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Mini tacos beef & cheese

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Barcode: 0073202510219 (EAN / EAN-13) 073202510219 (UPC / UPC-A)

Brand owner: Windsor Quality Food Company Ltd.

Categories: Frozen foods

Countries where sold: United States

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Ingredients

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Filling: ground beef, water, pasteurized process cheddar cheese (cultured milk, water, salt, sodium phosphate, cream, sodium hexametaphosphate, sorbic acid [preservative], color added [carotenal], lactic acid, enzymes), onions, tomato paste, beef base (roasted beef and concentrated beef stock, salt, hydrolyzed corn and wheat gluten and/or soy protein, beef fat, corn syrup solids, sugar, flavorings, yeast extract, caramel color, modified food starch, disodium inosinate, and disodium guanylate), contains less than 2% of: green chiles, chopped garlic (garlic, water, soybean oil, phosphoric acid), textured vegetable proteins (soy flour, caramel color), enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), seasoning blend (salt, dehydrated garlic, spice, turmeric), modified food starch, methylcellulose, flavor enhancer (yeast, yeast extract), spice, vinegar, tortilla: stone ground corn masa flour (with trace of lime), water, prefried in vegetable oil.

Allergens: Gluten, Milk, Soybeans

Food processing

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

Additive: E150c - Ammonia caramel

Additive: E452 - Polyphosphates

Additive: E461 - Methyl cellulose

Additive: E627 - Disodium guanylate

Additive: E631 - Disodium inosinate

Ingredient: Colour

Ingredient: Flavour enhancer

Ingredient: Flavouring
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Additives

E150c - Ammonia caramel

E200 - Sorbic acid

Sorbic acid: Sorbic acid, or 2‚4-hexadienoic acid, is a natural organic compound used as a food preservative. It has the chemical formula CH3-CH-4CO2H. It is a colourless solid that is slightly soluble in water and sublimes readily. It was first isolated from the unripe berries of the Sorbus aucuparia -rowan tree-, hence its name.
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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.
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E338 - Phosphoric acid

Phosphoric acid: Phosphoric acid -also known as orthophosphoric acid or phosphoricV acid- is a weak acid with the chemical formula H3PO4. Orthophosphoric acid refers to phosphoric acid, which is the IUPAC name for this compound. The prefix ortho- is used to distinguish the acid from related phosphoric acids, called polyphosphoric acids. Orthophosphoric acid is a non-toxic acid, which, when pure, is a solid at room temperature and pressure. The conjugate base of phosphoric acid is the dihydrogen phosphate ion, H2PO−4, which in turn has a conjugate base of hydrogen phosphate, HPO2−4, which has a conjugate base of phosphate, PO3−4. Phosphates are essential for life.The most common source of phosphoric acid is an 85% aqueous solution; such solutions are colourless, odourless, and non-volatile. The 85% solution is a syrupy liquid, but still pourable. Although phosphoric acid does not meet the strict definition of a strong acid, the 85% solution is acidic enough to be corrosive. Because of the high percentage of phosphoric acid in this reagent, at least some of the orthophosphoric acid is condensed into polyphosphoric acids; for the sake of labeling and simplicity, the 85% represents H3PO4 as if it were all in the ortho form. Dilute aqueous solutions of phosphoric acid exist in the ortho form.
Source: Wikipedia

E452 - Polyphosphates

E452i - Sodium polyphosphate

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.
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E627 - Disodium guanylate

Disodium guanylate: Disodium guanylate, also known as sodium 5'-guanylate and disodium 5'-guanylate, is a natural sodium salt of the flavor enhancing nucleotide guanosine monophosphate -GMP-. Disodium guanylate is a food additive with the E number E627. It is commonly used in conjunction with glutamic acid. As it is a fairly expensive additive, it is not used independently of glutamic acid; if disodium guanylate is present in a list of ingredients but MSG does not appear to be, it is likely that glutamic acid is provided as part of another ingredient such as a processed soy protein complex. It is often added to foods in conjunction with disodium inosinate; the combination is known as disodium 5'-ribonucleotides. Disodium guanylate is produced from dried seaweed and is often added to instant noodles, potato chips and other snacks, savory rice, tinned vegetables, cured meats, and packaged soup.
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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.
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Ingredients analysis

May contain palm oil

Ingredients that may contain palm oil: Beef fat

Non-vegan
Non-vegan ingredients: Minced beef, Soured milk, Cream, Beef, Beef broth, Beef fat
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Non-vegetarian ingredients: Minced beef, Beef, Beef broth, Beef fat
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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: 10
This product is not considered a beverage for the calculation of the Nutri-Score.

Positive points: 3

Proteins: 5 / 5 (value: 8.24, rounded value: 8.24)

Fiber: 3 / 5 (value: 3.5, rounded value: 3.5)

Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 10.0033408717105, rounded value: 10)

Negative points: 12

Energy: 3 / 10 (value: 1134, rounded value: 1134)

Sugars: 0 / 10 (value: 1.18, rounded value: 1.18)

Saturated fat: 4 / 10 (value: 4.12, rounded value: 4.1)

Sodium: 5 / 10 (value: 494, rounded value: 494)

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

Nutritional score: (12 - 3)

Nutri-Score:
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Nutrient levels
- Fat in moderate quantity (12.9%)
  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 moderate quantity (4.12%)
  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 (1.18%)
  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 (1.24%)
  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 (5 PIECES (85 g))	Compared to: Frozen foods
Energy	1,134 kj (271 kcal)	964 kj (230 kcal)	+52%
Fat	12.94 g	11 g	+72%
Saturated fat	4.12 g	3.5 g	+15%
Trans fat	0 g	0 g	-100%
Cholesterol	24 mg	20.4 mg	-10%
Carbohydrates	28.24 g	24 g	+41%
Sugars	1.18 g	1 g	-89%
Fiber	3.5 g	2.98 g	+155%
Proteins	8.24 g	7 g	+49%
Salt	1.235 g	1.05 g	+171%
Vitamin A	105.9 µg	90 µg	+40%
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)	7.1 mg	6.03 mg	+186%
Calcium	71 mg	60.3 mg	+15%
Iron	1.27 mg	1.08 mg	+77%
Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis)	10.003 %	10.003 %

Serving size: 5 PIECES (85 g)

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