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Ancient grain minestrone soup, ancient grain minestrone

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

Food health
High
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Celery
  • 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. 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.
  2. Sodium 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.
  3. Disodium guanylateMinor concernRibonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Ribonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-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.
  4. Disodium inosinateMinor concernRibonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Ribonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-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.

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

Ingredients

  • Water52.4%No flag›
  • Tomatoes23.8%No flag›
  • Tomatoes11.9%No flag›
  • Tomato juice6%No flag›
  • Citric acid · E3303%No flag
  • Calcium chloride · E5093%No flag
  • Courgette11.9%No flag
  • Cabbage6%No flag›
  • Green beans3%No flag›
  • Green beans1.5%No flag›
  • Water0.7%No flag›
  • Salt0.4%No flag›
  • Zinc chloride0.4%No flag›
  • For color stabilization0.4%No flag
  • Chickpea1.5%No flag›
  • Chickpea0.7%No flag›
  • Water0.4%No flag›
  • Salt0.2%No flag›
  • Disodium edta added for color retention0.2%No flag
  • Black beans0.7%No flag›
  • Black beans0.4%No flag›
  • Water0.2%No flag›
  • Sugar<0.1%No flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Calcium chloride · E509<0.1%No flag
  • Firming agent<0.1%No flag
  • Ferrous gluconate · E579<0.1%No flag
  • Onion0.4%No flag›
  • Farro0.2%No flag
  • Soya oil<0.1%No flag›
  • Extra virgin olive oil<0.1%No flag
  • Carrots<0.1%No flag›
  • Coating<0.1%No flag›
  • Parmesan cheese blendNo flag
  • Parmigiano reggianoNo flag
  • Pasteurised milkNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Lactic fermentsNo flag
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • E339iiNo flag
  • Lactic acid · E270No flag
  • Dehydrated onionNo flag
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • Bell pepperNo flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Less than 2% silicon dioxide to prevent cakingNo flag
  • CeleryNo flag›
  • DitaliniNo flag
  • SemolinaNo flag
  • WheatNo flag›
  • Niacin · E375No flag
  • IronNo flag›
  • Ferrous sulfateNo flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrateNo flag›
  • Riboflavin · E101No flag
  • Folic acidNo flag›
  • Tomato concentrateNo flag
  • Vegetable brothNo flag
  • Vegetable brothNo flag
  • CarrotNo flag›
  • OnionNo flag›
  • CeleryNo flag›
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • FlavouringNo flag
  • Vegetable flavouringNo flag
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • Onion extractNo flag›
  • OnionNo flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Yeast extractNo flag›
  • Corn oilNo flag›
  • Carrot extractNo flag›
  • CeleryNo flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • Red wineNo flag
  • Garlic flavouringNo flag
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • VegetableNo flag
  • CarrotsNo flag›
  • OnionNo flag›
  • CeleryNo flag›
  • DextroseNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Dried garlicNo flag›
  • Contains 2% and less canola oilNo flag
  • Dehydrated onionNo flag
  • Xanthan gum · E415No flag
  • Disodium inosinate · E631Low

    Ribonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.

  • Disodium guanylate · E627Low

    Ribonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.

  • GlucoseNo flag›
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Caramel color · E150aNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Hydrolysed corn proteinNo flag
  • Hydrolysed corn proteinNo flag
  • Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate

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

  • Sodium phosphates (E339)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

Water, tomatoes (diced tomatoes, tomato juice, citric acid, calcium chloride), zucchini, cabbage, green beans (green beans, water, salt, zinc chloride [for color stabilization]), garbanzo beans (prepared garbanzo beans, water, salt, disodium edta added for color retention), black beans (prepared black beans, water, sugar, salt, calcium chloride [firming agent], ferrous gluconate), onion, farro, soybean oil and extra virgin olive oil, carrots, seasoning (parmesan cheese blend [parmesan cheese {pasteurized milk, salt, cheese culture, enzymes}, disodium phosphate, lactic acid], dehydrated onion, dehydrated garlic, salt, spices, dehydrated bell pepper, citric acid, less than 2% silicon dioxide to prevent caking), celery, ditalini (semolina [wheat], niacin, iron [ferrous sulfate], thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), tomato paste, vegetable broth powder (vegetable stock [carrot, onion, celery], maltodextrin, flavorings), vegetable flavor (maltodextrin, onion extract, sauteed onion, sugar, salt, yeast extract, corn oil, carrot extract, celery extract, spices, garlic powder, red wine), garlic flavor (roasted garlic, water, vegetable puree [carrots, onion, celery], dextrose, salt, dried garlic, contains 2% or less canola oil, dried onions, xanthan gum, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate, glucose, natural flavor, caramel color), salt, hydrolyzed corn protein (hydrolyzed corn protein with sunflower oil added).

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Celery, 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
  • Ammonia caramelCaramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
  • Sodium phosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
  • Disodium guanylateRibonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.
  • Disodium inosinateRibonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.

Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety

What drives this

2 low · 10 not assessed

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