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Sandwiches · 0705432001181

100% beef burger

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 8 additives of concern.

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Egg
  • Fish
  • Gluten
  • Mustard
  • Soy

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 15 Oct 2020

Why it's rated this way

8 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. Brilliant blue FCFModerate concernSynthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported in sensitive individuals.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Synthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported 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.
  3. Ammonia caramelModerate concernCaramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Caramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
    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. Propionic acidMinor concernPropionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Propionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.
    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.
  5. Sodium propionateMinor concernPropionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Propionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.
    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.
  6. Calcium propionateMinor concernPropionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Propionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.
    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.
  7. Phosphoric acidMinor concernAcidulant (colas); high total phosphate intake linked to bone-mineral and renal concerns in some studies.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Acidulant (colas); high total phosphate intake linked to bone-mineral and renal concerns in some studies.
    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.
  8. Polysorbate 80Minor concernSynthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.
    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

  • Beef patty beef50.5%No flag
  • Coating24.7%No flag›
  • Dextrose12.4%No flag›
  • Maltodextrin6.2%No flag›
  • Corn starch3.1%No flag›
  • Salt0.6%No flag›
  • Grill flavor0.6%No flag
  • Potassium lactate · E3260.6%No flag
  • Sodium phosphate · E3390.6%No flag
  • Diacetate0.4%No flag›
  • Citric acid · E3300.4%No flag
  • Water12.4%No flag›
  • Caramel color · E150a6.2%No flag
  • Garlic parmesan roll enriched bleached flour3.1%No flag
  • Wheat flour1.5%No flag›
  • Malt barley flour0.8%No flag
  • Niacin · E3750.4%No flag
  • Ferrous sulfate0.2%No flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrate<0.1%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E101<0.1%No flag
  • Folic acid<0.1%No flag›
  • Parmigiano reggiano1.5%No flag
  • Cow's milk0.8%No flag
  • Lactic ferments0.4%No flag
  • Salt0.2%No flag›
  • Enzyme<0.1%No flag›
  • E460ii<0.1%No flag
  • Water0.8%No flag›
  • Salt0.4%No flag›
  • Soya oil0.2%No flag›
  • Sugar<0.1%No flag›
  • Yeast<0.1%No flag›
  • Wheat gluten<0.1%No flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • E460iiNo flag
  • Calcium propionate · E282Low

    Propionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.

  • A preservativeNo flag
  • MonodiglyceridesNo flag
  • Ethoxylated monodiglyceridesNo flag
  • Diacetyl tartaric acid esters of monodiglyceridesNo flag
  • Datem · E472eNo flag
  • Calcium stearoyl lactylateNo flag›
  • CslNo flag
  • Calcium sulfate · E516No flag
  • Ascorbic acid · E300No flag
  • Potassium iodate · E917No flag
  • Polysorbate 60 · E435No flag
  • L-cysteine · E920No flag
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Azodicarbonamide · E927aNo flag
  • AdaNo flag›
  • Propionic acid · E280Low

    Propionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.

  • Sodium propionate · E281Low

    Propionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.

  • PreservativeNo flag
  • Phosphoric acid · E338Low

    Acidulant (colas); high total phosphate intake linked to bone-mineral and renal concerns in some studies.

  • GarlicNo flag›
  • Provolone cheese pasteurized milkNo flag
  • Lactic fermentsNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Parmigiano reggianoNo flag
  • Monterey jack cheese parmesan cheeseNo flag
  • Semi skimmed milkNo flag
  • Lactic fermentsNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Monterey jack cheeseNo flag
  • MilkNo flag›
  • Lactic fermentsNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • CreamNo flag›
  • Sodium phosphates · E339No flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Sorbic acid · E200No flag
  • PreservativeNo flag
  • Dill chip cucumberNo flag
  • WaterNo flag›
  • VinegarNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Contains less than 2% ofNo flag
  • AlumNo flag›
  • Calcium chloride · E509No flag
  • Potassium sorbate · E202No flag
  • PreservativeNo flag
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Polysorbate 80 · E433Low

    Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.

  • Yellow #5 · E102High

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

  • Blue #1 · E133Moderate

    Synthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported in sensitive individuals.

  • Sauce mayonnaise soybean oilNo flag
  • Corn syrupNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • EggNo flag›
  • Egg yolkNo flag›
  • Mustard seedNo flag›
  • Distilled vinegarNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Concentrated lemon juiceNo flag
  • Chili sauce tomato pureeNo flag
  • Tomato concentrateNo flag
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Distilled white vinegarNo flag
  • High fructose corn syrupNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Corn syrupNo flag›
  • Dehydrated onionsNo flag
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Dill relish cucumbersNo flag
  • Distilled vinegarNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Calcium chloride · E509No flag
  • AlumNo flag›
  • Red bell pepperNo flag›
  • Xanthan gum · E415No flag
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Polysorbate 80 · E433Low

    Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.

  • Yellow 5 · E102High

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

  • VinegarNo flag›
  • Worcestershire sauce distilled vinegarNo flag
  • MolassesNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Corn syrupNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Caramel color · E150aNo flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • AnchovyNo flag›
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • SoyaNo flag›
  • TamarindNo flag›
  • Black pepperNo flag›
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • Salt saltNo flag
  • Yellow prussiate of soda · E535No flag
  • Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate

    Caramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.

Show original label text

Beef patty beef, seasoning (dextrose, maltodextrin, corn starch, salt, grill flavor (from sunflower oil), potassium lactate, sodium phosphate and diacetate, citric acid), water, caramel color, garlic parmesan roll enriched bleached flour (wheat flour, malt barley flour, niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid) parmesan cheese (cow's milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes, powdered cellulose), water, salt, soy oil, sugar, yeast, wheat gluten, salt, enzyme, powdered cellulose, calcium propionate (a preservative), mono-diglycerides, ethoxylated mono-diglycerides, diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono-diglycerides (datem), calcium stearoyl lactylate (csl), calcium sulfate, ascorbic acid, potassium iodate, polysorbate 60,l-cysteine, enzyme, azodicarbonamide (ada), propionic acid, sodium propionate (preservative), phosphoric acid, garlic, provolone cheese pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes, parmesan & monterey jack cheese parmesan cheese (part-skim milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), monterey jack cheese (milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), water, cream, sodium phosphates, salt, sorbic acid (preservative), dill chip cucumber, water, vinegar, salt, contains less than 2% of: alum, calcium chloride, potassium sorbate (preservative), natural flavor, polysorbate 80, yellow #5, blue #1, sauce mayonnaise soybean oil, corn syrup, water, egg, egg yolk, mustard seed, distilled vinegar, salt, lemon juice concentrate, chili sauce tomato puree (tomato paste, water), distilled white vinegar, high fructose corn syrup, salt, corn syrup, dehydrated onions, spice, garlic powder, natural flavoring, dill relish cucumbers, distilled vinegar, salt, calcium chloride, alum, dehydrated red pepper, xanthan gum, natural flavor, polysorbate 80, yellow 5, vinegar, worcestershire sauce distilled vinegar, molasses, water, corn syrup, salt, caramel color, sugar, spices, anchovies, natural flavors (soy), tamarind extract, black pepper, garlic powder, salt salt, yellow prussiate of soda.

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Egg, Fish, Gluten, Mustard, Soy.

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 15 Oct 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.
  • Brilliant blue FCFSynthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported in sensitive individuals.
  • Ammonia caramelCaramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
  • Propionic acidPropionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.
  • Sodium propionatePropionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.
  • Calcium propionatePropionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.
  • Phosphoric acidAcidulant (colas); high total phosphate intake linked to bone-mineral and renal concerns in some studies.
  • Polysorbate 80Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.

Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety

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