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Salt free margarine - Becel - 907 g
Salt free margarine - Becel - 907 g
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Barcode: 06849153
Quantity: 907 g
Packaging: fr:Pot en plastique
Brands: Becel
Categories: Plant-based foods and beverages, Plant-based foods, Fats, Spreads, Plant-based spreads, Salted spreads, Spreadable fats, Vegetable fats, Margarines, Unsalted margarines
Labels, certifications, awards: No gluten
Stores: IGA
Countries where sold: Canada
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Ingredients
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17 ingredients
CANOLA & SUNFLOWER OILS 74%, WATER, MODIFIED PALM & PALM KERNEL OILS 6%, WHEY POWDER 1% (MILK), SOY LECITHIN, CITRIC ACID, VEGETABLE MONOGLYCERIDES,POTASSIUM SORBATE, ALPHA TOCOPHEROL ACETATE (VITAMIN E), NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVOURS, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA, VITAMIN A PALMITATE (VITAMIN A), VITAMIN D3, BETA CAROTENEAllergens: Milk, 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
- Ingredient: Flavouring
- Ingredient: Whey
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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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.
Ingredients analysis
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May contain palm oil
Ingredients that may contain palm oil: E160ai
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Non-vegan
Non-vegan ingredients: Whey powderSome ingredients could not be recognized.
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Vegetarian status unknown
Unrecognized ingredients: Modified-palm-and-palm-kernel-oils, Vegetable-monoglycerides, D-alpha tocopheryl acetate, Vitamin ESome ingredients could not be recognized.
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Details of the analysis of the ingredients
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: CANOLA, SUNFLOWER OILS 74%, WATER, MODIFIED PALM and PALM KERNEL OILS 6%, WHEY POWDER 1%, SOY LECITHIN, CITRIC ACID, VEGETABLE MONOGLYCERIDES, POTASSIUM SORBATE, ALPHA TOCOPHEROL ACETATE (VITAMIN E), NATURAL and ARTIFICIAL FLAVOURS, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA, VITAMIN A PALMITATE (VITAMIN A), VITAMIN D3, BETA CAROTENE- CANOLA -> en:canola - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes
- SUNFLOWER OILS -> en:sunflower-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: no - ciqual_food_code: 17440 - percent: 74
- WATER -> en:water - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 18066
- MODIFIED PALM and PALM KERNEL OILS -> en:modified-palm-and-palm-kernel-oils - percent: 6
- WHEY POWDER -> en:whey-powder - vegan: no - vegetarian: maybe - percent: 1
- SOY LECITHIN -> en:soya-lecithin - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 42200
- CITRIC ACID -> en:e330 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes
- VEGETABLE MONOGLYCERIDES -> en:vegetable-monoglycerides
- POTASSIUM SORBATE -> en:e202 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes
- ALPHA TOCOPHEROL ACETATE -> en:d-alpha-tocopheryl-acetate
- VITAMIN E -> en:vitamin-e
- NATURAL and ARTIFICIAL FLAVOURS -> en:natural-and-artificial-flavouring - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe
- CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA -> en:e385 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes
- VITAMIN A PALMITATE -> en:retinyl-palmitate - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes
- VITAMIN A -> en:vitamin-a - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes
- VITAMIN D3 -> en:cholecalciferol - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe
- BETA CAROTENE -> en:e160ai - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - from_palm_oil: maybe
Nutrition
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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: 50This 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: 1
- Proteins: 0 / 5 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)
- Fiber: 0 / 5 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)
- Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 1 / 5 (value: 50, rounded value: 50)
Negative points: 9
- Energy: 8 / 10 (value: 2930, rounded value: 2930)
- Sugars: 0 / 10 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)
- Saturated fat / fat ratio: 1 / 10 (value: 12.5, rounded value: 12.5)
- Sodium: 0 / 10 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)
The points for proteins are counted because the negative points are less than 11.
Nutritional score: (9 - 1)
Nutri-Score:
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Nutrient levels
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Fat in high quantity (80%)
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%)
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 low quantity (0%)
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 (10g)Compared to: Unsalted margarines Energy 2,930 kj
(700 kcal)293 kj
(70 kcal)+27% Fat 80 g 8 g +28% Saturated fat 10 g 1 g -53% Monounsaturated fat 45 g 4.5 g +138% Polyunsaturated fat 20 g 2 g +54% Omega 3 fat 6,000 mg 600 mg Omega 6 fat 15,000 mg 1,500 mg Carbohydrates 0 g 0 g -100% Sugars 0 g 0 g -100% Fiber 0 g 0 g Proteins 0 g 0 g -100% Salt 0 g 0 g -100% Vitamin A 1,500 µg 150 µg (10 % DV) -99% Vitamin D 120 µg 12 µg (30 % DV) +655% Vitamin E 30 mg 3 mg (15 % DV) +150% Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis) 50 % 50 %
Environment
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Eco-Score B - Low environmental impact
⚠ ️Select a country in order to include the full impact of transportation.The Eco-Score is an experimental score that summarizes the environmental impacts of food products.→ The Eco-Score was initially developped for France and it is being extended to other European countries. The Eco-Score formula is subject to change as it is regularly improved to make it more precise and better suited to each country.Life cycle analysis
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Average impact of products of the same category: B (Score: 75/100)
Category: Vegetable fat (margarine type), spreadable, 50-63% fat, light, unsalted, rich in omega 3
Category: Vegetable fat (margarine type), spreadable, 50-63% fat, light, unsalted, rich in omega 3
- PEF environmental score: 0.31 (the lower the score, the lower the impact)
- including impact on climate change: 2.11 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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Packaging with a medium impact
Malus: -10
Shape Material Recycling Impact Pot Plastic High
Eco-Score for this product
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Impact for this product: B (Score: 60/100)
Product: Salt free margarine - Becel - 907 g
Life cycle analysis score: 75
Sum of bonuses and maluses: -15
Final score: 60/100
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Carbon footprint
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Equal to driving 1.1 km in a petrol car
211 g CO² per 100g of product
The carbon emission figure comes from ADEME's Agribalyse database, for the category: Vegetable fat (margarine type), spreadable, 50-63% fat, light, unsalted, rich in omega 3 (Source: ADEME Agribalyse Database)
Stage Impact Agriculture Processing Packaging Transportation Distribution Consumption
Packaging
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Packaging with a medium impact
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Packaging parts
Pot (Plastic)
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Packaging materials
Material % Packaging weight Packaging weight per 100 g of product Plastic
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Transportation
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Origins of ingredients
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