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Big burly breakfast sandwich

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 5 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

5 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. 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.
  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. Calcium 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. 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

  • French toast51%No flag
  • Bread51%No flag
  • Flour24.5%No flag›
  • Wheat flour12.3%No flag›
  • Barley malt flour6.1%No flag›
  • Niacin · E3753.1%No flag
  • Reduced iron1.5%No flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrate0.8%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E1010.4%No flag
  • Folic acid0.4%No flag›
  • Water12.3%No flag›
  • Sugar3.4%No flag›
  • Contains 2% and less of3.4%No flag
  • Soya oil3.4%No flag›
  • Salt0.6%No flag›
  • Cinnamon0.6%No flag›
  • Caramel color · E150a0.6%No flag
  • Yeast0.6%No flag›
  • Wheat gluten0.6%No flag›
  • Calcium propionate · E2820.6%Low

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

  • Preservative0.6%No flag
  • Calcium sulfate · E5160.6%No flag
  • Sodium stearoyl lactylate · E4810.5%No flag
  • Yellow corn flour0.3%No flag
  • Spice oils0.1%No flag
  • Turmeric<0.1%No flag›
  • Annatto · E160b<0.1%Low

    Natural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.

  • Colour<0.1%No flag
  • Ascorbic acid · E300<0.1%No flag
  • Flour treatment agent<0.1%No flag
  • Enzyme<0.1%No flag›
  • Egg batter<0.1%No flag
  • Whole eggs<0.1%No flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • WheyNo flag›
  • Contains 2% and less ofNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Natural vanilla flavouringNo flag
  • WaterNo flag›
  • AlcoholNo flag›
  • Propylene glycol · E490No flag
  • Invert sugar syrupNo flag›
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Vanilla extractNo flag›
  • Caramel color · E150aNo flag
  • Xanthan gum · E415No flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Fully cooked fried egg patty with black pepperNo flag
  • Egg whiteNo flag›
  • Egg yolkNo flag›
  • Soya oilNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Contains 2% and less ofNo flag
  • Modified corn starchNo flag›
  • Black pepperNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Butter natural flavouringNo flag
  • Cellulose gum · E466Low

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

  • Xanthan gum · E415No flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • EdtaNo flag›
  • Fully cooked pork sausage pattyNo flag
  • Caramel color added · E150aNo flag
  • Bha · E320Moderate

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

  • Propyl gallate · E310No flag
  • Citric acid added to protect flavorNo flag
  • PorkNo flag›
  • CoatingNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Whey proteinNo flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • Corn syrup solidsNo flag›
  • DextroseNo flag›
  • Caramel color · E150aNo flag
  • Bha · E320Moderate

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

  • Propyl gallate · E310No flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Pasteurized process american cheeseNo flag
  • Cheddar cheeseNo flag
  • Pasteurised milkNo flag
  • Lactic fermentsNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Sodium citrateNo flag›
  • MilkfatNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Sodium phosphate · E339No flag
  • Sorbic acid · E200No flag
  • PreservativeNo flag
  • Apo-carotenolNo flag
  • ColourNo flag
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • Non-sticking agentNo flag
  • Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate

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

Show original label text

French toast: bread: enriched unbleached flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), water, sugar, contains 2% or less of: soybean oil, salt, cinnamon, caramel color, yeast, wheat gluten, calcium propionate (preservative), calcium sulfate, sodium stearoyl lactylate, yellow corn flour, spice oils (turmeric and annatto [color]), ascorbic acid (added as a dough conditioner), enzymes, egg batter: whole eggs, sugar, whey, contains 2% or less of: salt, natural vanilla flavor (water, alcohol, propylene glycol, invert syrup, natural flavors, vanilla extract, caramel color), xanthan gum, citric acid. fully cooked fried egg patty with black pepper: egg whites, egg yolk, soybean oil, water, contains 2% or less of: modified cornstarch, black pepper, salt, natural butter flavor, cellulose gum, xanthan gum, citric acid, edta. fully cooked pork sausage patty (caramel color added, bha, propyl gallate and citric acid added to protect flavor): ground pork, seasoning (salt, whey protein concentrate, spices, corn syrup solids, dextrose, caramel color, bha, propyl gallate, citric acid). pasteurized process american cheese: cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), water, sodium citrate, milkfat, salt, sodium phosphate, sorbic acid (preservative), apo-carotenol (color), soy lecithin (non-sticking agent).

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
  • Ammonia caramelCaramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
  • Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA)Antioxidant; classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (animal forestomach tumours).
  • Annatto / bixin / norbixinNatural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.
  • Calcium propionatePropionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.
  • Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.

Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety

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5 low · 12 not assessed

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