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Morning star farms, spicy black beans veggie burger

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Barcode: 0028989392077 (EAN / EAN-13) 028989392077 (UPC / UPC-A)

Brand owner: Worthington Foods Inc.

Categories: Meats and their products, Frozen foods, Meats, Frozen meats

Countries where sold: United States

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Ingredients

43 ingredients

water, cooked black beans (black beans, water), cooked brown rice (water, brown rice), onion, whole kernel corn, corn oil, soy protein concentrate, wheat gluten, egg whites, diced tomatoes, bulgur wheat, green chiles, calcium caseinate, cornstarch, contains two percent or less of onion powder, spices, tomato juice, yeast extract, tomato powder, dextrose, salt, garlic powder, hydrolyzed vegetable protein (corn gluten, wheat gluten, soy protein), soy sauce (soybeans, wheat, salt), natural and artificial flavors, paprika, jalapeno pepper, citric acid, xanthan gum, disodium inosinate, thiamin hydrochloride, caramel color, lactic acid

Allergens: Eggs, Gluten, Soybeans

Food processing

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

Additive: E150c - Ammonia caramel

Additive: E415 - Xanthan gum

Additive: E631 - Disodium inosinate

Ingredient: Dextrose

Ingredient: Flavouring

Ingredient: Glucose

Ingredient: Gluten
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Additives

E150c - Ammonia caramel

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.
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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.

E415 - Xanthan gum

Xanthan gum (E415) is a natural polysaccharide derived from fermented sugars, often used in the food industry as a thickening and stabilizing agent.

This versatile food additive enhances texture and prevents ingredient separation in a wide range of products, including salad dressings, sauces, and gluten-free baked goods.

It is considered safe for consumption even at high intake amounts.

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

Palm oil free
No ingredients containing palm oil detected

Unrecognized ingredients: Whole-kernel-corn, Contains-two-percent-and-less-of-onion-powder, Corn-gluten
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Non-vegan ingredients: Egg white, Calcium caseinate
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corn gluten -> en:corn-gluten - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.2325

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soy sauce -> en:soy-sauce - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - ciqual_food_code: 11104 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.2325

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salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.410833333333333

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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: 30
This product is not considered a beverage for the calculation of the Nutri-Score.

Positive points: 10

Proteins: 5 / 5 (value: 14.93, rounded value: 14.93)

Fiber: 5 / 5 (value: 6, rounded value: 6)

Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 30.42214494763, rounded value: 30.4)

Negative points: 7

Energy: 2 / 10 (value: 686, rounded value: 686)

Sugars: 0 / 10 (value: 1.49, rounded value: 1.49)

Saturated fat: 0 / 10 (value: 0.75, rounded value: 0.8)

Sodium: 5 / 10 (value: 493, rounded value: 493)

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

Nutritional score: (7 - 10)

Nutri-Score:
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Nutrient levels
- Fat in moderate quantity (5.97%)
  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 (0.75%)
  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 (1.49%)
  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 (1.23%)
  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	As sold per serving (1 BURGER (67 g))	Compared to: Frozen meats
Energy	686 kj (164 kcal)	460 kj (110 kcal)	-28%
Fat	5.97 g	4 g	-62%
Saturated fat	0.75 g	0.502 g	-87%
Monounsaturated fat	1.49 g	0.998 g	-71%
Polyunsaturated fat	2.99 g	2 g	+3%
Trans fat	0 g	0 g	-100%
Cholesterol	0 mg	0 mg	-100%
Carbohydrates	19.4 g	13 g	+300%
Sugars	1.49 g	0.998 g	+66%
Fiber	6 g	4.02 g	+605%
Proteins	14.93 g	10 g	-7%
Salt	1.232 g	0.826 g	+16%
Vitamin A	0 µg	0 µg	-100%
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)	0 mg	0 mg	-100%
Potassium	388 mg	260 mg	+42%
Calcium	90 mg	60.3 mg	+183%
Iron	1.61 mg	1.08 mg	+7%
Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis)	30.422 %	30.422 %

Serving size: 1 BURGER (67 g)

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Morning star farms, spicy black beans veggie burger