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Skittles tropical - 174 g

Skittles tropical - 174 g

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Barcode: 4009900504805 (EAN / EAN-13)

Quantity: 174 g

Packaging: Plastic, Bag

Brands: Skittles

Categories: Snacks, Sweet snacks, Confectioneries, Candies

Stores: Magasins U

Countries where sold: France

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Ingredients

24 ingredients

sugar, glucose syrup, palm fat, acidifiers citric acid, malic acid, dextrin, maltodextrin, flavourings, modified starch, colours e163, e162, e171, e132, e1602, e100, e133, e160e, acidity regulator trisodium citrate, glazing agent carnauba wax, sweet potato concentrates, radish concentrates)

Food processing

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

Additive: E100 - Curcumin

Additive: E132 - Indigotine

Additive: E133 - Brilliant blue FCF

Additive: E1400 - Dextrin

Additive: E14XX - Modified Starch

Additive: E160e - Beta-apo-8′-carotenal (c30)

Additive: E162 - Beetroot red

Additive: E163 - Anthocyanins

Additive: E171 - Titanium dioxide

Additive: E903 - Carnauba wax

Ingredient: Colour

Ingredient: Flavouring

Ingredient: Glazing agent

Ingredient: Glucose

Ingredient: Glucose syrup

Ingredient: Maltodextrin
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Processed culinary ingredients

Processed foods

Ultra processed foods

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Additives

E100 - Curcumin

E132 - Indigotine

Indigo carmine: Indigo carmine, or 5‚5′-indigodisulfonic acid sodium salt, is an organic salt derived from indigo by sulfonation, which renders the compound soluble in water. It is approved for use as a food colorant in the U.S and E.U., It has the E number E132. It is also a pH indicator.
Source: Wikipedia

E133 - Brilliant blue FCF

Brilliant Blue FCF: Brilliant Blue FCF -Blue 1- is an organic compound classified as a triarylmethane dye and a blue azo dye, reflecting its chemical structure. Known under various commercial names, it is a colorant for foods and other substances. It is denoted by E number E133 and has a color index of 42090. It has the appearance of a blue powder. It is soluble in water, and the solution has a maximum absorption at about 628 nanometers.
Source: Wikipedia

E1400 - Dextrin

Dextrin: Dextrins are a group of low-molecular-weight carbohydrates produced by the hydrolysis of starch or glycogen. Dextrins are mixtures of polymers of D-glucose units linked by α--1→4- or α--1→6- glycosidic bonds. Dextrins can be produced from starch using enzymes like amylases, as during digestion in the human body and during malting and mashing, or by applying dry heat under acidic conditions -pyrolysis or roasting-. The latter process is used industrially, and also occurs on the surface of bread during the baking process, contributing to flavor, color and crispness. Dextrins produced by heat are also known as pyrodextrins. The starch hydrolyses during roasting under acidic conditions, and short-chained starch parts partially rebranch with α--1‚6- bonds to the degraded starch molecule. See also Maillard Reaction. Dextrins are white, yellow, or brown powders that are partially or fully water-soluble, yielding optically active solutions of low viscosity. Most of them can be detected with iodine solution, giving a red coloration; one distinguishes erythrodextrin -dextrin that colours red- and achrodextrin -giving no colour-. White and yellow dextrins from starch roasted with little or no acid are called British gum.
Source: Wikipedia

E14XX - Modified Starch

E160e - Beta-apo-8′-carotenal (c30)

E162 - Beetroot red

Betanin: Betanin, or Beetroot Red, is a red glycosidic food dye obtained from beets; its aglycone, obtained by hydrolyzing away the glucose molecule, is betanidin. As a food additive, its E number is E162. The color of betanin depends on pH; between four and five it is bright bluish-red, becoming blue-violet as the pH increases. Once the pH reaches alkaline levels betanin degrades by hydrolysis, resulting in a yellow-brown color. Betanin is a betalain pigment, together with isobetanin, probetanin, and neobetanin. Other pigments contained in beet are indicaxanthin and vulgaxanthins.
Source: Wikipedia

E163 - Anthocyanins

Anthocyanin: Anthocyanins -also anthocyans; from Greek: ἄνθος -anthos- "flower" and κυάνεος/κυανοῦς kyaneos/kyanous "dark blue"- are water-soluble vacuolar pigments that, depending on their pH, may appear red, purple, or blue. Food plants rich in anthocyanins include the blueberry, raspberry, black rice, and black soybean, among many others that are red, blue, purple, or black. Some of the colors of autumn leaves are derived from anthocyanins.Anthocyanins belong to a parent class of molecules called flavonoids synthesized via the phenylpropanoid pathway. They occur in all tissues of higher plants, including leaves, stems, roots, flowers, and fruits. Anthocyanins are derived from anthocyanidins by adding sugars. They are odorless and moderately astringent. Although approved to color foods and beverages in the European Union, anthocyanins are not approved for use as a food additive because they have not been verified as safe when used as food or supplement ingredients. There is no conclusive evidence anthocyanins have any effect on human biology or diseases.
Source: Wikipedia

E171 - Titanium dioxide

Titanium dioxide: Titanium dioxide, also known as titaniumIV oxide or titania, is the naturally occurring oxide of titanium, chemical formula TiO2. When used as a pigment, it is called titanium white, Pigment White 6 -PW6-, or CI 77891. Generally, it is sourced from ilmenite, rutile and anatase. It has a wide range of applications, including paint, sunscreen and food coloring. When used as a food coloring, it has E number E171. World production in 2014 exceeded 9 million metric tons. It has been estimated that titanium dioxide is used in two-thirds of all pigments, and the oxide has been valued at $13.2 billion.
Source: Wikipedia

E296 - Malic acid

Malic acid: Malic acid is an organic compound with the molecular formula C4H6O5. It is a dicarboxylic acid that is made by all living organisms, contributes to the pleasantly sour taste of fruits, and is used as a food additive. Malic acid has two stereoisomeric forms -L- and D-enantiomers-, though only the L-isomer exists naturally. The salts and esters of malic acid are known as malates. The malate anion is an intermediate in the citric acid cycle.
Source: Wikipedia

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.

E903 - Carnauba wax

Carnauba wax: Carnauba -; Portuguese: carnaúba [kaʁnɐˈubɐ]-, also called Brazil wax and palm wax, is a wax of the leaves of the palm Copernicia prunifera -Synonym: Copernicia cerifera-, a plant native to and grown only in the northeastern Brazilian states of Piauí, Ceará, Maranhão, Bahia, and Rio Grande do Norte. It is known as "queen of waxes" and in its pure state, usually comes in the form of hard yellow-brown flakes. It is obtained from the leaves of the carnauba palm by collecting and drying them, beating them to loosen the wax, then refining and bleaching the wax.
Source: Wikipedia

Ingredients analysis

Palm oil

Ingredients that contain palm oil: Palm fat

Vegan status unknown
Unrecognized ingredients: fr:e1602, fr:correcteur-d-acidite-citrate-trisodique
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Vegetarian status unknown
Unrecognized ingredients: fr:e1602, fr:correcteur-d-acidite-citrate-trisodique
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: Sucre, sirop de glucose, graisse de palme, acidifiants (acide citrique), acide malique, dextrine, maltodextrine, arômes, amidon modifie, colorants (e163), e162, e171, e132, e1602, e100, e133, e160e, correcteur d'acidité citrate trisodique, agent d'enrobage (cire de carnauba), de patate douce, de radis
Sucre -> en:sugar - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016 - percent_min: 4.76190476190476 - percent_max: 100

sirop de glucose -> en:glucose-syrup - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 50

graisse de palme -> en:palm-fat - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 16129 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 33.3333333333333

acidifiants -> en:acid - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25

acide citrique -> en:e330 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25

acide malique -> en:e296 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 20

dextrine -> en:e1400 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 16.6666666666667

maltodextrine -> en:maltodextrin - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 14.2857142857143

arômes -> en:flavouring - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5

amidon modifie -> en:modified-starch - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9510 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5

colorants -> en:colour - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5

e163 -> en:e163 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5

e162 -> en:e162 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5

e171 -> en:e171 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5

e132 -> en:e132 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5

e1602 -> fr:e1602 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5

e100 -> en:e100 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5

e133 -> en:e133 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5

e160e -> en:e160e - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5

correcteur d'acidité citrate trisodique -> fr:correcteur-d-acidite-citrate-trisodique - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5

agent d'enrobage -> en:glazing-agent - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5

cire de carnauba -> en:e903 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5

de patate douce -> en:sweet-potato - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 4101 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5

de radis -> en:radish - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 20045 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.76190476190476

Nutrition

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: 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: 9.08261253727005e-05, rounded value: 0)

Negative points: 16

Energy: 5 / 10 (value: 1690, rounded value: 1690)

Sugars: 10 / 10 (value: 89.8, rounded value: 89.8)

Saturated fat: 1 / 10 (value: 1.5, rounded value: 1.5)

Sodium: 0 / 10 (value: 8, rounded value: 8)

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

Nutritional score: (16 - 0)

Nutri-Score:
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Nutrient levels
- Fat in moderate quantity (4.2%)
  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 (1.5%)
  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 high quantity (89.8%)
  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 low quantity (0.02%)
  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 (41,7 g)	Compared to: Candies
Energy	1,690 kj (404 kcal)	705 kj (168 kcal)	+15%
Fat	4.2 g	1.75 g	+146%
Saturated fat	1.5 g	0.626 g	+53%
Carbohydrates	90.7 g	37.8 g	+9%
Sugars	89.8 g	37.4 g	+62%
Fiber	0 g	0 g	-100%
Proteins	0 g	0 g	-100%
Salt	0.02 g	0.008 g	-84%
Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis)	0 %	0 %

Serving size: 41,7 g

Environment

Eco-Score D - High environmental impact

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→ 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

Average impact of products of the same category: B (Score: 62/100)

Category: Candies, all types

PEF environmental score: 0.41 (the lower the score, the lower the impact)
including impact on climate change: 1.73 kg CO2 eq/kg of product

Stage	Impact
Agriculture	78.2 %
Processing	10.7 %
Packaging	5.5 %
Transportation	4.5 %
Distribution	1.1 %
Consumption	0.0 %

Bonuses and maluses

Missing origins of ingredients information
Malus: -5

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Ingredients that threatens species
Malus: -10

Contains palm oil

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.

Packaging with a medium impact

Malus: -10

Shape	Material	Recycling	Impact
Bag	Plastic		High

Eco-Score for this product

Impact for this product: D (Score: 37/100)
Product: Skittles tropical - 174 g

Life cycle analysis score: 62
Sum of bonuses and maluses: -25

Final score: 37/100

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Carbon footprint

Equal to driving 0.9 km in a petrol car

173 g CO² per 100g of product

The carbon emission figure comes from ADEME's Agribalyse database, for the category: Candies, all types (Source: ADEME Agribalyse Database)

Stage	Impact
Agriculture	52.3 %
Processing	19.5 %
Packaging	15.7 %
Transportation	11.6 %
Distribution	1.0 %
Consumption	0.0 %

Packaging

Packaging with a medium impact

Packaging parts

Bag (Plastic)

Packaging materials

Material	%	Packaging weight	Packaging weight per 100 g of product
Plastic

Transportation

Origins of ingredients
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Threatened species

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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Skittles tropical - 174 g