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Classic sharp and crumbly cheddar - Mersey Valley - 235g

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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

14 ingredients

Cheese(Milk,Salt, Mineral Salt (509), Cultures, Rennet}, Preservatives (202,221), Emulsifiers (450,452,339),Colour (171). Contains Added Sulphites

Allergens: Milk

Food processing

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
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Processed culinary ingredients

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Additives

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

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.

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

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

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 content unknown
Unrecognized ingredients: Mineral-salt, 509, 202-221, 450-452-339, 171
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Non-vegan
Non-vegan ingredients: Cheese, Milk
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Unrecognized ingredients: Mineral-salt, 509, 202-221, 450-452-339, 171, Sulfite
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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: 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
- 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.
  
  Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Fat: the facts
- 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.
  
  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 (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.
  
  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: Cheeses
Energy	1,740 kj (415 kcal)	+26%
Fat	33.2 g	+28%
Saturated fat	21.2 g	+26%
Carbohydrates	3.6 g	-3%
Sugars	0 g	-100%
Fiber	?
Proteins	24.8 g	+26%
Salt	1.81 g	+15%
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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Life cycle analysis

Average impact of products of the same category: C (Score: 55/100)

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	84.1 %
Processing	5.7 %
Packaging	4.5 %
Transportation	3.4 %
Distribution	1.8 %
Consumption	0.5 %

Bonuses and maluses

Origins of ingredients with a high impact

Malus:

Environmental policy: +3
Transportation: 0

Origin of the product and/or its ingredients	% of ingredients	Impact
Australia	100 %	Medium

No ingredients that threaten species

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: 48/100)
Product: Classic sharp and crumbly cheddar - Mersey Valley - 235g

Life cycle analysis score: 55
Sum of bonuses and maluses: -10

Final score: 48/100

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Carbon footprint

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	85.0 %
Processing	5.1 %
Packaging	5.1 %
Transportation	4.1 %
Distribution	0.7 %
Consumption	0.1 %

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

Origins of ingredients with a high impact

Origin of the product and/or its ingredients	% of ingredients	Impact
Australia	100 %	Medium

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