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Parmesan Style Shredded Cheese Alternative
Parmesan Style Shredded Cheese Alternative
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Barcode: 0049568600802 (EAN / EAN-13) 049568600802 (UPC / UPC-A)
Brand owner: Earth Island
Categories: Dairies, Fermented foods, Fermented milk products, Cheeses
Countries where sold: United States
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Ingredients
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27 ingredients
(vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, non-gmo, soy-free): filtered water, organic palm oil†, modified food starch, canola oil, natural flavors (plant sources [contains autolyzed yeast]), vegetable glycerin, less than 2% of: lactic acid (vegetable source), calcium lactate (vegetable source), sea salt, sodium phosphate, carrageenan, bamboo fiber, nutritional yeast, calcium phosphate, organic chickpea miso (organic handmade rice koji, organic whole chickpeas, sea salt, water, koji spores), sunflower lecithin, citric acid, annatto.
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: E160b - Annatto
- Additive: E322 - Lecithins
- Additive: E327 - Calcium lactate
- Additive: E407 - Carrageenan
- Additive: E422 - Glycerol
- Ingredient: Flavouring
Food products are classified into 4 groups according to their degree of processing:
- Unprocessed or minimally processed foods
- Processed culinary ingredients
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- 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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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.
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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.
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E327 - Calcium lactate
Calcium lactate: Calcium lactate is a white crystalline salt with formula C6H10CaO6, consisting of two lactate anions H3C-CHOH-CO−2 for each calcium cation Ca2+. It forms several hydrates, the most common being the pentahydrate C6H10CaO6·5H2O. Calcium lactate is used in medicine, mainly to treat calcium deficiencies; and as a food additive with E number of E327. Some cheese crystals consist of calcium lactate.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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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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E422 - Glycerol
Glycerol: Glycerol -; also called glycerine or glycerin; see spelling differences- is a simple polyol compound. It is a colorless, odorless, viscous liquid that is sweet-tasting and non-toxic. The glycerol backbone is found in all lipids known as triglycerides. It is widely used in the food industry as a sweetener and humectant and in pharmaceutical formulations. Glycerol has three hydroxyl groups that are responsible for its solubility in water and its hygroscopic nature.Source: Wikipedia
Ingredients analysis
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Palm oil
Ingredients that contain palm oil: Palm oil
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Vegan status unknown
Unrecognized ingredients: Plant-sources, Contains-autolyzed-yeast, Vegetable-glycerin, Less-than-2-of, Vegetable-source, Vegetable-source, Chickpea-miso, Handmade-rice-koji, KojiSome ingredients could not be recognized.
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Vegetarian status unknown
Unrecognized ingredients: Plant-sources, Contains-autolyzed-yeast, Vegetable-glycerin, Less-than-2-of, Vegetable-source, Vegetable-source, Chickpea-miso, Handmade-rice-koji, KojiSome ingredients could not be recognized.
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: palm oil†, modified food starch, canola oil, natural flavors (plant sources (contains autolyzed yeast)), vegetable glycerin, less than 2% of (lactic acid (vegetable source)), calcium lactate (vegetable source), sea salt, sodium phosphate, carrageenan, bamboo fiber, nutritional yeast, calcium phosphate, chickpea miso (handmade rice koji, chickpeas, sea salt, water, koji spores), sunflower lecithin, citric acid, annatto- palm oil† -> en:palm-oil - labels: en:organic - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: yes - ciqual_food_code: 16129 - percent_min: 5.88235294117647 - percent_max: 100
- modified food starch -> en:modified-starch - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9510 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 50
- canola oil -> en:canola-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: no - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 33.3333333333333
- natural flavors -> en:natural-flavouring - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
- plant sources -> en:plant-sources - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
- contains autolyzed yeast -> en:contains-autolyzed-yeast - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
- plant sources -> en:plant-sources - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
- vegetable glycerin -> en:vegetable-glycerin - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
- less than 2% of -> en:less-than-2-of - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
- lactic acid -> en:e270 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
- vegetable source -> en:vegetable-source - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
- lactic acid -> en:e270 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
- calcium lactate -> en:e327 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
- vegetable source -> en:vegetable-source - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
- sea salt -> en:sea-salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11082 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.6307
- sodium phosphate -> en:e339 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.6307
- carrageenan -> en:e407 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.6307
- bamboo fiber -> en:bamboo-fibre - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.6307
- nutritional yeast -> en:nutritional-yeast - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11009 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.6307
- calcium phosphate -> en:e341 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.6307
- chickpea miso -> en:chickpea-miso - labels: en:organic - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.6307
- handmade rice koji -> en:handmade-rice-koji - labels: en:organic - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.6307
- chickpeas -> en:chickpea - labels: en:organic - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 20532 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.31535
- sea salt -> en:sea-salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11082 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.8769
- water -> en:water - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 18066 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.657675
- koji spores -> en:koji - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.52614
- sunflower lecithin -> en:sunflower-lecithin - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.6307
- citric acid -> en:e330 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.6307
- annatto -> en:e160b - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.6307
Nutrition
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Bad 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: 0
- Proteins: 0 / 5 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)
- Fiber: 0 / 5 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)
- Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 11.7688706341912, rounded value: 11.8)
Negative points: 24
- Energy: 4 / 10 (value: 1494, rounded value: 1494)
- Sugars: 0 / 10 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)
- Saturated fat: 10 / 10 (value: 10.71, rounded value: 10.7)
- Sodium: 10 / 10 (value: 1052.28, rounded value: 1052.3)
The points for proteins are counted because the product is in the cheeses category.
Nutritional score: (24 - 0)
Nutri-Score:
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Nutrient levels
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Fat in high quantity (25%)
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 (10.7%)
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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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 high quantity (2.63%)
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 ONZ (28 g))Compared to: Cheeses Energy 1,494 kj
(357 kcal)418 kj
(100 kcal)+10% Fat 25 g 7 g -3% Saturated fat 10.71 g 3 g -36% Trans fat 0 g 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0 mg -100% Carbohydrates 28.57 g 8 g +1,365% Sugars 0 g 0 g -100% Fiber 0 g 0 g -100% Proteins 0 g 0 g -100% Salt 2.631 g 0.737 g +81% Vitamin A 0 µg 0 µg -100% Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 0 mg 0 mg -100% Calcium 1,071 mg 300 mg +90% Iron 1.29 mg 0.361 mg +2,599% Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis) 11.769 % 11.769 %
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
⚠ ️ The origins of the ingredients of this product are not indicated.
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Ingredients that threatens species
Malus: -10
Contains palm oil
Tropical forests in Asia, Africa and Latin America are destroyed to create and expand oil palm tree plantations. The deforestation contributes to climate change, and it endangers species such as the orangutan, the pigmy elephant and the Sumatran rhino.
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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: 24/100)
Product: Parmesan Style Shredded Cheese Alternative
Life cycle analysis score: 54
Sum of bonuses and maluses: -30
Final score: 24/100
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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
Packaging
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Threatened species
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Contains palm oil
Drives deforestation and threatens species such as the orangutan
Tropical forests in Asia, Africa and Latin America are destroyed to create and expand oil palm tree plantations. The deforestation contributes to climate change, and it endangers species such as the orangutan, the pigmy elephant and the Sumatran rhino.
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