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Katjes Glücksherzen – 300 g

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Katjes Glücksherzen – 300 g

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Barcode:
4037400433707(EAN / EAN-13)

Quantity: 300 g

Brands: Katjes

Categories: Snacks, Sweet snacks, Confectioneries, Chewing gum

Labels, certifications, awards: Vegetarian, European Vegetarian Union, European Vegetarian Union Vegetarian

Countries where sold: France, Germany

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Nutrition

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Nutrient levels
- Fat in low quantity (0.2%)
  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 low quantity (0.1%)
  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 (58%)
  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 (0.03%)
  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: Chewing gum
Energy	1,459 kj (343 kcal)	+100%
Fat	0.2 g	-20%
Saturated fat	0.1 g	-35%
Carbohydrates	84 g	+28%
Sugars	58 g	+1,525%
Fiber	?
Proteins	0.1 g	-21%
Salt	0.03 g	+1%
Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis)	0.269 %

Ingredients

22 ingredients
German: Glukosesirup, Zucker, modifizierte Stärke, Glukose-Fruktose-Sirup, Säuerungsmittel (Citronensäure, Äpfelsäure, Milchsäure), Holunderbeersaft aus Holunderbeersaftkonzentrat, natürliche Aromen, natürliches Orangen-Aroma, Frucht-und Pflanzenkonzentrate (Saflor, Apfel, Zitrone, Rettich, schwarze Johannisbeere). Spirulinakonzentrat, pflanzliches Öl (Sonnenblume), Überzugsmittel: Bienenwachs, weiß und gelb.

Traces: Milk
- Ingredient information
  - Glucose syrup: 54.2% (estimate)
    
    What it is: A thick, sweet liquid made from cornstarch or wheatstarch.
    
    Why it's used: Prevents sugar crystallization in candy, keeps baked goods moist, and adds sweetness.
    
    Health concerns: Highly processed, low in nutrients, and may contribute to weight gain and other health problems.
    
    Look for: "glucose syrup," "corn syrup," or "confectioner's glucose" on ingredient lists.
    
    Concerns:
    
    Glucose syrup usually have a high fructose content, linked to potential health issues like weight gain, metabolic disorders, and liver problems.
    
    May contribute to "empty calories" with little nutritional value.
    
    Sources: WHO
  - Sugar: 22.9% (estimate)
  - Modified starch: 11.5% (estimate)
  - Glucose-fructose syrup: 5.7% (estimate)
  - Acid: 2.9% (estimate)
  - — E330: < 2% (estimate)
  - — E296: < 2% (estimate)
  - — E270: < 2% (estimate)
  - holunderbeersaft-aus-holunderbeersaftkonzentrat: < 2% (estimate)
  - Natural flavouring: < 2% (estimate)
  - Natural orange flavouring: < 2% (estimate)
  - Fruit and plant concentrates: < 2% (estimate)
  - — Safflower: < 2% (estimate)
  - — Apple: < 2% (estimate)
  - — Lemon: < 2% (estimate)
  - — Radish: < 2% (estimate)
  - — Blackcurrant: < 2% (estimate)
  - Spirulina concentrate: < 2% (estimate)
  - Vegetable oil: < 2% (estimate)
  - — Sunflower: < 2% (estimate)
  - Glazing agent: < 2% (estimate)
  - — E901: < 2% (estimate)

Food processing

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  Several studies have found that a lower consumption of ultra-processed foods is associated with a reduced risk of noncommunicable chronic diseases, such as obesity, hypertension and diabetes.
  Source: Ultra-processed foods increase noncommunicable chronic disease risk
Elements that indicate the product is in the 4 - Ultra processed food and drink products group:

Additive: E14XX - Modified Starch

Additive: E901 - White and yellow beeswax

Ingredient: Flavouring

Ingredient: Glazing agent

Ingredient: Glucose

Ingredient: Glucose syrup

Ingredient: Modified starch

Ingredient: Fructose
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Additives

E14XX - Modified Starch

E270 - Lactic acid

Lactic acid: Lactic acid is an organic compound with the formula CH3CH-OH-COOH. In its solid state, it is white and water-soluble. In its liquid state, it is colorless. It is produced both naturally and synthetically. With a hydroxyl group adjacent to the carboxyl group, lactic acid is classified as an alpha-hydroxy acid -AHA-. In the form of its conjugate base called lactate, it plays a role in several biochemical processes. In solution, it can ionize a proton from the carboxyl group, producing the lactate ion CH3CH-OH-CO−2. Compared to acetic acid, its pKa is 1 unit less, meaning lactic acid deprotonates ten times more easily than acetic acid does. This higher acidity is the consequence of the intramolecular hydrogen bonding between the α-hydroxyl and the carboxylate group. Lactic acid is chiral, consisting of two optical isomers. One is known as L--+--lactic acid or -S--lactic acid and the other, its mirror image, is D--−--lactic acid or -R--lactic acid. A mixture of the two in equal amounts is called DL-lactic acid, or racemic lactic acid. Lactic acid is hygroscopic. DL-lactic acid is miscible with water and with ethanol above its melting point which is around 17 or 18 °C. D-lactic acid and L-lactic acid have a higher melting point. In animals, L-lactate is constantly produced from pyruvate via the enzyme lactate dehydrogenase -LDH- in a process of fermentation during normal metabolism and exercise. It does not increase in concentration until the rate of lactate production exceeds the rate of lactate removal, which is governed by a number of factors, including monocarboxylate transporters, concentration and isoform of LDH, and oxidative capacity of tissues. The concentration of blood lactate is usually 1–2 mM at rest, but can rise to over 20 mM during intense exertion and as high as 25 mM afterward. In addition to other biological roles, L-lactic acid is the primary endogenous agonist of hydroxycarboxylic acid receptor 1 -HCA1-, which is a Gi/o-coupled G protein-coupled receptor -GPCR-.In industry, lactic acid fermentation is performed by lactic acid bacteria, which convert simple carbohydrates such as glucose, sucrose, or galactose to lactic acid. These bacteria can also grow in the mouth; the acid they produce is responsible for the tooth decay known as caries. In medicine, lactate is one of the main components of lactated Ringer's solution and Hartmann's solution. These intravenous fluids consist of sodium and potassium cations along with lactate and chloride anions in solution with distilled water, generally in concentrations isotonic with human blood. It is most commonly used for fluid resuscitation after blood loss due to trauma, surgery, or burns.
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.

E901 - White and yellow beeswax

Beeswax: Beeswax -cera alba- is a natural wax produced by honey bees of the genus Apis. The wax is formed into "scales" by eight wax-producing glands in the abdominal segments of worker bees, which discard it in or at the hive. The hive workers collect and use it to form cells for honey storage and larval and pupal protection within the beehive. Chemically, beeswax consists mainly of esters of fatty acids and various long-chain alcohols. Beeswax has long-standing applications in human food and flavoring. For example, it is used as a glazing agent or as a light/heat source. It is edible, in the sense of having similar negligible toxicity to plant waxes, and is approved for food use in most countries and the European Union under the E number E901. However, the wax monoesters in beeswax are poorly hydrolysed in the guts of humans and other mammals, so they have insignificant nutritional value. Some birds, such as honeyguides, can digest beeswax. Beeswax is the main diet of wax moth larvae.
Source: Wikipedia

Ingredients analysis

Palm oil free
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de: Glukosesirup, Zucker, modifizierte Stärke, Glukose-Fruktose-Sirup, Säuerungsmittel (Citronensäure, Äpfelsäure, Milchsäure), Holunderbeersaft aus Holunderbeersaftkonzentrat, natürliche Aromen, natürliches Orangen-Aroma, Frucht-und Pflanzenkonzentrate (Saflor, Apfel, Zitrone, Rettich, schwarze Johannisbeere), Spirulinakonzentrat, pflanzliches Öl (Sonnenblume), Überzugsmittel (Bienenwachs weiß und gelb)
Glukosesirup -> en:glucose-syrup – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016 – percent_min: 8.33333333333333 – percent_max: 100

Zucker -> en:sugar – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016 – percent_min: 0 – percent_max: 50

modifizierte Stärke -> en:modified-starch – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9510 – 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

Säuerungsmittel -> en:acid – percent_min: 0 – percent_max: 20

Citronensäure -> en:e330 – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – percent_min: 0 – percent_max: 20

Äpfelsäure -> en:e296 – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – percent_min: 0 – percent_max: 10

Milchsäure -> en:e270 – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – percent_min: 0 – percent_max: 6.66666666666667

Holunderbeersaft aus Holunderbeersaftkonzentrat -> de:holunderbeersaft-aus-holunderbeersaftkonzentrat – percent_min: 0 – percent_max: 16.6666666666667

natürliche Aromen -> en:natural-flavouring – vegan: maybe – vegetarian: maybe – percent_min: 0 – percent_max: 5

natürliches Orangen-Aroma -> en:natural-orange-flavouring – vegan: maybe – vegetarian: maybe – percent_min: 0 – percent_max: 5

Frucht-und Pflanzenkonzentrate -> en:fruit-and-plant-concentrates – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – percent_min: 0 – percent_max: 5

Saflor -> en:safflower – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – percent_min: 0 – percent_max: 5

Apfel -> en:apple – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – ciqual_food_code: 13050 – percent_min: 0 – percent_max: 2.5

Zitrone -> en:lemon – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – ciqual_proxy_food_code: 13009 – percent_min: 0 – percent_max: 1.66666666666667

Rettich -> en:radish – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – ciqual_food_code: 20045 – percent_min: 0 – percent_max: 1.25

schwarze Johannisbeere -> en:blackcurrant – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – ciqual_food_code: 13007 – percent_min: 0 – percent_max: 1

Spirulinakonzentrat -> en:spirulina-concentrate – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – ciqual_proxy_food_code: 20984 – percent_min: 0 – percent_max: 5

pflanzliches Öl -> en:vegetable-oil – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – from_palm_oil: maybe – percent_min: 0 – percent_max: 5

Sonnenblume -> en:sunflower – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – percent_min: 0 – percent_max: 5

Überzugsmittel -> en:glazing-agent – percent_min: 0 – percent_max: 5

Bienenwachs weiß und gelb -> en:e901 – vegan: no – vegetarian: yes – percent_min: 0 – percent_max: 5

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Katjes Glücksherzen – 300 g

Katjes Glücksherzen – 300 g

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Nutrient levels

Fat in low quantity (0.2%)

Saturated fat in low quantity (0.1%)

Sugars in high quantity (58%)

Salt in low quantity (0.03%)

Nutrition facts

Ingredients

22 ingredients

Ingredient information

Glucose syrup: 54.2% (estimate)

Sugar: 22.9% (estimate)

Modified starch: 11.5% (estimate)

Glucose-fructose syrup: 5.7% (estimate)

Acid: 2.9% (estimate)

— E330: < 2% (estimate)

— E296: < 2% (estimate)

— E270: < 2% (estimate)

holunderbeersaft-aus-holunderbeersaftkonzentrat: < 2% (estimate)

Natural flavouring: < 2% (estimate)

Natural orange flavouring: < 2% (estimate)

Fruit and plant concentrates: < 2% (estimate)

— Safflower: < 2% (estimate)

— Apple: < 2% (estimate)

— Lemon: < 2% (estimate)

— Radish: < 2% (estimate)

— Blackcurrant: < 2% (estimate)

Spirulina concentrate: < 2% (estimate)

Vegetable oil: < 2% (estimate)

— Sunflower: < 2% (estimate)

Glazing agent: < 2% (estimate)

— E901: < 2% (estimate)

Food processing

Ultra-processed foods

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Additives

E14XX - Modified Starch

E270 - Lactic acid

E296 - Malic acid

E330 - Citric acid

E901 - White and yellow beeswax

Ingredients analysis

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