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Contessa - Bahlsen - 200 g

Contessa - Bahlsen - 200 g

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Barcode: 4017100810008 (EAN / EAN-13)

Common name: Runde braune Lebkuchen mit edelherber Schokolade (13%)

Quantity: 200 g

Packaging: Plastic, Cardboard, Paperboard

Brands: Bahlsen

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

Labels, certifications, awards: Sustainable farming, Green Dot, Made in Germany, UTZ Certified, UTZ Certified Cocoa

Manufacturing or processing places: Deutschland

Stores: Sky

Countries where sold: Germany

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Ingredients

28 ingredients

: Zucker, gemahlene Aprikosenkerne, Weizenmehl, Glukose-Fruktose-Sirup, Kakaomasse, Stabilisator: Sorbit; Karamellzuckersirup, Apfelsinenschalen, Kakaobutter, Invertzuckersirup, Hühnereiklarpulver, Zimt, Backtriebmittel: Kaliumcarbonate, Diphosphate, Natriumcarbonate; Salz, Gewürz, Molkenerzeugnis, Aromen, Emulgator: Lecithine (Soja), Stärke (Weizn), Erdnussöl, Säuerungsmittel: Citronensäure.

Allergens: Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Nuts, Soybeans, de:weizn

Traces: Nuts

Food processing

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

Additive: E322 - Lecithins

Additive: E420 - Sorbitol

Additive: E450 - Diphosphates

Ingredient: Emulsifier

Ingredient: Flavouring

Ingredient: Glucose

Ingredient: Invert sugar

Ingredient: Whey
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Unprocessed or minimally processed foods

Processed culinary ingredients

Processed foods

Ultra processed foods

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Additives

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.

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.

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

E450 - Diphosphates

Diphosphates (E450) are food additives often utilized to modify the texture of products, acting as leavening agents in baking and preventing the coagulation of canned food.

These salts can stabilize whipped cream and are also found in powdered products to maintain their flow properties. They are commonly present in baked goods, processed meats, and soft drinks.

Derived from phosphoric acid, they're part of our daily phosphate intake, which often surpasses recommended levels due to the prevalence of phosphates in processed foods and drinks.

Excessive phosphate consumption is linked to health issues, such as impaired kidney function and weakened bone health. Though diphosphates are generally regarded as safe when consumed within established acceptable daily intakes, it's imperative to monitor overall phosphate consumption to maintain optimal health.

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.

Ingredients analysis

Palm oil free
No ingredients containing palm oil detected

Unrecognized ingredients: de:apfelsinenschalen, de:kaliumcarbonate, de:weizn
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Non-vegan
Non-vegan ingredients: de:Hühnerei-Trockeneiweiß, Whey product
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: Zucker, Aprikosenkerne, _Weizenmehl_, Glukose-Fruktose-Sirup, Kakaomasse, Stabilisator (Sorbit), Karamellzuckersirup, Apfelsinenschalen, Kakaobutter, Invertzuckersirup, _Hühnereiklarpulver_, Zimt, Backtriebmittel (Kaliumcarbonate), Diphosphate, Natriumcarbonate, Salz, Gewürz, _Molkenerzeugnis_, Aromen, Emulgator (Lecithine), Stärke (_Weizn_), _Erdnussöl_, Säuerungsmittel (Citronensäure)
Zucker -> en:sugar - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016 - percent_min: 4.34782608695652 - percent_max: 100

Aprikosenkerne -> en:apricot-kernels - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 50

_Weizenmehl_ -> en:wheat-flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9410 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 33.3333333333333

Glukose-Fruktose-Sirup -> en:glucose-fructose-syrup - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 31077 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25

Kakaomasse -> en:cocoa-paste - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 16030 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 20

Stabilisator -> en:stabiliser - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 16.6666666666667

Sorbit -> en:e420 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 16.6666666666667

Karamellzuckersirup -> en:caramelised-sugar-syrup - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 14.2857142857143

Apfelsinenschalen -> de:apfelsinenschalen - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 12.5

Kakaobutter -> en:cocoa-butter - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 16030 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 11.1111111111111

Invertzuckersirup -> en:invert-sugar-syrup - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 10

_Hühnereiklarpulver_ -> de:hühnerei-trockeneiweiß - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 22004 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 9.09090909090909

Zimt -> en:cinnamon - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 8.33333333333333

Backtriebmittel -> en:raising-agent - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 7.69230769230769

Kaliumcarbonate -> de:kaliumcarbonate - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 7.69230769230769

Diphosphate -> en:e450 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 7.14285714285714

Natriumcarbonate -> en:e500 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 6.66666666666667

Salz -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.37

Gewürz -> en:herb - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.37

_Molkenerzeugnis_ -> en:whey-product - vegan: no - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.37

Aromen -> en:flavouring - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.37

Emulgator -> en:emulsifier - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.37

Lecithine -> en:e322 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.37

Stärke -> en:starch - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9510 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.37

_Weizn_ -> de:weizn - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.37

_Erdnussöl_ -> en:peanut-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: no - ciqual_food_code: 17040 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.37

Säuerungsmittel -> en:acid - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.37

Citronensäure -> en:e330 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.37

Nutrition

Bad 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: 23
This product is not considered a beverage for the calculation of the Nutri-Score.

Positive points: 0

Proteins: 4 / 5 (value: 7.1, rounded value: 7.1)

Fiber: 0 / 5 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)

Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 23.9130434782609, rounded value: 23.9)

Negative points: 20

Energy: 5 / 10 (value: 1719, rounded value: 1719)

Sugars: 10 / 10 (value: 46, rounded value: 46)

Saturated fat: 4 / 10 (value: 4.1, rounded value: 4.1)

Sodium: 1 / 10 (value: 148, rounded value: 148)

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

Nutritional score: (20 - 0)

Nutri-Score:
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Nutrient levels
- Fat in moderate quantity (14%)
  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 (4.1%)
  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 (46%)
  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 (0.37%)
  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	Compared to: Gingerbreads
Energy	1,719 kj (409 kcal)	+17%
Fat	14 g	+152%
Saturated fat	4.1 g	+110%
Carbohydrates	62 g	-10%
Sugars	46 g	+14%
Fiber	?
Proteins	7.1 g	+48%
Salt	0.37 g	-12%
Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis)	23.913 %

Environment

Eco-Score B - Low environmental impact

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Life cycle analysis

Average impact of products of the same category: A (Score: 86/100)

Category: Gingerbread

PEF environmental score: 0.23 (the lower the score, the lower the impact)
including impact on climate change: 1.69 kg CO2 eq/kg of product

Stage	Impact
Agriculture	69.3 %
Processing	15.4 %
Packaging	8.1 %
Transportation	5.1 %
Distribution	2.1 %
Consumption	0.0 %

Bonuses and maluses

Labels with environmental benefits
Bonus: +10
- UTZ Certified

Missing origins of ingredients information
Malus: -5

⚠ ️ The origins of the ingredients of this product are not indicated.

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No ingredients that threaten species

Packaging with a medium impact

Malus: -11

Shape	Material	Recycling	Impact
Unknown	Plastic		High
Unknown	Paperboard		Low

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Eco-Score for this product

Impact for this product: B (Score: 79/100)
Product: Contessa - Bahlsen - 200 g

Life cycle analysis score: 86
Sum of bonuses and maluses: -6

Final score: 79/100 (The score of products with non-recyclable and non-biodegradable packaging materials is capped at 79 (grade B).)

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Carbon footprint

Equal to driving 0.9 km in a petrol car

169 g CO² per 100g of product

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

Stage	Impact
Agriculture	61.5 %
Processing	11.8 %
Packaging	17.1 %
Transportation	8.5 %
Distribution	1.2 %
Consumption	0.0 %

Packaging

Packaging with a medium impact

Packaging parts

(Plastic)
(Paperboard)

Packaging materials

Material	%	Packaging weight	Packaging weight per 100 g of product
Paper or cardboard
Plastic
Total

Transportation

Origins of ingredients
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Last edit of product page on August 22, 2023, 7:59:51 AM CEST by naruyoko.
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Contessa - Bahlsen - 200 g