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Southwest grain salad

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Barcode: 0041498224097 (EAN / EAN-13) 041498224097 (UPC / UPC-A)

Brand owner: Aldi-Benner Company

Categories: Meals, Rice dishes

Countries where sold: United States

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Ingredients

30 ingredients

Precooked parboiled long grain brown rice, quinoa, black beans, red bell pepper*, corn, maltodextrin, sugar, salt, buttermilk, onion*, garlic*, modified corn starch, cream, lactic acid, chipotle pepper*, spice, vinegar, natural flavor, cilantro*, citric acid, parsley*, cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), autolyzed yeast extract, paprika extract (color), soy lecithin.

Allergens: Milk, Soybeans

Food processing

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

Additive: E160c - Paprika extract

Additive: E322 - Lecithins

Ingredient: Colour

Ingredient: Flavouring

Ingredient: Maltodextrin
Food products are classified into 4 groups according to their degree of processing:

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Processed culinary ingredients

Processed foods

Ultra processed foods

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Additives

E160c - Paprika extract

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

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.

E322i - Lecithin

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.

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.

Ingredients analysis

Palm oil free

No ingredients containing palm oil detected

Non-vegan

Non-vegan ingredients: Buttermilk, Cream, Cheddar, Pasteurised milk

Maybe vegetarian

Ingredients that may not be vegetarian: Natural flavouring, Enzyme

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

Details of the analysis of the ingredients
: parboiled long grain brown rice, quinoa, black beans, red bell pepper, corn, maltodextrin, sugar, salt, buttermilk, onion, garlic, modified corn starch, cream, lactic acid, chipotle pepper, spice, vinegar, natural flavor, cilantro, citric acid, parsley, cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), autolyzed yeast extract, paprika extract (color), soy lecithin
parboiled long grain brown rice -> en:parboiled-brown-long-grain-rice - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 9101 - percent_min: 4 - percent_max: 100

quinoa -> en:quinoa - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 9340 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 50

black beans -> en:black-bean - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 33.3333333333333

red bell pepper -> en:red-bell-pepper - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 20087 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25

corn -> en:corn - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 9200 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 20

maltodextrin -> en:maltodextrin - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 16.6666666666667

sugar -> en:sugar - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5.13

salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.6025

buttermilk -> en:buttermilk - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 19801 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.6025

onion -> en:onion - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 20034 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.6025

garlic -> en:garlic - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11000 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.6025

modified corn starch -> en:modified-corn-starch - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 9510 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.6025

cream -> en:cream - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 19402 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.6025

lactic acid -> en:e270 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.6025

chipotle pepper -> en:chipotle - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 20151 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.6025

spice -> en:spice - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.6025

vinegar -> en:vinegar - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11018 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.6025

natural flavor -> en:natural-flavouring - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.6025

cilantro -> en:coriander-leaf - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11094 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.6025

citric acid -> en:e330 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.6025

parsley -> en:parsley - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 11014 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.6025

cheddar cheese -> en:cheddar - vegan: no - vegetarian: maybe - ciqual_food_code: 12726 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.6025

pasteurized milk -> en:pasteurised-milk - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 19051 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.6025

cheese cultures -> en:lactic-ferments - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.80125

salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.534166666666667

enzymes -> en:enzyme - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.400625

autolyzed yeast extract -> en:autolyzed-yeast-extract - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.6025

paprika extract -> en:e160c - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.6025

color -> en:colour - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.6025

soy lecithin -> en:soya-lecithin - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 42200 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.6025

Nutrition

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: 18
This product is not considered a beverage for the calculation of the Nutri-Score.

Positive points: 5

Proteins: 4 / 5 (value: 7.69, rounded value: 7.69)

Fiber: 5 / 5 (value: 5.1, rounded value: 5.1)

Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 18.1436004638672, rounded value: 18.1)

Negative points: 11

Energy: 3 / 10 (value: 1289, rounded value: 1289)

Sugars: 1 / 10 (value: 5.13, rounded value: 5.13)

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

Sodium: 7 / 10 (value: 641, rounded value: 641)

The points for proteins are not counted because the negative points are greater or equal to 11.

Nutritional score: (11 - 5)

Nutri-Score:
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Nutrient levels
- Fat in low quantity (2.56%)
  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%)
  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 (5.13%)
  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 high quantity (1.6%)
  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 (0.25 CUP AS PACKAGED, 1/2 CUP PREPARED (39 g))	Compared to: Rice dishes
Energy	1,289 kj (308 kcal)	503 kj (120 kcal)	+51%
Fat	2.56 g	0.998 g	-30%
Saturated fat	0 g	0 g	-100%
Trans fat	0 g	0 g
Cholesterol	0 mg	0 mg	-100%
Carbohydrates	64.1 g	25 g	+89%
Sugars	5.13 g	2 g	+197%
Fiber	5.1 g	1.99 g	+168%
Proteins	7.69 g	3 g	+15%
Salt	1.602 g	0.625 g	+46%
Vitamin A	153.9 µg	60 µg	+120%
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)	0 mg	0 mg	-100%
Calcium	51 mg	19.9 mg	+14%
Iron	0.92 mg	0.359 mg	-64%
Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis)	18.144 %	18.144 %

Serving size: 0.25 CUP AS PACKAGED, 1/2 CUP PREPARED (39 g)

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