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Margarina - Girasol

Margarina - Girasol

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Barcode: 7861048601504 (EAN / EAN-13)

Brands: Girasol

Categories: Plant-based foods and beverages, Plant-based foods, Fats, Spreads, Plant-based spreads, Spreadable fats, Vegetable fats, Margarines, Light margarines

Traceability code: CODIGO BPM: 0063-HNA-1117

Countries where sold: Ecuador

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Ingredients

25 ingredients

: Mezcla de Aceites Vegetales (Girasol, Palmiste, Soya y Palma), Agua Purificada, Sal, Suero de leche, Emulsificantes (Mono y diglicéridos de Acidos grasos, Lecitina de Soya), Conservante (Benzoato de Sodio), Acidulante (Acido Cítrico), Saborizante artificial idéntico al natural Mantequilla, Secuestrante (EDTA), Antioxidante (BHT), Colorante idéntico al natural (B-Caroteno). "CONTIENE SOYA", "CONTIENE LECHE", "CONTIENE LACTOSA".

Allergens: Milk, Soybeans

Food processing

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

Additive: E322 - Lecithins

Additive: E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

Ingredient: Emulsifier

Ingredient: Sequestrant

Ingredient: Whey
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Processed culinary ingredients

Processed foods

Ultra processed foods

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Additives

E211 - Sodium benzoate

Sodium benzoate: Sodium benzoate is a substance which has the chemical formula NaC7H5O2. It is a widely used food preservative, with an E number of E211. It is the sodium salt of benzoic acid and exists in this form when dissolved in water. It can be produced by reacting sodium hydroxide with benzoic acid.
Source: Wikipedia

E321 - Butylated hydroxytoluene

Butylated hydroxytoluene: Butylated hydroxytoluene -BHT-, also known as dibutylhydroxytoluene, is a lipophilic organic compound, chemically a derivative of phenol, that is useful for its antioxidant properties. European and U.S. regulations allow small amounts to be used as a food additive. In addition to this use, BHT is widely used to prevent oxidation in fluids -e.g. fuel, oil- and other materials where free radicals must be controlled.
Source: Wikipedia

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.

E322i - Lecithin

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.

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.

E385 - Calcium disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate

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 kernel oil, Palm

Non-vegan
Non-vegan ingredients: Whey
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Unrecognized ingredients: es:saborizante-artificial-identico-al-natural-mantequilla, es:colorante-identico-al-natural, es:b-caroteno, es:, es:, es:
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: Aceites Vegetales (Girasol, Palmiste, Soya, Palma), Agua Purificada, Sal, Suero de leche, Emulsificantes (mono- y diglicéridos de Acidos grasos, Lecitina de Soya), Conservante (Benzoato de Sodio), Acidulante (Acido Cítrico), Saborizante artificial idéntico al natural Mantequilla, Secuestrante (EDTA), Antioxidante (BHT), Colorante idéntico al natural (B-Caroteno), ", ", "
Aceites Vegetales -> en:vegetable-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: maybe - percent_min: 13.52 - percent_max: 100

Girasol -> en:sunflower - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 3.38 - percent_max: 100

Palmiste -> en:palm-kernel-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 50

Soya -> en:soya - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 33.3333333333333

Palma -> en:palm - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: yes - ciqual_food_code: 16129 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25

Agua Purificada -> en:filtered-water - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 18066 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 50

Sal -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3.04

Suero de leche -> en:whey - vegan: no - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3.04

Emulsificantes -> en:emulsifier - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3.04

mono- y diglicéridos de Acidos grasos -> en:e471 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - from_palm_oil: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3.04

Lecitina de Soya -> en:soya-lecithin - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 42200 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.52

Conservante -> en:preservative - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3.04

Benzoato de Sodio -> en:e211 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3.04

Acidulante -> en:acid - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3.04

Acido Cítrico -> en:e330 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3.04

Saborizante artificial idéntico al natural Mantequilla -> es:saborizante-artificial-identico-al-natural-mantequilla - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3.04

Secuestrante -> en:sequestrant - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3.04

EDTA -> en:e385 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3.04

Antioxidante -> en:antioxidant - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3.04

BHT -> en:e321 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3.04

Colorante idéntico al natural -> es:colorante-identico-al-natural - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3.04

B-Caroteno -> es:b-caroteno - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3.04

" -> es: - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3.04

" -> es: - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3.04

" -> es: - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3.04

Nutrition

Bad 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.

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: 0

Proteins: 0 / 5 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)

Fiber: 0 / 5 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)

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

Negative points: 23

Energy: 6 / 10 (value: 2090, rounded value: 2090)

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

Saturated fat / fat ratio: 7 / 10 (value: 50.0875656742557, rounded value: 50.1)

Sodium: 10 / 10 (value: 1210, rounded value: 1210)

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

Nutritional score: (23 - 0)

Nutri-Score:
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Nutrient levels
- Fat in high quantity (57.1%)
  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
- Saturated fat in high quantity (28.6%)
  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.
  
  Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Fat: the facts
- Sugars in low quantity (0%)
  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 (3.04%)
  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 (14 g)	Compared to: Light margarines
Energy	2,090 kj (500 kcal)	293 kj (70 kcal)	+15%
Energy from fat	2,090 kj (500 kcal)	293 kj (70 kcal)
Fat	57.1 g	8 g	+18%
Saturated fat	28.6 g	4 g	+113%
Monounsaturated fat	14.3 g	2 g	-27%
Polyunsaturated fat	14.3 g	2 g	-5%
Carbohydrates	0 g	0 g	-100%
Sugars	0 g	0 g	-100%
Fiber	0 g	0 g	-100%
Proteins	0 g	0 g	-100%
Salt	3.04 g	0.425 g	+462%
Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis)	0 %	0 %

Serving size: 14 g

Environment

Eco-Score C - Moderate environmental impact

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Life cycle analysis

Average impact of products of the same category: B (Score: 75/100)

Category: Vegetable fat (margarine type), spreadable, 50-63% fat, light, unsalted, rich in omega 3

PEF environmental score: 0.31 (the lower the score, the lower the impact)
including impact on climate change: 2.11 kg CO2 eq/kg of product

Stage	Impact
Agriculture	72.7 %
Processing	9.4 %
Packaging	4.9 %
Transportation	9.1 %
Distribution	3.0 %
Consumption	0.8 %

Bonuses and maluses

Missing origins of ingredients information
Malus: -5

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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.

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Malus: -15

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Eco-Score for this product

Impact for this product: C (Score: 45/100)
Product: Margarina - Girasol

Life cycle analysis score: 75
Sum of bonuses and maluses: -30

Final score: 45/100

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Carbon footprint

Equal to driving 1.1 km in a petrol car

211 g CO² per 100g of product

The carbon emission figure comes from ADEME's Agribalyse database, for the category: Vegetable fat (margarine type), spreadable, 50-63% fat, light, unsalted, rich in omega 3 (Source: ADEME Agribalyse Database)

Stage	Impact
Agriculture	64.1 %
Processing	10.0 %
Packaging	8.5 %
Transportation	15.3 %
Distribution	1.8 %
Consumption	0.3 %

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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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