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Plant Chef Meat Free Balls - Tesco

Plant Chef Meat Free Balls - Tesco

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Barcode: 5059697759277 (EAN / EAN-13)

Brands: Tesco

Categories: Plant-based foods and beverages, Plant-based foods, Meat alternatives, Vegetarian balls

Labels, certifications, awards: Vegetarian, Vegan

Stores: Tesco

Countries where sold: United Kingdom

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Ingredients

35 ingredients

Reconstituted Soya Protein (41%). Water, Mushroom, Rapeseed Oil, Tomato Paste. Shea Fat, Parsley, Rice Flour. Maize Flour. Stabiliser (Methyl Cellulose). Colours (Plain Caramel, Beetroot Red). Coconut Oil, Pea Fibre. Salt. Yeast Extract, Black Pepper. Onion Powder. Garlic Powder. Smoked Rice Flour, Flavourings. Thyme. Sugar. Maize Starch. Oregano Leaves, Maltodextrin. Paprika, Modified Tapioca Starch, Dextrose, Onion, Cayenne Pepper. Chilli Powder, Fennel.

Allergens: Soybeans

Food processing

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

Additive: E150a - Plain caramel

Additive: E162 - Beetroot red

Additive: E461 - Methyl cellulose

Ingredient: Colour

Ingredient: Dextrose

Ingredient: Flavouring

Ingredient: Glucose

Ingredient: Maltodextrin
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

E150a - Plain caramel

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

Ingredients analysis

Palm oil free

No ingredients containing palm oil detected

Vegan

No non-vegan ingredients

Vegetarian

No non-vegetarian ingredients detected

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

Details of the analysis of the ingredients
: Soya Protein 41%, Water, Mushroom, Rapeseed Oil, Tomato Paste, Shea Fat, Parsley, Rice Flour, Maize Flour, Stabiliser (Methyl Cellulose), Colours (Plain Caramel, Beetroot Red), Coconut Oil, Pea Fibre, Salt, Yeast Extract, Black Pepper, Onion, Garlic, Rice Flour, Flavourings, Thyme, Sugar, Maize Starch, Oregano, Maltodextrin, Paprika, Modified Tapioca Starch, Dextrose, Onion, Cayenne Pepper, Chilli, Fennel
Soya Protein -> en:soy-protein - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 20591 - percent_min: 41 - percent: 41 - percent_max: 41

Water -> en:water - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 18066 - percent_min: 1.90322580645161 - percent_max: 41

Mushroom -> en:mushroom - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 20010 - percent_min: 0.6 - percent_max: 33.3333333333333

Rapeseed Oil -> en:rapeseed-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: no - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25

Tomato Paste -> en:tomato-concentrate - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 20068 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 19.0322580645161

Shea Fat -> en:shea-butter - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: no - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 14.2741935483871

Parsley -> en:parsley - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 11014 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 11.4193548387097

Rice Flour -> en:rice-flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 9520 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 9.51612903225806

Maize Flour -> en:corn-flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 9545 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 8.15668202764977

Stabiliser -> en:stabiliser - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 7.13709677419355

Methyl Cellulose -> en:e461 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 7.13709677419355

Colours -> en:colour - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 6.34408602150538

Plain Caramel -> en:e150a - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 6.34408602150538

Beetroot Red -> en:e162 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3.17204301075269

Coconut Oil -> en:coconut-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: no - ciqual_food_code: 16040 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5.70967741935484

Pea Fibre -> en:pea-fiber - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5.19061583577713

Salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.53

Yeast Extract -> en:yeast-extract - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.53

Black Pepper -> en:black-pepper - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11015 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.53

Onion -> en:onion - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 20034 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.53

Garlic -> en:garlic - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11000 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.53

Rice Flour -> en:rice-flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 9520 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.53

Flavourings -> en:flavouring - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.53

Thyme -> en:thyme - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11070 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.53

Sugar -> en:sugar - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.3

Maize Starch -> en:corn-starch - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 9510 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.3

Oregano -> en:oregano - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 11035 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.3

Maltodextrin -> en:maltodextrin - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.3

Paprika -> en:paprika - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11049 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.3

Modified Tapioca Starch -> en:modified-tapioca-starch - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9510 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.3

Dextrose -> en:dextrose - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.3

Onion -> en:onion - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 20034 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.3

Cayenne Pepper -> en:cayenne-pepper - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11088 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.3

Chilli -> en:chili-pepper - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 20151 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.3

Fennel -> en:fennel - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 20028 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.3

Nutrition

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: 33
This product is not considered a beverage for the calculation of the Nutri-Score.

Positive points: 10

Proteins: 5 / 5 (value: 11.7, rounded value: 11.7)

Fiber: 5 / 5 (value: 5.5, rounded value: 5.5)

Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 33.6893148994934, rounded value: 33.7)

Negative points: 10

Energy: 2 / 10 (value: 833, rounded value: 833)

Sugars: 0 / 10 (value: 1.3, rounded value: 1.3)

Saturated fat: 2 / 10 (value: 3, rounded value: 3)

Sodium: 6 / 10 (value: 612, rounded value: 612)

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

Nutritional score: (10 - 10)

Nutri-Score:
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Nutrient levels
- Fat in moderate quantity (11%)
  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 moderate quantity (3%)
  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 (1.3%)
  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 high quantity (1.53%)
  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: Vegetarian balls
Energy	833 kj (199 kcal)	-12%
Fat	11 g	+4%
Saturated fat	3 g	+134%
Carbohydrates	10.5 g	-45%
Sugars	1.3 g	-50%
Fiber	5.5 g	-13%
Proteins	11.7 g	+17%
Salt	1.53 g	+21%
Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis)	33.689 %

Environment

Eco-Score C - Moderate environmental impact

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Life cycle analysis

Average impact of products of the same category: B (Score: 77/100)

Category: Plant-based ball with wheat and/or soybean, prepacked

PEF environmental score: 0.29 (the lower the score, the lower the impact)
including impact on climate change: 1.83 kg CO2 eq/kg of product

Stage	Impact
Agriculture	16.5 %
Processing	62.6 %
Packaging	6.7 %
Transportation	6.3 %
Distribution	3.8 %
Consumption	4.1 %

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: 57/100)
Product: Plant Chef Meat Free Balls - Tesco

Life cycle analysis score: 77
Sum of bonuses and maluses: -20

Final score: 57/100

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Carbon footprint

Equal to driving 0.9 km in a petrol car

183 g CO² per 100g of product

The carbon emission figure comes from ADEME's Agribalyse database, for the category: Plant-based ball with wheat and/or soybean, prepacked (Source: ADEME Agribalyse Database)

Stage	Impact
Agriculture	17.3 %
Processing	50.3 %
Packaging	12.8 %
Transportation	12.5 %
Distribution	2.2 %
Consumption	4.8 %

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