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ProActiv 35% fat spread - Flora - 500 g
ProActiv 35% fat spread - Flora - 500 g
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Barcode: 6009710390412 (EAN / EAN-13)
Quantity: 500 g
Packaging: Plastic
Brands: Flora
Categories: Plant-based foods and beverages, Plant-based foods, Fats, Spreads, Plant-based spreads, Spreadable fats, Vegetable fats, Margarines, Light margarines, Margarines with plant sterols esters, Salted margarines, 30-40% lightly salted vegetable fat with plant sterols esters
Origin of ingredients: South Africa
Manufacturing or processing places: South Africa
Countries where sold: South Africa
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Ingredients
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21 ingredients
Water (56%), vegetable oils and fats (31%) [sunflower seed and/or canola seed and/or linseed oil, fully hydrogenated fats (palm fruit and palm kernel)], plant sterol esters (11%), thickeners, whey powder, salt, emulsifiers (E322, E471), preservative (potassium sorbate), citric acid, flavouring, beta-carotene, vitamins (A, D, E)Allergens: 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: E160a - Carotene
- Additive: E322 - Lecithins
- Additive: E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
- Ingredient: Emulsifier
- Ingredient: Flavouring
- Ingredient: Hydrogenated fat
- Ingredient: Thickener
- Ingredient: Whey
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.
Additives
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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
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E160ai - Beta-carotene
Beta-Carotene: β-Carotene is an organic, strongly colored red-orange pigment abundant in plants and fruits. It is a member of the carotenes, which are terpenoids -isoprenoids-, synthesized biochemically from eight isoprene units and thus having 40 carbons. Among the carotenes, β-carotene is distinguished by having beta-rings at both ends of the molecule. β-Carotene is biosynthesized from geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate.β-Carotene is the most common form of carotene in plants. When used as a food coloring, it has the E number E160a. The structure was deduced by Karrer et al. in 1930. In nature, β-carotene is a precursor -inactive form- to vitamin A via the action of beta-carotene 15‚15'-monooxygenase.Isolation of β-carotene from fruits abundant in carotenoids is commonly done using column chromatography. It can also be extracted from the beta-carotene rich algae, Dunaliella salina. The separation of β-carotene from the mixture of other carotenoids is based on the polarity of a compound. β-Carotene is a non-polar compound, so it is separated with a non-polar solvent such as hexane. Being highly conjugated, it is deeply colored, and as a hydrocarbon lacking functional groups, it is very lipophilic.Source: Wikipedia
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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May contain palm oil
Ingredients that may contain palm oil: E471, E160ai
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Non-vegan
Non-vegan ingredients: Fully hydrogenated fat, Whey powderSome ingredients could not be recognized.
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Vegetarian status unknown
Unrecognized ingredients: Sunflower-seed-and-canola-seed-and-linseed-oil, Palm-fruit-and-palm-kernel, Plant-sterol-esters, Vitamin D, Vitamin ESome ingredients could not be recognized.
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: Water 56%, vegetable oils and fats 31% (sunflower seed and canola seed and linseed oil, fully hydrogenated fats (palm fruit and palm kernel)), plant sterol esters 11%, thickeners, whey powder, salt, emulsifiers (e322, e471), preservative (potassium sorbate), citric acid, flavouring, beta-carotene, vitamins, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E- Water -> en:water - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 18066 - percent_min: 56 - percent: 56 - percent_max: 56
- vegetable oils and fats -> en:vegetable-oil-and-fat - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: maybe - percent_min: 31 - percent: 31 - percent_max: 31
- sunflower seed and canola seed and linseed oil -> en:sunflower-seed-and-canola-seed-and-linseed-oil - percent_min: 15.5 - percent_max: 31
- fully hydrogenated fats -> en:fully-hydrogenated-fat - vegan: no - vegetarian: maybe - from_palm_oil: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 15.5
- palm fruit and palm kernel -> en:palm-fruit-and-palm-kernel - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 15.5
- plant sterol esters -> en:plant-sterol-esters - percent_min: 11 - percent: 11 - percent_max: 11
- thickeners -> en:thickener - percent_min: 0.166666666666667 - percent_max: 2
- whey powder -> en:whey-powder - vegan: no - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.83333333333333
- salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.88645
- emulsifiers -> en:emulsifier - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.88645
- e322 -> en:e322 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.88645
- e471 -> en:e471 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - from_palm_oil: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.443225
- preservative -> en:preservative - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.88645
- potassium sorbate -> en:e202 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.88645
- citric acid -> en:e330 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.88645
- flavouring -> en:flavouring - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.88645
- beta-carotene -> en:e160ai - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - from_palm_oil: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.88645
- vitamins -> en:vitamins - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.88645
- vitamin A -> en:vitamin-a - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.88645
- vitamin D -> en:vitamin-d - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.88645
- vitamin E -> en:vitamin-e - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.88645
Nutrition
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Average nutritional quality
⚠ ️Warning: the amount of fruits, vegetables and nuts is not specified on the label, it was estimated from the list of ingredients: 0This product is not considered a beverage for the calculation of the Nutri-Score.
The product is in the fats category, the points for saturated fat are replaced by the points for the saturated fat / fat ratio.
Positive points: 1
- Proteins: 0 / 5 (value: 0.2, rounded value: 0.2)
- Fiber: 1 / 5 (value: 1, rounded value: 1)
- Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)
Negative points: 10
- Energy: 4 / 10 (value: 1362, rounded value: 1362)
- Sugars: 0 / 10 (value: 1, rounded value: 1)
- Saturated fat / fat ratio: 3 / 10 (value: 24.5714285714286, rounded value: 24.6)
- Sodium: 3 / 10 (value: 354.58, rounded value: 354.6)
The points for proteins are counted because the negative points are less than 11.
Nutritional score: (10 - 1)
Nutri-Score:
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Nutrient levels
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Fat in high quantity (35%)
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.
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Saturated fat in high quantity (8.6%)
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.
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Sugars in low quantity (1%)
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.
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Salt in moderate quantity (0.886%)
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.
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Nutrition facts
Nutrition facts As sold
for 100 g / 100 mlAs sold
per serving (25g)Compared to: Margarines with plant sterols esters Energy 1,362 kj
(326 kcal)340 kj
(81 kcal)-13% Fat 35 g 8.75 g -7% Saturated fat 8.6 g 2.15 g -4% Carbohydrates 1.5 g 0.375 g +2% Sugars 1 g 0.25 g -13% Fiber 1 g 0.25 g Proteins 0.2 g 0.05 g -62% Salt 0.886 g 0.222 g +61% Vitamin A 0 µg 0 µg Vitamin D 0 µg 0 µg Vitamin E 0 mg 0 mg Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis) 0 % 0 %
Environment
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Eco-Score B - Low environmental impact
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Average impact of products of the same category: A (Score: 88/100)
Category: Vegetable fat (margarine type), spreadable, 30-40% fat, light, lightly salted, with plant sterols esters
- PEF environmental score: 0.22 (the lower the score, the lower the impact)
- including impact on climate change: 2.34 kg CO2 eq/kg of product
Stage Impact Agriculture Processing Packaging Transportation Distribution Consumption
Bonuses and maluses
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Origins of ingredients with a high impact
Malus: -5
Environmental policy: -5
Transportation: 0
Origin of the product and/or its ingredients % of ingredients Impact South Africa High
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Malus: -15
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Eco-Score for this product
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Impact for this product: B (Score: 68/100)
Product: ProActiv 35% fat spread - Flora - 500 g
Life cycle analysis score: 88
Sum of bonuses and maluses: -20
Final score: 68/100
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Carbon footprint
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Equal to driving 1.2 km in a petrol car
234 g CO² per 100g of product
The carbon emission figure comes from ADEME's Agribalyse database, for the category: Vegetable fat (margarine type), spreadable, 30-40% fat, light, lightly salted, with plant sterols esters (Source: ADEME Agribalyse Database)
Stage Impact Agriculture Processing Packaging Transportation Distribution Consumption
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Origin of the product and/or its ingredients % of ingredients Impact South Africa High
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