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Chili cheese fries

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

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • 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. 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. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

  • French fried potatoes24.1%No flag
  • Potatoes12.1%No flag›
  • Vegetable oil6%No flag›
  • Soya bean3%No flag›
  • Canola1.5%No flag›
  • Corn0.8%No flag›
  • Sunflower0.8%No flag›
  • Modified food starch3%No flag›
  • Rice flour1.5%No flag›
  • Dextrin · E14000.8%No flag
  • Salt0.4%No flag›
  • Raising agent0.2%No flag
  • Sodium acid pyrophosphate · E450i<0.1%No flag
  • E500ii<0.1%No flag
  • Corn starch<0.1%No flag›
  • Xanthan gum · E415<0.1%No flag
  • E160ai<0.1%No flag
  • Dextrose<0.1%No flag›
  • E450iiiNo flag
  • Disodium dihydrogen pyrophosphate · E450iNo flag
  • To maintain natural colorNo flag
  • Fully cooked chili6%No flag
  • Water3%No flag›
  • Minced beef1.5%No flag
  • Beef0.8%No flag›
  • Salt0.8%No flag›
  • Tomatoes0.8%No flag›
  • Citric acid · E3300.4%No flag
  • Calcium chloride · E5090.4%No flag
  • Yellow0.4%No flag›
  • Pinto beans0.2%No flag
  • Red beans<0.1%No flag›
  • Green chili pepper<0.1%No flag
  • Green chili pepper<0.1%No flag
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • And a trace of calcium chlorideNo flag
  • Butter<0.1%No flag›
  • Cream milk<0.1%No flag
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Canola oil<0.1%No flag›
  • Beef baseNo flag
  • Cooked beef meatNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Autolyzed yeast extractNo flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Beef extractNo flag›
  • OnionNo flag›
  • Canola oilNo flag›
  • Lactic acid powder with modified corn starchNo flag
  • Caramel color · E150aNo flag
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • Kidney beansNo flag›
  • Chili pepperNo flag›
  • Chili peppersNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • Less than 2% silicon dioxide added to prevent cakingNo flag
  • Worcestershire sauceNo flag
  • WaterNo flag›
  • High fructose corn syrupNo flag›
  • MolassesNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • VinegarNo flag›
  • Caramel color · E150aNo flag
  • Hydrolysed soy proteinNo flag
  • Wheat flour niacinNo flag
  • Reduced ironNo flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrateNo flag›
  • Riboflavin · E101No flag
  • Folic acidNo flag›
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Guar gum · E412No flag
  • Sodium benzoate · E211Moderate

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

  • GarlicNo flag›
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Cayenne pepper sauceNo flag
  • Aged cayenne peppersNo flag
  • Distilled vinegarNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Cheddar cheese sauce1.5%No flag
  • Water0.8%No flag›
  • Cheese blend cheese0.4%No flag
  • Cheddar0.2%No flag
  • Granular and blue<0.1%No flag
  • Pasteurised milk<0.1%No flag
  • Lactic ferments<0.1%No flag
  • Salt enzymes<0.1%No flag
  • Whey0.8%No flag›
  • Sunflower oil0.4%No flag›
  • Salt0.2%No flag›
  • Maltodextrin<0.1%No flag›
  • Buttermilk solids<0.1%No flag
  • Sodium phosphate · E339<0.1%No flag
  • Citric acid · E330<0.1%No flag
  • Lactic acid · E270No 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.

  • CreamNo flag›
  • Whole milk powerNo flag
  • Soya oilNo flag›
  • Romano cheeseNo flag
  • Pasteurized semi skimmed milkNo flag
  • Lactic fermentsNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Modified corn starchNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Butter flavouringNo flag
  • WheyNo flag›
  • Enzyme modified butterNo flag
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • ButterNo flag›
  • Guar gum · E412No flag
  • Annatto and turmeric for colorNo flag
  • Polysorbate 60 · E435No flag
  • Xanthan gum · E415No flag
  • OnionNo flag›
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate

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

  • 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

1. french fried potatoes [potatoes, vegetable oil (soybean, canola, corn and/or sunflower), modified food starch, rice flour, dextrin, salt, leavening (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate), corn starch, xanthan gum, beta carotene, dextrose, tetrasodium pyrophosphate and disodium dihydrogen pyrophosphate (to maintain natural color)], 2. fully cooked chili [water, ground beef (beef, salt), tomatoes (citric acid, calcium chloride), yellow, cooked pinto beans, cooked red beans, green chile (green chiles, salt, citric acid, and a trace of calcium chloride), butter (cream milk, salt), canola oil, beef base (cooked beef, salt, autolyzed yeast extract, sugar, dehydrated beef extract, onion powder, canola oil, lactic acid powder with modified corn starch, caramel color, garlic powder, soy lecithin, maltodextrin), cooked kidney beans, chili powder (chili peppers, salt, spices, garlic, less than 2% silicon dioxide added to prevent caking), worcestershire sauce (water, high fructose corn syrup, molasses, salt, vinegar, caramel color, hydrolyzed soy protein, wheat flour niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid, natural flavor, guar gum, sodium benzoate), garlic (garlic, water), cayenne pepper sauce (aged cayenne peppers, distilled vinegar, water, salt, garlic powder), spices, salt], 3. cheddar cheese sauce [water, cheese blend cheese [cheddar, granular and blue (pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt enzymes], whey, sunflower oil, salt, maltodextrin, buttermilk solids, sodium phosphate, citric acid, lactic acid, yellow 5, yellow 6, cream, whole milk power, soybean oil, romano cheese (pasteurized part-skim milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), modified corn starch, salt, sugar, butter flavor (whey solids, enzyme modified butter, maltodextrin, salt, dehydrated butter, guar gum, annatto and turmeric for color, contains milk), polysorbate 60, xanthan gum, onion powder, garlic powder, spice

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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2 moderate · 3 low · 6 not assessed

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