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Ham & Cheese Toaster

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

Food health
High
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

No allergens listed for this product in our data yet — check the pack.

Checked against the Open Food Facts record · updated 17 Sep 2025

Why it's rated this way

5 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. Sulphite ammonia caramelModerate concernCaramel colour class IV (cola colour); may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI).
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Caramel colour class IV (cola colour); may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI).
    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. 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.
  4. TriphosphatesMinor 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. 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

  • White Bread53%No flag
  • Wheat Flour26.5%No flag›
  • Thiamin13.3%No flag›
  • Folic Acid13.3%No flag›
  • Water13.3%No flag›
  • Yeast6.6%No flag›
  • Vinegar3.3%No flag›
  • Salt1.7%No flag›
  • Vegetable Oil0.8%No flag›
  • Soya flour0.4%No flag›
  • Vegetable Emulsifiers0.4%No flag
  • 481‚471‚472e0.4%No flag
  • Bechamel Sauce19%No flag
  • Milk9.5%No flag›
  • Wheat Flour4.8%No flag›
  • Butter2.4%No flag›
  • Salt1.2%No flag›
  • Herbs and Spices1.2%No flag
  • Ham12%No flag
  • Meat Including Pork8%No flag
  • Water4%No flag›
  • Potato Starch2%No flag›
  • Coating1%No flag›
  • Rice Flour0.5%No flag›
  • Salt0.3%No flag›
  • Soy Protein0.1%No flag›
  • Mineral<0.1%No flag
  • Salts<0.1%No flag›
  • 450<0.1%No flag
  • 451<0.1%No flag
  • 452<0.1%No flag
  • DextroseNo flag›
  • Corn dextroseNo flag
  • TapiocaNo flag
  • AntioxidantNo flag
  • 316No flag
  • Red RiceNo flag
  • PreservativeNo flag
  • 250No flag
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • Spice ExtractsNo flag›
  • Including 160cNo flag
  • Acidity Regulators0.5%No flag
  • 3260.3%No flag
  • 2620.3%No flag
  • Smoke flavouring0.3%No flag
  • Cheese0.3%No flag›
  • Tasty CheeseNo flag
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • RennetNo flag›
  • Lipase · E1104No flag
  • Anti-caking AgentNo flag
  • 460No flag
  • Cheddar CheeseNo flag
  • Anti-caking AgentNo flag
  • 460No flag
  • Mozzarella CheeseNo flag
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • RennetNo flag›
  • Anti caking AgentNo flag
  • 460No flag
  • PreservativeNo flag
  • 200No flag
  • Sour CreamNo flag
  • MilkNo flag›
  • MilkNo flag›
  • CreamNo flag›
  • Microbial cultureNo flag
  • MustardNo flag
  • Contains Acidity RegulatorNo flag
  • 260No flag
  • Dijon MustardNo flag›
  • Contains Acidity RegulatorNo flag
  • 260No flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • ParsleyNo flag›
  • Smokey SeasoningNo flag
  • Smoke flavouringNo flag
  • Anti-caking AgentNo flag
  • 551No flag
  • ColourNo flag
  • 150dNo flag
  • Acidity RegulatorNo flag
  • 262No flag
  • Sodium nitrite (E250)High

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

  • Sulphite ammonia caramel (E150D)Moderate

    Caramel colour class IV (cola colour); may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI).

  • 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.

  • Triphosphates (E451)Low

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

  • 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

White Bread (53%) (Wheat Flour (Thiamin, Folic Acid), Water, Yeast, Vinegar, Salt, Vegetable Oil, Soy Flour, Vegetable Emulsifiers (481,471,472e)), Bechamel Sauce (19%) (Milk, Wheat Flour, Butter (Milk), Salt, Herbs & Spices), Shredded Ham (12%) (Meat Including Pork, Water, Potato Starch, Seasoning (Rice Flour, Salt, Soy Protein, Mineral Salts (450, 451, 452), Dextrose (Maize Or Tapioca), Antioxidant (316), Red Fermented Rice, Preservative (250), Natural Flavours, Spices, Spice Extracts (Including 160c)), Acidity Regulators (326, 262), Smoke Flavour), Cheese (10%) (Tasty Cheese (Contains (Milk), Enzymes (Non-animal Rennet, Non-animal Lipase), Anti-caking Agent (460)), Cheddar Cheese (Contains (Milk), Anti-caking Agent (460)), Mozzarella Cheese (Contains (Milk) Enzyme (Non-animal Rennet), Anti caking Agent (460), Preservative (200))), Sour Cream (Milk, Milk Solids, Cream (Milk), Culture), Wholegrain Mustard (Contains Acidity Regulator (260)), Dijon Mustard (Contains Acidity Regulator (260)), Salt, Parsley Flakes, Smokey Seasoning (Contains Smoke Flavour, Anti-caking Agent (551), Colour (150d), Acidity Regulator (262)).

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.
  • Sulphite ammonia caramelCaramel colour class IV (cola colour); may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI).
  • DiphosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
  • TriphosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
  • 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

What drives this

4 low · 3 not assessed

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