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Chicken fried beef steak meal
BanquetMeals · 0031000109387

Chicken fried beef steak meal

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

Food health
High
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Gluten
  • Soy

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 26 Oct 2022

Why it's rated this way

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

  1. 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.
  2. Sodium hydrogen sulphiteModerate concernSulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Sulphite; asthma/allergic-type 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.
  3. Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA)Moderate concernAntioxidant; classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (animal forestomach tumours).
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Antioxidant; classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (animal forestomach tumours).
    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. Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)Moderate concernAntioxidant; animal-study tumour/endocrine signals; structurally related to BHA.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Antioxidant; animal-study tumour/endocrine signals; structurally related to BHA.
    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. 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.
  6. Calcium 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.
  7. PolyphosphatesMinor 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

  • Gravy50.8%No flag
  • Water50.8%No flag›
  • Modified Corn Starch24.6%No flag›
  • Soya oil12.3%No flag›
  • Skimmed milk powder6.2%No flag
  • Wheat Flour3.1%No flag›
  • Chicken Fat1.5%No flag›
  • With BHA · E3200.8%Moderate

    Antioxidant; classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (animal forestomach tumours).

  • Propyl Gallate · E3100.4%No flag
  • AndCitric Acid added0.4%No flag
  • Salt0.4%No flag›
  • Spice0.4%No flag›
  • Chicken flavouring0.3%No flag
  • Corn Maltodextrin0.2%No flag
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Yeast Extract<0.1%No flag›
  • Chicken Skin<0.1%No flag›
  • Natural flavouring<0.1%No flag
  • Chicken BrothNo flag
  • Medium Chain TriglyceridesNo flag›
  • Safflower OilNo flag›
  • Glutamic Acid · E620No flag
  • Soy SauceNo flag›
  • Soya beanNo flag›
  • WheatNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • OnionNo flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • Ascorbic Acid · E300No flag
  • SodiumBenzoateModerate

    Preservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.

  • Cottonseed Oil0.2%No flag›
  • Xanthan Gum · E415<0.1%No flag
  • Guar Gum · E412<0.1%No flag
  • Mashed potatoes<0.1%No flag
  • Water<0.1%No flag›
  • Potatoes<0.1%No flag›
  • Soya oilNo flag›
  • CreamNo flag›
  • Skimmed milk powderNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Monosodium Glutamate · E621Moderate

    Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.

  • Mono- and Diglycerides · E471No flag
  • From Vegetable OilNo flag›
  • Citric Acid · E330No flag
  • Disodium DihydrogenPyrophosphateNo flag
  • To protect colorNo flag
  • Hydrogenated soy oilNo flag
  • Xanthan Gum · E415No flag
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Guar Gum · E412No flag
  • Mono- and Diglycerides · E471No flag
  • MonoglyceridesNo flag›
  • Sodium Benzoate · E211Moderate

    Preservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.

  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • BHT · E321Moderate

    Antioxidant; animal-study tumour/endocrine signals; structurally related to BHA.

  • Sodium Bisulfite · E222Moderate

    Sulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.

  • Medium Chain TriglyceridesNo flag›
  • Calcium Disodium EDTA · E385No flag
  • Corn OilNo flag›
  • VitaminA PalmitateNo flag
  • E160aiNo flag
  • ColourNo flag
  • CholecalciferolNo flag›
  • CholecalciferolNo flag›
  • Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Chicken fried beef patty fritterNo flag
  • BeefNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • BreaderNo flag
  • Wheat FlourNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • DextroseNo flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • Soya oilNo flag›
  • WheyNo flag›
  • PaprikaNo flag›
  • Batter MixNo flag
  • Yellow Corn FlourNo flag
  • Corn StarchNo flag›
  • DextroseNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Autolyzed Yeast ExtractNo flag›
  • Modified Corn StarchNo flag›
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • Guar Gum · E412No flag
  • Raising agentNo flag
  • Sodium AcidPyrophosphateNo flag
  • E500iiNo flag
  • Monocalcium Phosphate · E341iNo flag
  • Textured Soy ProteinNo flag
  • Soy ProteinNo flag›
  • Soy CarbohydrateNo flag
  • CaramelColorNo flag
  • Soy ProteinNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Dehydrated OnionNo flag
  • E452viNo flag
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • CornNo flag›
  • CornNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Calcium phosphates (E341)Low

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

  • Polyphosphates (E452)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

GRAVY: Water, Modified Corn Starch, Soybean Oil, Nonfat Dry Milk, Wheat Flour, Chicken Fat (with BHA, Propyl Gallate, andCitric Acid added), Salt, Spices, Chicken Flavor (Corn Maltodextrin, Salt, Yeast Extract, Chicken Skin, Natural Flavor, Chicken Broth Powder,Medium Chain Triglycerides, Safflower Oil, Glutamic Acid, Soy Sauce [Soybeans, Wheat, Salt], Onion Powder, Spice, Ascorbic Acid, SodiumBenzoate), Fully Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil, Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum. MASHED POTATOES: Water, Dehydrated Potatoes, Soybean Oil,Cream, Nonfat Dry Milk, Salt, Sugar, Monosodium Glutamate, Mono and Diglycerides (from Vegetable Oil), Citric Acid, Disodium DihydrogenPyrophosphate (to protect color), Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Xanthan Gum, Natural Flavor, Guar Gum, Mono - and Diglycerides,Monoglycerides, Sodium Benzoate, Soy Lecithin, BHT, Sodium Bisulfite, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Calcium Disodium EDTA, Corn Oil, VitaminA Palmitate, Beta Carotene (Color), Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol), Natural and Artificial Flavor. CHICKEN FRIED BEEF PATTY FRITTER: Beef,Water, Breader (Wheat Flour, Salt, Dextrose, Spice, Soybean Oil, Whey, Extractives Of Paprika), Batter Mix (Yellow Corn Flour, Corn Starch,Dextrose, Salt, Spices, Sugar, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Modified Corn Starch, Garlic Powder, Guar Gum, Leavening (Sodium AcidPyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Textured Soy Protein Concentrate (Soy Protein, Soy Carbohydrate, CaramelColor) , Soy Protein Concentrate, Salt, Dehydrated Onion, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Granulated Garlic. CORN: Corn, Water, Sugar, Salt.CONTAINS: MILK, SOY, WHEAT.

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Gluten, Soy.

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 26 Oct 2022

Food health

Nutrition profile and additives of concern

Contains additive of concern
  • Sodium benzoatePreservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
  • Sodium hydrogen sulphiteSulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.
  • Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA)Antioxidant; classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (animal forestomach tumours).
  • Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)Antioxidant; animal-study tumour/endocrine signals; structurally related to BHA.
  • Monosodium glutamate (MSG)Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
  • Calcium phosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
  • PolyphosphatesInorganic 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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2 moderate · 9 low · 11 not assessed

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