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Mcvities moments - McVitie's

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Barcode: 5000168024196 (EAN / EAN-13)

Brands: McVitie's

Categories: Snacks, Sweet snacks

Labels, certifications, awards: No artificial flavors, No artificial colors, No artificial colours or flavours

Countries where sold: United Kingdom

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Ingredients

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    61 ingredients

    Milk Chocolate (29%) [Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Mass, Dried Skimmed Milk, Dried Whey (Milk), Butter Oil (Milk), Vegetable Fats (Shea, Palm), Emulsifiers (Soya Lecithin, E476), Natural Flavouring], Sugar, Vegetable Oils (Palm, Rapeseed), Water, Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Humectant (Glycerine), White Chocolate Pieces (3.5%) [Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Dried Whole Milk, Dried Skimmed Milk, Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin), Natural Flavouring], Barley Malt Extract, Calcium Carbonate, Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder, Dried Glucose Syrup, Emulsifiers (E475, E471, Soya Lecithin, Sunflower Lecithin), Glucose Syrup, Dried Whole Egg, Milk Proteins, Sweetened Condensed Skimmed Milk, Dried Egg White, Salt, Butter (Milk), Raising Agents (Disodium Diphosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Modified Starch, Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Invert Sugar Syrup, Stabiliser (Pectins), Glucose-Fructose Syrup. For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold. May also contain Peanuts, Nuts.
    Allergens: Gluten, Milk, Soybeans
    Traces: 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: E14XX - Modified Starch
    • Additive: E322 - Lecithins
    • Additive: E422 - Glycerol
    • Additive: E440 - Pectins
    • Additive: E450 - Diphosphates
    • Additive: E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
    • Additive: E475 - Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
    • Additive: E476 - Polyglycerol polyricinoleate
    • Ingredient: Emulsifier
    • Ingredient: Flavouring
    • Ingredient: Glucose
    • Ingredient: Glucose syrup
    • Ingredient: Humectant
    • Ingredient: Invert sugar
    • Ingredient: Milk proteins
    • Ingredient: Whey

    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

  • E202 - Potassium sorbate

    Potassium sorbate (E202) is a synthetic food preservative commonly used to extend the shelf life of various food products.

    It works by inhibiting the growth of molds, yeast, and some bacteria, preventing spoilage. When added to foods, it helps maintain their freshness and quality.

    Some studies have shown that when combined with nitrites, potassium sorbate have genotoxic activity in vitro. However, potassium sorbate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by regulatory authorities.

  • 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.

  • E422 - Glycerol

    Glycerol: Glycerol -; also called glycerine or glycerin; see spelling differences- is a simple polyol compound. It is a colorless, odorless, viscous liquid that is sweet-tasting and non-toxic. The glycerol backbone is found in all lipids known as triglycerides. It is widely used in the food industry as a sweetener and humectant and in pharmaceutical formulations. Glycerol has three hydroxyl groups that are responsible for its solubility in water and its hygroscopic nature.
    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.

  • 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.

  • E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

    Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471), are food additives commonly used as emulsifiers in various processed foods.

    These compounds consist of glycerol molecules linked to one or two fatty acid chains, which help stabilize and blend water and oil-based ingredients. E471 enhances the texture and shelf life of products like margarine, baked goods, and ice cream, ensuring a smooth and consistent texture.

    It is generally considered safe for consumption within established regulatory limits.

  • E476 - Polyglycerol polyricinoleate

    Polyglycerol polyricinoleate: Polyglycerol polyricinoleate -PGPR-, E476, is an emulsifier made from glycerol and fatty acids -usually from castor bean, but also from soybean oil-. In chocolate, compound chocolate and similar coatings, PGPR is mainly used with another substance like lecithin to reduce viscosity. It is used at low levels -below 0.5%-, and works by decreasing the friction between the solid particles -e.g. cacao, sugar, milk- in molten chocolate, reducing the yield stress so that it flows more easily, approaching the behaviour of a Newtonian fluid. It can also be used as an emulsifier in spreads and in salad dressings, or to improve the texture of baked goods. It is made up of a short chain of glycerol molecules connected by ether bonds, with ricinoleic acid side chains connected by ester bonds. PGPR is a yellowish, viscous liquid, and is strongly lipophilic: it is soluble in fats and oils and insoluble in water and ethanol.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • 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.

  • E500ii - Sodium hydrogen carbonate

    Sodium hydrogen carbonate, also known as E500ii, is a food additive commonly used as a leavening agent.

    When added to recipes, it releases carbon dioxide gas upon exposure to heat or acids, causing dough to rise and resulting in a light, fluffy texture in baked goods.

    It is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by regulatory authorities when used in appropriate quantities and poses no significant health risks when consumed in typical food applications.

Ingredients analysis

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    Palm oil

    Ingredients that contain palm oil: Palm, Palm oil
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    Non-vegan

    Non-vegan ingredients: Milk chocolate, Skimmed milk, Whey, Butterfat, Whole milk powder, Skimmed milk, Whole egg, Milk proteins, Sweetened condensed skimmed milk, Egg white, Butter
The analysis is based solely on the ingredients listed and does not take into account processing methods.
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    Details of the analysis of the ingredients

    : Milk Chocolate 29% (Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Mass, Skimmed Milk, Whey, Butter Oil, Vegetable Fats (Shea, Palm), Emulsifiers (Soya Lecithin, e476), Natural Flavouring), Sugar, Palm Vegetable Oils, Rapeseed Vegetable Oils, Water, Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Humectant (Glycerine), White Chocolate 3.5% (Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Dried Whole Milk, Skimmed Milk, Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin), Natural Flavouring), Barley Malt Extract, Calcium Carbonate, Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder, Dried Glucose Syrup, Emulsifiers (e475, e471, Soya Lecithin, Sunflower Lecithin), Glucose Syrup, Whole Egg, Milk Proteins, Sweetened Condensed Skimmed Milk, Egg White, Salt, Butter, Raising Agents (Disodium Diphosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Modified Starch, Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Invert Sugar Syrup, Stabiliser (Pectins), Glucose-Fructose Syrup, including cereals containing gluten
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      1. Sugar -> en:sugar - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016 - percent_min: 3.22222222222222 - percent_max: 29
      2. Cocoa Butter -> en:cocoa-butter - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 16030 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 14.5
      3. Cocoa Mass -> en:cocoa-paste - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 16030 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 9.66666666666667
      4. Skimmed Milk -> en:skimmed-milk - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 19051 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 7.25
      5. Whey -> en:whey - vegan: no - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5.8
      6. Butter Oil -> en:butterfat - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: maybe - ciqual_food_code: 16401 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.83333333333333
      7. Vegetable Fats -> en:vegetable-fat - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.14285714285714
        1. Shea -> en:shea-butter - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: no - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.14285714285714
        2. Palm -> en:palm - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: yes - ciqual_food_code: 16129 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.07142857142857
      8. Emulsifiers -> en:emulsifier - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3.625
        1. Soya Lecithin -> en:soya-lecithin - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 42200 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3.625
        2. e476 -> en:e476 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.8125
      9. Natural Flavouring -> en:natural-flavouring - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3.22222222222222
    2. Sugar -> en:sugar - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016 - percent_min: 3.5 - percent_max: 29
    3. Palm Vegetable Oils -> en:palm-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: yes - ciqual_food_code: 16129 - percent_min: 3.5 - percent_max: 27.5
    4. Rapeseed Vegetable Oils -> en:rapeseed-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: no - percent_min: 3.5 - percent_max: 21.5
    5. Water -> en:water - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 18066 - percent_min: 3.5 - percent_max: 17.9
    6. Flour -> en:flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9410 - percent_min: 3.5 - percent_max: 15.125
      1. Wheat Flour -> en:wheat-flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9410 - percent_min: 0.7 - percent_max: 15.125
      2. Calcium -> en:calcium - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 7.5625
      3. Iron -> en:iron - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5.04166666666667
      4. Niacin -> en:e375 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3.875
      5. Thiamin -> en:thiamin - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3.1
    7. Humectant -> en:humectant - percent_min: 3.5 - percent_max: 11.4
      1. Glycerine -> en:e422 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 3.5 - percent_max: 11.4
    8. White Chocolate -> en:white-chocolate - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 31010 - percent_min: 3.5 - percent: 3.5 - percent_max: 3.5
      1. Sugar -> en:sugar - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016 - percent_min: 0.583333333333333 - percent_max: 3.5
      2. Cocoa Butter -> en:cocoa-butter - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 16030 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.75
      3. Dried Whole Milk -> en:whole-milk-powder - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 19021 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.16666666666667
      4. Skimmed Milk -> en:skimmed-milk - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 19051 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.875
      5. Emulsifier -> en:emulsifier - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.7
        1. Soya Lecithin -> en:soya-lecithin - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 42200 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.7
      6. Natural Flavouring -> en:natural-flavouring - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.583333333333333
    9. Barley Malt Extract -> en:barley-malt-extract - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3.5
    10. Calcium Carbonate -> en:e170i - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3.5
    11. Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder -> en:fat-reduced-cocoa-powder - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 18100 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3.5
    12. Dried Glucose Syrup -> en:dehydrated-glucose-syrup - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3.5
    13. Emulsifiers -> en:emulsifier - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3.5
      1. e475 -> en:e475 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3.5
      2. e471 -> en:e471 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - from_palm_oil: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.75
      3. Soya Lecithin -> en:soya-lecithin - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 42200 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.16666666666667
      4. Sunflower Lecithin -> en:sunflower-lecithin - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.875
    14. Glucose Syrup -> en:glucose-syrup - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3.5
    15. Whole Egg -> en:whole-egg - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 22000 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3.5
    16. Milk Proteins -> en:milk-proteins - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3.5
    17. Sweetened Condensed Skimmed Milk -> en:sweetened-condensed-skimmed-milk - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 19051 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3.33333333333333
    18. Egg White -> en:egg-white - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 22001 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3.125
    19. Salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.47
    20. Butter -> en:butter - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 16400 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.47
    21. Raising Agents -> en:raising-agent - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.47
      1. Disodium Diphosphate -> en:e450i - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.47
      2. Sodium Bicarbonate -> en:e500ii - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.235
    22. Modified Starch -> en:modified-starch - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9510 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.47
    23. Preservative -> en:preservative - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.47
      1. Potassium Sorbate -> en:e202 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.47
    24. Invert Sugar Syrup -> en:invert-sugar-syrup - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.47
    25. Stabiliser -> en:stabiliser - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.47
      1. Pectins -> en:e440a - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.47
    26. Glucose-Fructose Syrup -> en:glucose-fructose-syrup - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 31077 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.47
    27. including cereals containing gluten -> en:cereals-containing-gluten - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.47

Nutrition

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    Bad nutritional quality

    ⚠ ️Warning: the amount of fruits, vegetables and nuts is not specified on the label, it was estimated from the list of ingredients: 12

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

    Positive points: 1

    • Proteins: 2 / 5 (value: 4.8, rounded value: 4.8)
    • Fiber: 1 / 5 (value: 1.5, rounded value: 1.5)
    • Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 12.5, rounded value: 12.5)

    Negative points: 25

    • Energy: 5 / 10 (value: 1946, rounded value: 1946)
    • Sugars: 8 / 10 (value: 39.3, rounded value: 39.3)
    • Saturated fat: 10 / 10 (value: 12.2, rounded value: 12.2)
    • Sodium: 2 / 10 (value: 188, rounded value: 188)

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

    Nutritional score: (25 - 1)

    Nutri-Score:

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    Nutrition facts

    Nutrition facts As sold
    for 100 g / 100 ml     		Compared to: Sweet snacks
    Energy 1,946 kj
    (465 kcal)     		+7%
    Fat 24.9 g +33%
    Saturated fat 12.2 g +36%
    Carbohydrates 55.3 g -7%
    Sugars 39.3 g +10%
    Fiber 1.5 g -46%
    Proteins 4.8 g -13%
    Salt 0.47 g +16%
    Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis) 12.5 %

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