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Croissants - Genius - 102g

Croissants - Genius - 102g

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Barcode: 5060195902904 (EAN / EAN-13)

Quantity: 102g

Packaging: Plastic

Brands: Genius

Categories: Snacks, Sweet snacks, Sweet pastries and pies, Viennoiseries, Croissants

Labels, certifications, awards: No gluten, No milk, No wheat

Stores: Asda

Countries where sold: United Kingdom

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Ingredients

24 ingredients

Margarine (Palm Oil, Water, Rapeseed Oil, Emulsifier (Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids), Salt), Maize Starch, Tapioca Starch, Water, Free Range Egg, Potato Starch, Sugar, Yeast, inverted Sugar Syrup, Stabilisers (Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum), Cellulose, Preservative (Calcium Propionate), Salt, Rice Flour, Icing Sugar.

Allergens: Eggs

Food processing

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

Additive: E412 - Guar gum

Additive: E415 - Xanthan gum

Additive: E460 - Cellulose

Additive: E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

Ingredient: Emulsifier

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

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

E282 - Calcium propionate

Calcium propanoate: Calcium propanoate or calcium propionate has the formula Ca-C2H5COO-2. It is the calcium salt of propanoic acid.
Source: Wikipedia

E412 - Guar gum

Guar gum (E412) is a natural food additive derived from guar beans.

This white, odorless powder is valued for its remarkable thickening and stabilizing properties, making it a common ingredient in various food products, including sauces, dressings, and ice creams.

When used in moderation, guar gum is considered safe for consumption, with no known adverse health effects.

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.

E460 - Cellulose

Cellulose: Cellulose is an organic compound with the formula -C6H10O5-n, a polysaccharide consisting of a linear chain of several hundred to many thousands of β-1→4- linked D-glucose units. Cellulose is an important structural component of the primary cell wall of green plants, many forms of algae and the oomycetes. Some species of bacteria secrete it to form biofilms. Cellulose is the most abundant organic polymer on Earth. The cellulose content of cotton fiber is 90%, that of wood is 40–50%, and that of dried hemp is approximately 57%.Cellulose is mainly used to produce paperboard and paper. Smaller quantities are converted into a wide variety of derivative products such as cellophane and rayon. Conversion of cellulose from energy crops into biofuels such as cellulosic ethanol is under development as a renewable fuel source. Cellulose for industrial use is mainly obtained from wood pulp and cotton.Some animals, particularly ruminants and termites, can digest cellulose with the help of symbiotic micro-organisms that live in their guts, such as Trichonympha. In human nutrition, cellulose is a non-digestible constituent of insoluble dietary fiber, acting as a hydrophilic bulking agent for feces and potentially aiding in defecation.
Source: Wikipedia

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.

Ingredients analysis

Palm oil

Ingredients that contain palm oil: Palm oil

Non-vegan
Non-vegan ingredients: Free range eggs

Vegetarian status unknown
Unrecognized ingredients: Margarine

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

Details of the analysis of the ingredients
: Margarine (Palm Oil, Water, Rapeseed Oil, Emulsifier (mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids), Salt), Maize Starch, Tapioca Starch, Water, Free Range Egg, Potato Starch, Sugar, Yeast, inverted Sugar Syrup, Stabilisers (Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum), Cellulose, Preservative (Calcium Propionate), Salt, Rice Flour, Icing Sugar
Margarine -> en:margarine - percent_min: 6.66666666666667 - percent_max: 100

Palm Oil -> en:palm-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: yes - ciqual_food_code: 16129 - percent_min: 1.33333333333333 - percent_max: 100

Water -> en:water - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 18066 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 50

Rapeseed Oil -> en:rapeseed-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: no - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 33.3333333333333

Emulsifier -> en:emulsifier - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25

mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids -> en:e471 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - from_palm_oil: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25

Salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.8001

Maize Starch -> en:corn-starch - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 9510 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 50

Tapioca Starch -> en:tapioca - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9510 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 33.3333333333333

Water -> en:water - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 18066 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25

Free Range Egg -> en:free-range-eggs - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 22000 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 20

Potato Starch -> en:potato-starch - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9510 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 16.6666666666667

Sugar -> en:sugar - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 9

Yeast -> en:yeast - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 9

inverted Sugar Syrup -> en:invert-sugar-syrup - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 9

Stabilisers -> en:stabiliser - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 9

Xanthan Gum -> en:e415 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 9

Guar Gum -> en:e412 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.5

Cellulose -> en:e460 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 9

Preservative -> en:preservative - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 8.33333333333333

Calcium Propionate -> en:e282 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 8.33333333333333

Salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.8001

Rice Flour -> en:rice-flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 9520 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.8001

Icing Sugar -> en:icing-sugar - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.8001

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: 6
This product is not considered a beverage for the calculation of the Nutri-Score.

Positive points: 3

Proteins: 1 / 5 (value: 3, rounded value: 3)

Fiber: 3 / 5 (value: 3.1, rounded value: 3.1)

Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 6.5, rounded value: 6.5)

Negative points: 19

Energy: 5 / 10 (value: 1905, rounded value: 1905)

Sugars: 1 / 10 (value: 9, rounded value: 9)

Saturated fat: 10 / 10 (value: 12.4, rounded value: 12.4)

Sodium: 3 / 10 (value: 320.04, rounded value: 320)

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

Nutritional score: (19 - 3)

Nutri-Score:
→ Learn more about the Nutri-Score

Nutrient levels
- Fat in high quantity (28.8%)
  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 (12.4%)
  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
- Sugars in moderate quantity (9%)
  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 (0.8%)
  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: Croissants
Energy	1,905 kj (455 kcal)	+13%
Fat	28.8 g	+35%
Saturated fat	12.4 g	+6%
Carbohydrates	44.8 g	+1%
Sugars	9 g	-20%
Fiber	3.1 g	+52%
Proteins	3 g	-59%
Salt	0.8 g	-3%
Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis)	6.5 %

Environment

Eco-Score B - Low environmental impact

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→ The Eco-Score was initially developped for France and it is being extended to other European countries. The Eco-Score formula is subject to change as it is regularly improved to make it more precise and better suited to each country.

Life cycle analysis

Average impact of products of the same category: A (Score: 88/100)

Category: Croissant

PEF environmental score: 0.22 (the lower the score, the lower the impact)
including impact on climate change: 1.70 kg CO2 eq/kg of product

Stage	Impact
Agriculture	64.5 %
Processing	20.0 %
Packaging	8.8 %
Transportation	6.4 %
Distribution	0.4 %
Consumption	0.0 %

Bonuses and maluses

Missing origins of ingredients information
Malus: -5

⚠ ️ The origins of the ingredients of this product are not indicated.

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Ingredients that threatens species
Malus: -10

Contains palm oil

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.

Packaging with a medium impact

Malus: -10

Shape	Material	Recycling	Impact
Unknown	Plastic		High

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Eco-Score for this product

Impact for this product: B (Score: 63/100)
Product: Croissants - Genius - 102g

Life cycle analysis score: 88
Sum of bonuses and maluses: -25

Final score: 63/100

→ Learn more about the Eco-Score

Carbon footprint

Equal to driving 0.9 km in a petrol car

170 g CO² per 100g of product

The carbon emission figure comes from ADEME's Agribalyse database, for the category: Croissant (Source: ADEME Agribalyse Database)

Stage	Impact
Agriculture	59.0 %
Processing	14.2 %
Packaging	16.9 %
Transportation	9.5 %
Distribution	0.3 %
Consumption	0.0 %

Packaging

Packaging with a medium impact

Packaging parts

(Plastic)

Packaging materials

Material	%	Packaging weight	Packaging weight per 100 g of product
Plastic

Transportation

Origins of ingredients
Missing origins of ingredients information

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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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Product added on November 12, 2014, 2:15:29 PM CET by tacinte
Last edit of product page on February 11, 2022, 11:59:27 AM CET by packbot.
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