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Sandwiches · 0035826077844

Chicken salad on white bread sandwich

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

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Celery
  • Dairy
  • Egg
  • Gluten
  • Mustard
  • 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. 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. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Polysorbate 80Minor concernSynthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.
    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 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.
  6. 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

  • White bread75%No flag
  • Wheat flour39%No flag›
  • Water18%No flag›
  • High fructose corn syrup9%No flag›
  • Yeast4.5%No flag›
  • Soya oil2.3%No flag›
  • Salt0.6%No flag›
  • Whey0.6%No flag›
  • Yeast nutrients0.5%No flag
  • Monocalcium phosphate · E341i0.2%No flag
  • Calcium sulfate · E5160.1%No flag
  • Ammonium sulfate · E517<0.1%No flag
  • Potassium iodate · E917<0.1%No flag
  • Monoglycerides0.2%No flag›
  • Flour treatment agent0.1%No flag
  • Sodium stearoyl lactylate · E481<0.1%No flag
  • Calcium peroxide · E930<0.1%No flag
  • Barley malt flour<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.

  • To retard spoilage<0.1%No flag
  • Ferrous sulfate<0.1%No flag›
  • Iron<0.1%No flag›
  • Niacin · E375No flag
  • Thiamin hydrochlorideNo flag›
  • ThiaminNo flag›
  • Riboflavin · E101No flag
  • Vitamin b2 · E101No flag
  • Folic acidNo flag›
  • Chicken salad25%No flag
  • Cooked white meat chicken12.5%No flag
  • Salad dressing6.3%No flag
  • Soya oil3.1%No flag›
  • Water1.6%No flag›
  • Vinegar0.8%No flag›
  • Sugar0.4%No flag›
  • Egg yolks0.2%No flag›
  • Modified food starch<0.1%No flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Mustard<0.1%No flag
  • Spice<0.1%No flag›
  • PaprikaNo flag›
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Dried garlicNo flag›
  • Celery3.1%No flag›
  • Pickle relish1.6%No flag
  • Pickles0.8%No flag
  • High fructose corn syrup0.4%No flag›
  • Water0.2%No flag›
  • Vinegar<0.1%No flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Red bell pepper<0.1%No flag›
  • Calcium chloride · E509<0.1%No flag
  • Sodium benzoate · E211Moderate

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

  • PreservativeNo flag
  • Xanthan gum · E415No flag
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • AlumNo flag›
  • Oleoresin turmericNo flag›
  • Polysorbate 80 · E433Low

    Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.

  • Breadcrumbs0.8%No flag
  • Wheat flour0.4%No flag›
  • Sugar0.2%No flag›
  • Yeast<0.1%No flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Sugar0.4%No flag›
  • Chicken flavouring0.2%No flag
  • Hydrolyzed soy and corn protein<0.1%No flag
  • Yeast extract<0.1%No flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Cottonseed<0.1%No flag›
  • Soya oilNo flag›
  • MaltodextrinNo 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.

  • Vinegar<0.1%No flag›
  • Glucono delta lactone · E575<0.1%No flag
  • Gum arabic · E414<0.1%No flag
  • Whey<0.1%No 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.

Show original label text

White bread [unbleached wheat flour, water, high fructose corn syrup, yeast, liquid soy oil, salt, whey solids, yeast nutrients (monocalcium phosphate, calcium sulfate, ammonium sulfate, potassium iodate), monoglycerides, dough conditioners (sodium stearoyl lactylate, calcium peroxide), malted barley flour, calcium propionate (to retard spoilage), ferrous sulfate (iron), niacin, thiamine hydrochloride (vitamin b1), riboflavin (vitamin b2), folic acid], chicken salad [cooked white meat chicken, salad dressing (soybean oil, water, vinegar, sugar, egg yolks, modified food starch, salt, mustard flour, spice, paprika, natural flavor, dried garlic), celery, pickle relish (pickles, high fructose corn syrup, water, vinegar, salt, red peppers, calcium chloride, sodium benzoate (preservative), xanthan gum, spice, natural flavoring, alum, oleoresin turmeric, polysorbate 80), bread crumbs (bleached wheat flour, sugar, yeast, salt), sugar, chicken flavor (hydrolyzed soy and corn protein, yeast extract, salt, partially hydrogenated cottonseed and soy oil, maltodextrin, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate), vinegar, glucono delta lactone, gum arabic, whey].

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Celery, Dairy, Egg, 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
  • 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.
  • Calcium phosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
  • Polysorbate 80Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.
  • 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.

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