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Chicken caesar

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 10 additives of concern.

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Egg
  • Gluten
  • Soy

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

Why it's rated this way

10 additives on this label are on our additives-of-concern list.

  1. TartrazineHigh concernSouthampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Southampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in 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.
  2. Sunset yellow FCFHigh concernSouthampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
    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. Allura red ACHigh concernSouthampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
    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. Brilliant blue FCFModerate concernSynthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported in sensitive individuals.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Synthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported in 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. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Sodium 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.

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

Ingredients

  • Cooked seasoned shredded chicken breast with rib meat50%No flag
  • Chicken breast with rib meat25%No flag
  • Water12.5%No flag›
  • Less than 2% potato starch6.3%No flag
  • Salt3.1%No flag›
  • Natural flavouring1.6%No flag
  • Vinegar0.8%No flag›
  • Spice0.8%No flag›
  • Tortilla25%No flag
  • Wheat flour12.5%No flag›
  • 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
  • Soya oil1.6%No flag›
  • Contains 2% and less of the following1.6%No flag
  • Sugar1.6%No flag›
  • Salt0.8%No flag›
  • Baking powder0.4%No flag
  • E500ii0.2%No flag
  • Corn starch<0.1%No flag›
  • Sodium aluminum sulfate · E521<0.1%No flag
  • Calcium sulfate · E516<0.1%No flag
  • Monocalcium phosphate · E341i<0.1%No flag
  • Vital wheat gluten0.2%No flag
  • Monoglycerides<0.1%No flag›
  • Potassium sorbate · E202<0.1%No flag
  • Calcium propionate · E282<0.1%Low

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

  • Sodium propionate · E281<0.1%Low

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

  • Preservative<0.1%No flag
  • Fumaric acid · E297No flag
  • Flour treatment agentNo flag
  • Sodium metabisulfite · E223Moderate

    Sulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.

  • Corn starchNo flag›
  • Microcrystalline cellulose · E460iNo flag
  • E341iiNo flag
  • Spinach tortilla12.5%No flag
  • Wheat flour6.3%No flag›
  • Flour3.1%No flag›
  • Niacin · E3751.6%No flag
  • Reduced iron0.8%No flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrate0.4%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E1010.2%No flag
  • Folic acid0.2%No flag›
  • Water3.1%No flag›
  • Vegetable fat1.6%No flag
  • Interesterified soybean oil0.8%No flag
  • Soya oil0.8%No flag›
  • Contains 2% and less of the following0.8%No flag
  • Spinach flavoring0.4%No flag
  • Maltodextrin0.4%No flag›
  • Spinach powder0.4%No flag
  • Garlic0.2%No flag›
  • Onion<0.1%No flag›
  • Spice<0.1%No flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Modified food starch<0.1%No flag›
  • SpinachNo flag›
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Yeast extractNo flag›
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Yellow 5 · E102High

    Southampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.

  • Yellow 6 · E110High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Blue 1 · E133Moderate

    Synthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported in sensitive individuals.

  • Red 40 · E129High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • SaltNo flag›
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E471No flag
  • DextroseNo flag›
  • Raising agentNo flag
  • E500iiNo flag
  • Sodium aluminum phosphate · E541No flag
  • Sodium aluminum sulfate · E521No flag
  • Fumaric acid · E297No flag
  • YeastNo 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.

  • Potassium sorbate · E202No flag
  • Corn starchNo flag›
  • Carboxymethyl gumNo flag
  • Wheat starchNo flag›
  • Xanthan gum · E415No flag
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Wheat starchNo flag›
  • Microcrystalline cellulose · E460iNo flag
  • Flour treatment agentNo flag
  • Sodium metabisulfite · E223Moderate

    Sulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.

  • Provolone6.3%No flag
  • Cultured pasteurized milk3.1%No flag
  • Skimmed milk1.6%No flag
  • Salt0.8%No flag›
  • Smoke flavouring0.4%No flag
  • Enzyme0.4%No flag›
  • Caesar dressing6.3%No flag
  • Refined soya oil3.1%No flag
  • Water1.6%No flag›
  • Parmigiano reggiano0.8%No flag
  • Pasteurized semi skimmed milk0.4%No flag
  • Lactic ferments0.2%No flag
  • Enzyme0.2%No flag›
  • Distilled vinegar0.4%No flag›
  • Egg yolk0.2%No flag›
  • Modified corn starch<0.1%No flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Red wine vinegar<0.1%No flag
  • Sugar<0.1%No flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • Yeast extractNo flag›
  • Soya flourNo flag›
  • Dehydrated onionNo flag
  • Lactic acid · E270No flag
  • Concentrated lemon juiceNo flag
  • Whey powderNo flag
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • Xanthan gum · E415No flag
  • Sodium benzoate · E211Moderate

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

  • Potassium sorbate · E202No flag
  • Caramel color · E150aNo flag
  • Ascorbic acid · E300No flag
  • Worcestershire sauceNo flag
  • Malic acid · E296No flag
  • MolassesNo flag›
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Food gumsNo flag
  • ArabicNo flag
  • GuarNo flag›
  • Cellulose · E460No flag
  • DextroseNo flag›
  • Chili pepperNo flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • Smoke flavouringNo flag
  • Edta calcium disodiumNo 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.

Show original label text

Cooked seasoned shredded chicken breast with rib meat [chicken breast with rib meat, water, less than 2% potato starch, salt, natural flavorings, vinegar, spice], tortilla [enriched bleached wheat flour (flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), water, vegetable shortening (interesterified soybean oil, fully hydrogenated soybean oil), contains 2% or less of the following: sugar, salt, baking powder (sodium bicarbonate, corn starch, sodium aluminum sulfate, calcium sulfate, monocalcium phosphate), vital wheat gluten, monoglycerides, potassium sorbate, calcium propionate and/or sodium propionate (preservative), fumaric acid, dough conditioner (sodium metabisulfite, corn starch, microcrystalline cellulose, dicalcium phosphate)], spinach tortilla [enriched bleached wheat flour (flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), water, vegetable shortening (interesterified soybean oil, fully hydrogenated soybean oil), contains 2% or less of the following: spinach flavoring (maltodextrin, spinach powder, garlic powder, onion powder, spices, salt, modified food starch, dehydrated spinach, natural flavors, yeast extract, citric acid, sugar, yellow 5, yellow 6, blue 1, red 40), salt, mono-and diglycerides, dextrose, leavening (sodium bicarbonate, sodium aluminum phosphate, sodium aluminum sulfate), fumaric acid, yeast, preservatives (calcium propionate, potassium sorbate), corn starch, carboxymethyl gum, wheat starch, xanthan gum, enzymes (wheat starch, microcrystalline cellulose), dough conditioner (sodium metabisulfite)], provolone [cultured pasteurized milk and skim milk, salt, smoke flavoring, enzymes], caesar dressing [refined soybean oil, water, parmesan cheese (pasteurized part-skim milk, cheese culture, enzymes), distilled vinegar, salted egg yolk, modified corn starch, salt, red wine vinegar, sugar, spices, yeast extract, soy flour, dehydrated onion, lactic acid powder, lemon juice concentrate, whey powder, dehydrated garlic, xanthan gum, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, caramel color, ascorbic acid, worcestershire sauce concentrate (malic acid, molasses, citric acid, food gums (arabic, guar, cellulose), dextrose, chili pepper, spice extractives and smoke flavor) and edta calcium disodium].

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Egg, 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
  • TartrazineSouthampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
  • Sunset yellow FCFSouthampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
  • Allura red ACSouthampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
  • Brilliant blue FCFSynthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported in sensitive individuals.
  • 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.
  • Sodium metabisulphiteSulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.
  • Sodium propionatePropionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.
  • 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.

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