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Menthe des montagnes - Ricola - 50 g e

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Menthe des montagnes - Ricola - 50 g e

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Barcode: 3174332016620 (EAN / EAN-13)

Quantity: 50 g e

Packaging: Plastic, Box, Cardboard

Brands: Ricola

Categories: Snacks, Sweet snacks, Confectioneries, Candies

Labels, certifications, awards: Low or no sugar, No sugar, With sweeteners

Countries where sold: France

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Ingredients

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    13 ingredients

    : Isomalt, extraits (0,4 %) de menthe (Mentha suaveolens) et du mélange de 13 plantes Ricola, sorbitol, édulcorants (aspartame, acésulfame-K), menthol, arôme naturel de menthe douce, colorant (E141 ).

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: E141 - Copper complexes of chlorophylls and chlorophyllins
    • Additive: E420 - Sorbitol
    • Additive: E950 - Acesulfame k
    • Additive: E951 - Aspartame
    • Additive: E953 - Isomalt
    • Ingredient: Colour
    • Ingredient: Sweetener

    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

  • E420 - Sorbitol

    Sorbitol: Sorbitol --, less commonly known as glucitol --, is a sugar alcohol with a sweet taste which the human body metabolizes slowly. It can be obtained by reduction of glucose, which changes the aldehyde group to a hydroxyl group. Most sorbitol is made from corn syrup, but it is also found in nature, for example in apples, pears, peaches, and prunes. It is converted to fructose by sorbitol-6-phosphate 2-dehydrogenase. Sorbitol is an isomer of mannitol, another sugar alcohol; the two differ only in the orientation of the hydroxyl group on carbon 2. While similar, the two sugar alcohols have very different sources in nature, melting points, and uses.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E950 - Acesulfame k

    Acesulfame potassium: Acesulfame potassium - AY-see-SUL-faym-, also known as acesulfame K -K is the symbol for potassium- or Ace K, is a calorie-free sugar substitute -artificial sweetener- often marketed under the trade names Sunett and Sweet One. In the European Union, it is known under the E number -additive code- E950. It was discovered accidentally in 1967 by German chemist Karl Clauss at Hoechst AG -now Nutrinova-. In chemical structure, acesulfame potassium is the potassium salt of 6-methyl-1‚2,3-oxathiazine-4-3H--one 2‚2-dioxide. It is a white crystalline powder with molecular formula C4H4KNO4S and a molecular weight of 201.24 g/mol.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E951 - Aspartame

    Aspartame: Aspartame -APM- is an artificial non-saccharide sweetener used as a sugar substitute in some foods and beverages. In the European Union, it is codified as E951. Aspartame is a methyl ester of the aspartic acid/phenylalanine dipeptide. A panel of experts set up by the European Food Safety Authority concluded in 2013 that aspartame is safe for human consumption at current levels of exposure. As of 2018, evidence does not support a long-term benefit for weight loss or in diabetes. Because its breakdown products include phenylalanine, people with the genetic condition phenylketonuria -PKU- must be aware of this as an additional source.It was first sold under the brand name NutraSweet. It was first made in 1965, and the patent expired in 1992. It was initially approved for use in food products by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration -FDA- in 1981. The safety of aspartame has been the subject of several political and medical controversies, United States congressional hearings, and Internet hoaxes.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E953 - Isomalt

    Isomalt: Isomalt is a sugar substitute, a type of sugar alcohol used primarily for its sugar-like physical properties. It has little to no impact on blood sugar levels, and does not stimulate the release of insulin. It also does not promote tooth decay, i.e. is tooth-friendly. Its energy value is 2 kcal/g, half that of sugars. However, like most sugar alcohols, it carries a risk of gastric distress, including flatulence and diarrhea, when consumed in large quantities -above about 20-30 g per day-. Isomalt may prove upsetting to the intestinal tract because it is incompletely absorbed in the small intestine, and when polyols pass into the large intestine, they can cause osmotically induced diarrhea and stimulate the gut flora, causing flatulence. As with other dietary fibers, regular consumption of isomalt can lead to desensitisation, decreasing the risk of intestinal upset. Isomalt can be blended with high-intensity sweeteners such as sucralose, giving a mixture that has the same sweetness as sugar. Isomalt is an equimolar mixture of two mutually diastereomeric disaccharides, each composed of two sugars: glucose and mannitol -α-D-glucopyranosido-1‚6-mannitol- and also glucose and sorbitol -α-D-glucopyranosido-1‚6-sorbitol-. Complete hydrolysis of isomalt yields glucose -50%-, sorbitol -25%-, and mannitol -25%-. It is an odorless, white, crystalline substance containing about 5% water of crystallisation. Isomalt has a minimal cooling effect -positive heat of solution-, lower than many other sugar alcohols, in particular, xylitol and erythritol. Isomalt is manufactured in a two-stage process in which sucrose is first transformed into isomaltulose, a reducing disaccharide -6-O-α-D-glucopyranosido-D-fructose-. The isomaltulose is then hydrogenated, using a Raney nickel catalyst. The final product — isomalt — is an equimolar composition of 6-O-α-D-glucopyranosido-D-sorbitol -1‚6-GPS- and 1-O-α-D-glucopyranosido-D-mannitol-dihydrate -1‚1-GPM-dihydrate-. Isomalt has been approved for use in the United States since 1990. It is also permitted for use in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Mexico, Iran, the European Union, and other countries. Isomalt is widely used for the production of sugar-free candy, especially hard-boiled candy, because it resists crystallisation much better than the standard combinations of sucrose and corn syrup. It is used in sugar sculpture for the same reason.
    Source: Wikipedia

Ingredients analysis

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    Palm oil content unknown

    Unrecognized ingredients: fr:mentha-suaveolens, fr:du-melange-de-13-plantes-ricola, fr:arome-naturel-de-menthe-douce

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    Vegan status unknown

    Unrecognized ingredients: Extract, fr:mentha-suaveolens, fr:du-melange-de-13-plantes-ricola, Menthol, fr:arome-naturel-de-menthe-douce

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    Unrecognized ingredients: Extract, fr:mentha-suaveolens, fr:du-melange-de-13-plantes-ricola, Menthol, fr:arome-naturel-de-menthe-douce

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    : Isomalt, extraits 0.4%, de menthe (Mentha suaveolens), du mélange de 13 plantes Ricola, sorbitol, édulcorants (aspartame, acésulfame-K), menthol, arôme naturel de menthe douce, colorant (e141)
    1. Isomalt -> en:e953 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 96.8 - percent_max: 99.6
    2. extraits -> en:extract - percent_min: 0.4 - percent: 0.4 - percent_max: 0.4
    3. de menthe -> en:mint - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11027 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.4
      1. Mentha suaveolens -> fr:mentha-suaveolens - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.4
    4. du mélange de 13 plantes Ricola -> fr:du-melange-de-13-plantes-ricola - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.4
    5. sorbitol -> en:e420 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.4
    6. édulcorants -> en:sweetener - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.4
      1. aspartame -> en:e951 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.4
      2. acésulfame-K -> en:e950 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.2
    7. menthol -> en:menthol - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.4
    8. arôme naturel de menthe douce -> fr:arome-naturel-de-menthe-douce - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.4
    9. colorant -> en:colour - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.4
      1. e141 -> en:e141 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.4

Nutrition

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    Good 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: 0

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

    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: 0, rounded value: 0)

    Negative points: 2

    • Energy: 2 / 10 (value: 983, rounded value: 983)
    • Sugars: 0 / 10 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)
    • Saturated fat: 0 / 10 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)
    • Sodium: 0 / 10 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)

    The points for proteins are counted because the negative points are less than 11.

    Nutritional score: (2 - 0)

    Nutri-Score:

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    Nutrient levels

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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 ml     		Compared to: Candies
    Energy 983 kj
    (235 kcal)     		-33%
    Fat 0 g -100%
    Saturated fat 0 g -100%
    Carbohydrates 98 g +18%
    Sugars 0 g -100%
    Polyols (sugar alcohols) 98 g +15%
    Fiber ?
    Proteins 0 g -100%
    Salt 0 g -100%
    Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis) 0 %

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Product added on by guillaume57
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Product page also edited by beniben, kiliweb, openfoodfacts-contributors, quechoisir, teolemon, yuka.R3ZrU05KNGxoL3d4cWN3RTBURHY1L0ZubXBTTlEwMktON1JOSVE9PQ, yuka.SElrWlNxc091ZUJYZ3RvZS9UTHcxZjEvMTY3eldrZVZlc3BKSUE9PQ.

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