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Meals · 0075450151381

Chicken tortilla soup

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

Food health
High
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

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 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.
  3. 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.
  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

  • Water51.9%No flag›
  • Pasteurized process cheese spread24%No flag
  • American cheese12%No flag
  • Pasteurised milk6%No flag
  • Lactic ferments3%No flag
  • Salt0.5%No flag›
  • Enzyme2.5%No flag›
  • Water6%No flag›
  • Whey3%No flag›
  • Sodium phosphate · E3391.5%Low

    Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.

  • Whey protein0.8%No flag›
  • Skimmed milk0.4%No flag
  • Salt0.2%No flag›
  • Milkfat<0.1%No flag›
  • Colour<0.1%No flag
  • Chicken12%No flag›
  • Onion6%No flag›
  • Food starch-modified3%No flag›
  • Mixed cheese1.5%No flag
  • Whey0.8%No flag›
  • Milkfat0.4%No flag›
  • Whey protein0.2%No flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Corn syrup solids<0.1%No flag›
  • Skimmed milk<0.1%No flag
  • Cheese<0.1%No flag›
  • Pasteurised milkNo flag
  • Microbial cultureNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • E339iiNo flag
  • Lactic acid · E270No flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Green pepper0.8%No flag›
  • Tomato concentrate0.4%No flag
  • Cayenne pepper sauce0.2%No flag
  • Aged cayenne peppers<0.1%No flag
  • Distilled vinegar<0.1%No flag›
  • Water<0.1%No flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Garlic<0.1%No flag›
  • Fat<0.1%No flag
  • High oleic canola oil<0.1%No flag
  • Soya oil<0.1%No flag›
  • Hydrogenated soy oil<0.1%No flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • Natural and artificial butter flavorNo flag
  • Tbhq · E319No flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • E160aiNo flag
  • ColourNo flag
  • Retinyl palmitateNo flag›
  • Jalapeno peppers<0.1%No flag›
  • Jalapeno peppers<0.1%No flag›
  • Vinegar<0.1%No flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Flour<0.1%No flag›
  • Wheat flour<0.1%No flag›
  • Potassium bromate · E924No flag
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Sugar<0.1%No flag›
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • Worcesterhire sauceNo flag
  • Distilled white vinegarNo flag
  • WaterNo flag›
  • MolassesNo flag›
  • High fructose corn syrupNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Soy sauceNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Hydrolysed soy proteinNo flag
  • Corn syrupNo flag›
  • Caramel color · E150aNo flag
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Caramel color · E150aNo flag
  • AnchovesNo flag
  • Polysorbate 80 · E433Low

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

  • Soya flourNo flag›
  • Garlic extractNo flag›
  • Yellowcorn flourNo flag
  • Chili pepperNo flag›
  • Chili pepperNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • Silicon dioxide · E551No flag
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • Ethoxyquin · E324No flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Hydrolysed corn proteinNo flag
  • Hydrolysed corn proteinNo flag
  • Vegetable oilNo flag›
  • CottonseedNo flag›
  • Soya beanNo flag›
  • Turmeric powderNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Oleoresin turmericNo flag›
  • ColourNo flag
  • Chicken flavouringNo flag
  • Hydrolyzed corn glutenNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • Chicken fatNo flag›
  • Sodium phosphate · E339Low

    Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.

  • SpiceNo flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Natural flavouringNo 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.

  • Carrot powderNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Oleoresin carrotNo flag
  • ColourNo flag
  • OnionNo flag›
  • Yeast extractNo flag›
  • Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate

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

Show original label text

Water, pasteurized process cheese spread (american cheese [pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes], water, whey, sodium phosphate, whey protein concentrate, skim milk, salt, milkfat, artificial color), chicken, onion, food starch-modified, cheese powder blend (whey solids, milk fat, whey protein concentrate, salt, corn syrup solids, nonfat milk, cheese [pasteurized milk, cultures, salt, enzymes], disodium phosphate, lactic acid, citric acid), green pepper, tomato paste, cayenne pepper sauce (aged cayenne peppers, distilled vinegar, water, salt, garlic powder), liquid shortening (high oleic canola oil, soybean oil, hydrogenated soybean oil, salt, soybean lecithin, natural and artificial butter flavor, tbhq, citric acid, beta carotene [color], vitamin a palmitate), jalapeno peppers (jalapeno peppers, vinegar, salt), flour (bleached wheat flour, potassium bromate, enzyme), sugar, garlic, worcesterhire sauce (distilled white vinegar, water, molasses, high fructose corn syrup, salt, soy sauce [water, salt, hydrolyzed soy protein, corn syrup, caramel color], natural flavor, caramel color, anchoves, polysorbate 80, soy flour, garlic extract), yellowcorn flour, chili powder (chili pepper, salt, spices, silicon dioxide, garlic powder, ethoxyquin), salt, hydrolyzed corn protein (hydrolyzed corn protein, partially hydrogenated vegetable oil [cottonseed, soybean]), turmeric powder (salt, oleoresin turmeric [color]), chicken flavor (hydrolyzed corn gluten, salt, maltodextrin, chicken fat, sodium phosphate, spices, sugar, natural flavors, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate), carrot powder (salt, oleoresin carrot [color], onion powder, yeast extract.

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 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.

Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety

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4 low · 7 not assessed

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