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Condiments · 0029358112722

5 layer dip

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health high · 3 additives of concern.

Food health
High
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy

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

Why it's rated this way

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

  1. Sodium benzoateModerate concernPreservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Preservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity 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.
  2. 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.
  3. PolyphosphatesMinor 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

  • Beans51.5%No flag
  • Beans26.5%No flag
  • Water25%No flag›
  • Tomatoes24.3%No flag›
  • Tomatoes12.1%No flag›
  • Tomato juice12.1%No flag›
  • Sour cream12.1%No flag
  • Sour cream12.1%No flag
  • Assorted peppers6.1%No flag›
  • Jalapeno pepper3%No flag›
  • Anaheim1.5%No flag
  • Green bell pepper1.5%No flag›
  • Cheddar cheese3%No flag
  • Cultured pasteurized milk1.5%No flag
  • Salt0.6%No flag›
  • Enzyme0.5%No flag›
  • Annatto color0.2%No flag›
  • Natamycin · E2350.2%No flag
  • Preservative0.2%No flag
  • Onion1.5%No flag›
  • Tomato concentrate0.8%No flag
  • Avocado0.4%No flag›
  • Water0.2%No flag›
  • Contains 2% and less<0.1%No flag
  • Green chili pepper<0.1%No flag
  • Green chilies<0.1%No flag
  • Water<0.1%No flag›
  • Coriander leaf<0.1%No flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • Distilled vinegarNo flag›
  • Modified corn starchNo flag›
  • PaprikaNo flag›
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • OnionNo flag›
  • Carrot fiberNo flag
  • GumsNo flag›
  • Xanthan · E415No flag
  • Guar · E412No flag
  • Locust bean · E410No flag
  • WheyNo flag›
  • Gelatin · E428No flag
  • Beef gelatinNo flag›
  • E452viNo 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.

  • Calcium sulfate · E516No flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Ascorbic acid · E300No flag
  • Calcium chloride · E509No flag
  • LardNo flag›
  • Lactic acid · E270No flag
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Sodium benzoate · E211Moderate

    Preservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.

  • Potassium sorbate · E202No flag
  • PreservativeNo flag
  • Polyphosphates (E452)Low

    Inorganic 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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Cooked beans (beans, water), tomatoes (tomatoes, tomato juice), sour cream (cultured cream), assorted peppers (jalapeno, anaheim, green bell), cheddar cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes, annatto color, natamycin [natural mold inhibitor]), onion, tomato paste, avocado, water, contains 2% or less: green chiles (green chilies, water), cilantro, salt, spices, distilled vinegar, modified corn starch, paprika, garlic and onion powder, carrot fiber, gums (xanthan, guar, locust bean), whey, gelatin (beef), sodium tripolyphosphate, carrageenan, calcium sulfate, citric acid, ascorbic acid, calcium chloride, lard, lactic acid, natural flavors, sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate (added to maintain freshness).

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Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy.

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

Food health

Nutrition profile and additives of concern

Contains additive of concern
  • Sodium benzoatePreservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
  • CarrageenanDegraded carrageenan, and in some animal/in-vitro studies food-grade carrageenan, are linked to intestinal inflammation; human evidence is limited and contested.
  • PolyphosphatesInorganic 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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