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The fat in this product is listed without naming the plant it comes from, so Open Food Facts could not rule palm oil out. Look for a "no palm oil" claim on the pack
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Nutrition facts (per 100g)
Per 100 g this product is low in sugars, low in salt. Bands follow the UK front-of-pack guide: sugars high at 22.5 g or more and low at 5 g or less; salt high at 1.5 g or more and low at 0.3 g or less; saturated fat high at 5 g or more and low at 1.5 g or less. This describes the label, it is not dietary advice.
Processing level: NOVA group 4, ultra-processed foods. NOVA classification, from the label data.
Ingredients (original text)
PORK SHOULDER, WATER, SEASONING (MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, GARLIC POWDER, PORK FAT, ONION POWDER, PORK STOCK, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, SPICES, SUGAR, ORANGE JUICE SOLIDS, LIME JUICE SOLIDS, YEAST EXTRACT, FLAVORS, DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISOD
Why can't we give a definite answer for Pork Shoulder For Carnitas?
Our automated analysis could not reach a reliable verdict on whether Pork Shoulder For Carnitas fits a palm oil-free diet. Reasons:
- The fat in this product is listed without naming the plant it comes from, so Open Food Facts could not rule palm oil out. Look for a "no palm oil" claim on the pack
Rather than guessing, we prefer to tell you honestly when the data is incomplete. If you follow a palm oil-free diet for health or religious reasons, please check the product packaging or contact the manufacturer directly before consuming this product.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available ingredient data from Open Food Facts. Product formulations change frequently. This is not medical, nutritional, or religious advice.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pork Shoulder For Carnitas Palm Oil Free?
We cannot say for certain. The fat in this product is listed without naming the plant it comes from, so Open Food Facts could not rule palm oil out. Look for a "no palm oil" claim on the pack Please check the product label or contact the manufacturer.
Does Pork Shoulder For Carnitas contain allergens?
Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: PORK SHOULDER, WATER, SEASONING (MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, GARLIC POWDER, PORK FAT, ONION POWDER, PORK STOCK, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, SP...
What are the nutritional facts of Pork Shoulder For Carnitas?
Pork Shoulder For Carnitas contains 116 calories per 100g, with 15.1g of protein, 3.2g of carbohydrates, and 4.8g of fat.
How much sugar is in Pork Shoulder For Carnitas?
Pork Shoulder For Carnitas lists 0.8 g of sugar per 100 g, which counts as low in sugar under the UK front-of-pack guide (5 g or less per 100 g).
Is Pork Shoulder For Carnitas ultra-processed?
By the NOVA classification in its label data, Pork Shoulder For Carnitas is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.
Does Pork Shoulder For Carnitas contain palm oil?
We cannot say from the label. The fat in this product is listed without naming the plant it comes from, so Open Food Facts could not rule palm oil out. Look for a "no palm oil" claim on the pack Check the pack for a "no palm oil" claim.