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Paxo - Meat Free Meatball Mix - 120g

Paxo - Meat Free Meatball Mix - 120g

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Barcode: 5000354922305 (EAN / EAN-13)

Quantity: 120g

Brands: Meat Free Meatball Mix

Categories: Meat alternatives, Meat analogues, Meat analogues from soy or wheat proteins

Labels, certifications, awards: Green Dot

Countries where sold: United Kingdom

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Ingredients

35 ingredients

Textured Wheat Protein (37%) (Wheat Gluten, Firming Agent (Calcium Sulphate)), Wheat Gluten, Rusk (17%) (Wheat Flour (with added Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Raising Agent (Ammonium Carbonates), Salt), Rapeseed Oil, Gelling Agent (Methyl Cellulose), Dried Basil, Dried Oregano, Onion Powder, Ground Paprika, Yeast Extract Powder, Flavouring, Garlic Powder, Citrus Fibre, Tomato Powder, Salt, Dried Red Pepper, Colour (Beetroot Red), Dried Parsley, Ground Black Pepper, Ground Fennel, Wheat Starch, Barley Malt Extract.

Allergens: Gluten

Food processing

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

Additive: E162 - Beetroot red

Additive: E461 - Methyl cellulose

Ingredient: Colour

Ingredient: Firming agent

Ingredient: Flavouring

Ingredient: Gelling agent

Ingredient: Gluten
Food products are classified into 4 groups according to their degree of processing:

Unprocessed or minimally processed foods

Processed culinary ingredients

Processed foods

Ultra processed foods

The determination of the group is based on the category of the product and on the ingredients it contains.

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Additives

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

E461 - Methyl cellulose

Methyl cellulose: Methyl cellulose -or methylcellulose- is a chemical compound derived from cellulose. It is a hydrophilic white powder in pure form and dissolves in cold -but not in hot- water, forming a clear viscous solution or gel. It is sold under a variety of trade names and is used as a thickener and emulsifier in various food and cosmetic products, and also as a treatment of constipation. Like cellulose, it is not digestible, not toxic, and not an allergen.
Source: Wikipedia

E503 - Ammonium carbonates

Ammonium carbonate: Ammonium carbonate is a salt with the chemical formula -NH4-2CO3. Since it readily degrades to gaseous ammonia and carbon dioxide upon heating, it is used as a leavening agent and also as smelling salt. It is also known as baker's ammonia and was a predecessor to the more modern leavening agents baking soda and baking powder. It is a component of what was formerly known as sal volatile and salt of hartshorn.
Source: Wikipedia

E516 - Calcium sulphate

Calcium sulfate: Calcium sulfate -or calcium sulphate- is the inorganic compound with the formula CaSO4 and related hydrates. In the form of γ-anhydrite -the anhydrous form-, it is used as a desiccant. One particular hydrate is better known as plaster of Paris, and another occurs naturally as the mineral gypsum. It has many uses in industry. All forms are white solids that are poorly soluble in water. Calcium sulfate causes permanent hardness in water.
Source: Wikipedia

Ingredients analysis

Palm oil free

No ingredients containing palm oil detected

Vegan status unknown
Unrecognized ingredients: Rusk, Calcium, Iron, Thiamin

Vegetarian status unknown
Unrecognized ingredients: Rusk, Calcium, Iron, Thiamin

The analysis is based solely on the ingredients listed and does not take into account processing methods.

Details of the analysis of the ingredients
: Textured Wheat Protein 37% (Wheat Gluten, Firming Agent (Calcium Sulphate)), Wheat Gluten, Rusk 17% (Wheat Flour (with added Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Raising Agent (Ammonium Carbonates), Salt), Rapeseed Oil, Gelling Agent (Methyl Cellulose), Dried Basil, Dried Oregano, Onion, Paprika, Yeast Extract Powder, Flavouring, Garlic, Citrus Fibre, Tomato, Salt, Red Pepper, Colour (Beetroot Red), Parsley, Black Pepper, Fennel, Wheat Starch, Barley Malt Extract
Textured Wheat Protein -> en:textured-wheat-protein - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 37 - percent: 37 - percent_max: 37

Wheat Gluten -> en:wheat-gluten - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 18.5 - percent_max: 37

Firming Agent -> en:firming-agent - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 18.5

Calcium Sulphate -> en:e516 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 18.5

Wheat Gluten -> en:wheat-gluten - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 17 - percent_max: 37

Rusk -> en:rusk - percent_min: 17 - percent: 17 - percent_max: 17

Wheat Flour -> en:wheat-flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9410 - percent_min: 7.51 - percent_max: 17

with added Calcium -> en:calcium - percent_min: 1.8775 - percent_max: 17

Iron -> en:iron - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 8.5

Niacin -> en:e375 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5.66666666666667

Thiamin -> en:thiamin - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.25

Raising Agent -> en:raising-agent - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 8.5

Ammonium Carbonates -> en:e503 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 8.5

Salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.99

Rapeseed Oil -> en:rapeseed-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: no - percent_min: 0.473684210526316 - percent_max: 17

Gelling Agent -> en:gelling-agent - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 15.1754385964912

Methyl Cellulose -> en:e461 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 15.1754385964912

Dried Basil -> en:dried-basil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11032 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 11.3815789473684

Dried Oregano -> en:dried-oregano - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11035 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 9.10526315789474

Onion -> en:onion - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 20034 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 7.58771929824561

Paprika -> en:paprika - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11049 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 6.50375939849624

Yeast Extract Powder -> en:yeast-extract-powder - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5.69078947368421

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

Garlic -> en:garlic - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11000 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.55263157894737

Citrus Fibre -> en:citrus-fibre - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.13875598086124

Tomato -> en:tomato - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 20047 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3.79385964912281

Salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.99

Red Pepper -> en:red-bell-pepper - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 20087 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.99

Colour -> en:colour - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.99

Beetroot Red -> en:e162 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.99

Parsley -> en:parsley - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 11014 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.99

Black Pepper -> en:black-pepper - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11015 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.99

Fennel -> en:fennel - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 20028 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.99

Wheat Starch -> en:wheat-starch - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9510 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.99

Barley Malt Extract -> en:barley-malt-extract - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.99

Nutrition

Very good nutritional quality
⚠ ️Warning: the amount of fruits, vegetables and nuts is not specified on the label, it was estimated from the list of ingredients: 8
This product is not considered a beverage for the calculation of the Nutri-Score.

Positive points: 7

Proteins: 5 / 5 (value: 20.9, rounded value: 20.9)

Fiber: 2 / 5 (value: 2.2, rounded value: 2.2)

Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 8.7401307758532, rounded value: 8.7)

Negative points: 6

Energy: 2 / 10 (value: 832, rounded value: 832)

Sugars: 0 / 10 (value: 1, rounded value: 1)

Saturated fat: 0 / 10 (value: 0.8, rounded value: 0.8)

Sodium: 4 / 10 (value: 396, rounded value: 396)

The points for proteins are counted because the negative points are less than 11.

Nutritional score: (6 - 7)

Nutri-Score:
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Nutrient levels
- Fat in moderate quantity (6.2%)
  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 (0.8%)
  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 low quantity (1%)
  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 (0.99%)
  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: Meat analogues from soy or wheat proteins
Energy	832 kj (196 kcal)	-4%
Fat	6.2 g	-36%
Saturated fat	0.8 g	-43%
Carbohydrates	13 g	+31%
Sugars	1 g	-44%
Fiber	2.2 g	-53%
Proteins	20.9 g	+20%
Salt	0.99 g	-26%
Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis)	8.74 %

Serving size: 3 meatballs

Environment

Eco-Score C - Moderate environmental impact

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Life cycle analysis

Average impact of products of the same category: B (Score: 69/100)

Category: Soy-based sliced

PEF environmental score: 0.35 (the lower the score, the lower the impact)
including impact on climate change: 2.11 kg CO2 eq/kg of product

Stage	Impact
Agriculture	7.0 %
Processing	75.3 %
Packaging	5.8 %
Transportation	5.1 %
Distribution	3.3 %
Consumption	3.5 %

Bonuses and maluses

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Malus: -5

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Malus: -15

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Eco-Score for this product

Impact for this product: C (Score: 49/100)
Product: Paxo - Meat Free Meatball Mix - 120g

Life cycle analysis score: 69
Sum of bonuses and maluses: -20

Final score: 49/100

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Carbon footprint

Equal to driving 1.1 km in a petrol car

211 g CO² per 100g of product

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

Stage	Impact
Agriculture	9.1 %
Processing	62.3 %
Packaging	11.6 %
Transportation	10.7 %
Distribution	2.0 %
Consumption	4.2 %

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