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Benecol, light spread
Benecol, light spread
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Barcode: 0300450839190 (EAN / EAN-13) 300450839190 (UPC / UPC-A)
Brands: Benecol
Brand owner: McNeil Laboratories Inc.
Categories: Fats
Countries where sold: United States
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Ingredients
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17 ingredients
Water, liquid canola oil, liquid soybean oil, partially hydrogenated soybean oil, plant stanol esters, salt, emulsifiers (vegetable mono - and diglycerides, soy lecithin, polyglycerol esters of fatty acids), potassium sorbate, citric acid and calcium disodium edta to preserve freshness, artificial flavor, dl-a - tocopheryl acetate, vitamin a palmitate, colored with beta carotene.Allergens: Soybeans
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: E322 - Lecithins
- Additive: E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
- Additive: E475 - Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
- Ingredient: Emulsifier
- Ingredient: Flavouring
Food products are classified into 4 groups according to their degree of processing:
- Unprocessed or minimally processed foods
- Processed culinary ingredients
- Processed foods
- 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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E202 - Potassium sorbate
Potassium sorbate (E202) is a synthetic food preservative commonly used to extend the shelf life of various food products.
It works by inhibiting the growth of molds, yeast, and some bacteria, preventing spoilage. When added to foods, it helps maintain their freshness and quality.
Some studies have shown that when combined with nitrites, potassium sorbate have genotoxic activity in vitro. However, potassium sorbate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by regulatory authorities.
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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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E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471), are food additives commonly used as emulsifiers in various processed foods.
These compounds consist of glycerol molecules linked to one or two fatty acid chains, which help stabilize and blend water and oil-based ingredients. E471 enhances the texture and shelf life of products like margarine, baked goods, and ice cream, ensuring a smooth and consistent texture.
It is generally considered safe for consumption within established regulatory limits.
Ingredients analysis
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Palm oil content unknown
Unrecognized ingredients: Vegetable-mono-and-diglycerides, Citric-acid-and-calcium-disodium-edta-to-preserve-freshness, Dl-a, Tocopheryl-acetate, Colored-with-beta-caroteneSome ingredients could not be recognized.
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Vegan status unknown
Unrecognized ingredients: Vegetable-mono-and-diglycerides, Citric-acid-and-calcium-disodium-edta-to-preserve-freshness, Dl-a, Tocopheryl-acetate, Colored-with-beta-caroteneSome ingredients could not be recognized.
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Vegetarian status unknown
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: Water, canola oil, soybean oil, partially hydrogenated soybean oil, plant stanol esters, salt, emulsifiers (vegetable mono- and diglycerides, soy lecithin, polyglycerol esters of fatty acids), potassium sorbate, citric acid and calcium disodium edta to preserve freshness, artificial flavor, dl-a, tocopheryl acetate, vitamin a palmitate, colored with beta carotene- Water -> en:water - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 18066 - percent_min: 7.14285714285714 - percent_max: 100
- canola oil -> en:canola-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: no - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 50
- soybean oil -> en:soya-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: no - ciqual_food_code: 17420 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 33.3333333333333
- partially hydrogenated soybean oil -> en:partially-hydrogenated-soybean-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: no - ciqual_food_code: 17420 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25
- plant stanol esters -> en:plant-stanol-ester - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 20
- salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.965
- emulsifiers -> en:emulsifier - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.965
- vegetable mono- and diglycerides -> en:vegetable-mono-and-diglycerides - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.965
- soy lecithin -> en:soya-lecithin - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 42200 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.9825
- polyglycerol esters of fatty acids -> en:e475 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.655
- potassium sorbate -> en:e202 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.965
- citric acid and calcium disodium edta to preserve freshness -> en:citric-acid-and-calcium-disodium-edta-to-preserve-freshness - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.965
- artificial flavor -> en:artificial-flavouring - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.965
- dl-a -> en:dl-a - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.965
- tocopheryl acetate -> en:tocopheryl-acetate - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.965
- vitamin a palmitate -> en:retinyl-palmitate - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.965
- colored with beta carotene -> en:colored-with-beta-carotene - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.965
Nutrition
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Poor nutritional quality
⚠ ️Warning: the amount of fiber is not specified, their possible positive contribution to the grade could not be taken into account.⚠ ️Warning: the amount of fruits, vegetables and nuts is not specified on the label, it was estimated from the list of ingredients: 23This product is not considered a beverage for the calculation of the Nutri-Score.
The product is in the fats category, the points for saturated fat are replaced by the points for the saturated fat / fat ratio.
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: 23.2142857142857, rounded value: 23.2)
Negative points: 13
- Energy: 4 / 10 (value: 1494, rounded value: 1494)
- Sugars: 0 / 10 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)
- Saturated fat / fat ratio: 1 / 10 (value: 9.99719966395967, rounded value: 10)
- Sodium: 8 / 10 (value: 786, rounded value: 786)
The points for proteins are not counted because the negative points are greater or equal to 11.
Nutritional score: (13 - 0)
Nutri-Score:
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Nutrient levels
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Fat in high quantity (35.7%)
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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Saturated fat in moderate quantity (3.57%)
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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Salt in high quantity (1.97%)
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 Tbsp (14 g))Compared to: Fats Energy 1,494 kj
(357 kcal)209 kj
(50 kcal)-54% Fat 35.71 g 5 g -59% Saturated fat 3.57 g 0.5 g -83% Monounsaturated fat 17.86 g 2.5 g -63% Polyunsaturated fat 14.29 g 2 g -22% Trans fat 0 g 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0 mg -100% Carbohydrates 0 g 0 g -100% Sugars ? ? Fiber ? ? Proteins 0 g 0 g -100% Salt 1.965 g 0.275 g +1,063% Vitamin A 1,071.3 µg 150 µg +196% Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis) 23.214 % 23.214 %
Environment
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Eco-Score not computed - Unknown environmental impact
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