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Chicken-Less Mandarin Orange Morsels - Trader Joe's - 9,25 oz (262 g)

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Chicken-Less Mandarin Orange Morsels - Trader Joe's - 9,25 oz (262 g)

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Barcode: 00978972

Quantity: 9,25 oz (262 g)

Brands: Trader Joe's

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

Labels, certifications, awards: Vegetarian, Vegan

Countries where sold: United States

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Ingredients

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    48 ingredients

    Water, sauce (sugar, water, soy sauce (water, soybeans, salt, organic alcohol), orange juice concentrate, distilled white vinegar, salted sake (water, rice, salt), cornstarch, garlic puree (garlic, citric acid), ginger puree (ginger, citric acid), organic soybean oil, natural orange flavor, red pepper), soy flour, textured wheat protein (wheat gluten, wheat starch, sodium carbonate, mixed tocopherols), wheat (gluten), expeller pressed canola oil, breading (wheat flour, rice flour, cornstarch, sugar, garlic powder, salt, spice, leavening (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate, monocalcium phosphate), methylcellulose, natural flavors, soy protein isolate.
    Allergens: Gluten, Soybeans, Wheat-gluten, Wheat-gluten

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: E450 - Diphosphates
    • Additive: E461 - Methyl cellulose
    • Ingredient: Flavouring
    • Ingredient: Gluten

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

    1. Unprocessed or minimally processed foods
    2. Processed culinary ingredients
    3. Processed foods
    4. 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

  • 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.

  • E341 - Calcium phosphates

    Calcium phosphate: Calcium phosphate is a family of materials and minerals containing calcium ions -Ca2+- together with inorganic phosphate anions. Some so-called calcium phosphates contain oxide and hydroxide as well. They are white solids of nutritious value.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E341i - Monocalcium phosphate

    Calcium phosphate: Calcium phosphate is a family of materials and minerals containing calcium ions -Ca2+- together with inorganic phosphate anions. Some so-called calcium phosphates contain oxide and hydroxide as well. They are white solids of nutritious value.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E450 - Diphosphates

    Diphosphates (E450) are food additives often utilized to modify the texture of products, acting as leavening agents in baking and preventing the coagulation of canned food.

    These salts can stabilize whipped cream and are also found in powdered products to maintain their flow properties. They are commonly present in baked goods, processed meats, and soft drinks.

    Derived from phosphoric acid, they're part of our daily phosphate intake, which often surpasses recommended levels due to the prevalence of phosphates in processed foods and drinks.

    Excessive phosphate consumption is linked to health issues, such as impaired kidney function and weakened bone health. Though diphosphates are generally regarded as safe when consumed within established acceptable daily intakes, it's imperative to monitor overall phosphate consumption to maintain optimal health.

  • 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

  • E500 - Sodium carbonates

    Sodium carbonates (E500) are compounds commonly used in food preparation as leavening agents, helping baked goods rise by releasing carbon dioxide when they interact with acids.

    Often found in baking soda, they regulate the pH of food, preventing it from becoming too acidic or too alkaline. In the culinary world, sodium carbonates can also enhance the texture and structure of foods, such as noodles, by modifying the gluten network.

    Generally recognized as safe, sodium carbonates are non-toxic when consumed in typical amounts found in food.

  • E500i - Sodium carbonate

    Sodium carbonate: Sodium carbonate, Na2CO3, -also known as washing soda, soda ash and soda crystals, and in the monohydrate form as crystal carbonate- is the water-soluble sodium salt of carbonic acid. It most commonly occurs as a crystalline decahydrate, which readily effloresces to form a white powder, the monohydrate. Pure sodium carbonate is a white, odorless powder that is hygroscopic -absorbs moisture from the air-. It has a strongly alkaline taste, and forms a moderately basic solution in water. Sodium carbonate is well known domestically for its everyday use as a water softener. Historically it was extracted from the ashes of plants growing in sodium-rich soils, such as vegetation from the Middle East, kelp from Scotland and seaweed from Spain. Because the ashes of these sodium-rich plants were noticeably different from ashes of timber -used to create potash-, they became known as "soda ash". It is synthetically produced in large quantities from salt -sodium chloride- and limestone by a method known as the Solvay process. The manufacture of glass is one of the most important uses of sodium carbonate. Sodium carbonate acts as a flux for silica, lowering the melting point of the mixture to something achievable without special materials. This "soda glass" is mildly water-soluble, so some calcium carbonate is added to the melt mixture to make the glass produced insoluble. This type of glass is known as soda lime glass: "soda" for the sodium carbonate and "lime" for the calcium carbonate. Soda lime glass has been the most common form of glass for centuries. Sodium carbonate is also used as a relatively strong base in various settings. For example, it is used as a pH regulator to maintain stable alkaline conditions necessary for the action of the majority of photographic film developing agents. It acts as an alkali because when dissolved in water, it dissociates into the weak acid: carbonic acid and the strong alkali: sodium hydroxide. This gives sodium carbonate in solution the ability to attack metals such as aluminium with the release of hydrogen gas.It is a common additive in swimming pools used to raise the pH which can be lowered by chlorine tablets and other additives which contain acids. In cooking, it is sometimes used in place of sodium hydroxide for lyeing, especially with German pretzels and lye rolls. These dishes are treated with a solution of an alkaline substance to change the pH of the surface of the food and improve browning. In taxidermy, sodium carbonate added to boiling water will remove flesh from the bones of animal carcasses for trophy mounting or educational display. In chemistry, it is often used as an electrolyte. Electrolytes are usually salt-based, and sodium carbonate acts as a very good conductor in the process of electrolysis. In addition, unlike chloride ions, which form chlorine gas, carbonate ions are not corrosive to the anodes. It is also used as a primary standard for acid-base titrations because it is solid and air-stable, making it easy to weigh accurately.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E500ii - Sodium hydrogen carbonate

    Sodium hydrogen carbonate, also known as E500ii, is a food additive commonly used as a leavening agent.

    When added to recipes, it releases carbon dioxide gas upon exposure to heat or acids, causing dough to rise and resulting in a light, fluffy texture in baked goods.

    It is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by regulatory authorities when used in appropriate quantities and poses no significant health risks when consumed in typical food applications.

Ingredients analysis

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

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        1. water -> en:water - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 18066 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 8.33333333333333
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      8. garlic puree -> en:garlic-puree - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11000 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 6.25
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        1. ginger -> en:ginger - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11074 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5.55555555555556
        2. citric acid -> en:e330 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.77777777777778
      10. _soybean_ oil -> en:soya-oil - labels: en:organic - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: no - ciqual_food_code: 17420 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
      11. natural orange flavor -> en:natural-orange-flavouring - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.54545454545455
      12. red pepper -> en:red-bell-pepper - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 20087 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.16666666666667
    3. _soy_ flour -> en:soya-flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 20900 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 33.3333333333333
    4. textured _wheat_ protein -> en:textured-wheat-protein - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25
      1. _wheat gluten_ -> en:wheat-gluten - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25
      2. _wheat_ starch -> en:wheat-starch - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9510 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 12.5
      3. sodium carbonate -> en:e500i - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 8.33333333333333
      4. mixed tocopherols -> en:e306 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 6.25
    5. _wheat_ -> en:wheat - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9410 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 20
    6. canola oil -> en:canola-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: no - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 16.6666666666667
    7. breading -> en:breadcrumbs - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - ciqual_food_code: 7500 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 14.2857142857143
    8. _wheat_ flour -> en:wheat-flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9410 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 12.5
    9. rice flour -> en:rice-flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 9520 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 11.1111111111111
    10. cornstarch -> en:corn-starch - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 9510 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 10
    11. sugar -> en:sugar - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 9.09090909090909
    12. garlic -> en:garlic - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11000 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 8.33333333333333
    13. salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.37
    14. spice -> en:spice - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.37
    15. leavening -> en:raising-agent - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.37
      1. sodium acid pyrophosphate -> en:e450i - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.37
      2. sodium bicarbonate -> en:e500ii - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.685
      3. monocalcium phosphate -> en:e341i - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.456666666666667
    16. methylcellulose -> en:e461 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.37
    17. natural flavors -> en:natural-flavouring - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.37
    18. _soy_ protein isolate -> en:soy-protein-isolate - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 20591 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.37

Nutrition

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    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: 6

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

    Positive points: 10

    • Proteins: 5 / 5 (value: 15.3, rounded value: 15.3)
    • Fiber: 5 / 5 (value: 5.34, rounded value: 5.34)
    • Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 6.3173828125, rounded value: 6.3)

    Negative points: 10

    • Energy: 2 / 10 (value: 862, rounded value: 862)
    • Sugars: 2 / 10 (value: 11.5, rounded value: 11.5)
    • Saturated fat: 0 / 10 (value: 0.382, rounded value: 0.4)
    • Sodium: 6 / 10 (value: 550, rounded value: 550)

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

    Nutritional score: (10 - 10)

    Nutri-Score:

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    Nutrition facts

    Nutrition facts As sold
    for 100 g / 100 ml     		As sold
    per serving (131 g)     		Compared to: Frozen foods
    Energy 862 kj
    (206 kcal)     		1,129 kj
    (270 kcal)     		+15%
    Fat 6.11 g 8 g -19%
    Saturated fat 0.382 g 0.5 g -89%
    Trans fat 0 g 0 g -100%
    Cholesterol 0 mg 0 mg -100%
    Carbohydrates 22.1 g 29 g +10%
    Sugars 11.5 g 15 g +7%
    Added sugars 11.5 g 15 g +6%
    Fiber 5.34 g 7 g +290%
    Proteins 15.3 g 20 g +177%
    Salt 1.37 g 1.8 g +200%
    Vitamin D 0 µg 0 µg (0 % DV) -100%
    Calcium 38.2 mg 50 mg -38%
    Iron 1.53 mg 2 mg +113%
    Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis) 6.317 % 6.317 %
Serving size: 131 g

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