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BanquetFrozen Foods · 0031000180331

Banquet, Pork Patty Meal

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health high · 6 additives of concern.

Food health
High
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Gluten
  • Soy

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 3 May 2025

Why it's rated this way

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  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. 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.
  6. 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

  • Breaded Pork Patty and Gravy53.6%No flag
  • Water26.9%No flag›
  • Pork13.3%No flag›
  • Breader6.7%No flag
  • Wheat Flour3.3%No flag›
  • Salt1.7%No flag›
  • Spice0.8%No flag›
  • Dextrose0.4%No flag›
  • Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil0.2%No flag›
  • Yeast0.1%No flag›
  • Paprika0.1%No flag›
  • Batter3.3%No flag
  • Water1.7%No flag›
  • Wheat Flour0.8%No flag›
  • Modified Corn Starch0.4%No flag›
  • Yellow Corn Flour0.2%No flag
  • Salt0.1%No flag›
  • Spice<0.1%No flag›
  • Raising agent<0.1%No flag
  • Sodium Aluminum Phosphate · E541<0.1%No flag
  • E500ii<0.1%No flag
  • Soya oilNo flag›
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • Contains 2% and Less Of1.7%No flag
  • Textured plant protein0.8%No flag
  • Soy Protein Isolate0.8%No flag›
  • Soy Carbohydrate0.8%No flag
  • Modified Food Starch0.4%No flag›
  • Onion0.2%No flag›
  • Skimmed milk powder0.1%No flag
  • Skimmed milk powder<0.1%No flag
  • Retinyl palmitate<0.1%No flag›
  • Cholecalciferol<0.1%No flag›
  • Margarine<0.1%No flag›
  • Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil<0.1%No flag›
  • Water<0.1%No flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • WheyNo flag›
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • Vegetable mono- and DiglyceridesNo flag
  • Sodium Benzoate · E211Moderate

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

  • Artificial flavouringNo flag
  • E160aiNo flag
  • Retinyl palmitateNo flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Roast Type Chicken Flavor<0.1%No flag
  • Chicken flavouringNo flag
  • Chicken BrothNo flag
  • Xanthan Gum · E415No flag
  • Ascorbic Acid · E300No flag
  • Yeast ExtractNo flag›
  • Citric Acid · E330No flag
  • Wheat FlourNo flag›
  • Soy ProteinNo flag›
  • Brown SugarNo flag›
  • Tomato concentrateNo flag
  • Rendered Chicken FatNo flag
  • FlavouringNo flag
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • Cellulose · E460No flag
  • E452viNo flag
  • Caramel Color · E150aNo flag
  • DextroseNo flag›
  • Citric Acid · E330No flag
  • Water23.2%No flag›
  • Corn11.6%No flag›
  • Potatoes5.8%No flag›
  • Potatoes2.9%No flag›
  • Mono- and Diglycerides From Vegetable Oil1.5%No flag
  • Disodium Dihydrogen Pyrophosphate · E450i0.7%No flag
  • Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate · E450i0.4%No flag
  • Sodium Bisulfite · E2220.2%Moderate

    Sulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.

  • Citric Acid · E330<0.1%No flag
  • Bht · E321<0.1%Moderate

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

  • Soya oil2.9%No flag›
  • Salt1.5%No flag›
  • Sugar0.7%No flag›
  • Potassium Chloride · E5080.4%No flag
  • Maltodextrin0.2%No flag›
  • Natural flavouring<0.1%No flag
  • Magnesium Carbonate · E504i<0.1%No flag
  • Calcium Chloride · E509<0.1%No flag
  • Magnesium Chloride · E511<0.1%No flag
  • Calcium Carbonate · E170i<0.1%No 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.

  • 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

Breaded Pork Patty And Gravy (Water, Pork, Breader [Bleached Wheat Flour, Salt, Spices, Dextrose, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Yeast, Extractives Of Paprika], Batter [Water, Wheat Flour, Modified Corn Starch, Yellow Corn Flour, Salt, Spices, Leavening {Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate}, Soybean Oil, Garlic Powder], Contains 2% Or Less Of: Textured Vegetable Protein [Soy Protein Isolate, Soy Carbohydrate], Modified Food Starch, Onion, Nonfat Dry Milk [Nonfat Dry Milk, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D3], Margarine [Liquid And Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Water, Salt, Whey, Soy Lecithin, Vegetable Mono - And Diglycerides, Sodium Benzoate, Artificial Flavor, Beta Carotene, Vitamin A Palmitate], Salt, Roast Type Chicken Flavor [Chicken Flavor {Chicken Broth, Xanthan Gum, Ascorbic Acid}, Yeast Extract, Citric Acid], Wheat Flour, Soy Protein Concentrate, Brown Sugar, Tomato Paste, Rendered Chicken Fat, Flavoring, Garlic, Cellulose, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Caramel Color, Dextrose, Citric Acid), Water, Corn, Dehydrated Potatoes (Potatoes, Mono - And Diglycerides From Vegetable Oil, Disodium Dihydrogen Pyrophosphate, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bisulfite, Citric Acid, Bht), Soybean Oil, Salt, Sugar, Potassium Chloride, Maltodextrin, Natural Flavor, Magnesium Carbonate, Calcium Chloride, Magnesium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate.

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Gluten, Soy.

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 3 May 2025

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.
  • Sodium hydrogen sulphiteSulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.
  • Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)Antioxidant; animal-study tumour/endocrine signals; structurally related to BHA.
  • DiphosphatesInorganic 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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3 moderate · 2 low · 2 not assessed

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