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Andouille sausage & cheese dip

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 7 additives of concern.

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Gluten

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

Why it's rated this way

7 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. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Potassium 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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

  • Cream cheese55%No flag
  • Pasteurized milk and cream28.8%No flag
  • Lactic ferments13.1%No flag
  • Salt0.6%No flag›
  • Stabiliser12.5%No flag
  • Carob bean and xanthan and guar gums12.5%No flag
  • Beer cheese22.5%No flag
  • Water11.3%No flag›
  • Cheddar cheese5.6%No flag
  • Pasteurised milk2.8%No flag
  • Lactic ferments1.4%No flag
  • Salt0.6%No flag›
  • Enzyme0.8%No flag›
  • Beer2.8%No flag›
  • Water1.4%No flag›
  • Malted barley0.7%No flag›
  • Hops0.4%No flag›
  • Yeast0.4%No flag›
  • Cream cheese1.4%No flag
  • Pasteurized culture milk0.7%No flag
  • Cream0.4%No flag›
  • Salt0.2%No flag›
  • Stabiliser0.2%No flag
  • Xanthan · E415<0.1%No flag
  • Carob bean<0.1%No flag›
  • Guar gums · E412<0.1%No flag
  • Cream0.7%No flag›
  • Contains less than 2% of modified food starch0.4%No flag
  • Cheese sauce base0.2%No flag
  • Whey<0.1%No flag›
  • Cheddar cheese<0.1%No flag
  • Culture milk<0.1%No flag
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Enzyme<0.1%No flag›
  • Reduced lactose whey<0.1%No flag›
  • Maltodextrin<0.1%No flag›
  • Canola oilNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • E339iiNo flag
  • Blue cheeseNo flag›
  • Culture milkNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Skimmed milk powderNo flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Sodium caseinateNo flag›
  • Contains less than 2% of carrageenanNo flag
  • Annatto · E160bNo flag
  • Paprika extract · E160cNo flag
  • Sunflower lecithinNo flag›
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • White distilled vinegarNo flag
  • E340iiNo flag
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E471No flag
  • Lactic acid · E270No flag
  • Yellow no 5 · E102High

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

  • Pepper sauce<0.1%No flag
  • Aged cayenne red peppers<0.1%No flag
  • Distilled vinegar<0.1%No flag›
  • Water<0.1%No flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • Sodium phosphates · E339<0.1%Low

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

  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Garlic<0.1%No flag›
  • SpiceNo 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.

  • Paprika extract · E160cNo flag
  • Andouille sausage11.3%No flag
  • Meat ingredients5.6%No flag
  • Pork2.8%No flag›
  • Beef2.8%No flag›
  • Water2.8%No flag›
  • Contains 2% and less of0.6%No flag
  • Salt0.6%No flag›
  • Corn syrup0.6%No flag›
  • Spice0.6%No flag›
  • Potassium lactate · E3260.5%No flag
  • Paprika0.3%No flag›
  • Natural flavouring0.1%No flag
  • Sugar<0.1%No flag›
  • Autolyzed yeast extract<0.1%No flag›
  • E262ii<0.1%No flag
  • SassafrasNo flag›
  • Ascorbic acid · E300No 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.

  • Sodium nitrate · E251Moderate

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

  • Tomatoes5.6%No flag›
  • Tomatoes2.8%No flag›
  • Tomato juice1.4%No flag›
  • Citric acid · E3300.7%No flag
  • And calcium chloride · E5090.7%No flag
  • Red bell pepper2.8%No flag›
  • Peppers1.4%No flag›
  • Water0.7%No flag›
  • Citric acid · E3300.4%No flag
  • Calcium chloride · E5090.4%No flag
  • White onion1.4%No flag
  • Citric acid · E3300.7%No flag
  • Garlic0.4%No flag›
  • Xanthan gum · E4150.2%No flag
  • Potassium sorbate · E2020.2%No flag
  • Preservative0.2%No flag
  • Potassium phosphates (E340)Low

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

  • Carrageenan (E407)Low

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

Show original label text

Cream cheese (pasteurized milk and cream, cheese culture, salt, stabilizers [carob bean and/or xanthan and/or guar gums]), beer cheese (water, cheddar cheese [pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes], beer [water, malted barley, hops, yeast], cream cheese [pasteurized culture milk and cream, salt, stabilizers {xanthan and/or carob bean and/or guar gums}], cream, contains less than 2% of modified food starch, cheese sauce base [whey, cheddar cheese {culture milk, salt, enzymes}, reduced lactose whey, maltodextrin, canola oil, salt, disodium phosphate, blue cheese {culture milk, salt, enzymes, non fat dry milk, citric acid, natural and artificial flavors}, salt, sodium caseinate, contains less than 2% of carrageenan, annatto extract, paprika extract, sunflower lecithin, maltodextrin, white distilled vinegar, dipotassium phosphate, mono and diglycerides, lactic acid, yellow no 5], pepper sauce [aged cayenne red peppers, distilled vinegar, water, salt, garlic powder], sodium phosphates, salt, dehydrated garlic, spices, disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate, paprika extract), andouille sausage (meat ingredients [pork, beef], water, contains 2% or less of: salt, corn syrup, spices, potassium lactate, paprika, natural flavors, sugar, autolyzed yeast extract, sodium diacetate, sassafras, ascorbic acid, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate, sodium nitrate), diced tomatoes (tomatoes, tomato juice, citric acid, and calcium chloride), red bell pepper (peppers, water, citric acid and calcium chloride), white onion, citric acid, granulated garlic, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate (preservative).

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Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Gluten.

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.
  • Sodium nitrateReducible to nitrite in vivo; precursor to nitrosamine formation in cured meats.
  • Sodium phosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
  • Potassium phosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
  • CarrageenanDegraded carrageenan, and in some animal/in-vitro studies food-grade carrageenan, are linked to intestinal inflammation; human evidence is limited and contested.
  • 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

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