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Classic sharp and crumbly cheddar - Mersey Valley - 235g
Classic sharp and crumbly cheddar - Mersey Valley - 235g
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Barcode: 9310134901090 (EAN / EAN-13)
Quantity: 235g
Packaging: Plastic
Brands: Mersey Valley
Categories: Dairies, Fermented foods, Fermented milk products, Cheeses
Labels, certifications, awards: Australian made
Origin of ingredients: Australia
Manufacturing or processing places: Australia
Link to the product page on the official site of the producer: http://www.merseyvalley.com.au/products/...
Stores: Woolworths, Coles, Bilo
Countries where sold: Australia
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Ingredients
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14 ingredients
Cheese(Milk,Salt, Mineral Salt (509), Cultures, Rennet}, Preservatives (202,221), Emulsifiers (450,452,339),Colour (171). Contains Added SulphitesAllergens: Milk
Food processing
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Ultra processed foods
Elements that indicate the product is in the 4 - Ultra processed food and drink products group:
- Additive: E171 - Titanium dioxide
- Additive: E450 - Diphosphates
- Additive: E452 - Polyphosphates
- Ingredient: Colour
- Ingredient: Emulsifier
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.
Additives
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E171 - Titanium dioxide
Titanium dioxide: Titanium dioxide, also known as titaniumIV oxide or titania, is the naturally occurring oxide of titanium, chemical formula TiO2. When used as a pigment, it is called titanium white, Pigment White 6 -PW6-, or CI 77891. Generally, it is sourced from ilmenite, rutile and anatase. It has a wide range of applications, including paint, sunscreen and food coloring. When used as a food coloring, it has E number E171. World production in 2014 exceeded 9 million metric tons. It has been estimated that titanium dioxide is used in two-thirds of all pigments, and the oxide has been valued at $13.2 billion.Source: Wikipedia
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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.
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E221 - Sodium sulphite
Sodium sulfite: Sodium sulfite -sodium sulphite- is a soluble sodium salt of sulfurous acid -sulfite- with the chemical formula Na2SO3. It is a product of sulfur dioxide scrubbing, a part of the flue-gas desulfurization process. It is also used as a preservative to prevent dried fruit from discoloring, and for preserving meats, and is used in the same way as sodium thiosulfate to convert elemental halogens to their respective hydrohalic acids, in photography and for reducing chlorine levels in pools.Source: Wikipedia
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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
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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.
Ingredients analysis
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Palm oil content unknown
Unrecognized ingredients: Mineral-salt, 509, 202-221, 450-452-339, 171Some ingredients could not be recognized.
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Non-vegan
Non-vegan ingredients: Cheese, MilkSome ingredients could not be recognized.
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Vegetarian status unknown
Unrecognized ingredients: Mineral-salt, 509, 202-221, 450-452-339, 171, SulfiteSome ingredients could not be recognized.
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Details of the analysis of the ingredients
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- Mineral Salt -> en:mineral-salt - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.81
- 509 -> en:509 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.81
- Cultures -> en:microbial-culture - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.81
- Rennet -> en:rennet - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.81
- Preservatives -> en:preservative - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.81
- 202‚221 -> en:202-221 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.81
- Emulsifiers -> en:emulsifier - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.81
- 450‚452‚339 -> en:450-452-339 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.81
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- Contains Added Sulphites -> en:sulfite - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.81
Nutrition
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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: 0This product is not considered a beverage for the calculation of the Nutri-Score.
Positive points: 5
- Proteins: 5 / 5 (value: 24.8, rounded value: 24.8)
- 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: 5 / 10 (value: 1740, rounded value: 1740)
- Sugars: 0 / 10 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)
- Saturated fat: 10 / 10 (value: 21.2, rounded value: 21.2)
- Sodium: 8 / 10 (value: 724, rounded value: 724)
The points for proteins are counted because the product is in the cheeses category.
Nutritional score: (23 - 5)
Nutri-Score:
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Nutrient levels
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Fat in high quantity (33.2%)
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.
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Saturated fat in high quantity (21.2%)
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.
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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.
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Salt in high quantity (1.81%)
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.
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Nutrition facts
Nutrition facts As sold
for 100 g / 100 mlCompared to: Cheeses Energy 1,740 kj
(415 kcal)+28% Fat 33.2 g +29% Saturated fat 21.2 g +27% Carbohydrates 3.6 g +85% Sugars 0 g -100% Fiber ? Proteins 24.8 g +22% Salt 1.81 g +25% Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis) 0 %
Environment
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Eco-Score C - Moderate environmental impact
⚠ ️Select a country in order to include the full impact of transportation.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
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Average impact of products of the same category: C (Score: 55/100)
Category: Camembert cheese, from cow's milk
Category: Camembert cheese, from cow's milk
- PEF environmental score: 0.48 (the lower the score, the lower the impact)
- including impact on climate change: 5.18 kg CO2 eq/kg of product
Stage Impact Agriculture Processing Packaging Transportation Distribution Consumption
Bonuses and maluses
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Origins of ingredients with a medium impact
Bonus: +3
Environmental policy: +3
Transportation: 0
Origin of the product and/or its ingredients % of ingredients Impact Australia Medium
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Packaging with a medium impact
Malus: -10
Shape Material Recycling Impact Unknown Plastic High ⚠ ️ The information about the packaging of this product is not sufficiently precise (exact shapes and materials of all components of the packaging).⚠ ️ For a more precise calculation of the Eco-Score, you can modify the product page and add them.
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Eco-Score for this product
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Impact for this product: C (Score: 48/100)
Product: Classic sharp and crumbly cheddar - Mersey Valley - 235g
Life cycle analysis score: 55
Sum of bonuses and maluses: -7
Final score: 48/100
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Carbon footprint
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Equal to driving 2.7 km in a petrol car
518 g CO² per 100g of product
The carbon emission figure comes from ADEME's Agribalyse database, for the category: Camembert cheese, from cow's milk (Source: ADEME Agribalyse Database)
Stage Impact Agriculture Processing Packaging Transportation Distribution Consumption
Packaging
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Packaging with a medium impact
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Packaging parts
(Plastic)
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Packaging materials
Material % Packaging weight Packaging weight per 100 g of product Plastic
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Transportation
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Origins of ingredients
Origins of ingredients with a medium impact
Origin of the product and/or its ingredients % of ingredients Impact Australia Medium
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