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Unicorn Cupcakes - Tesco

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Unicorn Cupcakes - Tesco

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Barcode: 5057753653941 (EAN / EAN-13)

Brands: Tesco

Stores: Tesco

Countries where sold: United States

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Ingredients

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    78 ingredients

    Blue Vanilla Frosting (24%) [Icing Sugar, Rapeseed Oil, Palm Oil, Margarine [Palm Oil, Water, Salt, Emulsifier (Mono - and Di-Glycerides of Fatty Acids), Flavouring, Colours (Annatto, Curcumin)], Water, Invert Sugar Syrup, Spirulina Concentrate, Apple Concentrate, Citric Acid, Flavouring], Pink Vanilla Frosting (24%) [Icing Sugar, Rapeseed Oil, Palm Oil, Margarine [Palm Oil, Water, Salt, Emulsifier (Mono - and Di-Glycerides of Fatty Acids), Flavouring, Colours (Annatto, Curcumin)], Water, Colour (Beetroot Red), Flavouring], Sugar, Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin], Pasteurised Egg, Rapeseed Oil, Modified Maize Starch, Silver Horn Decoration [Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Palm Oil, Water, Emulsifiers (Acacia Gum, Mono - and Di-Glycerides of Fatty Acids), Stabilisers (Xanthan Gum), Colours (Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxide), Glazing Agents (Shellac)], Whey Powder (Milk), Raising Agents (Potassium Bicarbonate, Disodium Diphosphate, Calcium Phosphate), Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate, Calcium Propionate), Emulsifiers (Polyglycerol Esters of Fatty Acids, Mono - and Di-Glycerides of Fatty Acids), Maize Starch, Flavouring, Acidity Regulator (Potassium Hydroxide)
    Allergens: Gluten, Milk

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: E100 - Curcumin
    • Additive: E160b - Annatto
    • Additive: E162 - Beetroot red
    • Additive: E170 - Calcium carbonates
    • Additive: E171 - Titanium dioxide
    • Additive: E414 - Acacia gum
    • Additive: E415 - Xanthan gum
    • Additive: E450 - Diphosphates
    • Additive: E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
    • Additive: E475 - Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
    • Additive: E904 - Shellac
    • Ingredient: Colour
    • Ingredient: Emulsifier
    • Ingredient: Flavouring
    • Ingredient: Glazing agent
    • Ingredient: Glucose
    • Ingredient: Glucose syrup
    • Ingredient: Invert sugar
    • 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

  • 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

  • E170 - Calcium carbonates

    Calcium carbonate: Calcium carbonate is a chemical compound with the formula CaCO3. It is a common substance found in rocks as the minerals calcite and aragonite -most notably as limestone, which is a type of sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcite- and is the main component of pearls and the shells of marine organisms, snails, and eggs. Calcium carbonate is the active ingredient in agricultural lime and is created when calcium ions in hard water react with carbonate ions to create limescale. It is medicinally used as a calcium supplement or as an antacid, but excessive consumption can be hazardous.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E171 - Titanium dioxide

    Titanium dioxide: Titanium dioxide, also known as titaniumIV oxide or titania, is the naturally occurring oxide of titanium, chemical formula TiO2. When used as a pigment, it is called titanium white, Pigment White 6 -PW6-, or CI 77891. Generally, it is sourced from ilmenite, rutile and anatase. It has a wide range of applications, including paint, sunscreen and food coloring. When used as a food coloring, it has E number E171. World production in 2014 exceeded 9 million metric tons. It has been estimated that titanium dioxide is used in two-thirds of all pigments, and the oxide has been valued at $13.2 billion.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • E341 - Calcium phosphates

    Calcium phosphate: Calcium phosphate is a family of materials and minerals containing calcium ions -Ca2+- together with inorganic phosphate anions. Some so-called calcium phosphates contain oxide and hydroxide as well. They are white solids of nutritious value.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E414 - Acacia gum

    Gum arabic: Gum arabic, also known as acacia gum, arabic gum, gum acacia, acacia, Senegal gum and Indian gum, and by other names, is a natural gum consisting of the hardened sap of various species of the acacia tree. Originally, gum arabic was collected from Acacia nilotica which was called the "gum arabic tree"; in the present day, gum arabic is collected from acacia species, predominantly Acacia senegal and Vachellia -Acacia- seyal; the term "gum arabic" does not indicate a particular botanical source. In a few cases so‐called "gum arabic" may not even have been collected from Acacia species, but may originate from Combretum, Albizia or some other genus. Producers harvest the gum commercially from wild trees, mostly in Sudan -80%- and throughout the Sahel, from Senegal to Somalia—though it is historically cultivated in Arabia and West Asia. Gum arabic is a complex mixture of glycoproteins and polysaccharides. It is the original source of the sugars arabinose and ribose, both of which were first discovered and isolated from it, and are named after it. Gum arabic is soluble in water. It is edible, and used primarily in the food industry as a stabilizer, with EU E number E414. Gum arabic is a key ingredient in traditional lithography and is used in printing, paint production, glue, cosmetics and various industrial applications, including viscosity control in inks and in textile industries, though less expensive materials compete with it for many of these roles. While gum arabic is now produced throughout the African Sahel, it is still harvested and used in the Middle East.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E415 - Xanthan gum

    Xanthan gum (E415) is a natural polysaccharide derived from fermented sugars, often used in the food industry as a thickening and stabilizing agent.

    This versatile food additive enhances texture and prevents ingredient separation in a wide range of products, including salad dressings, sauces, and gluten-free baked goods.

    It is considered safe for consumption even at high intake 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.

  • E501 - Potassium carbonates

    Potassium carbonate: Potassium carbonate -K2CO3- is a white salt, which is soluble in water -insoluble in ethanol- and forms a strongly alkaline solution. It can be made as the product of potassium hydroxide's absorbent reaction with carbon dioxide. It is deliquescent, often appearing a damp or wet solid. Potassium carbonate is used in the production of soap and glass.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E501ii - Potassium hydrogen carbonate

    Potassium carbonate: Potassium carbonate -K2CO3- is a white salt, which is soluble in water -insoluble in ethanol- and forms a strongly alkaline solution. It can be made as the product of potassium hydroxide's absorbent reaction with carbon dioxide. It is deliquescent, often appearing a damp or wet solid. Potassium carbonate is used in the production of soap and glass.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E525 - Potassium hydroxide

    Potassium hydroxide: Potassium hydroxide is an inorganic compound with the formula KOH, and is commonly called caustic potash. Along with sodium hydroxide -NaOH-, this colorless solid is a prototypical strong base. It has many industrial and niche applications, most of which exploit its corrosive nature and its reactivity toward acids. An estimated 700‚000 to 800‚000 tonnes were produced in 2005. About 100 times more NaOH than KOH is produced annually. KOH is noteworthy as the precursor to most soft and liquid soaps, as well as numerous potassium-containing chemicals.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E904 - Shellac

    Shellac: Shellac is a resin secreted by the female lac bug, on trees in the forests of India and Thailand. It is processed and sold as dry flakes -pictured- and dissolved in alcohol to make liquid shellac, which is used as a brush-on colorant, food glaze and wood finish. Shellac functions as a tough natural primer, sanding sealant, tannin-blocker, odour-blocker, stain, and high-gloss varnish. Shellac was once used in electrical applications as it possesses good insulation qualities and it seals out moisture. Phonograph and 78 rpm gramophone records were made of it until they were replaced by vinyl long-playing records from the 1950s onwards. From the time it replaced oil and wax finishes in the 19th century, shellac was one of the dominant wood finishes in the western world until it was largely replaced by nitrocellulose lacquer in the 1920s and 1930s.
    Source: Wikipedia

Ingredients analysis

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    Palm oil

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

    Non-vegan ingredients: Egg, E904, Whey powder

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    Non-vegetarian

    Non-vegetarian ingredients: E904

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    : Blue Vanilla Frosting 24% (Icing Sugar, Rapeseed Oil, Palm Oil, Margarine, Palm Oil, Water, Salt, Emulsifier (mono- and DiGlycerides of Fatty Acids), Flavouring, Colours (Annatto, Curcumin)), Water, Invert Sugar Syrup, Spirulina Concentrate, Apple, Citric Acid, Flavouring, Pink Vanilla Frosting 24% (Icing Sugar, Rapeseed Oil, Palm Oil, Margarine, Palm Oil, Water, Salt, Emulsifier (mono- and DiGlycerides of Fatty Acids), Flavouring, Colours (Annatto, Curcumin)), Water, Colour (Beetroot Red), Flavouring, Sugar, Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Egg, Rapeseed Oil, Modified Maize Starch, Silver Horn Decoration (Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Palm Oil, Water, Emulsifiers (Acacia Gum, mono- and DiGlycerides of Fatty Acids), Stabilisers (Xanthan Gum), Colours (Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxide), Glazing Agents (Shellac)), Whey Powder, Raising Agents (Potassium Bicarbonate, Disodium Diphosphate, Calcium Phosphate), Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate, Calcium Propionate), Emulsifiers (Polyglycerol Esters of Fatty Acids, mono- and DiGlycerides of Fatty Acids), Maize Starch, Flavouring, Acidity Regulator (Potassium Hydroxide)
    1. Blue Vanilla Frosting -> en:blue-vanilla-frosting - percent: 24
      1. Icing Sugar -> en:icing-sugar - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016
      2. Rapeseed Oil -> en:rapeseed-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: no
      3. Palm Oil -> en:palm-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: yes - ciqual_food_code: 16129
      4. Margarine -> en:margarine
      5. Palm Oil -> en:palm-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: yes - ciqual_food_code: 16129
      6. Water -> en:water - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 18066
      7. Salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058
      8. Emulsifier -> en:emulsifier
        1. mono- and DiGlycerides of Fatty Acids -> en:e471 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - from_palm_oil: maybe
      9. Flavouring -> en:flavouring - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe
      10. Colours -> en:colour
        1. Annatto -> en:e160b - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes
        2. Curcumin -> en:e100 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes
    2. Water -> en:water - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 18066
    3. Invert Sugar Syrup -> en:invert-sugar-syrup - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes
    4. Spirulina Concentrate -> en:spirulina-concentrate - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 20984
    5. Apple -> en:apple - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 13050
    6. Citric Acid -> en:e330 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes
    7. Flavouring -> en:flavouring - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe
    8. Pink Vanilla Frosting -> en:pink-vanilla-frosting - percent: 24
      1. Icing Sugar -> en:icing-sugar - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016
      2. Rapeseed Oil -> en:rapeseed-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: no
      3. Palm Oil -> en:palm-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: yes - ciqual_food_code: 16129
      4. Margarine -> en:margarine
      5. Palm Oil -> en:palm-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: yes - ciqual_food_code: 16129
      6. Water -> en:water - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 18066
      7. Salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058
      8. Emulsifier -> en:emulsifier
        1. mono- and DiGlycerides of Fatty Acids -> en:e471 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - from_palm_oil: maybe
      9. Flavouring -> en:flavouring - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe
      10. Colours -> en:colour
        1. Annatto -> en:e160b - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes
        2. Curcumin -> en:e100 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes
    9. Water -> en:water - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 18066
    10. Colour -> en:colour
      1. Beetroot Red -> en:e162 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes
    11. Flavouring -> en:flavouring - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe
    12. Sugar -> en:sugar - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016
    13. Wheat Flour -> en:wheat-flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9410
      1. Wheat Flour -> en:wheat-flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9410
      2. Calcium Carbonate -> en:e170i - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe
      3. Iron -> en:iron
      4. Niacin -> en:e375 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe
      5. Thiamin -> en:thiamin
    14. Egg -> en:egg - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 22000
    15. Rapeseed Oil -> en:rapeseed-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: no
    16. Modified Maize Starch -> en:modified-corn-starch - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 9510
    17. Silver Horn Decoration -> en:silver-horn-decoration
      1. Sugar -> en:sugar - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016
      2. Glucose Syrup -> en:glucose-syrup - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016
      3. Palm Oil -> en:palm-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: yes - ciqual_food_code: 16129
      4. Water -> en:water - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 18066
      5. Emulsifiers -> en:emulsifier
        1. Acacia Gum -> en:e414 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes
        2. mono- and DiGlycerides of Fatty Acids -> en:e471 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - from_palm_oil: maybe
      6. Stabilisers -> en:stabiliser
        1. Xanthan Gum -> en:e415 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes
      7. Colours -> en:colour
        1. Titanium Dioxide -> en:e171 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes
        2. Iron Oxide -> en:e172ii - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes
      8. Glazing Agents -> en:glazing-agent
        1. Shellac -> en:e904 - vegan: no - vegetarian: no
    18. Whey Powder -> en:whey-powder - vegan: no - vegetarian: maybe
    19. Raising Agents -> en:raising-agent
      1. Potassium Bicarbonate -> en:e501ii - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes
      2. Disodium Diphosphate -> en:e450i - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes
      3. Calcium Phosphate -> en:e341 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes
    20. Preservatives -> en:preservative
      1. Potassium Sorbate -> en:e202 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes
      2. Calcium Propionate -> en:e282 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes
    21. Emulsifiers -> en:emulsifier
      1. Polyglycerol Esters of Fatty Acids -> en:e475 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe
      2. mono- and DiGlycerides of Fatty Acids -> en:e471 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - from_palm_oil: maybe
    22. Maize Starch -> en:corn-starch - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 9510
    23. Flavouring -> en:flavouring - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe
    24. Acidity Regulator -> en:acidity-regulator
      1. Potassium Hydroxide -> en:e525 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes

Nutrition

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    Nutrition facts

    Nutrition facts As sold
    for 100 g / 100 ml     		As sold
    per serving (As sold One cupcake (63g))
    Energy 2,100 kj
    (502 kcal)     		1,320 kj
    (316 kcal)
    Fat 28 g 17.6 g
    Saturated fat 7.6 g 4.79 g
    Carbohydrates 58.6 g 36.9 g
    Sugars 41.5 g 26.1 g
    Fiber 1.1 g 0.693 g
    Proteins 3.2 g 2.02 g
    Salt 0.3 g 0.189 g
    Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis) 20.547 % 20.547 %
Serving size: As sold One cupcake (63g)

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