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Better Than Cream Cheese, Herbs & Chives - Tofutti
Better Than Cream Cheese, Herbs & Chives - Tofutti
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Barcode: 0020188050123 (EAN / EAN-13) 020188050123 (UPC / UPC-A)
Brands: Tofutti
Brand owner: Tofutti Brands Inc.
Categories: Dairies, Fermented foods, Fermented milk products, Cheeses
Labels, certifications, awards: No gluten
Countries where sold: United States
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Ingredients
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22 ingredients
Water, expeller processed natural oil blend (soybean, palm fruit and olive), maltodextrin, soy protein, tofu, non dairy lactic acid, blend of natural gums (locust bean, guar, cellulose, xanthan and carrageenan), spices, chives, onion powder, parsley, salt, organic sugar, vegetable mono and diglycerides, salt.Allergens: 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: E407 - Carrageenan
- Additive: E460 - Cellulose
- Additive: E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
- 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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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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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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E460 - Cellulose
Cellulose: Cellulose is an organic compound with the formula -C6H10O5-n, a polysaccharide consisting of a linear chain of several hundred to many thousands of β-1→4- linked D-glucose units. Cellulose is an important structural component of the primary cell wall of green plants, many forms of algae and the oomycetes. Some species of bacteria secrete it to form biofilms. Cellulose is the most abundant organic polymer on Earth. The cellulose content of cotton fiber is 90%, that of wood is 40–50%, and that of dried hemp is approximately 57%.Cellulose is mainly used to produce paperboard and paper. Smaller quantities are converted into a wide variety of derivative products such as cellophane and rayon. Conversion of cellulose from energy crops into biofuels such as cellulosic ethanol is under development as a renewable fuel source. Cellulose for industrial use is mainly obtained from wood pulp and cotton.Some animals, particularly ruminants and termites, can digest cellulose with the help of symbiotic micro-organisms that live in their guts, such as Trichonympha. In human nutrition, cellulose is a non-digestible constituent of insoluble dietary fiber, acting as a hydrophilic bulking agent for feces and potentially aiding in defecation.Source: Wikipedia
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E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471), are food additives commonly used as emulsifiers in various processed foods.
These compounds consist of glycerol molecules linked to one or two fatty acid chains, which help stabilize and blend water and oil-based ingredients. E471 enhances the texture and shelf life of products like margarine, baked goods, and ice cream, ensuring a smooth and consistent texture.
It is generally considered safe for consumption within established regulatory limits.
Ingredients analysis
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Palm oil content unknown
Unrecognized ingredients: Expeller-processed-natural-oil-blend, Palm-fruit-and-olive, Non-dairy-lactic-acid, Blend-of-natural-gums, Locust-bean, Guar, Vegetable-mono-and-diglyceridesSome ingredients could not be recognized.
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Vegan status unknown
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Vegetarian status unknown
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: Water, expeller processed natural oil blend (soybean, palm fruit and olive), maltodextrin, soy protein, tofu, non dairy lactic acid, blend of natural gums (locust bean, guar, cellulose, xanthan, carrageenan), spices, chives, onion, parsley, salt, sugar, vegetable mono- and diglycerides, salt- Water -> en:water - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 18066 - percent_min: 6.66666666666667 - percent_max: 100
- expeller processed natural oil blend -> en:expeller-processed-natural-oil-blend - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 50
- soybean -> en:soya-bean - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 20901 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 50
- palm fruit and olive -> en:palm-fruit-and-olive - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25
- maltodextrin -> en:maltodextrin - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 33.3333333333333
- soy protein -> en:soy-protein - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 20591 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25
- tofu -> en:tofu - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 20904 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 20
- non dairy lactic acid -> en:non-dairy-lactic-acid - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 16.6666666666667
- blend of natural gums -> en:blend-of-natural-gums - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 14.2857142857143
- locust bean -> en:locust-bean - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 14.2857142857143
- guar -> en:guar - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 7.14285714285714
- cellulose -> en:e460 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.76190476190476
- xanthan -> en:e415 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3.57142857142857
- carrageenan -> en:e407 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.85714285714286
- spices -> en:spice - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 12.5
- chives -> en:chives - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11003 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 11.1111111111111
- onion -> en:onion - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 20034 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 10
- parsley -> en:parsley - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 11014 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 9.09090909090909
- salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1
- sugar -> en:sugar - labels: en:organic - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0
- vegetable mono- and diglycerides -> en:vegetable-mono-and-diglycerides - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0
- salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0
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: 11This product is not considered a beverage for the calculation of the Nutri-Score.
Positive points: 2
- Proteins: 2 / 5 (value: 3.33, rounded value: 3.33)
- Fiber: 0 / 5 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)
- Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 11.89453125, rounded value: 11.9)
Negative points: 12
- Energy: 2 / 10 (value: 837, rounded value: 837)
- Sugars: 0 / 10 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)
- Saturated fat: 6 / 10 (value: 6.67, rounded value: 6.7)
- Sodium: 4 / 10 (value: 400, rounded value: 400)
The points for proteins are counted because the product is in the cheeses category.
Nutritional score: (12 - 2)
Nutri-Score:
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Nutrient levels
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Fat in moderate quantity (16.7%)
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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Saturated fat in high quantity (6.67%)
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 moderate quantity (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 (2 Tbsp (30 g))Compared to: Cheeses Energy 837 kj
(200 kcal)251 kj
(60 kcal)-38% Fat 16.67 g 5 g -35% Saturated fat 6.67 g 2 g -60% Trans fat 0 g 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0 mg -100% Carbohydrates 6.67 g 2 g +242% Sugars 0 g 0 g -100% Lactose 0 g 0 g -100% Fiber 0 g 0 g -100% Proteins 3.33 g 0.999 g -84% Salt 1 g 0.3 g -31% Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis) 11.895 % 11.895 %
Environment
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Eco-Score D - High environmental impact
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Average impact of products of the same category: C (Score: 54/100)
Category: Camembert cheese, from cow's milk
Category: Camembert cheese, from cow's milk
- PEF environmental score: 0.50 (the lower the score, the lower the impact)
- including impact on climate change: 5.24 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: D (Score: 34/100)
Product: Better Than Cream Cheese, Herbs & Chives - Tofutti
Life cycle analysis score: 54
Sum of bonuses and maluses: -20
Final score: 34/100
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Carbon footprint
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Equal to driving 2.7 km in a petrol car
524 g CO² per 100g of product
The carbon emission figure comes from ADEME's Agribalyse database, for the category: Camembert cheese, from cow's milk (Source: ADEME Agribalyse Database)
Stage Impact Agriculture Processing Packaging Transportation Distribution Consumption
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