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Becel Light - 575 g

Becel Light - 575 g

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Barcode: 8719200112223 (EAN / EAN-13)

Quantity: 575 g

Packaging: Plastic

Brands: Becel

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

Labels, certifications, awards: Vegetarian, No artificial flavors, Vegan

Countries where sold: Netherlands

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Health

Ingredients

30 ingredients

water*, vegetable oils 30%* (sunflower 17%, flaxseed 7.1%, palm 4%, rapeseed 2%), modified starch, emulsifiers* (mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids, sunflower lecithin), preservative (potassium sorbate), acidity (citric acid), natural flavouring*, vitamins a and d, free of artificial flavourings, the necessary daily intake that contributes to maintaining healthy cholesterol levels is 2g omega 3 (alpha-linolenic acid) and 10g omega 6 (linoleic acid), 2 servings (2x10g) becel per day make an important contribution to this , use becel as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle, becel buys 100% sustainable palm oil, see www,becel,com

Food processing

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

Additive: E14XX - Modified Starch

Additive: E322 - Lecithins

Additive: E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

Ingredient: Emulsifier

Ingredient: Flavouring
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

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Additives

E14XX - Modified Starch

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.

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.

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

Vegan
No non-vegan ingredients

Unrecognized ingredients: Acidity, Vitamin D, The-necessary-daily-intake-that-contributes-to-maintaining-healthy-cholesterol-levels-is-2g-omega-3, Alpha-linolenic-acid, Omega-6, Linoleic-acid, 2-servings, 2x10g, Becel-per-day-make-an-important-contribution-to-this, Use-becel-as-part-of-a-healthy-diet-and-lifestyle, Becel-buys-100-sustainable-palm-oil, See-www, Becel, Com
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Unrecognized ingredients: Acidity, Vitamin D, The-necessary-daily-intake-that-contributes-to-maintaining-healthy-cholesterol-levels-is-2g-omega-3, Alpha-linolenic-acid, Omega-6, Linoleic-acid, 2-servings, 2x10g, Becel-per-day-make-an-important-contribution-to-this, Use-becel-as-part-of-a-healthy-diet-and-lifestyle, Becel-buys-100-sustainable-palm-oil, See-www, Becel, Com
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Nutrition

Average nutritional quality
⚠ ️Warning: the amount of fiber is not specified, their possible positive contribution to the grade could not be taken into account.

⚠ ️Warning: the amount of fruits, vegetables and nuts is not specified on the label, it was estimated from the list of ingredients: 1
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: 0.5, rounded value: 0.5)

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

Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 1.99335548172757, rounded value: 2)

Negative points: 5

Energy: 3 / 10 (value: 1190, rounded value: 1190)

Sugars: 0 / 10 (value: 0.5, rounded value: 0.5)

Saturated fat / fat ratio: 2 / 10 (value: 20, rounded value: 20)

Sodium: 0 / 10 (value: 20, rounded value: 20)

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

Nutritional score: (5 - 0)

Nutri-Score:
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Nutrient levels
- Fat in high quantity (30%)
  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 (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 (0.5%)
  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 low quantity (0.05%)
  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: Margarines
Energy	1,190 kj (280 kcal)	-46%
Fat	30 g	-49%
Saturated fat	6 g	-66%
Carbohydrates	3.9 g	+744%
Sugars	< 0.5 g	+79%
Fiber	?
Proteins	< 0.5 g	+93%
Salt	0.05 g	-92%
Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis)	1.993 %

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

⚠ ️ 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: C (Score: 50/100)
Product: Becel Light - 575 g

Life cycle analysis score: 75
Sum of bonuses and maluses: -25

Final score: 50/100

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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 %

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 December 6, 2020, 9:09:34 AM CET by openfoodfacts-contributors
Last edit of product page on February 11, 2022, 9:22:09 AM CET by packbot.
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Becel Light - 575 g

Becel Light - 575 g

Matching with your preferences

Health

Ingredients

30 ingredients

Food processing

Ultra processed foods

Additives

E14XX - Modified Starch

E202 - Potassium sorbate

E322 - Lecithins

E322i - Lecithin

E330 - Citric acid

E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

Ingredients analysis

Palm oil

Vegan

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Vegetarian

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Nutrition

Average nutritional quality

Nutrient levels

Fat in high quantity (30%)

Saturated fat in high quantity (6%)

Sugars in low quantity (0.5%)

Salt in low quantity (0.05%)

Nutrition facts

Environment

Eco-Score C - Moderate environmental impact

Life cycle analysis

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

Bonuses and maluses

Missing origins of ingredients information

Ingredients that threatens species

Packaging with a medium impact

Eco-Score for this product

Impact for this product: C (Score: 50/100)

Carbon footprint

Equal to driving 1.1 km in a petrol car

Packaging

Packaging with a medium impact

Packaging parts

Packaging materials

Transportation

Origins of ingredients

Threatened species

Contains palm oil

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