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4 maple sausage, 4 egg & cheese

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

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Egg
  • Gluten
  • Soy

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

Why it's rated this way

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

  1. Sodium nitrateModerate concernReducible to nitrite in vivo; precursor to nitrosamine formation in cured meats.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Reducible to nitrite in vivo; precursor to nitrosamine formation in cured meats.
    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. Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)Moderate concernAntioxidant; animal-study tumour/endocrine signals; structurally related to BHA.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Antioxidant; animal-study tumour/endocrine signals; structurally related to BHA.
    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. KonjacModerate concernGelling agent; choking-hazard deaths in mini jelly-cup confectionery.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Gelling agent; choking-hazard deaths in mini jelly-cup confectionery.
    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. Annatto / bixin / norbixinMinor concernNatural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Natural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.
    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. CarrageenanMinor concernDegraded carrageenan, and in some animal/in-vitro studies food-grade carrageenan, are linked to intestinal inflammation; human evidence is limited and contested.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Degraded carrageenan, and in some animal/in-vitro studies food-grade carrageenan, are linked to intestinal inflammation; human evidence is limited and contested.
    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. DiphosphatesMinor 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.
  8. Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)Minor 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

  • Maple-flavored flatbread62.5%No flag
  • Flour31.7%No flag›
  • Wheat flour15.9%No flag›
  • Barley malt flour7.9%No flag›
  • Niacin · E3753.9%No flag
  • Reduced iron2%No flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrate1%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E1010.5%No flag
  • Folic acid0.5%No flag›
  • Water15.4%No flag›
  • Cinnamon brown sugar7.7%No flag
  • Cinnamon3.8%No flag›
  • Brown sugar1.9%No flag›
  • Nutmeg1%No flag›
  • Clove1%No flag›
  • Sugar2.4%No flag›
  • Brown sugar2.4%No flag›
  • Vital wheat gluten1.5%No flag
  • Contains 2% and less of soy flour0.7%No flag
  • Soya oil0.4%No flag›
  • Prune0.2%No flag›
  • Sodium acid pyrophosphate · E450i<0.1%No flag
  • E500ii<0.1%No flag
  • Oat fiber<0.1%No flag
  • Fumaric acid · E297<0.1%No flag
  • YeastNo flag›
  • Wheat protein isolateNo flag
  • Maple flavorNo flag
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Propylene glycol · E490No flag
  • Corn syrupNo flag›
  • Artificial flavouringNo flag
  • PreservativeNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Cellulose gum · E466Low

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

  • Guar gum · E412No flag
  • Xanthan gum · E415No flag
  • Carrageenan · E407Low

    Degraded carrageenan, and in some animal/in-vitro studies food-grade carrageenan, are linked to intestinal inflammation; human evidence is limited and contested.

  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • Calcium sulfate · E516No flag
  • Annatto colorNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Pasteurized process american cheese18.8%No flag
  • Cheddar cheese9.4%No flag
  • Milk4.7%No flag›
  • Lactic ferments2.3%No flag
  • Salt1.2%No flag›
  • Enzyme0.6%No flag›
  • Annatto · E160b0.6%Low

    Natural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.

  • Water4.7%No flag›
  • Cream2.3%No flag›
  • Sodium phosphate · E3391.2%No flag
  • Sodium citrate0.6%No flag›
  • Salt0.3%No flag›
  • Sorbic acid · E2000.1%No flag
  • Preservative0.1%No flag
  • Apo-carotenal0.1%No flag
  • Colour0.1%No flag
  • Egg patty9.4%No flag
  • Whole eggs4.7%No flag
  • Egg yolks2.3%No flag›
  • Glycerine · E4221.2%No flag
  • Butter flavouring0.6%No flag
  • Hydrogenated soy oil0.3%No flag
  • Salt0.1%No flag›
  • Soya lecithin<0.1%No flag›
  • Natural and artificial flavouring<0.1%No flag
  • E160ai<0.1%No flag
  • Colour<0.1%No flag
  • Tbhq and citric acid added to protect flavor<0.1%No flag
  • Salt blend0.3%No flag
  • Salt0.1%No flag›
  • Vinegar<0.1%No flag›
  • Soya lecithin<0.1%No flag›
  • Modified food starch0.1%No flag›
  • Gum blend<0.1%No flag
  • Carrageenan · E407<0.1%Low

    Degraded carrageenan, and in some animal/in-vitro studies food-grade carrageenan, are linked to intestinal inflammation; human evidence is limited and contested.

  • Gum acacia · E414<0.1%No flag
  • Cellulose gum · E466Low

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

  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • Konjac · E425Moderate

    Gelling agent; choking-hazard deaths in mini jelly-cup confectionery.

  • Xanthan gum · E415No flag
  • Citric acid · E330<0.1%No flag
  • Sausage9.4%No flag
  • Pork4.7%No flag›
  • Contains 2% and less of salt2.3%No flag
  • Water1.2%No flag›
  • Dextrose0.6%No flag›
  • Spice0.3%No flag›
  • Autolyzed yeast0.1%No flag
  • Sugar<0.1%No flag›
  • Lactic acid starter culture<0.1%No flag
  • Sodium ascorbate · E301<0.1%No flag
  • Sodium nitrate · E251Moderate

    Reducible to nitrite in vivo; precursor to nitrosamine formation in cured meats.

  • FlavouringNo flag
  • Bht · E321Moderate

    Antioxidant; animal-study tumour/endocrine signals; structurally related to BHA.

  • Tbhq · E319No flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Lactic acid · E270No flag
  • Sodium propionate (E281)Low

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

  • Diphosphates (E450)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

Maple-flavored flatbread (enriched flour [wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], water, cinnamon brown sugar [cinnamon, brown sugar, nutmeg, clove], sugar, liquid brown sugar, vital wheat gluten, contains 2% or less of soy flour, soybean oil, prune juice concentrate, sodium acid pyrophosphate, baking soda, oat fiber, fumaric acid, yeast, wheat protein isolate, maple flavor [water, propylene glycol, corn syrup, artificial flavors], preservatives [potassium sorbate & sodium propionate], salt, cellulose gum, guar gum, xanthan gum, carrageenan, maltodextrin, calcium sulfate, annatto color, enzymes), pasteurized process american cheese (cheddar cheese [milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes, annatto], water, cream, sodium phosphate, sodium citrate, salt, sorbic acid [preservative], apo-carotenal [color]), egg patty (whole eggs, egg yolks, glycerine, butter flavor [liquid and hydrogenated soybean oil, salt, soy lecithin, natural and artificial flavor, beta carotene {color}, tbhq and citric acid added to protect flavor], salt blend [salt, dried vinegar, soy lecithin], modified food starch, gum blend [carrageenan, gum acacia, cellulose gum, maltodextrin, konjac, xanthan gum], citric acid), sausage (pork, contains 2% or less of salt, water, dextrose, spices, autolyzed yeast, sugar, lactic acid starter culture, sodium ascorbate, sodium nitrate, flavoring, bht, tbhq, citric acid, lactic acid).

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Egg, 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
  • Sodium nitrateReducible to nitrite in vivo; precursor to nitrosamine formation in cured meats.
  • Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)Antioxidant; animal-study tumour/endocrine signals; structurally related to BHA.
  • KonjacGelling agent; choking-hazard deaths in mini jelly-cup confectionery.
  • Annatto / bixin / norbixinNatural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.
  • Sodium propionatePropionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.
  • CarrageenanDegraded carrageenan, and in some animal/in-vitro studies food-grade carrageenan, are linked to intestinal inflammation; human evidence is limited and contested.
  • DiphosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
  • Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.

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