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Vegan Cream Cheese Alternative – Trader Joe’s

Vegan Cream Cheese Alternative – Trader Joe’s

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Barcode:
00709422

Brands: Trader Joe's

Categories: Plant-based foods and beverages, Plant-based foods

Labels, certifications, awards: Vegetarian, Vegan, No lactose

Stores: Trader Joe's

Countries where sold: United States

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Health

Nutrition

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    Nutri-Score E

    Lower nutritional quality
    ⚠ ️Warning: the amount of fruits, vegetables and nuts is not specified on the label, it was estimated from the list of ingredients: 0
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      Discover the new Nutri-Score!


      The computation of the Nutri-Score is evolving to provide better recommendations based on the latest scientific evidence.

      Main improvements:

      • Better score for some fatty fish and oils rich in good fats
      • Better score for whole products rich in fiber
      • Worse score for products containing a lot of salt or sugar
      • Worse score for red meat (compared to poultry)
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      What is the Nutri-Score?


      The Nutri-Score is a logo on the overall nutritional quality of products.

      The score from A to E is calculated based on nutrients and foods to favor (proteins, fiber, fruits, vegetables and legumes ...) and nutrients to limit (calories, saturated fat, sugars, salt). The score is calculated from the data of the nutrition facts table and the composition data (fruits, vegetables and legumes).

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    Negative points: 21/55

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      Energy

      4/10 points (1345kJ)

      Energy intakes above energy requirements are associated with increased risks of weight gain, overweight, obesity, and consequently risk of diet-related chronic diseases.

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      Sugar

      0/15 points (0g)

      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.

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      Salt

      7/20 points (1.43g)

      A high consumption of salt (or sodium) can cause raised blood pressure, which can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.

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    Positive points: 0/10

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      Fiber

      0/5 points (0g)

      Consuming foods rich in fiber (especially whole grain foods) reduces the risks of aerodigestive cancers, cardiovascular diseases, obesity and diabetes.

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      Details of the calculation of the Nutri-Score


      ⚠ ️Warning: the amount of fruits, vegetables and nuts is not specified on the label, it was estimated from the list of ingredients: 0

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

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

      Nutritional score: 21 (21 - 0)

      Nutri-Score: E

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    Nutrition facts


    Nutrition facts As sold
    for 100 g / 100 ml
    Compared to: Plant-based foods
    Energy 1,345 kj
    (321 kcal)
    +12%
    Fat 32.143 g +187%
    Saturated fat 28.571 g +1,287%
    Carbohydrates 14.286 g -57%
    Sugars 0 g -100%
    Fiber 0 g -100%
    Proteins 0 g -100%
    Salt 1.429 g +168%
    Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis) 0 % -100%

Ingredients

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    14 ingredients


    WATER, COCONUT OIL, MODIFIED POTATO STARCH, CHICKPEA PROTEIN, SUGAR, SALT. NATURAL FLAVORS, SODIUM CITRATE, DEACTIVATED YEAST, LACTIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, YEAST EXTRACT GUAR GUM, XANTHAN GUM, NISIN.
    • Ingredient information


      • Water: 53.6% (estimate)


      • Coconut oil: 23.2% (estimate)


      • Modified potato starch: 11.6% (estimate)


      • Chickpea protein: 5.8% (estimate)


      • Sugar: < 2% (estimate)


      • Salt: < 2% (estimate)


      • Natural flavouring: < 2% (estimate)


      • Sodium citrate: < 2% (estimate)


      • Deactivated yeast: < 2% (estimate)


      • E270: < 2% (estimate)


      • E330: < 2% (estimate)


      • Yeast-extract-guar-gum: < 2% (estimate)


      • E415: < 2% (estimate)


      • E234: 5.8% (estimate)


Food processing

Additives

  • E234 - Nisin


    Nisin: Nisin is a polycyclic antibacterial peptide produced by the bacterium Lactococcus lactis that is used as a food preservative. It has 34 amino acid residues, including the uncommon amino acids lanthionine -Lan-, methyllanthionine -MeLan-, didehydroalanine -Dha-, and didehydroaminobutyric acid -Dhb-. These unusual amino acids are introduced by posttranslational modification of the precursor peptide. In these reactions a ribosomally synthesized 57-mer is converted to the final peptide. The unsaturated amino acids originate from serine and threonine, and the enzyme-catalysed addition of cysteine residues to the didehydro amino acids result in the multiple -5- thioether bridges. Subtilin and epidermin are related to nisin. All are members of a class of molecules known as lantibiotics. In the food industry, nisin is obtained from the culturing of L. lactis on natural substrates, such as milk or dextrose, and it is not chemically synthesized. It was originally isolated in the late 1930s, and produced since the 1950s as Nisaplin from naturally occurring sources by Aplin and Barrett in laboratories in Beaminster in Dorset, and approved as an additive for food use in the USA in the late 1960s, although the Beaminster factory now is owned by DuPont.
    Source: Wikipedia
  • 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
  • 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.

  • E331 - Sodium citrates


    Sodium citrate: Sodium citrate may refer to any of the sodium salts of citrate -though most commonly the third-: Monosodium citrate Disodium citrate Trisodium citrateThe three forms of the salt are collectively known by the E number E331. Sodium citrates are used as acidity regulators in food and drinks, and also as emulsifiers for oils. They enable cheeses to melt without becoming greasy.
    Source: Wikipedia
  • E412 - Guar gum


    Guar gum (E412) is a natural food additive derived from guar beans.

    This white, odorless powder is valued for its remarkable thickening and stabilizing properties, making it a common ingredient in various food products, including sauces, dressings, and ice creams.

    When used in moderation, guar gum is considered safe for consumption, with no known adverse health effects.

  • 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.

Ingredients analysis

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    Palm oil free


    No ingredients containing palm oil detected

    Unrecognized ingredients: Yeast-extract-guar-gum

    Some ingredients could not be recognized.

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    Vegan


    No non-vegan ingredients

    Unrecognized ingredients: Sodium citrate, Yeast-extract-guar-gum

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    Vegetarian


    No non-vegetarian ingredients detected

    Unrecognized ingredients: Sodium citrate, Yeast-extract-guar-gum

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    en: WATER, COCONUT OIL, MODIFIED POTATO STARCH, CHICKPEA PROTEIN, SUGAR, SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS, SODIUM CITRATE, DEACTIVATED YEAST, LACTIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, YEAST EXTRACT GUAR GUM, XANTHAN GUM, NISIN
    1. WATER -> en:water – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – ciqual_food_code: 18066 – percent_min: 7.14285714285714 – percent_max: 100
    2. COCONUT OIL -> en:coconut-oil – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – from_palm_oil: no – ciqual_food_code: 16040 – percent_min: 0 – percent_max: 50
    3. MODIFIED POTATO STARCH -> en:modified-potato-starch – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9510 – percent_min: 0 – percent_max: 33.3333333333333
    4. CHICKPEA PROTEIN -> en:chickpea-protein – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – percent_min: 0 – percent_max: 25
    5. SUGAR -> en:sugar – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016 – percent_min: 0 – percent_max: 0
    6. SALT -> en:salt – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – ciqual_food_code: 11058 – percent_min: 0 – percent_max: 0
    7. NATURAL FLAVORS -> en:natural-flavouring – vegan: maybe – vegetarian: maybe – percent_min: 0 – percent_max: 0
    8. SODIUM CITRATE -> en:sodium-citrate – percent_min: 0 – percent_max: 0
    9. DEACTIVATED YEAST -> en:deactivated-yeast – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – ciqual_proxy_food_code: 11009 – percent_min: 0 – percent_max: 0
    10. LACTIC ACID -> en:e270 – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – percent_min: 0 – percent_max: 0
    11. CITRIC ACID -> en:e330 – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – percent_min: 0 – percent_max: 0
    12. YEAST EXTRACT GUAR GUM -> en:yeast-extract-guar-gum – percent_min: 0 – percent_max: 0
    13. XANTHAN GUM -> en:e415 – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – percent_min: 0 – percent_max: 0
    14. NISIN -> en:e234 – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – percent_min: 0 – percent_max: 0

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