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El CharritoMeals · 07702116

Cheese Enchilada Dinner

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 7 additives of concern.

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Gluten
  • Soy

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 7 Feb 2019

Why it's rated this way

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

  1. TartrazineHigh concernSouthampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Southampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in 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.
  2. Sunset yellow FCFHigh concernSouthampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
    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. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.

A food's rating also reflects nutrition (Nutri-Score) and processing (NOVA); the additives above are the ingredient-level part of it.

Ingredients

  • Enchiladas50.7%No flag
  • Tortilla50.7%No flag
  • Corn flour24.6%No flag›
  • Corn12.3%No flag›
  • Trace of lime12.3%No flag
  • Water12.3%No flag›
  • Filling6.2%No flag
  • Water6.2%No flag›
  • Cheese powder3.1%No flag
  • Corn syrup1.5%No flag›
  • American cheese0.8%No flag
  • Milk0.4%No flag›
  • Microbial culture0.2%No flag
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Enzyme<0.1%No flag›
  • Food starch modified0.4%No flag›
  • Whey0.2%No flag›
  • Partially hydrogenated oil coconut<0.1%No flag
  • Soya bean<0.1%No flag›
  • Butter1.5%No flag›
  • Milkfat1.5%No flag›
  • Skimmed milk0.8%No flag
  • Buttermilk0.4%No flag›
  • E339ii0.2%No flag
  • Sodium caseinate<0.1%No flag›
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E471<0.1%No flag
  • Citric acid · E330<0.1%No flag
  • Sodium stearoyl lactylate · E481<0.1%No flag
  • Sodium citrateNo flag›
  • E340iiNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Natural coloursNo flag
  • Annatto · E160bLow

    Natural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.

  • PaprikaNo flag›
  • Fd&c yellow #5 · E102High

    Southampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.

  • Fd&c yellow #6 · E110High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • E160aiNo 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.

  • Cheddar cheeseNo flag
  • Pasteurised milkNo flag
  • Lactic fermentsNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Annatto · E160bLow

    Natural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.

  • Modified food starchNo flag›
  • Contains 2% and less ofNo flag
  • VinegarNo flag›
  • Dehydrated onionNo flag
  • Red chile sauceNo flag
  • WaterNo flag›
  • FatNo flag
  • RefinedNo flag
  • Bleached beef tallowNo flag
  • Soya oilNo flag›
  • Cottonseed oilNo flag›
  • Bht added as antioxidant and dimethyl-polysiloxane added as antifoaming agentNo flag
  • Wheat flourNo flag›
  • Niacin · E375No flag
  • Reduced ironNo flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrateNo flag›
  • Riboflavin · E101No flag
  • Folic acidNo flag›
  • Flavorings including paprikaNo flag
  • Contains 2% and less of modified food starchNo flag
  • Chili pepperNo flag›
  • Chili pepperNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • Soy sauceNo flag›
  • FlavouringNo flag
  • Hydrolysed soy proteinNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Corn syrup solidsNo flag›
  • Yeast extractNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Soya oilNo flag›
  • VinegarNo flag›
  • Beef flavor baseNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Soy sauceNo flag›
  • Naturally fermented wheatNo flag
  • Soya beanNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • Caramel color · E150aNo flag
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • Yeast extractNo flag›
  • DextroseNo flag›
  • Modified corn starchNo flag›
  • Caramel color · E150aNo flag
  • Contains 51 ppm sulfitesNo flag
  • Dehydrated onionNo flag
  • Silicon dioxide · E551No flag
  • Corn oilNo flag›
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • BeansNo flag
  • WaterNo flag›
  • BeansNo flag
  • Contains 2% and less ofNo flag
  • FatNo flag
  • RefinedNo flag
  • Bleached beef tallowNo flag
  • Soya oilNo flag›
  • Cottonseed oilNo flag›
  • Bht added as antioxidant and dimethylpolysiloxane added as antifoaming agentNo flag
  • FlavouringNo flag
  • VinegarNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Yeast extractNo flag›
  • Modified food starchNo flag›
  • Chili pepperNo flag›
  • Chili pepperNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • Spanish riceNo flag
  • Cooked riceNo flag
  • WaterNo flag›
  • RiceNo flag›
  • Tomato concentrateNo flag
  • Bell peppersNo flag
  • Contains 2% and less ofNo flag
  • Flavorings including paprikaNo flag
  • VinegarNo flag›
  • Soya oilNo flag›
  • Dehydrated onionNo flag
  • Chicken flavor baseNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • DextroseNo flag›
  • Modified food starchNo flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Dehydrated onionNo flag
  • Yeast extractNo flag›
  • Corn oilNo flag›
  • Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Modified food starchNo flag›
  • ToppingNo flag
  • Imitation cheddar cheeseNo flag
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Partially hydrogenated soybean oilNo flag›
  • CaseinNo flag›
  • Modified food starchNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Sodium aluminum phosphate · E541No flag
  • Sodium citrateNo flag›
  • Lactic acid · E270No flag
  • Cellulose · E460No flag
  • Guar gum · E412No flag
  • Sorbic acid · E200No flag
  • Artificial flavouringNo flag
  • ColourNo flag
  • Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate

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

  • Sodium phosphates (E339)Low

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

  • 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.

Show original label text

Enchiladas: tortilla: corn flour (ground corn, trace of lime), water. filling: water, dehydrated cheese powder (corn syrup, american cheese [milk, culture, salt, enzymes], food starch modified, whey, partially hydrogenated oil coconut and/or soybean), butter (milk fat), nonfat milk, buttermilk, di-sodium phosphates, sodium caseinate, mono & di-glycerides, citric acid, sodium stearoyl lactylate, sodium citrate, di-potassium phosphate, salt, natural flavor, natural and artificial colors [annatto, paprika, fd&c yellow #5, fd&c yellow #6, beta carotene] and carrageenan), cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes and annatto), modified food starch, contains 2% or less of: vinegar, dehydrated onion. red chile sauce: water, shortening (refined, bleached beef tallow, soybean oil and/or cottonseed oil. bht added as antioxidant and dimethyl-polysiloxane added as antifoaming agent), bleached wheat flour enriched (niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), flavorings including paprika, contains 2% or less of modified food starch, chili powder (chili pepper, salt, spices, garlic powder), dehydrated soy sauce (flavor [hydrolyzed soy protein, salt, corn syrup solids], yeast extract, salt, soybean oil), vinegar, beef flavor base (salt, soy sauce [naturally fermented wheat & soybeans, salt, maltodextrin and caramel color], maltodextrin, yeast extract, dextrose, modified corn starch, caramel color [contains 51 ppm sulfites], dried onion, silicon dioxide, corn oil, natural flavor), salt. beans: water, beans, contains 2% or less of: shortening (refined, bleached beef tallow, soybean oil and/or cottonseed oil. bht added as antioxidant and dimethylpolysiloxane added as antifoaming agent), flavorings, vinegar, salt, yeast extract, modified food starch, chili powder (chili pepper, salt, spices, garlic powder). spanish rice: cooked rice (water, rice), tomato paste, bell peppers, contains 2% or less of: flavorings including paprika, vinegar, soybean oil, dehydrated onion, chicken flavor base (salt, maltodextrin, dextrose, modified food starch, sugar, dehydrated onion, yeast extract, corn oil, natural and artificial flavors, citric acid), salt, modified food starch, topping: imitation cheddar cheese (water, partially hydrogenated soybean oil, casein, modified food starch, salt, sodium aluminum phosphate, sodium citrate, lactic acid, cellulose powder, guar gum, sorbic acid, artificial flavor, artificial color).

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Gluten, Soy.

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 7 Feb 2019

Food health

Nutrition profile and additives of concern

Contains additive of concern
  • TartrazineSouthampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
  • Sunset yellow FCFSouthampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
  • Ammonia caramelCaramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
  • 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.
  • Potassium 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.

Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety

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4 low · 14 not assessed

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