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Frozen Foods · 0658276202958

Country fried beef steak fritter in gravy, mashed potatoes, corn and an apple dessert, country fried steak

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

Food health
High
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

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. 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.
  3. Potassium 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. Calcium 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.
  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

  • Cooked country fried beef steak fritter chopped and formed55%No flag
  • Beef27.7%No flag›
  • Salt0.4%No flag›
  • Breaded and battered with0.4%No flag
  • Fortified wheat flour0.2%No flag
  • With niacin · E3750.2%No flag
  • Ferrous sulfate0.4%No flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrate0.4%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E1010.4%No flag
  • Folic acid0.4%No flag›
  • Water0.4%No flag›
  • Fortified wheat flour0.4%No flag
  • Niacin · E3750.2%No flag
  • Reduced iron<0.1%No flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrate<0.1%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E101<0.1%No flag
  • Folic acid<0.1%No flag›
  • Salt0.4%No flag›
  • Spice0.4%No flag›
  • Soya oil0.4%No flag›
  • Wheat starch0.4%No flag›
  • Wheat flour0.4%No flag›
  • Buttermilk blend0.4%No flag
  • Buttermilk0.2%No flag›
  • Whey0.2%No flag›
  • Raising agent0.4%No flag
  • Sodium acid pyrophosphate · E450i0.4%No flag
  • E500ii0.4%No flag
  • Corn starch0.4%No flag›
  • Monocalcium phosphate · E341i0.4%No flag
  • Dextrose0.4%No flag›
  • Whey0.4%No flag›
  • Sugar0.4%No flag›
  • Yeast0.4%No flag›
  • Calcium propionate · E28218.8%Low

    Propionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.

  • Mashed potatoes22.5%No flag
  • Water11.3%No flag›
  • Dehydrated potato flakes5.6%No flag
  • Potatoes2.8%No flag›
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E4711.4%No flag
  • Sodium acid pyrophosphate · E450i0.7%No flag
  • Citric acid · E3300.7%No flag
  • Seasoning sauce2.8%No flag
  • Soya oil1.4%No flag›
  • Water0.7%No flag›
  • Mono- and diglycerides with bht and citric acid to protect flavor0.4%No flag
  • Beta-carotene for color0.4%No flag
  • Corn oil0.2%No flag›
  • Dl-alpha-tocopherol · E307c0.2%No flag
  • Contains less than 2% of0.4%No flag
  • Salt0.4%No flag›
  • Dried dairy blend2.4%No flag
  • Whey0.4%No flag›
  • Calcium caseinate2%No flag›
  • Gravy11.3%No flag
  • Water5.6%No flag›
  • Country gravy mix2.8%No flag
  • Food starch1.4%No flag›
  • Modified0.7%No flag
  • Whey0.4%No flag›
  • Fortified wheat flour0.2%No flag
  • Wheat flour<0.1%No flag›
  • Niacin · E375<0.1%No flag
  • Reduced iron<0.1%No flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrate<0.1%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E101No flag
  • Folic acidNo flag›
  • Rendered chicken fat<0.1%No flag
  • Coconut oil<0.1%No flag›
  • Corn syrup solids<0.1%No flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • Hydrolysed corn proteinNo flag
  • Canola oilNo flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • DextroseNo flag›
  • Guar gum · E412No flag
  • E340iiNo flag
  • Sodium caseinateNo flag›
  • Caramel color · E150aNo flag
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E471No flag
  • OnionNo flag›
  • Yeast extractNo flag›
  • Egg yolksNo flag›
  • Soy proteinNo flag›
  • Corn5.6%No flag›
  • Apple dessert2.8%No flag
  • Water1.4%No flag›
  • Sugar0.7%No flag›
  • Apple0.4%No flag›
  • Modified food starch0.2%No flag›
  • Apple<0.1%No flag›
  • Natural and artificial flavouring<0.1%No flag
  • Natural and artificial flavouring<0.1%No flag
  • Caramel color · E150a<0.1%No flag
  • Vanilla<0.1%No flag›
  • Spice<0.1%No flag›
  • Citric acid · E330<0.1%No flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Egg yolksNo flag›
  • Contains 2% and less of1.4%No flag
  • Seasoning sauce0.7%No flag
  • Water0.7%No flag›
  • Sugar0.7%No flag›
  • Seasoning sauce0.4%No flag
  • Soya oil0.2%No flag›
  • Water<0.1%No flag›
  • Mono- and diglycerides with bht and citric acid to protect flavor<0.1%No flag
  • Beta-carotene for color<0.1%No flag
  • Corn oil<0.1%No flag›
  • Dl-alpha-tocopherol · E307c<0.1%No flag
  • Salt0.2%No flag›
  • Soya oil0.2%No flag›
  • Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate

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

  • Potassium phosphates (E340)Low

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

  • Calcium phosphates (E341)Low

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

  • 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

Cooked country fried beef steak fritter chopped and formed (beef, salt. breaded and battered with: enriched wheat flour [enriched with niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], water, enriched wheat flour [niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], salt, spice, soybean oil, wheat starch, wheat flour, buttermilk blend [buttermilk, whey], leavening [sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate, corn starch, monocalcium phosphate], dextrose, whey, sugar, yeast, calcium propionate), mashed potatoes (water, dehydrated potato flakes [potatoes, mono and diglycerides, sodium acid pyrophosphate, citric acid], seasoning sauce [soybean oil, water, mono and diglycerides with bht and citric acid to protect flavor, beta-carotene for color (corn oil, dl-alpha-tocopherol)], contains less than 2% of: salt, dried dairy blend [whey, calcium caseinate]), gravy (water, country gravy mix [food starch - modified, whey, enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), rendered chicken fat, coconut oil, corn syrup solids, salt, maltodextrin, hydrolyzed corn protein, canola oil, sugar, spices, dextrose, guar gum, dipotassium phosphate, sodium caseinate, caramel color, natural flavors (contains milk), garlic powder, mono & diglycerides, onion powder, yeast extract, dried egg yolks, soy protein concentrate), corn, apple dessert (water, sugar, rehydrated apples, modified food starch, dehydrated apple flakes, natural and artificial flavor [natural and artificial flavor, caramel color, vanilla extractives], spices, citric acid, salt, dried egg yolks). contains 2% or less of: seasoning sauce (water, sugar, seasoning sauce [soybean oil, water, mono and diglycerides with bht and citric acid to protect flavor, beta-carotene for color (corn oil, dl-alpha-tocopherol)], salt, soybean oil).

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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
  • Ammonia caramelCaramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
  • Calcium propionatePropionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.
  • Potassium phosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
  • Calcium 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

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