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Sandwiches · 0037600243025

Bacon, egg & cheese

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

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Egg
  • Gluten
  • Soy

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. 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. KonjacModerate concernGelling agent; choking-hazard deaths in mini jelly-cup confectionery.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Gelling agent; choking-hazard deaths in mini jelly-cup confectionery.
    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. Annatto / bixin / norbixinMinor concernNatural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Natural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.
    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. Sodium propionateMinor concernPropionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Propionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.
    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. DiphosphatesMinor 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.
  7. Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)Minor concernSynthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.
    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

  • Flatbread62.5%No flag
  • Flour31.8%No flag›
  • Wheat flour16%No flag›
  • Barley malt flour7.9%No flag›
  • Niacin · E3754%No flag
  • Iron2%No flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrate1%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E1010.5%No flag
  • Folic acid0.5%No flag›
  • Water15.4%No flag›
  • Vital wheat gluten7.7%No flag
  • Brown sugar2%No flag›
  • Oat fibre2%No flag
  • Soya flour1.9%No flag›
  • Contains 2% and less of soybean oil0.9%No flag
  • Prune0.5%No flag›
  • Sodium acid pyrophosphate · E450i0.2%No flag
  • E500ii0.1%No flag
  • Yeast<0.1%No flag›
  • Wheat protein isolate<0.1%No flag
  • Potassium sorbate · E202<0.1%No flag
  • Sodium propionate · E281Low

    Propionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.

  • PreservativeNo flag
  • Cellulose gum · E466Low

    Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.

  • Fumaric acid · E297No flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Guar gum · E412No flag
  • Calcium sulfate · E516No 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.

  • Xanthan gum · E415No flag
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • Annatto colorNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Egg patty18.8%No flag
  • Whole eggs9.4%No flag
  • Egg yolks4.7%No flag›
  • Glycerine · E4222.3%No flag
  • Butter flavouring1.2%No flag
  • Hydrogenated soy oil0.6%No flag
  • Salt0.3%No flag›
  • Soya lecithin0.1%No flag›
  • Natural and artificial flavouring<0.1%No flag
  • E160ai<0.1%No flag
  • Colour<0.1%No flag
  • Tbhq · E319<0.1%No flag
  • Citric acid added to protect flavor<0.1%No flag
  • Salt blend0.6%No flag
  • Salt0.3%No flag›
  • Vinegar0.1%No flag›
  • Soya lecithin0.1%No flag›
  • Modified food starch0.3%No flag›
  • Gum blend0.1%No flag
  • Carrageenan · E407<0.1%Low

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

  • Gum acacia · E414<0.1%No flag
  • Cellulose gum · E466<0.1%Low

    Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.

  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • Konjac · E425Moderate

    Gelling agent; choking-hazard deaths in mini jelly-cup confectionery.

  • Xanthan gum · E415No flag
  • Citric acid · E3300.1%No flag
  • Pasteurized process american cheese9.4%No flag
  • Cheddar cheese4.7%No flag
  • Milk2.3%No flag›
  • Lactic ferments1.2%No flag
  • Salt0.6%No flag›
  • Enzyme0.3%No flag›
  • Annatto · E160b0.3%Low

    Natural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.

  • Water2.3%No flag›
  • Cream1.2%No flag›
  • Sodium phosphate · E3390.6%No flag
  • Sodium citrate0.3%No flag›
  • Salt0.1%No flag›
  • Sorbic acid · E200<0.1%No flag
  • Preservative<0.1%No flag
  • Apo-carotenal<0.1%No flag
  • Colour<0.1%No flag
  • Bacon chunked and formed9.4%No flag
  • With water4.7%No flag›
  • Salt1.3%No flag›
  • Smoke flavouring1.3%No flag
  • Sugar1.1%No flag›
  • E262ii0.5%No flag
  • Dextrose0.3%No flag›
  • Sodium erythorbate · E3160.1%No flag
  • Sodium nitrite · E2500.1%High

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

  • Diphosphates (E450)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

Flatbread (enriched flour [wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], water, vital wheat gluten, liquid brown sugar, oat fiber, soy flour, contains 2% or less of soybean oil, prune juice concentrate, sodium acid pyrophosphate, baking soda, yeast, wheat protein isolate, potassium sorbate & sodium propionate [preservatives], cellulose gum, fumaric acid, salt, guar gum, calcium sulfate, carrageenan, xanthan gum, maltodextrin, annatto color, enzymes), egg patty (whole eggs, egg yolks, glycerine, butter flavor [liquid and hydrogenated soybean oil, salt, soy lecithin, natural and artificial flavor, beta carotene (color), tbhq and citric acid added to protect flavor], salt blend [salt, dried vinegar, soy lecithin], modified food starch, gum blend [carrageenan, gum acacia, cellulose gum, maltodextrin, konjac, xanthan gum], citric acid), pasteurized process american cheese (cheddar cheese [milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes, annatto], water, cream, sodium phosphate, sodium citrate, salt, sorbic acid [preservative], apo-carotenal [color]), bacon chunked and formed (cured with water, salt, smoke flavoring, sugar, sodium diacetate, dextrose, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite).

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Egg, 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
  • Sodium nitriteForms carcinogenic nitrosamines in cured/processed meat; processed meat classified IARC Group 1.
  • KonjacGelling agent; choking-hazard deaths in mini jelly-cup confectionery.
  • Annatto / bixin / norbixinNatural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.
  • Sodium propionatePropionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.
  • CarrageenanDegraded carrageenan, and in some animal/in-vitro studies food-grade carrageenan, are linked to intestinal inflammation; human evidence is limited and contested.
  • DiphosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
  • Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.

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