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Schmelzkäse - Alpenhof - 150g

Schmelzkäse - Alpenhof - 150g

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Barcode: 9009301005951 (EAN / EAN-13)

Quantity: 150g

Packaging: Metal, Paper, Recyclable Metals, Aluminium

Brands: Alpenhof, S & R Lindenberg Produktions GmbH

Categories: Dairies, Fermented foods, Fermented milk products, Cheeses, Processed cheese

Traceability code: DE BY 77750 EG

Countries where sold: Germany, Ireland

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Health

Ingredients

14 ingredients

: Wasser, Butter, Käse 20%, Magermilchpulver, Schmelzsalze (E450, E452, E339), Stabilisatoren: Guarkernmehl, Carrageen; modifizierte Stärke, Säureregulator: Milchsäure.

Allergens: Milk

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: 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

E14XX - Modified Starch

E270 - Lactic acid

Lactic acid: Lactic acid is an organic compound with the formula CH3CH-OH-COOH. In its solid state, it is white and water-soluble. In its liquid state, it is colorless. It is produced both naturally and synthetically. With a hydroxyl group adjacent to the carboxyl group, lactic acid is classified as an alpha-hydroxy acid -AHA-. In the form of its conjugate base called lactate, it plays a role in several biochemical processes. In solution, it can ionize a proton from the carboxyl group, producing the lactate ion CH3CH-OH-CO−2. Compared to acetic acid, its pKa is 1 unit less, meaning lactic acid deprotonates ten times more easily than acetic acid does. This higher acidity is the consequence of the intramolecular hydrogen bonding between the α-hydroxyl and the carboxylate group. Lactic acid is chiral, consisting of two optical isomers. One is known as L--+--lactic acid or -S--lactic acid and the other, its mirror image, is D--−--lactic acid or -R--lactic acid. A mixture of the two in equal amounts is called DL-lactic acid, or racemic lactic acid. Lactic acid is hygroscopic. DL-lactic acid is miscible with water and with ethanol above its melting point which is around 17 or 18 °C. D-lactic acid and L-lactic acid have a higher melting point. In animals, L-lactate is constantly produced from pyruvate via the enzyme lactate dehydrogenase -LDH- in a process of fermentation during normal metabolism and exercise. It does not increase in concentration until the rate of lactate production exceeds the rate of lactate removal, which is governed by a number of factors, including monocarboxylate transporters, concentration and isoform of LDH, and oxidative capacity of tissues. The concentration of blood lactate is usually 1–2 mM at rest, but can rise to over 20 mM during intense exertion and as high as 25 mM afterward. In addition to other biological roles, L-lactic acid is the primary endogenous agonist of hydroxycarboxylic acid receptor 1 -HCA1-, which is a Gi/o-coupled G protein-coupled receptor -GPCR-.In industry, lactic acid fermentation is performed by lactic acid bacteria, which convert simple carbohydrates such as glucose, sucrose, or galactose to lactic acid. These bacteria can also grow in the mouth; the acid they produce is responsible for the tooth decay known as caries. In medicine, lactate is one of the main components of lactated Ringer's solution and Hartmann's solution. These intravenous fluids consist of sodium and potassium cations along with lactate and chloride anions in solution with distilled water, generally in concentrations isotonic with human blood. It is most commonly used for fluid resuscitation after blood loss due to trauma, surgery, or burns.
Source: Wikipedia

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: Butter, Cheese, Skimmed milk powder

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
: Wasser, _Butter_, _Käse_ 20%, _Magermilchpulver_, Schmelzsalze (e450, e452, e339), Stabilisatoren (Guarkernmehl), Carrageen, modifizierte Stärke, Säureregulator (Milchsäure)
Wasser -> en:water - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 18066 - percent_min: 20 - percent_max: 60

_Butter_ -> en:butter - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 16400 - percent_min: 20 - percent_max: 40

_Käse_ -> en:cheese - vegan: no - vegetarian: maybe - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 12999 - percent_min: 20 - percent: 20 - percent_max: 20

_Magermilchpulver_ -> en:skimmed-milk-powder - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 19054 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 20

Schmelzsalze -> en:emulsifying-salts - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 20

e450 -> en:e450 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 20

e452 -> en:e452 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 10

e339 -> en:e339 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 6.66666666666667

Stabilisatoren -> en:stabiliser - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 15

Guarkernmehl -> en:e412 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 15

Carrageen -> en:e407 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 12

modifizierte Stärke -> en:modified-starch - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9510 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 10

Säureregulator -> en:acidity-regulator - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 8.57142857142857

Milchsäure -> en:e270 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 8.57142857142857

Nutrition

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

Positive points: 5

Proteins: 5 / 5 (value: 10.6, rounded value: 10.6)

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: 1162, rounded value: 1162)

Sugars: 1 / 10 (value: 6.4, rounded value: 6.4)

Saturated fat: 10 / 10 (value: 15.3, rounded value: 15.3)

Sodium: 8 / 10 (value: 792, rounded value: 792)

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 (23.5%)
  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 (15.3%)
  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 moderate quantity (6.4%)
  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 (1.98%)
  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: Processed cheese
Energy	1,162 kj (280 kcal)	+26%
Fat	23.5 g	+37%
Saturated fat	15.3 g	+39%
Carbohydrates	6.4 g	+108%
Sugars	6.4 g	+163%
Fiber	?
Proteins	10.6 g	-20%
Salt	1.98 g	+12%
Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis)	0 %

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: 50/100)

Category: Processed cheese snack w breadsticks, for children

PEF environmental score: 0.54 (the lower the score, the lower the impact)
including impact on climate change: 5.27 kg CO2 eq/kg of product

Stage	Impact
Agriculture	80.4 %
Processing	11.5 %
Packaging	2.9 %
Transportation	3.1 %
Distribution	1.7 %
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 low impact

Malus: -4

Shape	Material	Recycling	Impact
Unknown	Heavy aluminium		Medium
Unknown	Paper		Low

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Eco-Score for this product

Impact for this product: C (Score: 41/100)
Product: Schmelzkäse - Alpenhof - 150g

Life cycle analysis score: 50
Sum of bonuses and maluses: -9

Final score: 41/100

→ Learn more about the Eco-Score

Carbon footprint

Equal to driving 2.7 km in a petrol car

527 g CO² per 100g of product

The carbon emission figure comes from ADEME's Agribalyse database, for the category: Processed cheese snack w breadsticks, for children (Source: ADEME Agribalyse Database)

Stage	Impact
Agriculture	83.1 %
Processing	8.5 %
Packaging	3.5 %
Transportation	4.1 %
Distribution	0.7 %
Consumption	0.1 %

Packaging

Packaging with a low impact

Packaging parts

(Aluminium)
(Paper)

Packaging materials

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

Transportation

Manufacturing or processing place

Origins of ingredients
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