium guanylate
- Additive: E631 - Disodium inosinate
- Ingredient: Colour
- Ingredient: Dextrose
- Ingredient: Flavouring
- Ingredient: Glucose
- 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.
Additives
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E170 - Calcium carbonates
Calcium carbonate: Calcium carbonate is a chemical compound with the formula CaCO3. It is a common substance found in rocks as the minerals calcite and aragonite -most notably as limestone, which is a type of sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcite- and is the main component of pearls and the shells of marine organisms, snails, and eggs. Calcium carbonate is the active ingredient in agricultural lime and is created when calcium ions in hard water react with carbonate ions to create limescale. It is medicinally used as a calcium supplement or as an antacid, but excessive consumption can be hazardous.Source: Wikipedia
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E321 - Butylated hydroxytoluene
Butylated hydroxytoluene: Butylated hydroxytoluene -BHT-, also known as dibutylhydroxytoluene, is a lipophilic organic compound, chemically a derivative of phenol, that is useful for its antioxidant properties. European and U.S. regulations allow small amounts to be used as a food additive. In addition to this use, BHT is widely used to prevent oxidation in fluids -e.g. fuel, oil- and other materials where free radicals must be controlled.Source: Wikipedia
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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.
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E339 - Sodium phosphates
Sodium phosphates: Sodium phosphate is a generic term for a variety of salts of sodium -Na+- and phosphate -PO43−-. Phosphate also forms families or condensed anions including di-, tri-, tetra-, and polyphosphates. Most of these salts are known in both anhydrous -water-free- and hydrated forms. The hydrates are more common than the anhydrous forms.Source: Wikipedia
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E339iii - Trisodium phosphate
Sodium phosphates: Sodium phosphate is a generic term for a variety of salts of sodium -Na+- and phosphate -PO43−-. Phosphate also forms families or condensed anions including di-, tri-, tetra-, and polyphosphates. Most of these salts are known in both anhydrous -water-free- and hydrated forms. The hydrates are more common than the anhydrous forms.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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E627 - Disodium guanylate
Disodium guanylate: Disodium guanylate, also known as sodium 5'-guanylate and disodium 5'-guanylate, is a natural sodium salt of the flavor enhancing nucleotide guanosine monophosphate -GMP-. Disodium guanylate is a food additive with the E number E627. It is commonly used in conjunction with glutamic acid. As it is a fairly expensive additive, it is not used independently of glutamic acid; if disodium guanylate is present in a list of ingredients but MSG does not appear to be, it is likely that glutamic acid is provided as part of another ingredient such as a processed soy protein complex. It is often added to foods in conjunction with disodium inosinate; the combination is known as disodium 5'-ribonucleotides. Disodium guanylate is produced from dried seaweed and is often added to instant noodles, potato chips and other snacks, savory rice, tinned vegetables, cured meats, and packaged soup.Source: Wikipedia
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E631 - Disodium inosinate
Disodium inosinate: Disodium inosinate -E631- is the disodium salt of inosinic acid with the chemical formula C10H11N4Na2O8P. It is used as a food additive and often found in instant noodles, potato chips, and a variety of other snacks. Although it can be obtained from bacterial fermentation of sugars, it is often commercially prepared from animal sources.Source: Wikipedia
Ingredients analysis
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Palm oil free
No ingredients containing palm oil detected
Unrecognized ingredients: Degermed-yellow-corn-meal, And-rice-bran, Contains-2-and-less-of, Distilled-monoglycerides, Autolyzed-yeast, Freshness-preserved-by-bhtSome ingredients could not be recognized.
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Vegan status unknown
Unrecognized ingredients: Degermed-yellow-corn-meal, Iron, Thiamin mononitrate, Folic acid, And-rice-bran, Contains-2-and-less-of, Distilled-monoglycerides, Autolyzed-yeast, Freshness-preserved-by-bhtSome ingredients could not be recognized.
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- riboflavin -> en:e101 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 6.66666666666667
- folic acid -> en:folic-acid - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5.55555555555556
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- soybean -> en:soya-bean - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 20901 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25
- canola -> en:canola - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 12.5
- and rice bran -> en:and-rice-bran - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 8.33333333333333
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- salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.9827586206897
- rye flour -> en:rye-flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9532 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.9827586206897
- maltodextrin -> en:maltodextrin - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.9827586206897
- yeast -> en:yeast - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.9827586206897
- spices -> en:spice - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.9827586206897
- color added -> en:colour - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.9827586206897
- dextrose -> en:dextrose - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.9827586206897
- distilled monoglycerides -> en:distilled-monoglycerides - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.9827586206897
- baking soda -> en:e500ii - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.9827586206897
- trisodium phosphate -> en:e339iii - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.9827586206897
- yellow corn flour -> en:yellow-corn-flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 9545 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.9827586206897
- calcium carbonate -> en:e170i - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.9827586206897
- autolyzed yeast -> en:autolyzed-yeast - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.9827586206897
- dried onion -> en:dehydrated-onion - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 20180 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.9827586206897
- dried garlic -> en:dried-garlic - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11023 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.9827586206897
- hydrolyzed soy protein -> en:hydrolysed-soy-protein - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 20591 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.9827586206897
- barley malt syrup -> en:barley-malt-syrup - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.9827586206897
- citric acid -> en:e330 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.9827586206897
- disodium inosinate -> en:e631 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.9827586206897
- disodium guanylate -> en:e627 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.9827586206897
- natural flavor -> en:natural-flavouring - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.9827586206897
- freshness preserved by bht -> en:freshness-preserved-by-bht - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.9827586206897
Nutrition
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Average nutritional quality
⚠ ️Warning: the amount of fruits, vegetables and nuts is not specified on the label, it was estimated from the list of ingredients: 4This product is not considered a beverage for the calculation of the Nutri-Score.
Positive points: 5
- Proteins: 4 / 5 (value: 6.8965517241379, rounded value: 6.9)
- Fiber: 5 / 5 (value: 6.8965517241379, rounded value: 6.9)
- Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 4.51426480465009, rounded value: 4.5)
Negative points: 15
- Energy: 5 / 10 (value: 1876, rounded value: 1876)
- Sugars: 1 / 10 (value: 6.8965517241379, rounded value: 6.9)
- Saturated fat: 1 / 10 (value: 1.7241379310345, rounded value: 1.7)
- Sodium: 8 / 10 (value: 793.10344827588, rounded value: 793.1)
The points for proteins are not counted because the negative points are greater or equal to 11.
Nutritional score: (15 - 5)
Nutri-Score:
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Nutrient levels
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Fat in moderate quantity (12.1%)
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 (1.72%)
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 moderate quantity (6.9%)
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 (1.98%)
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 (1/2 cup (29 g) (29 g))Compared to: Snacks Energy 1,876 kj
(448 kcal)544 kj
(130 kcal)+1% Fat 12.069 g 3.5 g -39% Saturated fat 1.724 g 0.5 g -78% Trans fat 0 g 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0 mg -100% Carbohydrates 79.31 g 23 g +40% Sugars 6.897 g 2 g -76% Fiber 6.897 g 2 g +91% Proteins 6.897 g 2 g +7% Salt 1.983 g 0.575 g +232% Potassium 0 mg 0 mg -100% Calcium 0 mg 0 mg -100% Iron 2.41 mg 0.699 mg +19% Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis) 4.514 % 4.514 %
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