Declared allergens
This product declares Gluten, Soy.
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 23 Apr 2020
Authentic beef jerky
Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health high · 3 additives of concern.
- High
Allergens
- Gluten
- Soy
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.
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.
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.
Monosodium glutamate (MSG)Moderate concernFlavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
- 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.
Ingredients
- Monosodium glutamate · E6211.3%Moderate
Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
- Sodium erythorbate · E3160.6%No flag
- Natural spices0.2%No flag
- Sodium benzoate · E2110.6%Moderate
Preservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
- Worcestershire sauce5%No flag
- Caramel color · E150a<0.1%No flag
- Natural flavouringNo flag
- Dipped in a solution of potassium sorbate to retard mold growth5%No flag
- Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate
Caramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
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Beef, seasoning (salt, pepper, sugar, monosodium glutamate, sodium erythorbate, maple sugar, onion powder, natural spice extractives), soy sauce (water, wheat, soybeans, salt, sodium benzoate), worcestershire sauce (distilled vinegar, molasses, corn syrup, water, salt, caramel color, sugar, spices, anchovy puree, natural flavor, tamarind), dipped in a solution of potassium sorbate to retard mold growth.
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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 benzoatePreservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
- Monosodium glutamate (MSG)Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety
Chemical identity has not been assessed for these 3 ingredients yet.
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No lower-concern alternatives are available for this product yet.
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