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Snacks · 0028400034791

1.38oz munchies jalapeno & cheese

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 4 additives of concern.

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Gluten
  • Soy

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 23 Apr 2020

Why it's rated this way

4 additives on this label are on our additives-of-concern list.

  1. TartrazineHigh concernSouthampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Southampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
    Regulatory basis
    Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
    How sure we are
    High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
  2. Sunset yellow FCFHigh concernSouthampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
    Regulatory basis
    Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
    How sure we are
    High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
  3. Monosodium glutamate (MSG)Moderate concernFlavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
    Regulatory basis
    Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
    How sure we are
    High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
  4. Calcium phosphatesMinor concernInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
    Regulatory basis
    Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
    How sure we are
    High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.

A food's rating also reflects nutrition (Nutri-Score) and processing (NOVA); the additives above are the ingredient-level part of it.

Ingredients

  • Fortified wheat flour51.9%No flag
  • Wheat Flour26.3%No flag›
  • Niacin · E37512.8%No flag
  • Reduced Iron6.4%No flag›
  • Thiamin Mononitrate3.2%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E1011.6%No flag
  • Folic Acid1.6%No flag›
  • Vegetable fat24%No flag
  • Palm Oil12%No flag›
  • Canola Oil with TBHQ and Citric Acid to Preserve Freshness12%No flag
  • Whey12%No flag›
  • Sugar5.1%No flag›
  • Maltodextrin3.5%No flag›
  • Made from Corn3.5%No flag
  • Modified Corn Starch1.7%No flag›
  • Corn Starch0.9%No flag›
  • Salt0.4%No flag›
  • And Less than 2% of the Following0.2%No flag
  • Buttermilk0.2%No flag›
  • Raising agent0.1%No flag
  • E503ii<0.1%No flag
  • Monocalcium Phosphate · E341i<0.1%No flag
  • E500ii<0.1%No flag
  • Sunflower Oil<0.1%No flag›
  • Cheddar Cheese<0.1%No flag
  • Pasteurised milk<0.1%No flag
  • Lactic fermentsNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Natural and artificial flavouring<0.1%No flag
  • Corn SyrupNo flag›
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • Lactic Acid · E270No flag
  • ColourNo flag
  • Yellow 6 · E110High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Yellow 5 · E102High

    Southampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.

  • Yellow 5 Lake · E102High

    Southampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.

  • Yellow 6 Lake · E110High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • SpiceNo flag›
  • Monosodium Glutamate · E621Moderate

    Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.

  • Gum Arabic · E414No flag
  • Jalapeno PeppersNo flag›
  • OnionNo flag›
  • Citric Acid · E330No flag
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • Wheat FlourNo flag›
  • And Sodium Sulfite AnhydrousNo flag
  • Calcium phosphates (E341)Low

    Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.

Show original label text

Enriched Wheat Flour (Unbleached Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Vegetable Shortening (Palm Oil, Canola Oil with TBHQ and Citric Acid to Preserve Freshness), Whey, Sugar, Maltodextrin (Made from Corn), Modified Corn Starch, Corn Starch, Salt, and Less than 2% of the Following: Buttermilk, Leavening (Ammonium Bicarbonate, Monocalcium Phosphate, Baking Soda), Sunflower Oil, Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Natural and Artificial Flavor, Corn Syrup, Soy Lecithin, Lactic Acid, Artificial Colors (Yellow 6, Yellow 5, Yellow 5 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake), Spices, Monosodium Glutamate, Gum Arabic, Jalapeno Peppers, Onion Powder, Citric Acid, Garlic Powder, Wheat Flour, and Sodium Sulfite Anhydrous.

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Gluten, Soy.

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 23 Apr 2020

Food health

Nutrition profile and additives of concern

Contains additive of concern
  • TartrazineSouthampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
  • Sunset yellow FCFSouthampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
  • Monosodium glutamate (MSG)Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
  • Calcium phosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.

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