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Processed Cheese Portions - Cowhead - 140g

Processed Cheese Portions - Cowhead - 140g

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Barcode: 8888440008723 (EAN / EAN-13)

Quantity: 140g

Brands: Cowhead

Categories: Dairies, Fermented foods, Fermented milk products, Cheeses, Processed cheese, Processed cheese around 20% fat in wedges

Labels, certifications, awards: High in calcium

Origin of ingredients: Product of Austria

Countries where sold: Singapore

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Ingredients

12 ingredients

Skimmed Milk Concentrate, Cheese, Butter, Emulsifying Salts (E450, E452, E339), Stabilizers (E412, E407), Acidity Regulator (E330).

Allergens: Milk

Food processing

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

Additive: E407 - Carrageenan

Additive: E412 - Guar gum

Additive: E450 - Diphosphates

Additive: E452 - Polyphosphates
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

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.

E339 - Sodium phosphates

Sodium phosphates: Sodium phosphate is a generic term for a variety of salts of sodium -Na+- and phosphate -PO43−-. Phosphate also forms families or condensed anions including di-, tri-, tetra-, and polyphosphates. Most of these salts are known in both anhydrous -water-free- and hydrated forms. The hydrates are more common than the anhydrous forms.
Source: Wikipedia

E407 - Carrageenan

Carrageenan (E407), derived from red seaweed, is widely employed in the food industry as a gelling, thickening, and stabilizing agent, notably in dairy and meat products.

It can exist in various forms, each imparting distinct textural properties to food.

However, its degraded form, often referred to as poligeenan, has raised health concerns due to its potential inflammatory effects and its classification as a possible human carcinogen (Group 2B) by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).

Nevertheless, food-grade carrageenan has been deemed safe by various regulatory bodies when consumed in amounts typically found in food.

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.

E450 - Diphosphates

Diphosphates (E450) are food additives often utilized to modify the texture of products, acting as leavening agents in baking and preventing the coagulation of canned food.

These salts can stabilize whipped cream and are also found in powdered products to maintain their flow properties. They are commonly present in baked goods, processed meats, and soft drinks.

Derived from phosphoric acid, they're part of our daily phosphate intake, which often surpasses recommended levels due to the prevalence of phosphates in processed foods and drinks.

Excessive phosphate consumption is linked to health issues, such as impaired kidney function and weakened bone health. Though diphosphates are generally regarded as safe when consumed within established acceptable daily intakes, it's imperative to monitor overall phosphate consumption to maintain optimal health.

E452 - Polyphosphates

Ingredients analysis

Palm oil free

No ingredients containing palm oil detected

Non-vegan

Non-vegan ingredients: Skimmed milk, Cheese, Butter

Maybe vegetarian

Ingredients that may not be vegetarian: Cheese

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

Details of the analysis of the ingredients
en: Skimmed Milk, Cheese, Butter, Emulsifying Salts (e450, e452, e339), Stabilizers (e412, e407), Acidity Regulator (e330)
Skimmed Milk -> en:skimmed-milk - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 19051 - percent_min: 16.6666666666667 - percent_max: 100

Cheese -> en:cheese - vegan: no - vegetarian: maybe - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 12999 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 50

Butter -> en:butter - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 16400 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 33.3333333333333

Emulsifying Salts -> en:emulsifying-salts - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25

e450 -> en:e450 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25

e452 -> en:e452 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 12.5

e339 -> en:e339 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 8.33333333333333

Stabilizers -> en:stabiliser - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 20

e412 -> en:e412 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 20

e407 -> en:e407 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 10

Acidity Regulator -> en:acidity-regulator - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 16.6666666666667

e330 -> en:e330 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 16.6666666666667

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: 5

Proteins: 5 / 5 (value: 10, rounded value: 10)

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: 22

Energy: 3 / 10 (value: 1163, rounded value: 1163)

Sugars: 0 / 10 (value: 4, rounded value: 4)

Saturated fat: 10 / 10 (value: 16, rounded value: 16)

Sodium: 9 / 10 (value: 900, rounded value: 900)

The points for proteins are counted because the product is in the cheeses category.

Nutritional score: (22 - 5)

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

Nutrient levels
- Fat in high quantity (25%)
  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 (16%)
  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 (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 high quantity (2.25%)
  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 (17.5g)	Compared to: Processed cheese around 20% fat in wedges
Energy	1,163 kj (281 kcal)	204 kj (49 kcal)	+25%
Fat	25 g	4.38 g	+45%
Saturated fat	16 g	2.8 g	+114%
Monounsaturated fat	7.5 g	1.31 g
Polyunsaturated fat	1 g	0.175 g
Cholesterol	60 mg	10.5 mg
Carbohydrates	4 g	0.7 g	-40%
Sugars	4 g	0.7 g	-10%
Fiber	0 g	0 g
Proteins	10 g	1.75 g	+36%
Salt	2.25 g	0.394 g	+123%
Calcium	550 mg	96.3 mg
Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis)	0 %	0 %

Serving size: 17.5g

Environment

Eco-Score C - Moderate environmental impact

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The Eco-Score is an experimental score that summarizes the environmental impacts of food products.

→ 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: C (Score: 54/100)

Category: Processed cheese, around 20% fat, in wedges or cubes

PEF environmental score: 0.49 (the lower the score, the lower the impact)
including impact on climate change: 5.22 kg CO2 eq/kg of product

Stage	Impact
Agriculture	84.4 %
Processing	5.6 %
Packaging	4.4 %
Transportation	3.3 %
Distribution	1.8 %
Consumption	0.5 %

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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No ingredients that threaten species

Packaging with a medium impact

Malus: -7

Shape	Material	Recycling	Impact
1 Box	Cardboard		Low
8 Individual dose	Light aluminium		Medium

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Eco-Score for this product

Impact for this product: C (Score: 42/100)
Product: Processed Cheese Portions - Cowhead - 140g

Life cycle analysis score: 54
Sum of bonuses and maluses: -12

Final score: 42/100

→ Learn more about the Eco-Score

Carbon footprint

Equal to driving 2.7 km in a petrol car

522 g CO² per 100g of product

The carbon emission figure comes from ADEME's Agribalyse database, for the category: Processed cheese, around 20% fat, in wedges or cubes (Source: ADEME Agribalyse Database)

Stage	Impact
Agriculture	85.1 %
Processing	5.0 %
Packaging	5.0 %
Transportation	4.0 %
Distribution	0.7 %
Consumption	0.1 %

Packaging

Packaging with a medium impact

Packaging parts

1 x Box 140g (Cardboard)
8 x Individual dose 17.5g (Light aluminium)

Packaging materials

Material	%	Packaging weight	Packaging weight per 100 g of product
Paper or cardboard
Metal
Total

Transportation

Origins of ingredients
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