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Frozen Foods · 0602050010277

Cheesy beef chalupa

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

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Gluten
  • 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 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. 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. 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.
  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

  • Tortilla52.2%No flag
  • Flour52.2%No flag›
  • Wheat flour26.3%No flag›
  • Niacin · E37513.1%No flag
  • Iron6.6%No flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrate3.3%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E1011.6%No flag
  • Folic acid1.6%No flag›
  • Water13%No flag›
  • Baking powder6.5%No flag
  • Corn starch3.2%No flag›
  • Sodium acid pyrophosphate · E450i1.6%No flag
  • E500ii0.8%No flag
  • Monocalcium phosphate · E341i0.8%No flag
  • Sugar0.6%No flag›
  • Salt0.6%No flag›
  • Palm oil0.6%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.

  • Yeast0.6%No flag›
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E4710.6%No flag
  • Fumaric acid · E2970.6%No flag
  • E500ii0.6%No flag
  • Sodium metabisulfite · E2231.8%Moderate

    Sulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.

  • Monterey jack cheese23.9%No flag
  • Pasteurised milk12%No flag
  • Lactic ferments6%No flag
  • Salt0.9%No flag›
  • Enzyme5.1%No flag›
  • Fully cooked beef crumbles12%No flag
  • Beef6%No flag›
  • Water3%No flag›
  • Tomato concentrate1.5%No flag
  • Soya flour0.7%No flag›
  • Soya flour0.4%No flag›
  • Caramel color · E150a0.4%No flag
  • Natural flavouring0.4%No flag
  • Cellulose · E4600.2%No flag
  • Contains 2% and less of<0.1%No flag
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Spice<0.1%No flag›
  • Chili pepper<0.1%No flag›
  • Chipotle pepper<0.1%No flag
  • Garlic<0.1%No flag›
  • Water6%No flag›
  • Cheddar cheese3%No flag
  • Pasteurised milk1.5%No flag
  • Lactic ferments0.7%No flag
  • Salt0.4%No flag›
  • Enzyme0.2%No flag›
  • Annatto · E160b0.2%Low

    Natural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.

  • Colour0.2%No flag
  • Jalapeno chile peppers1.5%No flag›
  • Jalapeno peppers0.7%No flag›
  • Water0.4%No flag›
  • Vinegar0.2%No flag›
  • And salt0.2%No flag›
  • Soya oil0.7%No flag›
  • Refried pinto beans0.4%No flag
  • Pinto beans0.2%No flag
  • Soya oil<0.1%No flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Pinto beans0.2%No flag
  • Tomato concentrate<0.1%No flag
  • Tomatoes<0.1%No flag›
  • Chili pepper<0.1%No flag›
  • Beef base<0.1%No flag
  • Beef<0.1%No flag›
  • BeefNo flag›
  • Beef brothNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Soy sauceNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Soya beanNo flag›
  • WheatNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Corn oilNo flag›
  • Autolyzed yeast extractNo flag›
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • From cornNo flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Carmel colorNo flag
  • Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce<0.1%No flag
  • Chipotle peppersNo flag
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Tomato concentrateNo flag
  • VinegarNo flag›
  • OnionsNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Vegetable oilNo flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • Sea saltNo flag›
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • Corn starchNo flag›
  • OnionNo flag›
  • OnionNo flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Hickory liquid smokeNo flag
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Hickory smoke flavorNo flag
  • VinegarNo flag›
  • Hydrolysed soy proteinNo flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Caramel color · E150aNo flag
  • Serrano peppersNo flag
  • Chipotle pepperNo flag
  • Fried in soybean oilNo flag
  • Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate

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

  • 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

Tortilla (enriched bleached flour [bleached wheat flour {niacin, iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid}, water, baking powder {cornstarch, sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate, monocalcium phosphate}, sugar, salt, palm oil, calcium propionate, yeast, mono & diglycerides, fumaric acid, baking soda, sodium metabisulfite]), monterey jack cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, and enzymes), fully cooked beef crumbles (beef, water, tomato paste, textured soy flour [soy flour, caramel color], natural flavor, cellulose powder, contains 2% or less of: salt, spices, chili pepper, chipotle pepper, garlic), water, cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes and annatto [color]), jalapeno chile peppers (jalapeno peppers, water, vinegar, and salt), soybean oil, refried pinto beans (pinto beans, soybean oil, salt), pinto beans, tomato paste (tomatoes), ground chili pepper, beef base (beef [roasted beef and concentrated beef stock], salt, soy sauce [water, soybeans, wheat, salt], corn oil, autolyzed yeast extract, maltodextrin [from corn], sugar, natural flavorings, carmel color), chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (chipotle peppers, water, tomato paste, vinegar, onions, salt, sugar, vegetable oil, and spices), sea salt, garlic powder, cornstarch, onion, onion powder, sugar, hickory liquid smoke (water, hickory smoke flavor, vinegar, hydrolyzed soy protein, sugar, caramel color), serrano peppers, dried chipotle pepper. fried in soybean oil.

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, 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.
  • Sodium metabisulphiteSulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.
  • 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.

Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety

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