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Salted Snacks · 0045009854148

Caesar salad with caesar dressing

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health high · 5 additives of concern.

Food health
High
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Egg
  • Fish
  • Gluten
  • Mustard
  • 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. 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. 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.
  4. Disodium guanylateMinor concernRibonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Ribonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.
    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. Disodium inosinateMinor concernRibonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Ribonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.
    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

  • Romaine lettuce50%No flag›
  • Dressing25%No flag
  • Soya bean12.5%No flag›
  • Canola oil6.3%No flag›
  • Water3.1%No flag›
  • Parmigiano reggiano1.6%No flag
  • Pasteurized semi skimmed milk0.8%No flag
  • Lactic ferments0.4%No flag
  • Salt0.2%No flag›
  • Enzyme<0.1%No flag›
  • E460ii<0.1%No flag
  • Sorbic acid · E200<0.1%No flag
  • Extra virgin olive oil0.8%No flag
  • Distilled vinegar0.4%No flag›
  • Eggs0.2%No flag›
  • Mustard<0.1%No flag
  • Water<0.1%No flag›
  • Vinegar<0.1%No flag›
  • Mustard seed<0.1%No flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • White wineNo flag›
  • Fruit pectinNo flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Tartaric acid · E334No flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Natural flavouring<0.1%No flag
  • Anchovy paste<0.1%No flag›
  • AnchovyNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Olive oilNo flag›
  • Acetic acid · E260No flag
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • Dehydrated onionNo flag
  • Xanthan gum · E415No flag
  • Caramel color · E150aNo flag
  • Potassium sorbate · E202No flag
  • Sodium benzoate · E211Moderate

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

  • PreservativeNo flag
  • Asiago cheese12.5%No flag
  • Pasteurised milk6.3%No flag
  • Lactic ferments3.1%No flag
  • Salt1.6%No flag›
  • Enzyme0.8%No flag›
  • Cellulose · E4600.8%No flag
  • Anti caking agent0.8%No flag
  • Lemons6.3%No flag›
  • Croutons6.3%No flag
  • Flour3.1%No flag›
  • Wheat flour1.6%No flag›
  • Barley malt flour0.8%No flag›
  • Niacin · E3750.4%No flag
  • Reduced iron0.2%No flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrate<0.1%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E101<0.1%No flag
  • Folic acid<0.1%No flag›
  • Canola1.6%No flag›
  • Sunflower oil0.8%No flag›
  • Salt0.4%No flag›
  • Yeast0.2%No flag›
  • And less of high fructose corn syrup0.2%No flag
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • WheyNo flag›
  • OnionNo flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • Torula yeastNo flag›
  • Parmigiano reggianoNo flag
  • PartNo flag
  • Skimmed milkNo flag
  • Microbial cultureNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • MilkNo flag›
  • Cultured wheyNo 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.

  • PreservativeNo flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Corn syrup solidsNo flag›
  • Disodium inosinate · E631Low

    Ribonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.

  • Disodium guanylate · E627Low

    Ribonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.

  • Caramel color · E150aNo flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Soy sauceNo flag›
  • WheatNo flag›
  • Soya beanNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • TamarindsNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Ascorbic acid · E300No flag
  • Tbhq · E319No flag
  • To preserve freshnessNo flag
  • Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate

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

Show original label text

Romaine lettuce, dressing (soybean or canola oil, water, parmesan cheese [pasteurized part skim milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes, powdered cellulose, sorbic acid], extra virgin olive oil, distilled vinegar, eggs, mustard [water, vinegar, mustard seed, salt, white wine, fruit pectin, citric acid, tartaric acid, sugar, spice], salt, natural flavor, anchovy paste [anchovy, salt, olive oil, acetic acid], dehydrated garlic, spices, dehydrated onion, xanthan gum, caramel color, potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate [as preservatives]), asiago cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes, cellulose [to prevent caking]), lemons, croutons (enriched flour, [wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], canola and/or sunflower oil, salt, yeast, 2% or less of high fructose corn syrup, maltodextrin, garlic powder, whey, onion powder, spices, torula yeast, parmesan cheese [part - skim milk, cultures, salt, enzymes], natural flavors [milk], cultured whey, calcium propionate [preservative], citric acid, corn syrup solids, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate, caramel color, sugar, soy sauce solids [wheat, soybeans, salt], tamarinds, enzymes, ascorbic acid, tbhq [to preserve freshness]).

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Egg, Fish, Gluten, Mustard, 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.
  • Calcium propionatePropionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.
  • Disodium guanylateRibonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.
  • Disodium inosinateRibonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.

Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety

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

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