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Barcode: 0883426041037 (EAN / EAN-13) 883426041037 (UPC / UPC-A)

Brand owner: Hill Country Bakery L.L.C.

Categories: Snacks, Sweet snacks, Biscuits and cakes, Pastries

Countries where sold: United States

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Ingredients

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    53 ingredients

    Cake mix (sugar, enriched flour bleached [wheat flour, niacin, iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], cocoa processed with alkali, food starch-modified, soybean oil, mono and diglycerides, whey, leavening [baking soda, sodium aluminum, phosphate], vital wheat gluten, salt, sorbitan monostearate, calcium acetate, sodium stearoyl lactylate, nonfat milk, guar gum, xanthan gum, polysorbate 60, natural and artificial flavor, soy flour, egg), egg, water, chocolate chips (sugar, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, anhydrous dextrose, milk fat, soy lecithin), soybean oil, sugar, palm and palm kernel oil, potassium sorbate preservative, natural flavor, whey powder, nonfat milk, cocoa powder, lactose, soy lecithin, cocoa powder processed with alkali, sodium benzoate preservative, methyl paraben preservative, propyl paraben preservative.
    Allergens: Eggs, Gluten, 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: E173 - Aluminium
    • Additive: E322 - Lecithins
    • Additive: E412 - Guar gum
    • Additive: E415 - Xanthan gum
    • Additive: E435 - Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate
    • Additive: E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
    • Additive: E481 - Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate
    • Additive: E491 - Sorbitan monostearate
    • Ingredient: Flavouring
    • Ingredient: Lactose
    • Ingredient: Whey

    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

  • E173 - Aluminium

    Aluminium: Aluminium or aluminum is a chemical element with symbol Al and atomic number 13. It is a silvery-white, soft, nonmagnetic and ductile metal in the boron group. By mass, aluminium makes up about 8% of the Earth's crust; it is the third most abundant element after oxygen and silicon and the most abundant metal in the crust, though it is less common in the mantle below. The chief ore of aluminium is bauxite. Aluminium metal is so chemically reactive that native specimens are rare and limited to extreme reducing environments. Instead, it is found combined in over 270 different minerals.Aluminium is remarkable for its low density and its ability to resist corrosion through the phenomenon of passivation. Aluminium and its alloys are vital to the aerospace industry and important in transportation and building industries, such as building facades and window frames. The oxides and sulfates are the most useful compounds of aluminium.Despite its prevalence in the environment, no known form of life uses aluminium salts metabolically, but aluminium is well tolerated by plants and animals. Because of these salts' abundance, the potential for a biological role for them is of continuing interest, and studies continue.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E263 - Calcium acetate

    Calcium acetate: Calcium acetate is a chemical compound which is a calcium salt of acetic acid. It has the formula Ca-C2H3O2-2. Its standard name is calcium acetate, while calcium ethanoate is the systematic name. An older name is acetate of lime. The anhydrous form is very hygroscopic; therefore the monohydrate -Ca-CH3COO-2•H2O- is the common form.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • E415 - Xanthan gum

    Xanthan gum (E415) is a natural polysaccharide derived from fermented sugars, often used in the food industry as a thickening and stabilizing agent.

    This versatile food additive enhances texture and prevents ingredient separation in a wide range of products, including salad dressings, sauces, and gluten-free baked goods.

    It is considered safe for consumption even at high intake amounts.

  • 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.

  • E481 - Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate

    Sodium stearoyl lactylate: Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate -sodium stearoyl lactylate or SSL- is a versatile, FDA approved food additive used to improve the mix tolerance and volume of processed foods. It is one type of a commercially available lactylate. SSL is non-toxic, biodegradable, and typically manufactured using biorenewable feedstocks. Because SSL is a safe and highly effective food additive, it is used in a wide variety of products ranging from baked goods and desserts to pet foods.As described by the Food Chemicals Codex 7th edition, SSL is a cream-colored powder or brittle solid. SSL is currently manufactured by the esterification of stearic acid with lactic acid and partially neutralized with either food-grade soda ash -sodium carbonate- or caustic soda -concentrated sodium hydroxide-. Commercial grade SSL is a mixture of sodium salts of stearoyl lactylic acids and minor proportions of other sodium salts of related acids. The HLB for SSL is 10-12. SSL is slightly hygroscopic, soluble in ethanol and in hot oil or fat, and dispersible in warm water. These properties are the reason that SSL is an excellent emulsifier for fat-in-water emulsions and can also function as a humectant.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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

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    Palm oil

    Ingredients that contain palm oil: Palm and palm kernel oil
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    Non-vegan

    Non-vegan ingredients: Whey, Skimmed milk, Egg, Egg, Milkfat, Whey powder, Skimmed milk, Lactose

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    Vegetarian status unknown

    Unrecognized ingredients: Cake-mix, Iron, Thiamin mononitrate, Folic acid, Sodium-aluminum, Phosphate, Vital-wheat-gluten, Anhydrous-dextrose, Potassium-sorbate-preservative, Sodium-benzoate-preservative, Methyl-paraben-preservative, Propyl-paraben-preservative

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    : Cake mix (sugar, flour (wheat flour, niacin, iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), cocoa processed with alkali, food starch-modified, soybean oil, mono- and diglycerides, whey, leavening (baking soda), sodium aluminum, phosphate, vital wheat gluten, salt, sorbitan monostearate, calcium acetate, sodium stearoyl lactylate, nonfat milk, guar gum, xanthan gum, polysorbate 60, natural and artificial flavor, soy flour, egg), egg, water, chocolate chips (sugar, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, anhydrous dextrose, milk fat, soy lecithin), soybean oil, sugar, palm and palm kernel oil, potassium sorbate preservative, natural flavor, whey powder, nonfat milk, cocoa powder, lactose, soy lecithin, cocoa powder processed with alkali, sodium benzoate preservative, methyl paraben preservative, propyl paraben preservative
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      14. calcium acetate -> en:e263 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes
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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: 0

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

    Positive points: 2

    • Proteins: 3 / 5 (value: 6.3, rounded value: 6.3)
    • Fiber: 2 / 5 (value: 2.4, rounded value: 2.4)
    • Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)

    Negative points: 20

    • Energy: 4 / 10 (value: 1548, rounded value: 1548)
    • Sugars: 7 / 10 (value: 34.65, rounded value: 34.65)
    • Saturated fat: 5 / 10 (value: 5.51, rounded value: 5.5)
    • Sodium: 4 / 10 (value: 386, rounded value: 386)

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

    Nutritional score: (20 - 2)

    Nutri-Score:

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    Nutrition facts

    Nutrition facts As sold
    for 100 g / 100 ml     		As sold
    per serving (4.5 ONZ (127 g))     		Compared to: Pastries
    Energy 1,548 kj
    (370 kcal)     		1,970 kj
    (470 kcal)     		-2%
    Fat 14.17 g 18 g -15%
    Saturated fat 5.51 g 7 g -26%
    Trans fat 0.39 g 0.495 g
    Cholesterol 75 mg 95.3 mg +242%
    Carbohydrates 54.33 g 69 g +9%
    Sugars 34.65 g 44 g +25%
    Fiber 2.4 g 3.05 g +30%
    Proteins 6.3 g 8 g +19%
    Salt 0.965 g 1.23 g +99%
    Vitamin A 23.7 µg 30.1 µg -75%
    Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 0 mg 0 mg -100%
    Calcium 31 mg 39.4 mg -12%
    Iron 2.13 mg 2.71 mg +9%
    Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis) 0 % 0 %
Serving size: 4.5 ONZ (127 g)

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