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Nutrition facts
| Nutrition facts | As sold for 100 g / 100 ml |
|---|---|
| Energy | ~ 1178.3 kJ (285 kcal) |
| Fat | 25 g |
| Saturated fat | 10 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2.9 g |
| Sugars | 2 g |
| Dietary fiber | ? |
| Proteins | 12 g |
| Salt | 1.9 g |
| Sodium | 0.76 g |
| Fruits, vegetables and legumes | ~ 0.95 % |
Nutrition facts (Detailed data)
| Nutrition facts | As sold for 100 g / 100 ml | As sold Per 100 g (packaging) | As sold Per 100 g (estimate) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | ~ 1178.3 kJ (285 kcal) | ? (285 kcal) | ? |
| Fat | 25 g | 25 g | ? |
| Saturated fat | 10 g | 10 g | ? |
| Carbohydrates | 2.9 g | 2.9 g | ? |
| Sugars | 2 g | 2 g | ? |
| Dietary fiber | ? | ? | ? |
| Proteins | 12 g | 12 g | ? |
| Salt | 1.9 g | 1.9 g | ? |
| Sodium | 0.76 g | 0.76 g | ? |
| Fruits, vegetables and legumes | ~ 0.95 % | ? | ~ 0.95 % |
Ingredients
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Ingredients analysis
Palm oil content unknown
Contains non-vegan ingredients.
Unrecognized: fr:viande-de-baeuf, fr:dont-0-3-piment, en:natural-sheep-casing
Contains non-vegetarian ingredients.
Unrecognized: fr:viande-de-baeuf, fr:dont-0-3-piment, en:natural-sheep-casing
Food Processing
NOVA group
Ultra-processed food and drink productsElements that indicate the product is in NOVA group 4
How NOVA works
Additives
E120 - CochinealColour
Cochineal extract or carmine (E120) is a natural red colorant derived from the dried bodies of the female cochineal insect.
It is widely used to impart a pink, red, or purple hue to various food and beverage products, including yogurts, ice creams, confectionery, and fruit juices.
Although it is a natural additive, E120 is known to cause severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, in some individuals. It is also not suitable for vegetarians or vegans due to its insect origin.
E262 - Sodium acetatesPreservativeSequestrant
SODIUM ACETATE, also abbreviated NaOAc,[8] is the sodium salt of acetic acid.
E300 - Ascorbic acidAntioxidantSequestrant
No additive description is available yet.
E301 - Sodium ascorbateAntioxidant
SODIUM ASCORBATE is one of a number of mineral salts of ascorbic acid (vitamin C).
E326 - potassium lactateAntioxidantEmulsifierHumectant
POTASSIUM LACTATE is a compound with formula KC3H5O3. It is produced by neutralizing lactic acid which is fermented from a sugar source. Potassium lactate is commonly used in meat and poultry products to extend shelf life and increase food safety as it has a broad antimicrobial action. lactic acid and lactates can be consumed by all religious groups, vegans and vegetarians. Although the name refers to milk, it is not made from milk and thus suitable for people with milk allergy or lactose intolerance.
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Origins breakdown
| Origin | Percent of ingredients | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| France | 60 % | Medium |
| Unknown | 33 % | Medium |
| European Union | 7 % | Medium |
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Data Source
Product data comes from Open Food Facts. Food Benchmark also adds translations, category comparisons and explanatory calculations.
The database is licensed under ODbL 1.0, individual contents under DbCL 1.0, and product photos under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Product added on April 2, 2018 at 9:23:56 AM UTC by kiliweb .
Last edit on March 17, 2026 at 11:05:55 PM UTC by new-nutrition-bot .
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