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El comal, tortilla chips - Magnolia Foods Inc. - 409g

El comal, tortilla chips - Magnolia Foods Inc. - 409g

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Barcode: 0817585010658 (EAN / EAN-13) 817585010658 (UPC / UPC-A)

Quantity: 409g

Brands: Magnolia Foods Inc., El Comal

Brand owner: Magnolia Foods, Inc.

Categories: Snacks, Salty snacks, Appetizers, Chips and fries, Crisps, Corn chips

Countries where sold: United States

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Ingredients

18 ingredients

Ground corn flour (cellulose and guar gum, enzymes, contains three of the following: calcium propionate, phosphoric acid, benzoic acid, propionic acid, sorbic acid and fumaric acid (to preserve freshness)), water, vegetable oil (contains one or more of the following: cotton seed oil, corn oil), salt and trace of lime.

Food processing

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

Additive: E412 - Guar gum

Additive: E460 - Cellulose
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Additives

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.
Source: Wikipedia

E210 - Benzoic acid

Benzoic acid: Benzoic acid , C7H6O2 -or C6H5COOH-, is a colorless crystalline solid and a simple aromatic carboxylic acid. The name is derived from gum benzoin, which was for a long time its only known source. Benzoic acid occurs naturally in many plants and serves as an intermediate in the biosynthesis of many secondary metabolites. Salts of benzoic acid are used as food preservatives and benzoic acid is an important precursor for the industrial synthesis of many other organic substances. The salts and esters of benzoic acid are known as benzoates .
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E280 - Propionic acid

Propionic acid: Propionic acid -from the Greek words protos, meaning "first", and pion, meaning "fat"; also known as propanoic acid- is a naturally occurring carboxylic acid with chemical formula CH3CH2CO2H. It is a liquid with a pungent and unpleasant smell somewhat resembling body odor. The anion CH3CH2CO2− as well as the salts and esters of propionic acid are known as propionates -or propanoates-.
Source: Wikipedia

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

E297 - Fumaric acid

Fumaric acid: Fumaric acid or trans-butenedioic acid is the chemical compound with the formula HO2CCH=CHCO2H. It is produced in eukaryotic organisms from succinate in complex 2 of the electron transport chain via the enzyme succinate dehydrogenase. It is one of two isomeric unsaturated dicarboxylic acids, the other being maleic acid. In fumaric acid the carboxylic acid groups are trans -E- and in maleic acid they are cis -Z-. Fumaric acid has a fruit-like taste. The salts and esters are known as fumarates. Fumarate can also refer to the C4H2O2−4 ion -in solution-.
Source: Wikipedia

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

E412 - Guar gum

Guar gum (E412) is a natural food additive derived from guar beans.

This white, odorless powder is valued for its remarkable thickening and stabilizing properties, making it a common ingredient in various food products, including sauces, dressings, and ice creams.

When used in moderation, guar gum is considered safe for consumption, with no known adverse health effects.

E460 - Cellulose

Cellulose: Cellulose is an organic compound with the formula -C6H10O5-n, a polysaccharide consisting of a linear chain of several hundred to many thousands of β-1→4- linked D-glucose units. Cellulose is an important structural component of the primary cell wall of green plants, many forms of algae and the oomycetes. Some species of bacteria secrete it to form biofilms. Cellulose is the most abundant organic polymer on Earth. The cellulose content of cotton fiber is 90%, that of wood is 40–50%, and that of dried hemp is approximately 57%.Cellulose is mainly used to produce paperboard and paper. Smaller quantities are converted into a wide variety of derivative products such as cellophane and rayon. Conversion of cellulose from energy crops into biofuels such as cellulosic ethanol is under development as a renewable fuel source. Cellulose for industrial use is mainly obtained from wood pulp and cotton.Some animals, particularly ruminants and termites, can digest cellulose with the help of symbiotic micro-organisms that live in their guts, such as Trichonympha. In human nutrition, cellulose is a non-digestible constituent of insoluble dietary fiber, acting as a hydrophilic bulking agent for feces and potentially aiding in defecation.
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Ingredients analysis

Palm oil content unknown
Unrecognized ingredients: Contains-three-of-the-following, To-preserve-freshness, Contains-one-and-more-of-the-following, Salt-and-trace-of-lime
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: corn flour (cellulose, guar gum, enzymes, contains three of the following (calcium propionate), phosphoric acid, benzoic acid, propionic acid, sorbic acid, fumaric acid (to preserve freshness)), water, vegetable oil (contains one and more of the following (cotton seed oil), corn oil), salt and trace of lime
corn flour -> en:corn-flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 9545 - percent_min: 25 - percent_max: 100

cellulose -> en:e460 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 2.77777777777778 - percent_max: 100

guar gum -> en:e412 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 50

enzymes -> en:enzyme - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 33.3333333333333

contains three of the following -> en:contains-three-of-the-following - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25

calcium propionate -> en:e282 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25

phosphoric acid -> en:e338 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 20

benzoic acid -> en:e210 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 16.6666666666667

propionic acid -> en:e280 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 14.2857142857143

sorbic acid -> en:e200 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 12.5

fumaric acid -> en:e297 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 11.1111111111111

to preserve freshness -> en:to-preserve-freshness - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 11.1111111111111

water -> en:water - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 18066 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 50

vegetable oil -> en:vegetable-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 33.3333333333333

contains one and more of the following -> en:contains-one-and-more-of-the-following - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 33.3333333333333

cotton seed oil -> en:cottonseed-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: no - ciqual_food_code: 17170 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 33.3333333333333

corn oil -> en:corn-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: no - ciqual_food_code: 17190 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 16.6666666666667

salt and trace of lime -> en:salt-and-trace-of-lime - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25

Nutrition

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

Positive points: 5

Proteins: 2 / 5 (value: 4.76, rounded value: 4.76)

Fiber: 5 / 5 (value: 4.8, rounded value: 4.8)

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

Negative points: 11

Energy: 5 / 10 (value: 1795, rounded value: 1795)

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

Saturated fat: 4 / 10 (value: 4.76, rounded value: 4.8)

Sodium: 2 / 10 (value: 190, rounded value: 190)

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

Nutritional score: (11 - 5)

Nutri-Score:
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Nutrient levels
- Fat in high quantity (28.6%)
  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 (4.76%)
  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 (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.
  
  Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Sugar: the facts
- Salt in moderate quantity (0.475%)
  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 TORTILLA CHIPS (21 g))	Compared to: Corn chips
Energy	1,795 kj (429 kcal)	377 kj (90 kcal)	-12%
Fat	28.57 g	6 g	+21%
Saturated fat	4.76 g	1 g	+46%
Trans fat	0 g	0 g
Cholesterol	0 mg	0 mg
Carbohydrates	33.33 g	7 g	-46%
Sugars	0 g	0 g	-100%
Fiber	4.8 g	1.01 g	-2%
Proteins	4.76 g	1 g	-29%
Salt	0.475 g	0.1 g	-60%
Vitamin A	0 µg	0 µg	-100%
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)	0 mg	0 mg	-100%
Calcium	95 mg	19.9 mg	+29%
Iron	3.43 mg	0.72 mg	+124%
Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis)	0 %	0 %

Serving size: 5 TORTILLA CHIPS (21 g)

Environment

Eco-Score B - Low environmental impact

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Life cycle analysis

Average impact of products of the same category: A (Score: 87/100)

Category: Corn chips or tortilla chips

PEF environmental score: 0.22 (the lower the score, the lower the impact)
including impact on climate change: 1.54 kg CO2 eq/kg of product

Stage	Impact
Agriculture	62.8 %
Processing	17.3 %
Packaging	10.6 %
Transportation	7.1 %
Distribution	2.2 %
Consumption	0.0 %

Bonuses and maluses

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Malus: -5

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Malus: -15

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Eco-Score for this product

Impact for this product: B (Score: 67/100)
Product: El comal, tortilla chips - Magnolia Foods Inc. - 409g

Life cycle analysis score: 87
Sum of bonuses and maluses: -20

Final score: 67/100

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Carbon footprint

Equal to driving 0.8 km in a petrol car

154 g CO² per 100g of product

The carbon emission figure comes from ADEME's Agribalyse database, for the category: Corn chips or tortilla chips (Source: ADEME Agribalyse Database)

Stage	Impact
Agriculture	53.5 %
Processing	15.0 %
Packaging	18.2 %
Transportation	11.9 %
Distribution	1.3 %
Consumption	0.0 %

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Product added on March 9, 2017, 4:11:38 PM CET by usda-ndb-import
Last edit of product page on April 22, 2020, 9:57:32 PM CEST by org-database-usda.
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