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Burrito sausage breakfast

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

Food health
High
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Egg
  • Gluten

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

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 metabisulphiteModerate 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. 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.
  5. 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.
  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. 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

  • Filling75%No flag
  • Potatoes40.3%No flag›
  • Eggs17.4%No flag›
  • Whole egg8.7%No flag
  • Whey4.3%No flag›
  • Skimmed milk2.2%No flag
  • Xanthan gum · E4152.2%No flag
  • Green chile sauce8.7%No flag
  • Water4.3%No flag›
  • Green chili pepper2.2%No flag
  • Green chili pepper1.1%No flag
  • Water0.5%No flag›
  • Salt0.3%No flag›
  • Citric acid · E3300.1%No flag
  • Calcium chloride · E5090.1%No flag
  • Tomatoes1.1%No flag›
  • Tomatoes0.5%No flag›
  • Tomato juice0.3%No flag›
  • Salt0.1%No flag›
  • Calcium chloride · E509<0.1%No flag
  • Citric acid · E330<0.1%No flag
  • Lard0.5%No flag›
  • Lard0.3%No flag›
  • Lard0.1%No flag›
  • Bha · E320<0.1%Moderate

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

  • Propyl gallate · E310<0.1%No flag
  • Citric acid · E330<0.1%No flag
  • Flour0.3%No flag›
  • Wheat flour0.1%No flag›
  • Barley malt flour<0.1%No flag›
  • Niacin · E375<0.1%No flag
  • Reduced iron<0.1%No flag›
  • Potassium bromate · E924No flag
  • Thiamin mononitrateNo flag›
  • Riboflavin · E101No flag
  • Folic acidNo flag›
  • Jalapeno pepper0.1%No flag›
  • Tomato concentrate<0.1%No flag
  • Vine ripened tomatoes<0.1%No flag
  • Citric acid · E330<0.1%No flag
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Garlic<0.1%No flag›
  • Black pepperNo flag›
  • Hickory powderNo flag
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • Natural hickory smoke flavoringNo flag
  • Silicon dioxide · E551No flag
  • Pork sausage4.3%No flag
  • Pork2.2%No flag›
  • Salt0.6%No flag›
  • Pepper0.6%No flag›
  • Spice1%No flag›
  • Cheddar cheese2.2%No flag
  • Pasteurised milk1.1%No flag
  • Lactic ferments0.5%No flag
  • Salt0.3%No flag›
  • Enzyme0.1%No flag›
  • Annatto · E160b<0.1%Low

    Natural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.

  • Corn starch<0.1%No flag›
  • Salt0.6%No flag›
  • Potassium sorbate · E2020.6%No flag
  • Sodium benzoate · E2110.5%Moderate

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

  • Black pepper0.5%No flag›
  • Tortilla25%No flag
  • Wheat flour12.5%No flag›
  • Wheat flour6.3%No flag›
  • Niacin · E3753.1%No flag
  • Reduced iron1.6%No flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrate0.8%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E1010.4%No flag
  • Folic acid0.4%No flag›
  • Water6.3%No flag›
  • Vegetable fat3.1%No flag
  • Interesterified soybean oil1.6%No flag
  • Hydrogenated soy oil0.8%No flag
  • Palm oil0.8%No flag›
  • Contains 2% and less of each of the following1.6%No flag
  • Vital wheat gluten1.6%No flag
  • Sugar0.7%No flag›
  • Salt0.5%No flag›
  • Raising agent0.2%No flag
  • E500ii0.2%No flag
  • Sodium aluminum sulfate · E5210.1%No flag
  • Corn starch<0.1%No flag›
  • Monocalcium phosphate · E341i<0.1%No flag
  • Sodium acid pyrophosphate · E450i<0.1%No flag
  • Calcium sulfate · E516No flag
  • Flour treatment agentNo flag
  • Fumaric acid · E297No flag
  • Sodium metabisulfite · E223Moderate

    Sulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.

  • Distilled monoglyceridesNo flag
  • PreservativeNo flag
  • Calcium propionate · E282Low

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

  • Sorbic acid · E200No flag
  • Citric acid · E330No 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.

  • 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

Filling (potatoes, eggs [whole egg, whey, skim milk, xanthan gum], green chile sauce [water, green chiles (green chile peppers, water, salt, citric acid, calcium chloride), tomatoes (tomatoes, tomato juice, salt, calcium chloride, citric acid), lard (lard and hydrogenated lard, bha, propyl gallate, citric acid), flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, potassium bromate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), jalapenos, tomato paste (vine ripened tomatoes, citric acid), salt, roasted garlic powder, black pepper, hickory powder (maltodextrin, natural hickory smoke flavoring, hydrated silicon dioxide)], pork sausage (pork, salt, pepper, spices), cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes, annatto, corn starch), salt, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, black pepper) tortilla (enriched bleached wheat flour [wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], water, vegetable shortening [interesterified soybean oil, hydrogenated soybean oil and/or palm oil], contains 2% or less of each of the following: vital wheat gluten, sugar, salt, leavening [sodium bicarbonate, sodium aluminum sulfate, corn starch, monocalcium phosphate and/or sodium acid pyrophosphate, calcium sulfate], dough conditioners [fumaric acid, sodium metabisulfite], distilled monoglycerides, preservatives [calcium propionate, sorbic acid and/or citric acid])

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Egg, Gluten.

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

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 metabisulphiteSulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.
  • 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.
  • Calcium 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.

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