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Gummy candy - Kasugai

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Barcode: 4901326040120 (EAN / EAN-13)

Brands: Kasugai

Brand owner: KASUGAI

Categories: Snacks, Sweet snacks, Confectioneries

Manufacturing or processing places: Japan

Countries where sold: United States

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Ingredients

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    18 ingredients

    Glucose syrup, sugar, concentrated apple juice, sorbitol, gelatin, malic acid, natural and artificial flavor, pectin, starch powder (potato), carnauba wax, sodium citrate, emulsifiers [polyglycerol esters of fatty acids, enzyme - modified lecithin (soybeans)], citric acid.
    Allergens: Gelatin, Soybeans
    Traces: Crustaceans, Gluten, Milk, Nuts, Peanuts

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: E322 - Lecithins
    • Additive: E420 - Sorbitol
    • Additive: E428 - Gelatine
    • Additive: E440 - Pectins
    • Additive: E475 - Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
    • Additive: E903 - Carnauba wax
    • Ingredient: Emulsifier
    • Ingredient: Flavouring
    • Ingredient: Glucose
    • Ingredient: Glucose syrup

    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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • E331 - Sodium citrates

    Sodium citrate: Sodium citrate may refer to any of the sodium salts of citrate -though most commonly the third-: Monosodium citrate Disodium citrate Trisodium citrateThe three forms of the salt are collectively known by the E number E331. Sodium citrates are used as acidity regulators in food and drinks, and also as emulsifiers for oils. They enable cheeses to melt without becoming greasy.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • 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

  • E440 - Pectins

    Pectins (E440) are natural carbohydrates, predominantly found in fruits, that act as gelling agents in the food industry, creating the desirable jelly-like texture in jams, jellies, and marmalades.

    Pectins stabilize and thicken various food products, such as desserts, confectioneries, and beverages, ensuring a uniform consistency and quality.

    Recognized as safe by various health authorities, pectins have been widely used without notable adverse effects when consumed in typical dietary amounts.

  • 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

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    Palm oil free

    No ingredients containing palm oil detected

    Unrecognized ingredients: Modified-lecithin

    Some ingredients could not be recognized.

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    Non-vegan

    Non-vegan ingredients: E428

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    Non-vegetarian ingredients: E428

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    : Glucose syrup, sugar, concentrated apple juice, sorbitol, gelatin, malic acid, natural and artificial flavor, pectin, starch (potato), carnauba wax, sodium citrate, emulsifiers (polyglycerol esters of fatty acids), enzyme, modified lecithin (soybeans), citric acid
    1. Glucose syrup -> en:glucose-syrup - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016 - percent_min: 6.66666666666667 - percent_max: 100
    2. sugar -> en:sugar - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 50
    3. concentrated apple juice -> en:concentrated-apple-juice - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 2074 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 33.3333333333333
    4. sorbitol -> en:e420 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25
    5. gelatin -> en:e428 - vegan: no - vegetarian: no - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 20
    6. malic acid -> en:e296 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 16.6666666666667
    7. natural and artificial flavor -> en:natural-and-artificial-flavouring - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
    8. pectin -> en:e440a - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
    9. starch -> en:starch - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9510 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
      1. potato -> en:potato - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 4003 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
    10. carnauba wax -> en:e903 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
    11. sodium citrate -> en:sodium-citrate - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
    12. emulsifiers -> en:emulsifier - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
      1. polyglycerol esters of fatty acids -> en:e475 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
    13. enzyme -> en:enzyme - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
    14. modified lecithin -> en:modified-lecithin - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
      1. soybeans -> en:soya-bean - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 20901 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
    15. citric acid -> en:e330 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5

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: 11

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

    Positive points: 0

    • Proteins: 3 / 5 (value: 5, rounded value: 5)
    • Fiber: 0 / 5 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)
    • Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 11.67236328125, rounded value: 11.7)

    Negative points: 14

    • Energy: 4 / 10 (value: 1360, rounded value: 1360)
    • Sugars: 10 / 10 (value: 55, rounded value: 55)
    • Saturated fat: 0 / 10 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)
    • Sodium: 0 / 10 (value: 38, rounded value: 38)

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

    Nutritional score: (14 - 0)

    Nutri-Score:

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    Nutrient levels

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      Sugars in high quantity (55%)

      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 (0.095%)

      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     		As sold
    per serving (8 PIECES (40 g))     		Compared to: Confectioneries
    Energy 1,360 kj
    (325 kcal)     		544 kj
    (130 kcal)     		-23%
    Energy from fat 0 kj
    (0 kcal)     		0 kj
    (0 kcal)     		-100%
    Fat 0 g 0 g -100%
    Saturated fat 0 g 0 g -100%
    Trans fat 0 g 0 g
    Cholesterol 0 mg 0 mg -100%
    Carbohydrates 75 g 30 g +10%
    Sugars 55 g 22 g +10%
    Fiber 0 g 0 g -100%
    Proteins 5 g 2 g +29%
    Salt 0.095 g 0.038 g -42%
    Vitamin A 0 µg 0 µg -100%
    Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 0 mg 0 mg -100%
    Calcium 0 mg 0 mg -100%
    Iron 0 mg 0 mg -100%
    Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis) 11.672 % 11.672 %
Serving size: 8 PIECES (40 g)

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