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Meatballs
Meatballs
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Barcode: 0741890123515 (EAN / EAN-13) 741890123515 (UPC / UPC-A)
Brand owner: Larosa's Inc.
Categories: Meats and their products, Frozen foods, Meats, Frozen meats
Countries where sold: United States
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Ingredients
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46 ingredients
Beef, pork, water, ricotta cheese (pasteurized part-skim milk, fresh whey, cream, vinegar, salt), whole eggs, bread crumbs (wheat flour, enriched, malted, bromated [wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, potassium bromate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], water, palm oil, salt, sweet whey, sugar, yeast [natural yeast, sorbitan monostearate, ascorbic acid], calcium propionate, sodium metabisulfite), romano cheese (sheep's milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes, calcium propionate), contains less than 2% of salt, dehydrated garlic, spices, dehydrated parsley, brown sugar, caramel color.Allergens: Beef, Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Pork
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: E150c - Ammonia caramel
- Additive: E491 - Sorbitan monostearate
- Ingredient: Whey
Food products are classified into 4 groups according to their degree of processing:
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- Processed culinary ingredients
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Additives
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E223 - Sodium metabisulphite
Sodium metabisulfite: Sodium metabisulfite or sodium pyrosulfite -IUPAC spelling; Br. E. sodium metabisulphite or sodium pyrosulphite- is an inorganic compound of chemical formula Na2S2O5. The substance is sometimes referred to as disodium metabisulfite. It is used as a disinfectant, antioxidant, and preservative agent.Source: Wikipedia
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E282 - Calcium propionate
Calcium propanoate: Calcium propanoate or calcium propionate has the formula Ca-C2H5COO-2. It is the calcium salt of propanoic acid.Source: Wikipedia
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E491 - Sorbitan monostearate
Sorbitan monostearate: Sorbitan monostearate is an ester of sorbitan -a sorbitol derivative- and stearic acid and is sometimes referred to as a synthetic wax. It is primarily used as an emulsifier to keep water and oils mixed. Sorbitan monostearate is used in the manufacture of food and healthcare products and is a non-ionic surfactant with emulsifying, dispersing, and wetting properties. It is also employed to create synthetic fibers, metal machining fluid, and brighteners in the leather industry, and as an emulsifier in coatings, pesticides, and various applications in the plastics, food and cosmetics industries. Sorbitans are also known as "Spans". Sorbitan monostearate has been approved by the European Union for use as a food additive -emulsifier- -E number: E 491-Source: Wikipedia
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E924a - Potassium bromate
Potassium bromate: Potassium bromate -KBrO3-, is a bromate of potassium and takes the form of white crystals or powder. It is a strong oxidizing agent.Source: Wikipedia
Ingredients analysis
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Palm oil
Ingredients that contain palm oil: Palm oil
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Non-vegan
Non-vegan ingredients: Beef, Pork, Ricotta, Pasteurized semi-skimmed milk, Whey, Cream, Whole egg, Sweet whey, Romano cheese, Sheeps milkSome ingredients could not be recognized.
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Non-vegetarian
Non-vegetarian ingredients: Beef, PorkSome ingredients could not be recognized.
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- pork -> en:pork - vegan: no - vegetarian: no - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 50
- water -> en:water - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 18066 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 33.3333333333333
- ricotta cheese -> en:ricotta - vegan: no - vegetarian: maybe - ciqual_food_code: 19585 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25
- pasteurized part-skim milk -> en:pasteurized-semi-skimmed-milk - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 19042 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25
- whey -> en:whey - vegan: no - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 12.5
- cream -> en:cream - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 19402 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 8.33333333333333
- vinegar -> en:vinegar - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11018 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 6.25
- salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.9275
- whole eggs -> en:whole-egg - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 22000 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 20
- bread crumbs -> en:breadcrumbs - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - ciqual_food_code: 7500 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 16.6666666666667
- wheat flour -> en:wheat-flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9410 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 16.6666666666667
- enriched -> en:enriched - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 8.33333333333333
- malted -> en:malted - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5.55555555555556
- bromated -> en:bromated - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.16666666666667
- wheat flour -> en:wheat-flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9410 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.16666666666667
- malted barley flour -> en:barley-malt-flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 9550 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.08333333333333
- niacin -> en:e375 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.38888888888889
- reduced iron -> en:reduced-iron - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.04166666666667
- potassium bromate -> en:e924 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.833333333333333
- thiamine mononitrate -> en:thiamin-mononitrate - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.694444444444445
- riboflavin -> en:e101 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.595238095238095
- folic acid -> en:folic-acid - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.520833333333333
- water -> en:water - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 18066 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3.33333333333333
- palm oil -> en:palm-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: yes - ciqual_food_code: 16129 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.77777777777778
- salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.9275
- sweet whey -> en:sweet-whey - vegan: no - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.9275
- sugar -> en:sugar - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.04
- yeast -> en:yeast - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.04
- natural yeast -> en:natural-yeast - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.04
- sorbitan monostearate -> en:e491 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.52
- ascorbic acid -> en:e300 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.346666666666667
- calcium propionate -> en:e282 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.04
- sodium metabisulfite -> en:e223 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.04
- romano cheese -> en:romano-cheese - vegan: no - vegetarian: maybe - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 12999 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 14.2857142857143
- sheep's milk -> en:sheeps-milk - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 19051 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 14.2857142857143
- cheese culture -> en:lactic-ferments - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 7.14285714285714
- salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.9275
- enzymes -> en:enzyme - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.9275
- calcium propionate -> en:e282 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.9275
- contains less than 2% of salt -> en:contains-less-than-2-of-salt - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 12.5
- garlic -> en:garlic - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11000 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 11.1111111111111
- spices -> en:spice - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 10
- parsley -> en:parsley - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 11014 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 9.09090909090909
- brown sugar -> en:brown-sugar - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 31017 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.04
- caramel color -> en:e150a - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.04
Nutrition
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Poor nutritional quality
⚠ ️Warning: the amount of fruits, vegetables and nuts is not specified on the label, it was estimated from the list of ingredients: 0This product is not considered a beverage for the calculation of the Nutri-Score.
Positive points: 0
- Proteins: 5 / 5 (value: 15.62, rounded value: 15.62)
- Fiber: 0 / 5 (value: 0.3, rounded value: 0.3)
- Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 0.225360576923073, rounded value: 0.2)
Negative points: 17
- Energy: 2 / 10 (value: 1004, rounded value: 1004)
- Sugars: 0 / 10 (value: 1.04, rounded value: 1)
- Saturated fat: 7 / 10 (value: 7.29, rounded value: 7.3)
- Sodium: 8 / 10 (value: 771, rounded value: 771)
The points for proteins are not counted because the negative points are greater or equal to 11.
Nutritional score: (17 - 0)
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Nutrient levels
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Fat in moderate quantity (17.7%)
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 high quantity (7.29%)
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 (1.04%)
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).
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Salt in high quantity (1.93%)
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 (3 MEATBALLS (96 g))Compared to: Frozen meats Energy 1,004 kj
(240 kcal)964 kj
(230 kcal)+5% Fat 17.71 g 17 g +13% Saturated fat 7.29 g 7 g +29% Trans fat 0.52 g 0.499 g +181% Cholesterol 83 mg 79.7 mg +52% Carbohydrates 4.17 g 4 g -14% Sugars 1.04 g 0.998 g +16% Fiber 0.3 g 0.288 g -65% Proteins 15.62 g 15 g -3% Salt 1.928 g 1.85 g +82% Vitamin A 31.2 µg 30 µg +40% Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 1.2 mg 1.15 mg +76% Calcium 104 mg 99.8 mg +227% Iron 1.5 mg 1.44 mg - Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis) 0.225 % 0.225 %
Environment
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Threatened species
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Contains palm oil
Drives deforestation and threatens species such as the orangutan
Tropical forests in Asia, Africa and Latin America are destroyed to create and expand oil palm tree plantations. The deforestation contributes to climate change, and it endangers species such as the orangutan, the pigmy elephant and the Sumatran rhino.
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