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Cooks Pie & Mash
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Cooks Pie & Mash

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health high · 4 additives of concern.

Food health
High
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Gluten
  • Soy

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 27 Mar 2026

Why it's rated this way

4 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. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

  • Minced beef pie38%No flag
  • WHEAT Flour31%No flag›
  • Beef25%No flag›
  • Water3%No flag›
  • Vegetable fat1.5%No flag
  • Palm Oil0.8%No flag›
  • Rapeseed Oil0.4%No flag›
  • Palm Stearin0.4%No flag›
  • Margarine0.8%No flag›
  • Palm Oil0.4%No flag›
  • Palm Stearin0.2%No flag›
  • Water<0.1%No flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Emulsifier<0.1%No flag
  • E471<0.1%No flag
  • Rapeseed Oil<0.1%No flag›
  • Acidity RegulatorNo flag
  • E330No flag
  • Lemon JuiceNo flag›
  • Thickener0.4%No flag
  • E14220.4%No flag
  • Glaze0.2%No flag›
  • Water<0.1%No flag›
  • Modified Starch<0.1%No flag›
  • Rapeseed Oil<0.1%No flag›
  • MILK Protein<0.1%No flag›
  • EmulsifiersNo flag
  • SOYA LecithinNo flag›
  • E471No flag
  • Acidity RegulatorNo flag
  • E339Low

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

  • ColourNo flag
  • E160aNo flag
  • Onion<0.1%No flag›
  • Bread Rusk<0.1%No flag
  • WHEAT Flour<0.1%No flag›
  • Water<0.1%No flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • YeastNo flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Beef broth<0.1%No flag
  • BeefNo flag›
  • Natural FlavouringNo flag
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Beef brothNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Potato flakesNo flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Beef FatNo flag›
  • Concentrated lemon juiceNo flag
  • Malt ExtractNo flag›
  • Barley malt extractNo flag
  • Yeast ExtractNo flag›
  • Dehydrated onionNo flag
  • Raising AgentsNo flag
  • E450iNo flag
  • E500No flag
  • Yeast ExtractNo flag›
  • Malt ExtractNo flag›
  • Barley malt extractNo flag
  • Caramelised SugarNo flag
  • White PepperNo flag›
  • Black PepperNo flag›
  • Contains Calcium Carbonate · E170iNo flag
  • IronNo flag›
  • Niacin · E375No flag
  • ThiaminNo flag›
  • Herb liquorNo flag
  • Average Energy Fat of which Carbohy of which Fibre Protein Salt RefNo flag
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Modified corn starchNo flag›
  • E1442No flag
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • Whole MILK PowderNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • HerbsNo flag
  • Flavour EnhancerNo flag
  • E621Moderate

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

  • Hydrolysed Vegetable ProteinNo flag
  • Rapeseed OilNo flag›
  • Natural Black Pepper FlavouringNo flag
  • Anti caking agentNo flag
  • E551No flag
  • ColourNo flag
  • E150c · E150aModerate

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

  • Ty The IEC705 800W 2 mins 8 mins MASHED POTATONo flag
  • Mashed PotatoesNo flag
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Potato FlakesNo flag
  • CreamNo flag›
  • MilkNo flag›
  • ButterNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • PepperNo flag›
  • Including cereals containing glutenNo flag
  • AttentionNo flag
  • At has been taken to remove all bonesNo flag
  • SomeNo 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

MINCED BEEF PIE (38%) WHEAT Flour, Beef (25%), Water, Vegetable Shortening (Palm Oil, Rapeseed Oil, Palm Stearin), Margarine (Palm Oil, Palm Stearin, Water, Salt, Emulsifier: E471, Rapeseed Oil, Acidity Regulator: E330, Lemon Juice), Thickener: E1422, Glaze (Water, Modified Starch, Rapeseed Oil, MILK Protein, Emulsifiers: SOYA Lecithin, E471, Acidity Regulator: E339, Colour: E160a), Onion Powder, Bread Rusk (WHEAT Flour, Water, Salt, Yeast), Salt, Beef Stock (Rehydrated Beef, Natural Flavouring, Water, Beef Stock, Salt, Dried Potato Flake, Sugar, Beef Fat, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Malt Extract (BARLEY), Yeast Extract, Dried Onion Powder), Raising Agents: E450i, E500, Yeast Extract, Malt Extract (BARLEY), Caramelised Sugar, White Pepper, Black Pepper. *Contains Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin and Thiamin. HERB LIQUOR (33%) Average Energy Fat of which Carbohy of which Fibre Protein Salt Ref and Water, Modified Maize Starch: E1442, Maltodextrin, Whole MILK Powder, Salt, Herbs, Flavour Enhancer: E621, Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein (SOYA), Rapeseed Oil, Natural Black Pepper Flavouring, Anticaking Agent: E551, Colour: E150c. Ty The IEC705 800W 2 mins 8 mins MASHED POTATO (29%) Mashed Potatoes, Water, Potato Flakes, Cream (MILK), MILK, Butter (MILK), Salt, Pepper. ALLERGEN ADVICE: For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold. Manufactured on a site that handles and therefore may contain CELERY, EGGS, FISH, MOLLUSCS, MUSTARD, NUTS, PEANUTS and SULPHITES. ATTENTION: at has been taken to remove all bones, some

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Gluten, Soy.

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 27 Mar 2026

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.
  • Monosodium glutamate (MSG)Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
  • Sodium phosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
  • 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

What drives this

7 low · 12 not assessed

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