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2 Custard Slices - Tesco

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2 Custard Slices - Tesco

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Barcode: 5057545845882 (EAN / EAN-13)

Brands: Tesco

Stores: Tesco

Countries where sold: United Kingdom

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Ingredients

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    39 ingredients

    Water, Sugar, Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Cream (Milk), Palm Oil, Milk Proteins, Cornflour, Butter (Milk), Dried Glucose Syrup, White Chocolate [Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Dried Whole Milk, Emulsifier (Soya Lecithins), Flavouring], Rapeseed Oil, Invert Sugar Syrup, Soya Flour, Dextrose, Glucose, Sequestrants (Calcium Sulphate, Tetrasodium Diphosphate), Flavouring, Salt, Stabiliser (Pectin), Gelling Agent (Sodium Alginate), Colours (Carotenes, Lutein), Concentrated Lemon Juice.
    Allergens: Gluten, Milk, Soybeans

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: E160a - Carotene
    • Additive: E161b - Lutein
    • Additive: E322 - Lecithins
    • Additive: E401 - Sodium alginate
    • Additive: E440 - Pectins
    • Additive: E450 - Diphosphates
    • Ingredient: Colour
    • Ingredient: Dextrose
    • Ingredient: Emulsifier
    • Ingredient: Flavouring
    • Ingredient: Gelling agent
    • Ingredient: Glucose
    • Ingredient: Glucose syrup
    • Ingredient: Invert sugar
    • Ingredient: Milk proteins
    • Ingredient: Sequestrant

    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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

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    Palm oil

    Ingredients that contain palm oil: Palm oil
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    Non-vegan

    Non-vegan ingredients: Cream, Milk proteins, Butter, Whole milk powder
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

    en: Water, Sugar, Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Cream, Palm Oil, Milk Proteins, Cornflour, Butter, Dried Glucose Syrup, White Chocolate (Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Dried Whole Milk, Emulsifier (Soya Lecithins), Flavouring), Rapeseed Oil, Invert Sugar Syrup, Soya Flour, Dextrose, Glucose, Sequestrants (Calcium Sulphate, Tetrasodium Diphosphate), Flavouring, Salt, Stabiliser (Pectin), Gelling Agent (Sodium Alginate), Colours (Carotenes, Lutein), Concentrated Lemon Juice
    1. Water -> en:water - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 18066 - percent_min: 4.54545454545455 - percent_max: 100
    2. Sugar -> en:sugar - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 50
    3. Wheat Flour -> en:wheat-flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9410 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 33.3333333333333
      1. Wheat Flour -> en:wheat-flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9410 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 33.3333333333333
      2. Calcium Carbonate -> en:e170i - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 16.6666666666667
      3. Iron -> en:iron - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 11.1111111111111
      4. Niacin -> en:e375 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 8.33333333333333
      5. Thiamin -> en:thiamin - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 6.66666666666667
    4. Cream -> en:cream - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 19402 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25
    5. Palm Oil -> en:palm-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: yes - ciqual_food_code: 16129 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 20
    6. Milk Proteins -> en:milk-proteins - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 16.6666666666667
    7. Cornflour -> en:corn-flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 9545 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 14.2857142857143
    8. Butter -> en:butter - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 16400 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 12.5
    9. Dried Glucose Syrup -> en:dehydrated-glucose-syrup - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 11.1111111111111
    10. White Chocolate -> en:white-chocolate - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 31010 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 10
      1. Sugar -> en:sugar - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 10
      2. Cocoa Butter -> en:cocoa-butter - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 16030 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
      3. Dried Whole Milk -> en:whole-milk-powder - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 19021 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3.33333333333333
      4. Emulsifier -> en:emulsifier - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.5
        1. Soya Lecithins -> en:soya-lecithin - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 42200 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.5
      5. Flavouring -> en:flavouring - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2
    11. Rapeseed Oil -> en:rapeseed-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: no - ciqual_food_code: 17130 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 9.09090909090909
    12. Invert Sugar Syrup -> en:invert-sugar-syrup - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 8.33333333333333
    13. Soya Flour -> en:soya-flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 20900 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 7.69230769230769
    14. Dextrose -> en:dextrose - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 7.14285714285714
    15. Glucose -> en:glucose - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 6.66666666666667
    16. Sequestrants -> en:sequestrant - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 6.25
      1. Calcium Sulphate -> en:e516 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 6.25
      2. Tetrasodium Diphosphate -> en:e450iii - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3.125
    17. Flavouring -> en:flavouring - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
    18. Salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
    19. Stabiliser -> en:stabiliser - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
      1. Pectin -> en:e440a - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
    20. Gelling Agent -> en:gelling-agent - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
      1. Sodium Alginate -> en:e401 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
    21. Colours -> en:colour - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.76190476190476
      1. Carotenes -> en:e160a - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - from_palm_oil: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.76190476190476
      2. Lutein -> en:e161b - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.38095238095238
    22. Concentrated Lemon Juice -> en:concentrated-lemon-juice - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 2028 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.54545454545455

Nutrition

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    Nutrition facts

    Nutrition facts As sold
    per serving (1Slice)
    Energy 1,113 kj
    (266 kcal)
    Fat 10.7 g
    Saturated fat 5.6 g
    Carbohydrates 39.1 g
    Sugars 25.9 g
    Fiber 0.8 g
    Proteins 3 g
    Salt 0.3 g
    Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis) 0.047 %
Serving size: 1Slice
⚠ ️Serving size is too small (5 g / 5 ml or less) to calculate 100 g / 100 ml values and perform any further nutritional analysis

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