Declared allergens
This product declares Celery, Dairy, Egg, Gluten, Soy.
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 23 Apr 2020
Chipotle macaroni & cheese meal kit
Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 7 additives of concern.
- Critical
Allergens
- Celery
- Dairy
- Egg
- Gluten
- Soy
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 23 Apr 2020
Why it's rated this way
7 additives on this label are on our additives-of-concern list.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)Minor 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.
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.
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.
Ingredients
- Macaroni58.7%No flag
- Macaroni15.3%No flag
- Semolina3.8%No flag
- Niacin · E3750.9%No flag
- Riboflavin · E1010.1%No flag
- Skimmed milk7.7%No flag
- American cheese spread3.8%No flag
- Cheddar2%No flag
- Colby cheese0.9%No flag
- Pasteurised milk0.5%No flag
- Lactic ferments0.2%No flag
- Sodium phosphate · E3390.1%Low
Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
- Skimmed milk<0.1%No flag
- Carrageenan · E407Low
Degraded carrageenan, and in some animal/in-vitro studies food-grade carrageenan, are linked to intestinal inflammation; human evidence is limited and contested.
- Cellulose gum · E466Low
Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.
- Cheese sauce1%No flag
- Cheddar cheese0.6%No flag
- Pasteurised milk0.3%No flag
- Lactic ferments0.1%No flag
- Enzyme modified cheese<0.1%No flag
- Pasteurised milk<0.1%No 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.
- Lactic fermentsNo flag
- Sodium phosphate · E339<0.1%Low
Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
- Lactic acid · E270No flag
- Sodium alginate · E401No flag
- Sorbic acid · E200No flag
- PreservativeNo flag
- Vegetable mono- and diglyceridesNo flag
- Sodium benzoate · E211Moderate
Preservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
- A preservativeNo flag
- Citric acid · E330No flag
- Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
- E160aiNo flag
- ColourNo flag
- Neufchatel cheese0.2%No flag
- Pasteurized milk and cream0.4%No flag
- Lactic fermentsNo flag
- StabiliserNo flag
- Xanthan · E415No flag
- Guar gums · E412No flag
- And less of soybean oilNo flag
- Spring onionNo flag
- Fortified wheat flourNo flag
- Niacin · E375No flag
- Riboflavin · E101No flag
- CheddarNo flag
- Monterey jack cheesesNo flag
- Soured milkNo flag
- Sour creamNo flag
- Sour creamNo flag
- Skimmed milkNo flag
- Natural flavouringNo flag
- E339iiNo flag
- Cultured wheyNo flag
- Citric acid · E330No flag
- Lactic acid · E270No flag
- Annatto · E160bLow
Natural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.
- Natural flavouringNo flag
- Mono- and diglycerides · E471No flag
- Carrot pureeNo flag
- Dehydrated onionNo flag
- Garlic pureeNo flag
- Xanthan gum · E415No flag
- Guar gum · E412No flag
- Lactic acid · E270No flag
- Calcium lactate · E327No 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.
- Smoke flavouringNo flag
- Monterey jack cheese with peppers12.7%No flag
- Pasteurised milk6.3%No flag
- Pepper blend3.2%No flag
- Habanero chili0.8%No flag
- Serrano0.4%No flag
- Lactic ferments1.6%No flag
- E460ii0.1%No flag
- Anti caking agent0.1%No flag
- Natamycin · E2350.1%No flag
- Mold inhibitor0.1%No flag
Show original label text
Macaroni and cheese (blanched enriched macaroni [water, semolina, egg whites, niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], skim milk, american cheese spread [cheddar and colby cheese {pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes}, water, whey, sodium phosphate, whey protein concentrate, skim milk, milkfat, salt, carrageenan, cellulose gum], red peppers, cheese sauce [cheddar cheese {pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes}, water, milkfat, whey, enzyme modified cheese {pasteurized milk, water, sodium phosphate, milkfat, salt, cheese culture, enzymes}, sodium phosphate, modified food starch, salt, lactic acid, sodium alginate, sorbic acid {preservative}], margarine [palm oil, soybean oil, water, salt, vegetable mono & diglycerides, soy lecithin, sodium benzoate {a preservative}, citric acid, natural & artificial flavor, vitamin a palmitate added, beta carotene {color}, whey], neufchatel cheese [pasteurized milk and cream, cheese cultures, salt, stabilizers {xanthan and/or carob bean and/or guar gums}], 2% or less of soybean oil, green onions, modified cornstarch, salt, bleached enriched wheat flour [wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], seasoning [cheddar and monterey jack cheeses {cultured milk, salt, enzymes}, whey, soybean oil, salt, maltodextrin, sour cream {cultured cream, nonfat milk}, natural flavor, disodium phosphate, cultured whey, citric acid, lactic acid, annatto], roasted red bell pepper puree, maltodextrin, spices, onion puree, jalapenos [jalapenos, vinegar, salt, natural flavor], mono - and diglycerides, corn oil, olive oil, sugar, molasses, carrot puree, celery, dried onions, palm oil, autolyzed yeast extract, garlic puree, vinegar, xanthan gum, guar gum, lactic acid, calcium lactate, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate, smoke flavoring). monterey jack cheese with peppers (pasteurized milk, pepper blend [jalapeno, habanero, serrano, and red bell peppers], cheese culture, salt, enzymes, potato starch and powdered cellulose [to prevent caking], natamycin [mold inhibitor]).
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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.
- Annatto / bixin / norbixinNatural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.
- 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.
- Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)Synthetic 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
Chemical identity has not been assessed for this ingredient yet.
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