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El CharritoFrozen Foods · 07700914

El charrito, queso enchilada dinner, 2 cheese enchiladas in chili con queso sauce, beans and spanish rice

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 6 additives of concern.

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Soy

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 22 Apr 2020

Why it's rated this way

6 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. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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

  • Enchiladas50.8%No flag
  • Tortilla50.8%No flag
  • Corn flour24.6%No flag›
  • Corn12.3%No flag›
  • Trace of lime12.3%No flag
  • Water12.3%No flag›
  • Filling6.1%No flag
  • Water6.1%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
  • Queso gravyNo flag
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Cheese sauceNo flag
  • A dehydrated blend of food starch modifiedNo flag
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • WheyNo flag›
  • CheeseNo flag›
  • Granular and blueNo flag
  • Pasteurised milkNo flag
  • Lactic fermentsNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Partially hydrogenated soybean oilNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Whey proteinNo flag›
  • LactoseNo flag›
  • Contains 2% and less of sodium phosphateNo flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Lactic acid · E270No flag
  • TumericNo flag›
  • ColourNo flag
  • Yellow 6 lake · E110High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Green chili pepperNo flag
  • Bell peppersNo flag
  • TomatoesNo flag›
  • TomatoesNo flag›
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Contains 2% and less ofNo flag
  • Modified food starchNo flag›
  • Dehydrated onionNo flag
  • Soya oilNo flag›
  • VinegarNo flag›
  • FlavouringNo flag
  • Soy sauceNo flag›
  • FlavouringNo flag
  • Hydrolysed soy proteinNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Corn syrup solidsNo flag›
  • Yeast extractNo flag›
  • Soya oilNo flag›
  • Jalapeno pepperNo flag›
  • Jalapeno peppersNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Acetic acid · E260No flag
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Calcium chloride · E509No flag
  • SaltNo 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
  • Guar gum · E412No 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 dimethylpo-lysiloxane 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
  • Vinegar soy-bean oil 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›
  • 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. queso gravy: water, cheese sauce (a dehydrated blend of food starch modified, maltodextrin, whey, cheese [granular & blue {pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes}}, partially hydrogenated soybean oil, salt, whey protein concentrate, lactose, contains 2% or less of sodium phosphate, citric acid, lactic acid, tumeric [color], yellow 6 lake), green chiles, bell peppers, tomatoes (tomatoes, citric acid), contains 2% or less of: modified food starch, dehydrated onion, soybean oil, vinegar, flavorings, dehydrated soy sauce (flavor [hydrolyzed soy protein, salt, corn syrup solids], yeast extract, soybean oil), jalapenos (jalapeno peppers, salt, acetic acid, water, calcium chloride), salt, chicken flavor base (salt, maltodextrin, dextrose, modified food starch, sugar, dehydrated onion, yeast extract, corn oil, natural and artificial flavors, citric acid), guar gum. beans: water, beans, contains 2% or less of: shortening (refined, bleached beef tallow, soy-bean oil and/or cottonseed oil. bht added as antioxidant and dimethylpo-lysiloxane 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 soy-bean 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.

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Soy.

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 22 Apr 2020

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.
  • 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

What drives this

4 moderate · 1 low · 11 not assessed

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