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chorizo
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chorizo

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

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 13 May 2026

Why it's rated this way

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

  1. Sodium nitriteHigh concernForms carcinogenic nitrosamines in cured/processed meat; processed meat classified IARC Group 1.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Forms carcinogenic nitrosamines in cured/processed meat; processed meat classified IARC Group 1.
    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. Potassium nitrateModerate concernReducible to nitrite; nitrosamine precursor in cured meats.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Reducible to nitrite; nitrosamine precursor 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. TriphosphatesMinor 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

  • Of your ri53.1%No flag
  • Typical energy values per mented air-dried pork sausage marinated in a honey glaz with balsamic vinegar23.4%No flag
  • Dextrose11.7%No flag›
  • Sugar1.5%No flag›
  • Garlic1.5%No flag›
  • Oregano antioxidants1.5%No flag
  • Extracts of musemary0.8%No flag
  • Sodium erythorbate · E3160.4%No flag
  • Sodium citrates · E3310.4%No flag
  • Stabiliser1.5%No flag
  • Triphosphates · E4511.5%Low

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

  • Preservative1.5%No flag
  • Sodium nitrite · E2500.8%High

    Forms carcinogenic nitrosamines in cured/processed meat; processed meat classified IARC Group 1.

  • Potassium nitrate · E2520.4%Moderate

    Reducible to nitrite; nitrosamine precursor in cured meats.

  • Natamycin · E2350.4%No flag
  • Rapeseed oil1.5%No flag›
  • Honey glaze1.4%No flag
  • Water0.7%No flag›
  • Honey0.3%No flag›
  • White sugar0.2%No flag›
  • Lemon juice<0.1%No flag›
  • Unsalted butter<0.1%No flag
  • Corn flour<0.1%No flag›
  • Rapeseed oil<0.1%No flag›
  • Red bell pepperNo flag›
  • MolassesNo flag›
  • Acidity regulatorNo flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Black pepperNo flag›
  • StabiliserNo flag
  • Xanthan gum · E415No flag
  • PreservativeNo flag
  • Potassium sorbate · E202No flag
  • Chili pepperNo flag›
  • Balsamic vinegarNo flag›
  • Wine vinegarNo flag
  • Grape mustNo flag
  • Chilli flavoured oilNo flag
  • Rapeseed oil chilli extractNo flag
  • Parsley0.7%No flag›
  • Smoked paprika0.3%No flag
  • Flavouring0.2%No flag
  • Hydrogenated fat<0.1%No flag
  • Nutrition we suggest this product provides 3 servings<0.1%No flag
  • Typical values<0.1%No flag
  • As sold<0.1%No flag
  • Per<0.1%No flag
  • Energy 1425k1<0.1%No flag
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of your ri. typical energy values per mented air-dried pork sausage marinated in a honey glaz with balsamic vinegar and dextrose, sugar, garlic, oregano antioxidants (extracts of musemary, sodium erythorbate, (99%), sodium citrates), stabiliser (triphosphates), preservatives (sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate, natamycin)], rapeseed oil, honey glaze [water, honey, white sugar, lemon juice, unsalted butter (milk), cornflour, rapeseed oil, red peppers, molasses, acidity regulator (citric acid), black pepper, stabiliser (xanthan gum), preservative (potassium sorbate) chillies, balsamic vinegar [wine vinegar, grape must), chilli flavoured oil [rapeseed oil chilli extract], parsley, smoked paprika. allergy advice! for allergens, see ingredients in bold. may also contain soya. packaged in a protective atmosphere. no artificial colours, flavours or hydrogenated fat. nutrition we suggest this product provides 3 servings: typical values (as sold) per 100g: energy 1425k1/

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy.

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 13 May 2026

Food health

Nutrition profile and additives of concern

Contains additive of concern
  • Sodium nitriteForms carcinogenic nitrosamines in cured/processed meat; processed meat classified IARC Group 1.
  • Potassium nitrateReducible to nitrite; nitrosamine precursor in cured meats.
  • TriphosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.

Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety

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