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Salted Snacks · 0011110180520

Cobb salad with chicken & bacon

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 9 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

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

  1. Sodium nitriteHigh concernForms carcinogenic nitrosamines in cured/processed meat; processed meat classified IARC Group 1.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Forms carcinogenic nitrosamines in cured/processed meat; processed meat classified IARC Group 1.
    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. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Monosodium glutamate (MSG)Moderate concernFlavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
    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. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Phosphoric acidMinor concernAcidulant (colas); high total phosphate intake linked to bone-mineral and renal concerns in some studies.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Acidulant (colas); high total phosphate intake linked to bone-mineral and renal concerns in some 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.
  8. 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.
  9. PolyphosphatesMinor 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

  • Chicken breast55.6%No flag›
  • Chicken breast28.7%No flag›
  • Water13.4%No flag›
  • Sea salt0.6%No flag›
  • Stabiliser0.6%No flag
  • Rice starch0.3%No flag›
  • Carrageenan · E4070.1%Low

    Degraded carrageenan, and in some animal/in-vitro studies food-grade carrageenan, are linked to intestinal inflammation; human evidence is limited and contested.

  • Potassium chloride · E508<0.1%No flag
  • Magnesium carbonate · E504i<0.1%No flag
  • Distilled vinegar0.6%No flag›
  • E452vi11.7%No flag
  • Romaine lettuce22.2%No flag›
  • Iceberg lettuce11.1%No flag
  • Hard cooked egg5.6%No flag
  • Eggs2.8%No flag›
  • Water1.4%No flag›
  • Citric acid · E3300.7%No flag
  • Sodium benzoate · E2110.7%Moderate

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

  • Home-style ranch dressing2.8%No flag
  • Soya oil1.4%No flag›
  • Water0.7%No flag›
  • Buttermilk sour cream0.3%No flag
  • Cream0.2%No flag›
  • Modified corn starch<0.1%No flag›
  • Lactic acid · E270<0.1%No flag
  • Gelatin guar gum<0.1%No flag
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E471<0.1%No flag
  • Sodium phosphate · E339No flag
  • Acetic acid · E260No flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Phosphoric acid · E338Low

    Acidulant (colas); high total phosphate intake linked to bone-mineral and renal concerns in some studies.

  • Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Egg yolk0.2%No flag›
  • Distilled vinegar<0.1%No flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Egg white<0.1%No flag›
  • Modified corn starch<0.1%No flag›
  • Monosodium glutamate · E621Moderate

    Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.

  • SugarNo flag›
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • Glucono delta lactone · E575No flag
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • OnionNo flag›
  • Potassium sorbate · E202No flag
  • Sodium benzoate · E211Moderate

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

  • PreservativeNo flag
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • Whey proteinNo flag›
  • Xanthan gum · E415No flag
  • Sorbic acid · E200No flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Calcium disodium edta · E385No flag
  • DehydratedNo flag
  • Grape tomatoes1.4%No flag
  • Blue cheese crumbles0.7%No flag
  • Blue cheese0.3%No flag›
  • Pasteurised milk0.2%No flag
  • Lactic ferments<0.1%No flag
  • Salt enzymes<0.1%No flag
  • E460ii0.2%No flag
  • Anti-caking agent0.2%No flag
  • Natamycin · E2350.2%No flag
  • Preservative0.2%No flag
  • Bacon topping0.3%No flag
  • With water0.2%No flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Smoke flavouring<0.1%No flag
  • Sodium phosphate · E339<0.1%No flag
  • Sodium erythorbate · E316<0.1%No flag
  • Sodium nitrite · E250High

    Forms carcinogenic nitrosamines in cured/processed meat; processed meat classified IARC Group 1.

  • May contain sugarNo flag
  • Brown sugarNo flag›
  • Multigrain cheese garlic croutons0.3%No flag
  • Flour0.2%No flag›
  • Wheat flour<0.1%No flag›
  • Barley malt flour<0.1%No flag›
  • Niacin · E375<0.1%No flag
  • Reduced iron<0.1%No flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrateNo flag›
  • Riboflavin folic acidNo flag
  • Canola<0.1%No flag›
  • Sunflower oil<0.1%No flag›
  • Whole wheat flour<0.1%No flag
  • Whey<0.1%No flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • YeastNo flag›
  • Contains 2% and less ofNo flag
  • High fructose corn syrupNo flag›
  • Rye mealNo flag
  • Wheat glutenNo flag›
  • Caramel color · E150aNo flag
  • ParsleyNo flag›
  • GarlicNo 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.

  • PreservativeNo flag
  • Ascorbic acid · E300No flag
  • HoneyNo flag›
  • Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Parmigiano reggianoNo flag
  • Enzyme modified cheeseNo flag
  • Pasteurised milkNo flag
  • Lactic fermentsNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Cultured nonfat milkNo flag
  • Annatto · E160bLow

    Natural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.

  • ColourNo flag
  • TurmericNo flag›
  • PaprikaNo flag›
  • ColourNo flag
  • Enzymes tbhqNo flag
  • PreservativeNo flag
  • Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate

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

  • Polyphosphates (E452)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

Chicken breast (chicken breast, water, sea salt, stabilizer [rice starch, carrageenan, potassium chloride, magnesium carbonate], distilled vinegar, sodium tripolyphosphate), romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce, hard cooked egg (eggs, water, citric acid, sodium benzoate), home-style ranch dressing (soybean oil, water, buttermilk sour cream [cream, modified corn starch, lactic acid, gelatin guar gum, mono and diglycerides, sodium phosphate, acetic acid, citric acid, phosphoric acid, natural and artificial flavors], egg yolk, distilled vinegar, salt, egg whites, modified cornstarch, monosodium glutamate, sugar, garlic*, glucono delta lactone, natural flavor, onion*, potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate [preservatives], spice, whey protein concentrate, xanthan gum, sorbic acid, citric acid, calcium disodium edta, *dehydrated), grape tomatoes, blue cheese crumbles (blue cheese [pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt enzymes], powdered cellulose [anti-caking agent], natamycin [preservative]), bacon topping (cured with water, salt, smoke flavoring, sodium phosphate, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite. may contain sugar, brown sugar), multigrain cheese garlic croutons (enriched flour [wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin folic acid], canola and/or sunflower oil, whole wheat flour, whey, salt, yeast, contains 2% or less of: high fructose corn syrup, rye meal, wheat gluten, caramel color, dehydrated parsley, garlic powder, calcium propionate [preservative], ascorbic acid, honey, natural and artificial flavor, parmesan cheese and enzyme modified cheese [pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes], cultured nonfat milk, annatto [color], extractives of turmeric and paprika [color] enzymes tbhq [preservative]).

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
  • Sodium nitriteForms carcinogenic nitrosamines in cured/processed meat; processed meat classified IARC Group 1.
  • 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.
  • Monosodium glutamate (MSG)Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
  • Annatto / bixin / norbixinNatural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.
  • Calcium propionatePropionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.
  • Phosphoric acidAcidulant (colas); high total phosphate intake linked to bone-mineral and renal concerns in some studies.
  • CarrageenanDegraded carrageenan, and in some animal/in-vitro studies food-grade carrageenan, are linked to intestinal inflammation; human evidence is limited and contested.
  • PolyphosphatesInorganic 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

Chemical identity has not been assessed for these 2 ingredients yet.

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