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Gingerbread Man - Tesco

Gingerbread Man - Tesco

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Barcode: 5057753912918 (EAN / EAN-13)

Brands: Tesco

Categories: Snacks, Sweet snacks, Confectioneries

Labels, certifications, awards: Vegetarian

Stores: Tesco

Countries where sold: United Kingdom

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Ingredients

28 ingredients

Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin], Sugar, Invert Sugar Syrup, Palm Oil, Pasteurised Egg, Rapeseed Oil, Sunflower Oil, Ginger Powder, Raising Agent (Sodium Bicarbonate), Glucose Syrup, Colours (Beetroot Red, Anthocyanins, Iron Oxide, Paprika Extract), Dried Egg White, Lemon Juice from Concentrate, Cornflour, Stabiliser (Disodium Diphosphate), Acidity Regulator (Acetic Acid)

Allergens: Gluten

Food processing

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

Additive: E160c - Paprika extract

Additive: E162 - Beetroot red

Additive: E163 - Anthocyanins

Additive: E450 - Diphosphates

Ingredient: Colour

Ingredient: Glucose

Ingredient: Glucose syrup

Ingredient: Invert sugar
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

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Additives

E160c - Paprika extract

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

E163 - Anthocyanins

Anthocyanin: Anthocyanins -also anthocyans; from Greek: ἄνθος -anthos- "flower" and κυάνεος/κυανοῦς kyaneos/kyanous "dark blue"- are water-soluble vacuolar pigments that, depending on their pH, may appear red, purple, or blue. Food plants rich in anthocyanins include the blueberry, raspberry, black rice, and black soybean, among many others that are red, blue, purple, or black. Some of the colors of autumn leaves are derived from anthocyanins.Anthocyanins belong to a parent class of molecules called flavonoids synthesized via the phenylpropanoid pathway. They occur in all tissues of higher plants, including leaves, stems, roots, flowers, and fruits. Anthocyanins are derived from anthocyanidins by adding sugars. They are odorless and moderately astringent. Although approved to color foods and beverages in the European Union, anthocyanins are not approved for use as a food additive because they have not been verified as safe when used as food or supplement ingredients. There is no conclusive evidence anthocyanins have any effect on human biology or diseases.
Source: Wikipedia

E260 - Acetic acid

Acetic acid: Acetic acid , systematically named ethanoic acid , is a colorless liquid organic compound with the chemical formula CH3COOH -also written as CH3CO2H or C2H4O2-. When undiluted, it is sometimes called glacial acetic acid. Vinegar is no less than 4% acetic acid by volume, making acetic acid the main component of vinegar apart from water. Acetic acid has a distinctive sour taste and pungent smell. In addition to household vinegar, it is mainly produced as a precursor to polyvinyl acetate and cellulose acetate. It is classified as a weak acid since it only partially dissociates in solution, but concentrated acetic acid is corrosive and can attack the skin. Acetic acid is the second simplest carboxylic acid -after formic acid-. It consists of a methyl group attached to a carboxyl group. It is an important chemical reagent and industrial chemical, used primarily in the production of cellulose acetate for photographic film, polyvinyl acetate for wood glue, and synthetic fibres and fabrics. In households, diluted acetic acid is often used in descaling agents. In the food industry, acetic acid is controlled by the food additive code E260 as an acidity regulator and as a condiment. In biochemistry, the acetyl group, derived from acetic acid, is fundamental to all forms of life. When bound to coenzyme A, it is central to the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats. The global demand for acetic acid is about 6.5 million metric tons per year -Mt/a-, of which approximately 1.5 Mt/a is met by recycling; the remainder is manufactured from methanol. Vinegar is mostly dilute acetic acid, often produced by fermentation and subsequent oxidation of ethanol.
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.

E450i - Disodium diphosphate

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

Palm oil

Ingredients that contain palm oil: Palm oil

Non-vegan
Non-vegan ingredients: Egg, Egg white

Vegetarian
No non-vegetarian ingredients detected

Unrecognized ingredients: 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
en: Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Sugar, Invert Sugar Syrup, Palm Oil, Egg, Rapeseed Oil, Sunflower Oil, Ginger Powder, Raising Agent (Sodium Bicarbonate), Glucose Syrup, Colours (Beetroot Red, Anthocyanins, Iron Oxide, Paprika Extract), Egg White, Lemon Juice from Concentrate, Cornflour, Stabiliser (Disodium Diphosphate), Acidity Regulator (Acetic Acid)
Wheat Flour -> en:wheat-flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9410 - percent_min: 6.25 - percent_max: 100

Wheat Flour -> en:wheat-flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9410 - percent_min: 1.25 - percent_max: 100

Calcium Carbonate -> en:e170i - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 50

Iron -> en:iron - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 33.3333333333333

Niacin -> en:e375 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25

Thiamin -> en:thiamin - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 20

Sugar -> en:sugar - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 27.2

Invert Sugar Syrup -> en:invert-sugar-syrup - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 27.2

Palm Oil -> en:palm-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: yes - ciqual_food_code: 16129 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25

Egg -> en:egg - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 22000 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 20

Rapeseed Oil -> en:rapeseed-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: no - ciqual_food_code: 17130 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 16.6666666666667

Sunflower Oil -> en:sunflower-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: no - ciqual_food_code: 17440 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 14.2857142857143

Ginger Powder -> en:ginger-powder - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11006 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 12.5

Raising Agent -> en:raising-agent - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 11.1111111111111

Sodium Bicarbonate -> en:e500ii - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 11.1111111111111

Glucose Syrup -> en:glucose-syrup - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 10

Colours -> en:colour - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 9.09090909090909

Beetroot Red -> en:e162 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 9.09090909090909

Anthocyanins -> en:e163 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.54545454545455

Iron Oxide -> en:e172ii - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3.03030303030303

Paprika Extract -> en:e160c - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.27272727272727

Egg White -> en:egg-white - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 22001 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 8.33333333333333

Lemon Juice from Concentrate -> en:lemon-juice-from-concentrate - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 2028 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 7.69230769230769

Cornflour -> en:corn-flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 9545 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 7.14285714285714

Stabiliser -> en:stabiliser - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 6.66666666666667

Disodium Diphosphate -> en:e450i - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 6.66666666666667

Acidity Regulator -> en:acidity-regulator - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 6.25

Acetic Acid -> en:e260 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 6.25

Nutrition

Poor nutritional quality
⚠ ️Warning: the amount of fruits, vegetables and nuts is not specified on the label, it was estimated from the list of ingredients: 2
This product is not considered a beverage for the calculation of the Nutri-Score.

Positive points: 2

Proteins: 3 / 5 (value: 6.1, rounded value: 6.1)

Fiber: 2 / 5 (value: 2.3, rounded value: 2.3)

Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 2.4785888671875, rounded value: 2.5)

Negative points: 19

Energy: 5 / 10 (value: 1838, rounded value: 1838)

Sugars: 6 / 10 (value: 27.2, rounded value: 27.2)

Saturated fat: 6 / 10 (value: 6.7, rounded value: 6.7)

Sodium: 2 / 10 (value: 240, rounded value: 240)

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

Nutritional score: (19 - 2)

Nutri-Score:
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Nutrient levels
- Fat in moderate quantity (14.4%)
  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 high quantity (6.7%)
  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 high quantity (27.2%)
  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 (0.6%)
  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: Confectioneries
Energy	1,838 kj (437 kcal)	+4%
Fat	14.4 g	-
Saturated fat	6.7 g	-11%
Carbohydrates	69.6 g	+2%
Sugars	27.2 g	-45%
Fiber	2.3 g	+15%
Proteins	6.1 g	+58%
Salt	0.6 g	+268%
Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis)	2.479 %

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Threatened species

Contains palm oil
Drives deforestation and threatens species such as the orangutan

Tropical forests in Asia, Africa and Latin America are destroyed to create and expand oil palm tree plantations. The deforestation contributes to climate change, and it endangers species such as the orangutan, the pigmy elephant and the Sumatran rhino.

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Gingerbread Man - Tesco

Gingerbread Man - Tesco

Matching with your preferences

Health

Ingredients

28 ingredients

Food processing

Ultra processed foods

Additives

E160c - Paprika extract

E162 - Beetroot red

E163 - Anthocyanins

E260 - Acetic acid

E450 - Diphosphates

E450i - Disodium diphosphate

E500 - Sodium carbonates

E500ii - Sodium hydrogen carbonate

Ingredients analysis

Palm oil

Non-vegan

Vegetarian

Details of the analysis of the ingredients

Nutrition

Poor nutritional quality

Nutrient levels

Fat in moderate quantity (14.4%)

Saturated fat in high quantity (6.7%)

Sugars in high quantity (27.2%)

Salt in moderate quantity (0.6%)

Nutrition facts

Environment

Eco-Score not computed - Unknown environmental impact

Packaging

Missing packaging information for this product

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Origins of ingredients

Threatened species

Contains palm oil

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