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Sweet potato falafels - By sainsbury's - 144g

Sweet potato falafels - By sainsbury's - 144g

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Barcode: 00388511

Quantity: 144g

Packaging: Card-sleeve, Pp film-film, Pp-tray

Brands: By sainsbury's

Categories: Plant-based foods and beverages, Plant-based foods, Meals, Meat alternatives, Plant-based meals, Vegetarian balls, Falafels

Labels, certifications, awards: Vegetarian, Vegan

Stores: Sainsbury's

Countries where sold: United Kingdom

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Ingredients

35 ingredients

Sweet Potato (29%), Fortified Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Carrot (15%), Chickpeas (12%), Rapeseed Oil, Onion, Dried Apricot, Wheat Gluten, Cornflour, Lemon Juice from Concentrate, Parsley, Salt, Sugar, Garlic Purée, Coriander Leaf, Cumin Powder, Tomato Paste, Red Chilli, Coriander Powder, Stabiliser:Methyl Cellulose: Paprika, Rice Flour, Mint, Raising Agent:Ammonium Bicarbonate: Turmeric, Black Pepper, Cinnamon Powder, Preservative:Sulphur Dioxide.

Allergens: Gluten, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites

Food processing

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

Additive: E461 - Methyl cellulose

Ingredient: Gluten
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

E220 - Sulphur dioxide

Sulfur dioxide: Sulfur dioxide -also sulphur dioxide in British English- is the chemical compound with the formula SO2. It is a toxic gas with a burnt match smell. It is released naturally by volcanic activity and is produced as a by-product of the burning of fossil fuels contaminated with sulfur compounds.
Source: Wikipedia

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

E503 - Ammonium carbonates

Ammonium carbonate: Ammonium carbonate is a salt with the chemical formula -NH4-2CO3. Since it readily degrades to gaseous ammonia and carbon dioxide upon heating, it is used as a leavening agent and also as smelling salt. It is also known as baker's ammonia and was a predecessor to the more modern leavening agents baking soda and baking powder. It is a component of what was formerly known as sal volatile and salt of hartshorn.
Source: Wikipedia

E503ii - Ammonium hydrogen carbonate

Ammonium carbonate: Ammonium carbonate is a salt with the chemical formula -NH4-2CO3. Since it readily degrades to gaseous ammonia and carbon dioxide upon heating, it is used as a leavening agent and also as smelling salt. It is also known as baker's ammonia and was a predecessor to the more modern leavening agents baking soda and baking powder. It is a component of what was formerly known as sal volatile and salt of hartshorn.
Source: Wikipedia

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
en: Sweet Potato 29%, Fortified Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Carrot 15%, Chickpeas 12%, Rapeseed Oil, Onion, Dried Apricot, Wheat Gluten, Cornflour, Lemon Juice from Concentrate, Parsley, Salt, Sugar, Garlic Purée, Coriander Leaf, Cumin, Tomato Paste, Red Chilli, Coriander, Stabiliser (Methyl Cellulose), Paprika, Rice Flour, Mint, Raising Agent (Ammonium Bicarbonate), Turmeric, Black Pepper, Cinnamon Powder, Preservative
Sweet Potato -> en:sweet-potato - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 4101 - percent_min: 29 - percent: 29 - percent_max: 29

Fortified Wheat Flour -> en:fortified-wheat-flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9410 - percent_min: 15 - percent_max: 29

Wheat Flour -> en:wheat-flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9410 - percent_min: 3 - percent_max: 29

Calcium Carbonate -> en:e170i - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 14.5

Iron -> en:iron - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 9.66666666666667

Niacin -> en:e375 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 7.25

Thiamin -> en:thiamin - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5.8

Carrot -> en:carrot - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 20009 - percent_min: 15 - percent: 15 - percent_max: 15

Chickpeas -> en:chickpea - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 20532 - percent_min: 12 - percent: 12 - percent_max: 12

Rapeseed Oil -> en:rapeseed-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: no - percent_min: 0.625 - percent_max: 12

Onion -> en:onion - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 20034 - percent_min: 0.130434782608696 - percent_max: 10.84375

Dried Apricot -> en:dried-apricots - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 13000 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 8.64891304347826

Wheat Gluten -> en:wheat-gluten - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 7.20742753623188

Cornflour -> en:corn-flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 9545 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 6.1777950310559

Lemon Juice from Concentrate -> en:lemon-juice-from-concentrate - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 2028 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5.40557065217391

Parsley -> en:parsley - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 11014 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.80495169082126

Salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.75

Sugar -> en:sugar - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.75

Garlic Purée -> en:garlic-puree - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11000 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.75

Coriander Leaf -> en:coriander-leaf - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11094 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.75

Cumin -> en:cumin - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.75

Tomato Paste -> en:tomato-concentrate - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 20068 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.75

Red Chilli -> en:red-chili-pepper - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 20151 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.75

Coriander -> en:coriander - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.75

Stabiliser -> en:stabiliser - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.75

Methyl Cellulose -> en:e461 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.75

Paprika -> en:paprika - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11049 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.75

Rice Flour -> en:rice-flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 9520 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.75

Mint -> en:mint - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11027 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.75

Raising Agent -> en:raising-agent - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.75

Ammonium Bicarbonate -> en:e503ii - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.75

Turmeric -> en:turmeric - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 11089 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.75

Black Pepper -> en:black-pepper - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11015 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.75

Cinnamon Powder -> en:cinnamon-powder - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11025 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.75

Preservative -> en:preservative - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.75

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: 44
This product is not considered a beverage for the calculation of the Nutri-Score.

Positive points: 11

Proteins: 5 / 5 (value: 11.2, rounded value: 11.2)

Fiber: 5 / 5 (value: 6.5, rounded value: 6.5)

Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 1 / 5 (value: 44.2803029599397, rounded value: 44.3)

Negative points: 8

Energy: 3 / 10 (value: 1125, rounded value: 1125)

Sugars: 2 / 10 (value: 9.9, rounded value: 9.9)

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

Sodium: 3 / 10 (value: 300, rounded value: 300)

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

Nutritional score: (8 - 11)

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

Nutrient levels
- Fat in moderate quantity (9.9%)
  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 (0.8%)
  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 moderate quantity (9.9%)
  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.
  
  Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Sugar: the facts
- Salt in moderate quantity (0.75%)
  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: Falafels
Energy	1,125 kj (269 kcal)	+13%
Fat	9.9 g	-8%
Saturated fat	0.8 g	-35%
Carbohydrates	30.4 g	+38%
Sugars	9.9 g	+259%
Fiber	6.5 g	-11%
Proteins	11.2 g	+33%
Salt	0.75 g	-41%
Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis)	44.28 %

Environment

Eco-Score B - Low environmental impact

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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

Average impact of products of the same category: A (Score: 94/100)

Category: Falafel

PEF environmental score: 0.15 (the lower the score, the lower the impact)
including impact on climate change: 0.84 kg CO2 eq/kg of product

Stage	Impact
Agriculture	43.9 %
Processing	20.9 %
Packaging	10.6 %
Transportation	14.1 %
Distribution	6.1 %
Consumption	4.4 %

Bonuses and maluses

Missing origins of ingredients information
Malus: -5

⚠ ️ The origins of the ingredients of this product are not indicated.

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No ingredients that threaten species

Packaging with a high impact

Malus: -15

Shape	Material	Impact
Film	PP 5 - Polypropylene	High
Sleeve	Unknown	High
Tray	PP 5 - Polypropylene	High

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Eco-Score for this product

Impact for this product: B (Score: 74/100)
Product: Sweet potato falafels - By sainsbury's - 144g

Life cycle analysis score: 94
Sum of bonuses and maluses: -20

Final score: 74/100

→ Learn more about the Eco-Score

Carbon footprint

Equal to driving 0.4 km in a petrol car

84 g CO² per 100g of product

The carbon emission figure comes from ADEME's Agribalyse database, for the category: Falafel (Source: ADEME Agribalyse Database)

Stage	Impact
Agriculture	23.3 %
Processing	18.5 %
Packaging	22.2 %
Transportation	29.4 %
Distribution	4.5 %
Consumption	2.1 %

Packaging

Packaging with a high impact

Packaging parts

Film (PP 5 - Polypropylene)
Sleeve
Tray (PP 5 - Polypropylene)

Packaging materials

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

Sweet potato falafels - Recycling instructions and/or packaging information

Transportation

Origins of ingredients
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