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Angel cake - Asda

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Barcode: 5054070893593 (EAN / EAN-13)

Brands: Asda

Stores: ASDA

Countries where sold: United Kingdom

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Ingredients

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    41 ingredients

    Madeira Sponge [Fortified Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin (B3), Thiamin (B1)], Sugar, Pasteurised Egg White, Water, Palm Oil, Rapeseed Oil, Humectant (Glycerol), Glucose Syrup, Dried Skimmed Milk, Raising Agents (Diphosphates, Sodium Carbonates), Emulsifier (Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids), Preservative (Sorbic Acid), Colours (Carotenes, Carmines)], Vanilla Flavour Frosting (17%) [Sugar, Palm Oil, Palm Kernel Oil, Rapeseed Oil, Dried Glucose Syrup, Water, Palm Stearin, Humectant (Glycerol), Emulsifier (Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids), Flavouring]
    Allergens: Gluten

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: E120 - Cochineal
    • Additive: E160a - Carotene
    • Additive: E422 - Glycerol
    • Additive: E450 - Diphosphates
    • Additive: E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
    • Ingredient: Colour
    • Ingredient: Emulsifier
    • Ingredient: Flavouring
    • Ingredient: Glucose
    • Ingredient: Glucose syrup
    • Ingredient: Humectant

    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

  • E120 - Cochineal

    Carminic acid: Carminic acid -C22H20O13- is a red glucosidal hydroxyanthrapurin that occurs naturally in some scale insects, such as the cochineal, Armenian cochineal, and Polish cochineal. The insects produce the acid as a deterrent to predators. An aluminum salt of carminic acid is the coloring agent in carmine. Synonyms are C.I. 75470 and C.I. Natural Red 4. The chemical structure of carminic acid consists of a core anthraquinone structure linked to a glucose sugar unit. Carminic acid was first synthesized in the laboratory by organic chemists in 1991.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E160a - Carotene

    Carotene: The term carotene -also carotin, from the Latin carota, "carrot"- is used for many related unsaturated hydrocarbon substances having the formula C40Hx, which are synthesized by plants but in general cannot be made by animals -with the exception of some aphids and spider mites which acquired the synthesizing genes from fungi-. Carotenes are photosynthetic pigments important for photosynthesis. Carotenes contain no oxygen atoms. They absorb ultraviolet, violet, and blue light and scatter orange or red light, and -in low concentrations- yellow light. Carotenes are responsible for the orange colour of the carrot, for which this class of chemicals is named, and for the colours of many other fruits, vegetables and fungi -for example, sweet potatoes, chanterelle and orange cantaloupe melon-. Carotenes are also responsible for the orange -but not all of the yellow- colours in dry foliage. They also -in lower concentrations- impart the yellow coloration to milk-fat and butter. Omnivorous animal species which are relatively poor converters of coloured dietary carotenoids to colourless retinoids have yellowed-coloured body fat, as a result of the carotenoid retention from the vegetable portion of their diet. The typical yellow-coloured fat of humans and chickens is a result of fat storage of carotenes from their diets. Carotenes contribute to photosynthesis by transmitting the light energy they absorb to chlorophyll. They also protect plant tissues by helping to absorb the energy from singlet oxygen, an excited form of the oxygen molecule O2 which is formed during photosynthesis. β-Carotene is composed of two retinyl groups, and is broken down in the mucosa of the human small intestine by β-carotene 15‚15'-monooxygenase to retinal, a form of vitamin A. β-Carotene can be stored in the liver and body fat and converted to retinal as needed, thus making it a form of vitamin A for humans and some other mammals. The carotenes α-carotene and γ-carotene, due to their single retinyl group -β-ionone ring-, also have some vitamin A activity -though less than β-carotene-, as does the xanthophyll carotenoid β-cryptoxanthin. All other carotenoids, including lycopene, have no beta-ring and thus no vitamin A activity -although they may have antioxidant activity and thus biological activity in other ways-. Animal species differ greatly in their ability to convert retinyl -beta-ionone- containing carotenoids to retinals. Carnivores in general are poor converters of dietary ionone-containing carotenoids. Pure carnivores such as ferrets lack β-carotene 15‚15'-monooxygenase and cannot convert any carotenoids to retinals at all -resulting in carotenes not being a form of vitamin A for this species-; while cats can convert a trace of β-carotene to retinol, although the amount is totally insufficient for meeting their daily retinol needs.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E200 - Sorbic acid

    Sorbic acid: Sorbic acid, or 2‚4-hexadienoic acid, is a natural organic compound used as a food preservative. It has the chemical formula CH3-CH-4CO2H. It is a colourless solid that is slightly soluble in water and sublimes readily. It was first isolated from the unripe berries of the Sorbus aucuparia -rowan tree-, hence its name.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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

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    Palm oil

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

    Non-vegan ingredients: Egg white, Skimmed milk, E120

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    Non-vegetarian

    Non-vegetarian ingredients: E120

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    en: Madeira Sponge (Fortified Wheat Flour, Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin (B3), Thiamin (B1)), Sugar, Egg White, Water, Palm Oil, Rapeseed Oil, Humectant (Glycerol), Glucose Syrup, Skimmed Milk, Raising Agents (Diphosphates, Sodium Carbonates), Emulsifier (mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids), Preservative (Sorbic Acid), Colours (Carotenes, Carmines), Vanilla Flavour Frosting 17% (Sugar, Palm Oil, Palm Kernel Oil, Rapeseed Oil, Dried Glucose Syrup, Water, Palm Stearin, Humectant (Glycerol), Emulsifier (mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids), Flavouring)
    1. Madeira Sponge -> en:madeira-sponge
      1. Fortified Wheat Flour -> en:fortified-wheat-flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9410
      2. Wheat Flour -> en:wheat-flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9410
      3. Calcium Carbonate -> en:e170i - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe
      4. Iron -> en:iron
      5. Niacin -> en:e375 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe
        1. B3 -> en:e375 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe
      6. Thiamin -> en:thiamin
        1. B1 -> en:thiamin
    2. Sugar -> en:sugar - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016
    3. Egg White -> en:egg-white - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 22001
    4. Water -> en:water - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 18066
    5. Palm Oil -> en:palm-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: yes - ciqual_food_code: 16129
    6. Rapeseed Oil -> en:rapeseed-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: no
    7. Humectant -> en:humectant
      1. Glycerol -> en:e422 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe
    8. Glucose Syrup -> en:glucose-syrup - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016
    9. Skimmed Milk -> en:skimmed-milk - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 19051
    10. Raising Agents -> en:raising-agent
      1. Diphosphates -> en:e450 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes
      2. Sodium Carbonates -> en:e500 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes
    11. Emulsifier -> en:emulsifier
      1. mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids -> en:e471 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - from_palm_oil: maybe
    12. Preservative -> en:preservative
      1. Sorbic Acid -> en:e200 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes
    13. Colours -> en:colour
      1. Carotenes -> en:e160a - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - from_palm_oil: maybe
      2. Carmines -> en:e120 - vegan: no - vegetarian: no
    14. Vanilla Flavour Frosting -> en:vanilla-flavour-frosting - percent: 17
      1. Sugar -> en:sugar - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016
      2. Palm Oil -> en:palm-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: yes - ciqual_food_code: 16129
      3. Palm Kernel Oil -> en:palm-kernel-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: yes
      4. Rapeseed Oil -> en:rapeseed-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: no
      5. Dried Glucose Syrup -> en:dehydrated-glucose-syrup - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016
      6. Water -> en:water - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 18066
      7. Palm Stearin -> en:palm-stearin - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: yes - ciqual_food_code: 16129
      8. Humectant -> en:humectant
        1. Glycerol -> en:e422 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe
      9. Emulsifier -> en:emulsifier
        1. mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids -> en:e471 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - from_palm_oil: maybe
      10. Flavouring -> en:flavouring - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe

Nutrition

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    Nutrition facts

    Nutrition facts As sold
    for 100 g / 100 ml
    Energy 1,757 kj
    (420 kcal)
    Fat 18 g
    Saturated fat 6.5 g
    Carbohydrates 59 g
    Sugars 33 g
    Fiber 0.5 g
    Proteins 5.3 g
    Salt 0.34 g
    Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis) 1.563 %

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