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Course:FNH200/Assignments/2026/Snack Pack- Regular vs No Sugar

2026-07-21T23:14:37Z

AmirTavangar:

[[File:Snack pack front label.jpg|thumb|Snack pack front label]]

== Introduction ==
For this comparison, we selected Snack Pack Chocolate Fudge Pudding and Snack Pack No Sugar Added Chocolate Pudding, both commonly available in Canadian grocery stores. The regular pudding is a sweet, creamy chocolate dessert made with added sugar. The no-sugar-added version offers a similar flavour and texture but uses maltitol, sucralose, and acesulfame-potassium instead of added sugar, making it a lower-sugar and lower-calorie alternative.

== Product's Picture ==
[[File:Both Products.jpg|thumb|Snack Pack products]]
[[File:Nutrition facts for Snack Pack.jpg|thumb]]
[[File:Nutrition facts for no added sugar.jpg|thumb|Nutrition facts for no added sugar]]

== Ingredient lists==

=== Typed Ingredient Lists ===
{| class="wikitable"
|+
! '''Snack Pack Chocolate Fudge Pudding (Regular)'''
!'''Snack Pack No Sugar Added Chocolate Pudding:'''
|-
|
* Skim milk from concentrate (water, concentrated skim milk)
* Water
* Sugar
* Modified corn starch
* High oleic sunflower oil
* Cocoa
* Salt
* Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate
* Artificial and natural flavour
* Milk
|
* Water
* Skim milk from concentrate (water, concentrated skim milk)
* Modified corn starch
* High oleic sunflower oil
* Maltitol
* Cocoa
* Salt
* Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate
* Sucralose, Acesulfame-potassium
* Natural and artificial flavour
* Milk
|}

=== '''Identification of Fat Substitutes, Sugar Substitutes, and Additives''' ===
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!
!'''Snack Pack Chocolate Fudge Pudding (Regular)'''
!'''Snack Pack No Sugar Added Chocolate Pudding:'''
|-
|'''Fat Substitutes'''
|None
|None
|-
|'''Sugar Substitutes'''
|None
|
* Maltitol

* Sucralose
* Acesulfame-potassium (Ace-K)
|-
|'''Additives'''
|
* Modified Corn Starch
* Sodium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate (SSL)
* Artificial and Natural Flavours
|
* Modified Corn Starch
* Sodium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate (SSL)
* Artificial and Natural Flavours
|}

=== roles of fat substitutes, sugar substitutes, and/or additives ===

==== Sugar Substitutes ====

* '''Maltitol (Sugar Alcohol / Polyol):''' Acts as a bulk sweetener that mimics the physical bulk, density, and viscosity of sucrose. It yields fewer calories than sucrose (approx. 1.5–3.0 Cal/g vs. 4 Cal/g) and produces a minimal glycemic response.
* '''Sucralose (High-Intensity Sweetener):''' A chlorinated sucrose molecule that is roughly 600 times sweeter than sucrose. It delivers sweetness without adding calories or carbohydrates and remains stable under processing temperatures.
* '''Acesulfame-Potassium (High-Intensity Sweetener):''' 200 times sweeter than sucrose. When paired with sucralose, it acts synergistically to provide a rapid sweetness perception on the tongue and mask lingering aftertastes.

==== additives ====

* '''Modified Corn Starch (Starch Modifying / Thickening Agent):''' Gelatinizes during thermal processing to form a semi-rigid gel network. It provides the pudding with smooth viscosity, body, and prevents syneresis (water separation) during shelf storage.
* '''Sodium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate (Emulsifier):''' An amphiphilic additive containing both hydrophilic and hydrophobic regions. It lowers interfacial tension between the water phase and high oleic sunflower oil, maintaining a uniform dispersion and preventing oil separation.

=== Compare and Contrast of Product Formulations ===
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!'''Formulation Feature'''
!'''Product 1 (Chocolate Fudge)'''
!'''Product 2 (No Sugar Added)'''
|-
|'''Primary Base Ingredient'''
|Skim milk from concentrate
|Water
|-
|'''Sweetening Agent(s)'''
|Sugar (Sucrose)
|Maltitol, Sucralose, Ace-K
|-
|'''Caloric Value per Serving'''
|110 kcal
|60 kcal
|-
|'''Total Sugars per Serving'''
|13 g
|1 g
|-
|'''Emulsifiers & Stabilizers'''
|Modified corn starch, SSL
|Modified corn starch, SSL
|}

'''Comparison & Differences:'''

# '''Sweetening System:''' Product 1 utilizes traditional sucrose, which acts both as a sweetening agent and a structural bulking agent. Product 2 replaces sucrose with a multi-component sweetener system: Maltitol supplies volume and texture, while Sucralose and Ace-K provide high-intensity sweetness.
# '''Ingredient Precedence:''' Product 1 lists skim milk from concentrate first, followed by water and sugar. Product 2 lists water first, followed by skim milk from concentrate, reflecting a higher proportion of water to offset the absence of liquid sucrose volume.
# '''Shared Colloidal Architecture:''' Both products share the same underlying hydrocolloid and emulsifier framework (modified corn starch and SSL) to form a stable oil-in-water gel emulsion.

== Labels ==

=== Description of Information Found on Packaging Labels ===

* '''Brand & Product Common Name:''' "Snack Pack" logo with clear common names ("Chocolate Fudge Pudding" and "Chocolate Pudding").
* '''Bilingual Compliance:''' All mandatory packaging information (common name, net quantity, ingredient statements, allergen alerts, and Nutrition Facts) is presented in English and French with equal prominence.
* '''Net Quantity:''' Stated as 4 x 99 g cups (396 g total).
* '''Nutrition Facts Table (NFT):''' Standard Canadian format displaying serving size (99 g), calories, fat, saturated fat, trans fat, carbohydrate, fiber, sugars, sugar alcohols (Maltitol listed on Product 2), protein, sodium, potassium, calcium, and iron.
* '''Front-of-Package (FOP) Symbol:''' Product 1 displays Health Canada's black-and-white magnifying glass icon indicating "High in / Élevé en Sugars / Sucres".
* '''Allergen Declaration:''' Standardized "Contains: Milk / Contient: Lait" statement placed directly below the ingredient list.
* '''Dealer Identification:''' Full corporate name and location details for Conagra Brands Canada.

==References==
<references />
1. Health Canada. (2026). ''Front-of-package nutrition symbol labelling guide for industry''. [online] Government of Canada. Available at: <nowiki>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/food-nutrition/nutrition-labelling/front-package.html</nowiki> [Accessed 21 Jul. 2026].

2.University Course Materials. (2026a). ''Lesson 2: Food components and colloidal dispersions''. Course Module 2.1–2.2.

3. University Course Materials. (2026b). ''Lesson 3: Fat and sugar substitutes and sensory properties''. Course Module 3.1–3.2.

4. University Course Materials. (2026c). ''Lesson 4: Food standards, regulations, and food additives''. Course Module 4.1–4.8.

Please use the Wikipedia reference style. Provide a citation for every sentence, statement, thought, or bit of data not your own, giving the author, year, AND page.

<references/>

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Course:FNH200/Assignments/2026/Snack Pack- Regular vs No Sugar

2026-07-21T23:08:31Z

AmirTavangar:

== Introduction ==
For this comparison, we selected Snack Pack Chocolate Fudge Pudding and Snack Pack No Sugar Added Chocolate Pudding, both commonly available in Canadian grocery stores. The regular pudding is a sweet, creamy chocolate dessert made with added sugar. The no-sugar-added version offers a similar flavour and texture but uses maltitol, sucralose, and acesulfame-potassium instead of added sugar, making it a lower-sugar and lower-calorie alternative.

== Product's Picture ==
[[File:Both Products.jpg|thumb|Snack Pack products]]
== Ingredient lists==

=== Typed Ingredient Lists ===
{| class="wikitable"
|+
! '''Snack Pack Chocolate Fudge Pudding (Regular)'''
!'''Snack Pack No Sugar Added Chocolate Pudding:'''
|-
|
* Skim milk from concentrate (water, concentrated skim milk)
* Water
* Sugar
* Modified corn starch
* High oleic sunflower oil
* Cocoa
* Salt
* Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate
* Artificial and natural flavour
* Milk
|
* Water
* Skim milk from concentrate (water, concentrated skim milk)
* Modified corn starch
* High oleic sunflower oil
* Maltitol
* Cocoa
* Salt
* Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate
* Sucralose, Acesulfame-potassium
* Natural and artificial flavour
* Milk
|}

=== '''Identification of Fat Substitutes, Sugar Substitutes, and Additives''' ===
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!
!'''Snack Pack Chocolate Fudge Pudding (Regular)'''
!'''Snack Pack No Sugar Added Chocolate Pudding:'''
|-
|'''Fat Substitutes'''
|None
|None
|-
|'''Sugar Substitutes'''
|None
|
* Maltitol

* Sucralose
* Acesulfame-potassium (Ace-K)
|-
|'''Additives'''
|
* Modified Corn Starch
* Sodium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate (SSL)
* Artificial and Natural Flavours
|
* Modified Corn Starch
* Sodium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate (SSL)
* Artificial and Natural Flavours
|}

=== roles of fat substitutes, sugar substitutes, and/or additives ===

==== Sugar Substitutes ====

* '''Maltitol (Sugar Alcohol / Polyol):''' Acts as a bulk sweetener that mimics the physical bulk, density, and viscosity of sucrose. It yields fewer calories than sucrose (approx. 1.5–3.0 Cal/g vs. 4 Cal/g) and produces a minimal glycemic response.
* '''Sucralose (High-Intensity Sweetener):''' A chlorinated sucrose molecule that is roughly 600 times sweeter than sucrose. It delivers sweetness without adding calories or carbohydrates and remains stable under processing temperatures.
* '''Acesulfame-Potassium (High-Intensity Sweetener):''' 200 times sweeter than sucrose. When paired with sucralose, it acts synergistically to provide a rapid sweetness perception on the tongue and mask lingering aftertastes.

==== additives ====

* '''Modified Corn Starch (Starch Modifying / Thickening Agent):''' Gelatinizes during thermal processing to form a semi-rigid gel network. It provides the pudding with smooth viscosity, body, and prevents syneresis (water separation) during shelf storage.
* '''Sodium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate (Emulsifier):''' An amphiphilic additive containing both hydrophilic and hydrophobic regions. It lowers interfacial tension between the water phase and high oleic sunflower oil, maintaining a uniform dispersion and preventing oil separation.

=== Compare and Contrast of Product Formulations ===
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!'''Formulation Feature'''
!'''Product 1 (Chocolate Fudge)'''
!'''Product 2 (No Sugar Added)'''
|-
|'''Primary Base Ingredient'''
|Skim milk from concentrate
|Water
|-
|'''Sweetening Agent(s)'''
|Sugar (Sucrose)
|Maltitol, Sucralose, Ace-K
|-
|'''Caloric Value per Serving'''
|110 kcal
|60 kcal
|-
|'''Total Sugars per Serving'''
|13 g
|1 g
|-
|'''Emulsifiers & Stabilizers'''
|Modified corn starch, SSL
|Modified corn starch, SSL
|}

'''Comparison & Differences:'''

# '''Sweetening System:''' Product 1 utilizes traditional sucrose, which acts both as a sweetening agent and a structural bulking agent. Product 2 replaces sucrose with a multi-component sweetener system: Maltitol supplies volume and texture, while Sucralose and Ace-K provide high-intensity sweetness.
# '''Ingredient Precedence:''' Product 1 lists skim milk from concentrate first, followed by water and sugar. Product 2 lists water first, followed by skim milk from concentrate, reflecting a higher proportion of water to offset the absence of liquid sucrose volume.
# '''Shared Colloidal Architecture:''' Both products share the same underlying hydrocolloid and emulsifier framework (modified corn starch and SSL) to form a stable oil-in-water gel emulsion.

== Labels ==

=== Description of Information Found on Packaging Labels ===

* '''Brand & Product Common Name:''' "Snack Pack" logo with clear common names ("Chocolate Fudge Pudding" and "Chocolate Pudding").
* '''Bilingual Compliance:''' All mandatory packaging information (common name, net quantity, ingredient statements, allergen alerts, and Nutrition Facts) is presented in English and French with equal prominence.
* '''Net Quantity:''' Stated as 4 x 99 g cups (396 g total).
* '''Nutrition Facts Table (NFT):''' Standard Canadian format displaying serving size (99 g), calories, fat, saturated fat, trans fat, carbohydrate, fiber, sugars, sugar alcohols (Maltitol listed on Product 2), protein, sodium, potassium, calcium, and iron.
* '''Front-of-Package (FOP) Symbol:''' Product 1 displays Health Canada's black-and-white magnifying glass icon indicating "High in / Élevé en Sugars / Sucres".
* '''Allergen Declaration:''' Standardized "Contains: Milk / Contient: Lait" statement placed directly below the ingredient list.
* '''Dealer Identification:''' Full corporate name and location details for Conagra Brands Canada.

==References==
<references />
1. Health Canada. (2026). ''Front-of-package nutrition symbol labelling guide for industry''. [online] Government of Canada. Available at: <nowiki>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/food-nutrition/nutrition-labelling/front-package.html</nowiki> [Accessed 21 Jul. 2026].

2.University Course Materials. (2026a). ''Lesson 2: Food components and colloidal dispersions''. Course Module 2.1–2.2.

3. University Course Materials. (2026b). ''Lesson 3: Fat and sugar substitutes and sensory properties''. Course Module 3.1–3.2.

4. University Course Materials. (2026c). ''Lesson 4: Food standards, regulations, and food additives''. Course Module 4.1–4.8.

Please use the Wikipedia reference style. Provide a citation for every sentence, statement, thought, or bit of data not your own, giving the author, year, AND page.

<references/>

{{Projectbox FNH200}}
[[Category:Food_Science]]

File:Both Products.jpg

2026-07-21T22:56:47Z