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Chicken

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

Food health
High
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Celery
  • 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. 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. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.

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

Ingredients

  • Rice50%No flag›
  • Cooked white rice25%No flag
  • Carrots12.5%No flag›
  • Celery6.3%No flag›
  • Scrambled egg white product3.1%No flag
  • Egg white1.6%No flag›
  • Modified corn starch0.8%No flag›
  • Skimmed milk0.4%No flag
  • Whey protein isolate0.2%No flag
  • Soya oil<0.1%No flag›
  • Carrageenan · E407<0.1%Low

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

  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Natural egg flavor<0.1%No flag
  • Guar gum · E412No flag
  • Xanthan gum · E415No flag
  • Annatto · E160bLow

    Natural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.

  • ColourNo flag
  • Peas1.6%No flag›
  • Soy sauce0.8%No flag›
  • Water0.4%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
  • Red bell peppers0.4%No flag›
  • Ginger0.2%No flag›
  • Ginger<0.1%No flag›
  • Water<0.1%No flag›
  • Phosphoric acid · E338<0.1%Low

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

  • Xanthan gum · E415<0.1%No flag
  • Water<0.1%No flag›
  • Spring onion<0.1%No flag
  • Sesame oil<0.1%No flag›
  • Chicken flavouring<0.1%No flag
  • Yeast extractNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • ChickenNo flag›
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Soy sauceNo flag›
  • Soya beanNo flag›
  • WheatNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Tapioca maltodextrinNo flag
  • Chicken fatNo flag›
  • Soya flourNo flag›
  • Torula yeastNo flag›
  • FlavouringNo flag
  • Caramel color · E150aNo flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Grill flavorNo flag
  • Soya oilNo flag›
  • Modified corn starchNo flag›
  • Corn syrup solidsNo flag›
  • E339iiNo flag
  • Lactic acid · E270No flag
  • Calcium lactate · E327No flag
  • Smoke flavouringNo flag
  • Soya oilNo flag›
  • Chomi flavorNo flag
  • Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Oriental seasoned baseNo flag
  • GingerNo flag›
  • Chili garlic sauceNo flag
  • Chili peppersNo flag›
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Rice vinegarNo flag
  • Acetic acid · E260No flag
  • Modified food starchNo flag›
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • Sesame oilNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Canola oilNo flag›
  • Soya beanNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Corn starchNo flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • WheatNo flag›
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Brown sugarNo flag›
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • Caramel color · E150aNo flag
  • VinegarNo flag›
  • Yeast extractNo flag›
  • Modified corn starchNo flag›
  • Yeast extractNo flag›
  • Yeast extractNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Butter flavouringNo flag
  • ButterNo flag›
  • Buttermilk powderNo flag›
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • Modified food starchNo flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • Chicken25%No flag›
  • Chicken breast with rib meat12.5%No flag
  • Water6.3%No flag›
  • Soya oil3.1%No flag›
  • Modified corn starch1.6%No flag›
  • Flavouring0.8%No flag
  • Dextrose0.4%No flag›
  • Salt0.2%No flag›
  • Corn oil<0.1%No flag›
  • Soy sauce<0.1%No flag›
  • Water<0.1%No flag›
  • Wheat<0.1%No flag›
  • Soya beanNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Tomato puree<0.1%No flag
  • Xanthan gum · E415<0.1%No flag
  • Locust bean gum · E410No flag
  • Potato starchNo flag›
  • Paprika flavouringNo flag
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Milk protein concentrate0.4%No flag›
  • Sodium caseinate0.2%No flag›
  • Whey protein0.2%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.

  • Chicken base<0.1%No flag
  • Chicken meat including chicken juices<0.1%No flag
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Chicken fat<0.1%No flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • Hydrolyzed corn glutenNo flag›
  • WheyNo flag›
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Yeast extractNo flag›
  • TurmericNo flag›
  • ColourNo flag
  • Lactic acid · E270<0.1%No flag
  • Orange sauce12.5%No flag
  • Water6.3%No flag›
  • Sugar3.1%No flag›
  • Soy sauce1.6%No flag›
  • Water0.8%No flag›
  • Wheat0.4%No flag›
  • Soya bean0.2%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
  • Orange juice0.8%No flag›
  • Apple0.4%No flag›
  • Modified corn starch0.2%No flag›
  • Lemon juice<0.1%No flag›
  • Water<0.1%No flag›
  • Concentrated lemon juice<0.1%No flag
  • Ginger<0.1%No flag›
  • Ginger<0.1%No flag›
  • Water<0.1%No flag›
  • Phosphoric acid · E338Low

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

  • Xanthan gum · E415No flag
  • Hoisin sauce<0.1%No flag
  • Sugar<0.1%No flag›
  • Soy pasteNo flag
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Soya beanNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Wheat flourNo flag›
  • Rice vinegarNo flag
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Sesame oilNo flag›
  • Chili pepperNo flag›
  • Chili peppersNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • Chili peppers<0.1%No flag›
  • Broccoli12.5%No flag›
  • Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate

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

Show original label text

Fried rice (cooked white rice, carrots, celery, scrambled egg white product [egg whites, modified corn starch, nonfat milk, whey protein isolate, soybean oil, carrageenan, salt, natural egg flavor, guar gum, xanthan gum, annatto {color}], peas, soy sauce [water, wheat, soybeans, salt, lactic acid, sodium benzoate {preservative}], red bell peppers, ginger puree [ginger, water, phosphoric acid, xanthan gum], water, green onions, sesame oil, grilled chicken flavor [yeast extract, salt, chicken powder, maltodextrin, sugar, soy sauce solids {soybeans, wheat, salt}, tapioca maltodextrin, chicken fat, soy flour, torula yeast, flavor, caramel color, citric acid, grill flavor {soybean oil}, modified corn starch, corn syrup solids, disodium phosphate, lactic acid, calcium lactate, smoke flavor], soybean oil, chomi flavor [natural and artificial flavors], oriental seasoned base [sauteed ginger, chili garlic sauce {chili peppers, garlic, water, salt, sugar, rice vinegar, acetic acid, modified food starch}, maltodextrin, sesame oil, salt, sugar, canola oil, soybeans, water, corn starch, spice, wheat, natural flavoring, brown sugar, garlic powder, caramel color, vinegar, yeast extract], modified corn starch, yeast extract [yeast extract, salt], salt, butter flavor [dehydrated butter, buttermilk powder, natural flavor, maltodextrin, modified food starch], spice), cooked chicken (chicken breast with rib meat, water, soybean oil, modified corn starch, flavoring [dextrose, salt, corn oil, soy sauce {water, wheat, soybeans, salt}, tomato puree, xanthan gum, locust bean gum, potato starch, extractives of paprika, natural flavoring], milk protein concentrate [sodium caseinate, whey protein concentrate], sodium phosphates, chicken base [chicken meat including chicken juices, salt, chicken fat, sugar, maltodextrin, hydrolyzed corn gluten, dried whey, natural flavoring, yeast extract, turmeric {color}], lactic acid), orange sauce (water, sugar, soy sauce [water, wheat, soybeans, salt, lactic acid, sodium benzoate {preservative}], orange juice concentrate, apple concentrate, modified corn starch, lemon juice [water, lemon juice concentrate], ginger puree [ginger, water, phosphoric acid, xanthan gum], hoisin sauce [sugar, soy paste {water, soybean, salt, wheat flour}, rice vinegar, salted garlic {garlic, salt}, sesame oil, salted chili {chili peppers, water, salt}, spices], crushed chili peppers), broccoli.

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Celery, 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.
  • Annatto / bixin / norbixinNatural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.
  • 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.

Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety

Chemical identity has not been assessed for these 3 ingredients yet.

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