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Alfajores Dulce de Leche - Cachafaz - 456 g / 16 oz

Alfajores Dulce de Leche - Cachafaz - 456 g / 16 oz

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Barcode: 7798128000165 (EAN / EAN-13)

Common name: alfajores rellenos de dulce de leche decorados con coco rallado.

Quantity: 456 g / 16 oz

Packaging: Paper, Bag, Box, Individual bag

Brands: Cachafaz

Categories: Snacks, Sweet snacks, Confectioneries, Festive foods, Christmas foods and drinks, Christmas sweets, Alfajores

Labels, certifications, awards: Made in Argentina

Origin of ingredients: Argentina

Manufacturing or processing places: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Traceability code: RNE 02-034.406, RNPA 02-525.230, RNE 02-034.351

Link to the product page on the official site of the producer: https://www.cachafaz.com/alfajor-de-maic...

Countries where sold: Argentina, Bolivia, France, United States

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Ingredients

29 ingredients

: Dulce de leche (leche entera, azúcar, glucosa, ESPESANTE (INS 406), AROMATIZANTE (vainilla), REGULADOR DE ACIDEZ (INS 500ii), CONSERVANTE (INS 202)), harina enriquecida (hierro 0.0030%, ácido fólico 0.00022%, tiamina 0.00063%, riboflavina 0.00013%, niacina 0.0013%), almidón, azúcar, aceite vegetal interesterificado, coco rallado, sal, AROMATIZANTE, COLORANTE (betacaroteno), LEUDANTES QUÍMICOS (INS 500ii, INS 503ii).

Allergens: Gluten, Milk

Food processing

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

Additive: E160a - Carotene

Additive: E406 - Agar

Ingredient: Colour

Ingredient: Flavouring

Ingredient: Glucose

Ingredient: Thickener
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Additives

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

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

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.

E406 - Agar

Agar: Agar -pronounced , sometimes - or agar-agar is a jelly-like substance, obtained from red algae.Agar is a mixture of two components: the linear polysaccharide agarose, and a heterogeneous mixture of smaller molecules called agaropectin. It forms the supporting structure in the cell walls of certain species of algae, and is released on boiling. These algae are known as agarophytes, and belong to the Rhodophyta -red algae- phylum.Agar has been used as an ingredient in desserts throughout Asia, and also as a solid substrate to contain culture media for microbiological work. Agar can be used as a laxative, an appetite suppressant, a vegetarian substitute for gelatin, a thickener for soups, in fruit preserves, ice cream, and other desserts, as a clarifying agent in brewing, and for sizing paper and fabrics.The gelling agent in agar is an unbranched polysaccharide obtained from the cell walls of some species of red algae, primarily from tengusa -Gelidiaceae- and ogonori -Gracilaria-. For commercial purposes, it is derived primarily from ogonori. In chemical terms, agar is a polymer made up of subunits of the sugar galactose.
Source: Wikipedia

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.

E503 - Ammonium carbonates

Ammonium carbonate: Ammonium carbonate is a salt with the chemical formula -NH4-2CO3. Since it readily degrades to gaseous ammonia and carbon dioxide upon heating, it is used as a leavening agent and also as smelling salt. It is also known as baker's ammonia and was a predecessor to the more modern leavening agents baking soda and baking powder. It is a component of what was formerly known as sal volatile and salt of hartshorn.
Source: Wikipedia

E503ii - Ammonium hydrogen carbonate

Ammonium carbonate: Ammonium carbonate is a salt with the chemical formula -NH4-2CO3. Since it readily degrades to gaseous ammonia and carbon dioxide upon heating, it is used as a leavening agent and also as smelling salt. It is also known as baker's ammonia and was a predecessor to the more modern leavening agents baking soda and baking powder. It is a component of what was formerly known as sal volatile and salt of hartshorn.
Source: Wikipedia

Ingredients analysis

May contain palm oil

Ingredients that may contain palm oil: E160ai

Non-vegan
Non-vegan ingredients: Sweetened condensed semi-skimmed milk, Whole milk
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Unrecognized ingredients: Iron, Folic acid, Thiamin, es:aceite-vegetal-interesterificado
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: Dulce de leche (leche entera, azúcar, glucosa, ESPESANTE (e406), AROMATIZANTE (vainilla), REGULADOR DE ACIDEZ (e500ii), CONSERVANTE (e202)), harina (hierro, ácido fólico, tiamina, riboflavina, niacina), almidón, azúcar, aceite vegetal interesterificado, coco, sal, AROMATIZANTE, COLORANTE (betacaroteno), LEUDANTES QUÍMICOS (e500ii, e503ii)
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leche entera -> en:whole-milk - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 19023 - percent_min: 14.2809571428571 - percent_max: 100

azúcar -> en:sugar - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 44.4

glucosa -> en:glucose - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 33.3333333333333

ESPESANTE -> en:thickener - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25

e406 -> en:e406 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11084 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25

AROMATIZANTE -> en:flavouring - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5

vainilla -> en:vanilla - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5

REGULADOR DE ACIDEZ -> en:acidity-regulator - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5

e500ii -> en:e500ii - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5

CONSERVANTE -> en:preservative - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5

e202 -> en:e202 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5

harina -> en:flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9410 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.0037

hierro -> en:iron - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.11e-07

ácido fólico -> en:folic-acid - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 8.14e-09

tiamina -> en:thiamin - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 8.14e-09

riboflavina -> en:e101 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.81e-09

niacina -> en:e375 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.81e-09

almidón -> en:starch - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9510 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.0037

azúcar -> en:sugar - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.0037

aceite vegetal interesterificado -> es:aceite-vegetal-interesterificado - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.0037

coco -> en:coconut - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 15006 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.0037

sal -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.0037

AROMATIZANTE -> en:flavouring - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.0037

COLORANTE -> en:colour - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.0037

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LEUDANTES QUÍMICOS -> en:raising-agent - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.0037

e500ii -> en:e500ii - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.0037

e503ii -> en:e503ii - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.0037

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: 0
This product is not considered a beverage for the calculation of the Nutri-Score.

Positive points: 1

Proteins: 3 / 5 (value: 5.49, rounded value: 5.49)

Fiber: 1 / 5 (value: 0.915, rounded value: 0.92)

Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 0.00185, rounded value: 0)

Negative points: 19

Energy: 4 / 10 (value: 1660, rounded value: 1660)

Sugars: 9 / 10 (value: 44.4, rounded value: 44.4)

Saturated fat: 5 / 10 (value: 5.1, rounded value: 5.1)

Sodium: 1 / 10 (value: 157, rounded value: 157)

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

Nutritional score: (19 - 1)

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Nutrient levels
- Fat in moderate quantity (11.4%)
  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 (5.1%)
  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 (44.4%)
  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 (0.392%)
  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	As sold per serving (1 unidad/piece 76 g / 2.7 oz)	Compared to: Alfajores
Energy	1,660 kj (396 kcal)	1,267 kj (303 kcal)	+1%
Fat	11.4 g	8.7 g	-23%
Saturated fat	5.1 g	3.9 g	-36%
Monounsaturated fat	2.61 g	2 g	-52%
Polyunsaturated fat	3.66 g	2.8 g	+108%
Trans fat	0 g	0 g	-100%
Cholesterol	14.4 mg	11 mg	-94%
Carbohydrates	67.9 g	52 g	+19%
Sugars	44.4 g	34 g	+41%
Added sugars	41.8 g	32 g
Fiber	0.915 g	0.7 g	-53%
Proteins	5.49 g	4.2 g	-10%
Salt	0.392 g	0.3 g	+7%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0 µg
Potassium	186 mg	142 mg
Calcium	0 mg	0 mg	-100%
Iron	0.392 mg	0.3 mg
Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis)	0.002 %	0.002 %

Serving size: 1 unidad/piece 76 g / 2.7 oz

Environment

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Packaging

Packaging with a medium impact

Packaging parts

1 x Box (Paper)
6 x Individual bag (Plastic)

Packaging materials

Material	%	Packaging weight	Packaging weight per 100 g of product
Paper or cardboard
Plastic
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Transportation

Origins of ingredients

Origins of ingredients with a high impact

Origin of the product and/or its ingredients	% of ingredients	Impact
Argentina	100 %	High

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Alfajores Dulce de Leche - Cachafaz - 456 g / 16 oz