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Frozen Foods · 0079893106588

Breaded white meat chicken in an asian-style sesame sauce with whole wheat spaghetti & vegetables

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

Food health
High
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Egg
  • Gluten
  • Sesame
  • Soy

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 23 Apr 2020

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. Phosphoric acidMinor concernAcidulant (colas); high total phosphate intake linked to bone-mineral and renal concerns in some studies.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Acidulant (colas); high total phosphate intake linked to bone-mineral and renal concerns in some 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 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.
  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.

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

Ingredients

  • Breaded chicken white meat nuggets60%No flag
  • Chicken breast with rib meat30.7%No flag
  • Water14.7%No flag›
  • Breadcrumbs7.3%No flag
  • Wheat flour3.7%No flag›
  • Niacin · E3751.8%No flag
  • Reduced iron0.9%No flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrate0.5%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E1010.2%No flag
  • Folic acid0.2%No flag›
  • Dextrose1.8%No flag›
  • Salt0.3%No flag›
  • Yeast1.5%No flag›
  • Wheat flour3.7%No flag›
  • Niacin · E3751.8%No flag
  • Reduced iron0.9%No flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrate0.5%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E1010.2%No flag
  • Folic acid0.2%No flag›
  • Batter1.8%No flag
  • Yellow corn flour0.9%No flag
  • Wheat flour0.5%No flag›
  • Niacin · E3750.2%No flag
  • Reduced iron0.1%No flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrate<0.1%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E101<0.1%No flag
  • Folic acid<0.1%No flag›
  • Salt0.2%No flag›
  • Raising agent0.1%No flag
  • Sodium acid pyrophosphate · E450i0.1%No flag
  • E500ii<0.1%No flag
  • Guar gum · E412<0.1%No flag
  • Skimmed milk<0.1%No flag
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • EggNo flag›
  • Modified corn starch0.9%No flag›
  • Onion0.5%No flag›
  • Sodium phosphates · E3390.2%Low

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

  • Garlic0.1%No flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Hydrolysed vegetable protein<0.1%No flag
  • Hydrolyzed corn gluten<0.1%No flag›
  • Hydrolyzed wheat glutenNo flag›
  • Yeast extractNo flag›
  • Dextrose<0.1%No flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • Skimmed milk powderNo flag
  • Soya oilNo flag›
  • Cooked whole wheat spaghetti20%No flag
  • Water10%No flag›
  • Whole wheat durum flour5%No flag
  • Carrageenan · E4075%Low

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

  • Sesame sauce10%No flag
  • Water5%No flag›
  • Plum sauce2.5%No flag
  • Sugar1.3%No flag›
  • Water0.6%No flag›
  • Plum0.3%No flag›
  • Salt0.2%No flag›
  • Modified corn starch<0.1%No flag›
  • Distilled white vinegar<0.1%No flag
  • Ginger<0.1%No flag›
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • Red bell pepperNo flag›
  • Malic acid · E296No flag
  • Xanthan gum · E415No flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Calcium chloride · E509No flag
  • Sodium benzoate · E211Moderate

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

  • PreservativeNo flag
  • Sugar1.3%No flag›
  • Soy sauce0.6%No flag›
  • Water0.3%No flag›
  • Wheat0.2%No flag›
  • Soya bean<0.1%No flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Lactic acid · E270<0.1%No flag
  • Sodium benzoate · E211<0.1%Moderate

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

  • Preservative<0.1%No flag
  • Modified corn starch0.3%No flag›
  • Sesame oil0.2%No flag›
  • Sherry wine<0.1%No flag
  • Wine<0.1%No flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Lemon juice<0.1%No flag›
  • Water<0.1%No flag›
  • Concentrated lemon juice<0.1%No flag
  • White vinegar<0.1%No flag
  • GingerNo flag›
  • GingerNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Phosphoric acid · E338Low

    Acidulant (colas); high total phosphate intake linked to bone-mineral and renal concerns in some studies.

  • GarlicNo flag›
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Chicken baseNo flag
  • Chicken meat including chicken juicesNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Chicken fatNo flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • Hydrolyzed corn glutenNo flag›
  • WheyNo flag›
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Yeast extractNo flag›
  • TurmericNo flag›
  • ColourNo flag
  • VinegarNo flag›
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • VinegarNo flag›
  • Caramel color · E150aNo flag
  • Sesame seedsNo flag
  • Chili peppersNo flag›
  • Green beans5%No flag›
  • Red bell peppers5%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.

Show original label text

Breaded chicken white meat nuggets (chicken breast with rib meat, water, bread crumbs [bleached wheat flour {niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid}, dextrose, salt, yeast], bleached wheat flour [niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], batter [yellow corn flour, bleached wheat flour {niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid}, salt, leavening {sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate}, guar gum, nonfat milk, spices, dried egg], modified corn starch, onion powder, sodium phosphates, garlic powder, salt, hydrolyzed vegetable protein [hydrolyzed corn gluten, hydrolyzed wheat gluten, yeast extract], dextrose, spices, nonfat dry milk, soybean oil), cooked whole wheat spaghetti (water, whole wheat durum flour, carrageenan), sesame sauce (water, plum sauce [sugar, water, plum, salt, modified corn starch, distilled white vinegar, ginger, garlic, red bell pepper, malic acid, xanthan gum, citric acid, calcium chloride, sodium benzoate {preservative}], sugar, soy sauce [water, wheat, soybeans, salt, lactic acid, sodium benzoate {preservative}], modified corn starch, sesame oil, sherry wine [wine, salt], lemon juice [water, lemon juice concentrate], white vinegar, ginger puree [ginger, water, phosphoric acid], garlic [garlic, citric acid], chicken base [chicken meat including chicken juices, salt, chicken fat, sugar, maltodextrin, hydrolyzed corn gluten, dried whey, natural flavors, yeast extract, turmeric {color}], vinegar powder [maltodextrin, vinegar], caramel color, sesame seeds, crushed chili peppers), green beans, red bell peppers.

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Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Egg, Gluten, Sesame, 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.
  • Sodium benzoatePreservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
  • Phosphoric acidAcidulant (colas); high total phosphate intake linked to bone-mineral and renal concerns in some studies.
  • Sodium phosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
  • 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.

Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety

Chemical identity has not been assessed for these 2 ingredients yet.

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