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Britannia Sugar Free Digestive Biscuit - 200g (7.05 oz.) (.44 lb.)

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Britannia Sugar Free Digestive Biscuit - 200g (7.05 oz.) (.44 lb.)

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Barcode: 0291007902187 (EAN / EAN-13) 291007902187 (UPC / UPC-A)

Common name: Sugar Free Digestive (Not a low calorie food)

Quantity: 200g (7.05 oz.) (.44 lb.)

Packaging: Box, Film

Brands: Britannia

Categories: Snacks, Sweet snacks, Biscuits and cakes, Biscuits

Labels, certifications, awards: No added sugar

Origin of ingredients: Al Sallan Food Industries Co. SAOC

Manufacturing or processing places: Sultanate of Oman

Link to the product page on the official site of the producer: N/A

Countries where sold: Philippines

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Ingredients

26 ingredients

Whole Wheat Flour (Gluten)(30%),Palm Oil, Artificial Sweetener (Maltitol),Wheat Bran (Gluten)(4.4%),Maltodextrin,Raising Agents (Ammonia Bicarbonate,Sodium Bicarbonate,Sodium Phyrophospate),Salt,Lecithin,Emulsifier: (Soya Lecithin (Soya),Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono or Diglycerides & Mono & Diglycerides of Fatty Acids),Artificial Sweeteners (Sucralose),Acidity Regulators (Malic Acid & Citric Acid),Artificial & Nature Identical Flavorings (Cereal & Butter), Flour Treatment Agent (Sodium Metabisulfite (Sulfite).Contains Sugar

Allergens: Gluten, Soybeans, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites

Traces: Eggs, Nuts, Manufactured-in-a-facility-that-also-processes-milk

Food processing

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

Additive: E322 - Lecithins

Additive: E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

Additive: E955 - Sucralose

Additive: E965 - Maltitol

Ingredient: Emulsifier

Ingredient: Maltodextrin
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Additives

E223 - Sodium metabisulphite

Sodium metabisulfite: Sodium metabisulfite or sodium pyrosulfite -IUPAC spelling; Br. E. sodium metabisulphite or sodium pyrosulphite- is an inorganic compound of chemical formula Na2S2O5. The substance is sometimes referred to as disodium metabisulfite. It is used as a disinfectant, antioxidant, and preservative agent.
Source: Wikipedia

E296 - Malic acid

Malic acid: Malic acid is an organic compound with the molecular formula C4H6O5. It is a dicarboxylic acid that is made by all living organisms, contributes to the pleasantly sour taste of fruits, and is used as a food additive. Malic acid has two stereoisomeric forms -L- and D-enantiomers-, though only the L-isomer exists naturally. The salts and esters of malic acid are known as malates. The malate anion is an intermediate in the citric acid cycle.
Source: Wikipedia

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.

E500 - Sodium carbonates

Sodium carbonates (E500) are compounds commonly used in food preparation as leavening agents, helping baked goods rise by releasing carbon dioxide when they interact with acids.

Often found in baking soda, they regulate the pH of food, preventing it from becoming too acidic or too alkaline. In the culinary world, sodium carbonates can also enhance the texture and structure of foods, such as noodles, by modifying the gluten network.

Generally recognized as safe, sodium carbonates are non-toxic when consumed in typical amounts found in food.

E500ii - Sodium hydrogen carbonate

Sodium hydrogen carbonate, also known as E500ii, is a food additive commonly used as a leavening agent.

When added to recipes, it releases carbon dioxide gas upon exposure to heat or acids, causing dough to rise and resulting in a light, fluffy texture in baked goods.

It is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by regulatory authorities when used in appropriate quantities and poses no significant health risks when consumed in typical food applications.

E955 - Sucralose

Sucralose: Sucralose is an artificial sweetener and sugar substitute. The majority of ingested sucralose is not broken down by the body, so it is noncaloric. In the European Union, it is also known under the E number E955. It is produced by chlorination of sucrose. Sucralose is about 320 to 1‚000 times sweeter than sucrose, three times as sweet as both aspartame and acesulfame potassium, and twice as sweet as sodium saccharin. Evidence of benefit is lacking for long-term weight loss with some data supporting weight gain and heart disease risks.It is stable under heat and over a broad range of pH conditions. Therefore, it can be used in baking or in products that require a long shelf life. The commercial success of sucralose-based products stems from its favorable comparison to other low-calorie sweeteners in terms of taste, stability, and safety. Common brand names of sucralose-based sweeteners are Splenda, Zerocal, Sukrana, SucraPlus, Candys, Cukren, and Nevella. Canderel Yellow also contains sucralose, but the original Canderel and Green Canderel do not.
Source: Wikipedia

E965 - Maltitol

Maltitol: Maltitol is a sugar alcohol -a polyol- used as a sugar substitute. It has 75–90% of the sweetness of sucrose -table sugar- and nearly identical properties, except for browning. It is used to replace table sugar because it is half as caloric, does not promote tooth decay, and has a somewhat lesser effect on blood glucose. In chemical terms, maltitol is known as 4-O-α-glucopyranosyl-D-sorbitol. It is used in commercial products under trade names such as Lesys, Maltisweet and SweetPearl.
Source: Wikipedia

Ingredients analysis

Palm oil

Ingredients that contain palm oil: Palm oil

Non-vegan
Non-vegan ingredients: Butter
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Unrecognized ingredients: Artificial-sweetener, Ammonia-bicarbonate, Sodium-phyrophospate, Diacetyl-tartaric-acid-esters-of-mono-and-diglycerides-and-mono-and-diglycerides-of-fatty-acids, Artificial-sweeteners, Artificial-and-nature-identical-flavorings
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: Whole Wheat Flour, Palm Oil, Artificial Sweetener (Maltitol), Wheat Bran, Maltodextrin, Raising Agents (Ammonia Bicarbonate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Phyrophospate), Salt, Lecithin, Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin), Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of mono- and Diglycerides and mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Artificial Sweeteners (Sucralose), Acidity Regulators (Malic Acid, Citric Acid), Artificial and Nature Identical Flavorings (Cereal, Butter), Flour Treatment Agent, Sodium Metabisulfite, Contains Sugar
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Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of mono- and Diglycerides and mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids -> en:diacetyl-tartaric-acid-esters-of-mono-and-diglycerides-and-mono-and-diglycerides-of-fatty-acids - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.475

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Nutrition

Bad 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: 2

Proteins: 4 / 5 (value: 8, rounded value: 8)

Fiber: 2 / 5 (value: 2, rounded value: 2)

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

Negative points: 21

Energy: 5 / 10 (value: 1904, rounded value: 1904)

Sugars: 0 / 10 (value: 0.3, rounded value: 0.3)

Saturated fat: 10 / 10 (value: 12, rounded value: 12)

Sodium: 6 / 10 (value: 590, rounded value: 590)

The points for proteins are not counted because the negative points are greater or equal to 11.

Nutritional score: (21 - 2)

Nutri-Score:
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Nutrient levels
- Fat in high quantity (24%)
  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 (12%)
  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 (0.3%)
  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 moderate quantity (1.48%)
  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 (29 g (2 BISCUITS))	Compared to: Biscuits
Energy	1,904 kj (455 kcal)	552 kj (132 kcal)	-
Fat	24 g	6.96 g	+42%
Saturated fat	12 g	3.48 g	+30%
Trans fat	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrates	56 g	16.2 g	-18%
Sugars	0.3 g	0.087 g	-99%
Fiber	2 g	0.58 g	-36%
Proteins	8 g	2.32 g	+25%
Salt	1.475 g	0.428 g	+145%
Iron	0.5 mg	0.145 mg
Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis)	0 %	0 %

Serving size: 29 g (2 BISCUITS)

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: B (Score: 69/100)

Category: Biscuit (cookie)

PEF environmental score: 0.35 (the lower the score, the lower the impact)
including impact on climate change: 2.88 kg CO2 eq/kg of product

Stage	Impact
Agriculture	80.5 %
Processing	11.8 %
Packaging	3.1 %
Transportation	3.2 %
Distribution	1.4 %
Consumption	0.0 %

Bonuses and maluses

Missing origins of ingredients information
Malus:

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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: -11

Shape	Material	Recycling	Impact
Film	Unknown		High
Box	Unknown		High

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Eco-Score for this product

Impact for this product: C (Score: 43/100)
Product: Britannia Sugar Free Digestive Biscuit - 200g (7.05 oz.) (.44 lb.)

Life cycle analysis score: 69
Sum of bonuses and maluses: -21

Final score: 43/100

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Carbon footprint

Equal to driving 1.5 km in a petrol car

288 g CO² per 100g of product

The carbon emission figure comes from ADEME's Agribalyse database, for the category: Biscuit (cookie) (Source: ADEME Agribalyse Database)

Stage	Impact
Agriculture	82.9 %
Processing	7.9 %
Packaging	3.8 %
Transportation	4.7 %
Distribution	0.7 %
Consumption	0.0 %

Packaging

Packaging with a medium impact

Packaging parts

Film
Box

Packaging materials

Material	%	Packaging weight	Packaging weight per 100 g of product

Transportation

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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 March 9, 2017, 5:09:47 PM CET by usda-ndb-import
Last edit of product page on February 11, 2022, 11:35:35 AM CET by packbot.
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Britannia Sugar Free Digestive Biscuit - 200g (7.05 oz.) (.44 lb.)