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Mega Meals
BanquetFrozen Foods · 0031000013134

Mega Meals

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 9 additives of concern.

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Gluten
  • Soy

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 7 Dec 2025

Why it's rated this way

9 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. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  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. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.

A food's rating also reflects nutrition (Nutri-Score) and processing (NOVA); the additives above are the ingredient-level part of it.

Ingredients

  • Patty51.4%No flag
  • Cheese Sauce Cooked Salisbury Steak24.3%No flag
  • Mechanically Parated Chicken24.3%No flag
  • Water12.2%No flag›
  • Pork6.1%No flag›
  • Wheat Flour3%No flag›
  • Durum wheat flour1.5%No flag
  • Raising agent0.8%No flag
  • Bicarbonate0.4%No flag›
  • Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate · E450i0.2%No flag
  • Yeast0.2%No flag›
  • Textured plant protein0.4%No flag
  • Soy Fiber0.2%No flag
  • Caramel Color · E150a<0.1%No flag
  • Soy Protein<0.1%No flag›
  • Dehydrated onion<0.1%No flag
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • FlavouringNo flag
  • Potassium Phosphates · E340Low

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

  • DextroseNo flag›
  • Potassium Salt · E508No flag
  • Citric Acid · E330No flag
  • Cheese Sauce with Bacon0.2%No flag
  • Water<0.1%No flag›
  • Cheddar Cheese<0.1%No flag
  • Soured milk<0.1%No flag
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Annatto · E160bLow

    Natural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.

  • WheyNo flag›
  • Soya oilNo flag›
  • Modified Corn StarchNo flag›
  • Skimmed milk powderNo flag
  • BaconNo flag
  • With WaterNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Sodium Phosphates · E339Low

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

  • Sodium Erythorbate · E316No flag
  • Sodium Nitrite · E250High

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

  • Cheese flavouringNo flag
  • WheyNo flag›
  • Cheddar CheeseNo flag
  • MilkNo flag›
  • Lactic fermentsNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Sunflower OilNo flag›
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • Sodium Phosphate · E339Low

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

  • Blue CheeseNo flag›
  • MilkNo flag›
  • Lactic fermentsNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Citric Acid · E330No flag
  • Lactic Acid · E270No flag
  • Sugar<0.1%No flag›
  • E332ii<0.1%No flag
  • Xanthan Gum · E415<0.1%No flag
  • Guar Gum · E412<0.1%No flag
  • Citric Acid · E330No flag
  • Sunflower OilNo flag›
  • E160aiNo flag
  • Mashed PotatoesNo flag
  • Potato FlakesNo flag
  • WaterNo flag›
  • PotatoesNo flag›
  • Mono- and Diglycerides · E471No flag
  • Citric Acid · E330No flag
  • Disodium Dihydrogen Pyrophosphate · E450iNo flag
  • Sodium Bisulfite · E222Moderate

    Sulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.

  • MargarineNo flag›
  • Soya oilNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Hydrogenated soy oilNo 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›
  • Medium Chain TriglyceridesNo flag›
  • Calcium Disodium EDTA · E385No flag
  • Retinyl palmitateNo flag›
  • E160aiNo flag
  • CholecalciferolNo flag›
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • CreamNo flag›
  • Soya oilNo 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.

  • Xanthan Gum · E415No flag
  • Guar Gum · E412No flag
  • FlavouringNo flag
  • CornNo flag›
  • CornNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate

    Caramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.

  • 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

Patty and Cheese Sauce Cooked Salisbury Steak: Mechanically Parated Chicken, Water, Pork, Enriched Bleached Wheat Flour, Durum Flour, Leavening (Bicarbonate, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Yeast), Textured Vegetable Protein (Soy Fiber, Caramel Color, Soy Protein Concentrate, Dried Onion, Salt, Flavorings, Potassium Phosphates, Dextrose, Potassium Salt, Citric Acid), Cheese Sauce with Bacon (Water, Cheddar Cheese, Pasteurized Cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto, Modified Whey, Soybean Oil, Modified Corn Starch, Nonfat Dry Milk, Bacon [Cured with Water, Salt, Sodium Phosphates, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite], Cheese Flavor, Whey, Cheddar Cheese [Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzyme], Sunflower Oil, Maltodextrin, Sodium Phosphate, Blue Cheese [Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes], Citric Acid, Lactic Acid), Sugar, Potassium Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, Citric Acid, Sunflower Oil, Beta Carotene, Mashed Potatoes: Rehydrated Potato Flakes and Granules (Water, Potatoes, Mono-and Diglycerides, Citric Acid, Disodium Dihydrogen Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bisulfite), Margarine (Soybean Oil, Water, Salt, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Monoglycerides, Sodium Benzoate, Soy Lecithin, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Calcium Disodium EDTA, Vitamin A Palmitate, Beta Carotene, Vitamin D3, Natural Flavor), Cream, Soybean Oil, Nonfat Dry Milk, Salt, Sugar, Monosodium Glutamate, Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, Flavoring, 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 7 Dec 2025

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.
  • 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.
  • Sodium hydrogen sulphiteSulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.
  • Monosodium glutamate (MSG)Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
  • Annatto / bixin / norbixinNatural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.
  • 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.
  • DiphosphatesInorganic 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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5 low · 6 not assessed

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