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El MontereyFrozen Foods · 0071007141058

Burritos

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 8 additives of concern.

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Egg
  • Gluten
  • Soy

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

Why it's rated this way

8 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. Sodium metabisulphiteModerate concernSulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Sulphite; asthma/allergic-type 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.
  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. Propionic acidMinor 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.
  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. 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.
  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.
  8. Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)Minor concernSynthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.
    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

  • Wheat tortilla52.4%No flag
  • Wheat flour26.7%No flag›
  • With niacin · E37513.4%No flag
  • Reduced iron6.6%No flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrate3.3%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E1011.7%No flag
  • Folic acid1.7%No flag›
  • Water12.9%No flag›
  • Vegetable oil6.4%No flag›
  • Soya bean3.2%No flag›
  • Canola1.6%No flag›
  • Corn oil1.6%No flag›
  • Salt0.5%No flag›
  • Flour treatment agent5.9%No flag
  • Yeast0.5%No flag›
  • Cellulose gum · E4660.2%Low

    Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.

  • Guar gum · E4120.2%No flag
  • Wheat starch0.1%No flag›
  • Enzyme<0.1%No flag›
  • Sodium metabisulfite · E223<0.1%Moderate

    Sulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.

  • Sodium stearoyl lactylate · E481<0.1%No flag
  • L-cysteine · E920<0.1%No flag
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E471<0.1%No flag
  • E341ii<0.1%No flag
  • Microcrystalline cellulose · E460i4.4%No flag
  • Scrambled eggs23.8%No flag
  • Whole eggs11.9%No flag
  • Skimmed milk6%No flag
  • Soya oil3%No flag›
  • Modified food starch1.5%No flag›
  • Salt0.5%No flag›
  • Xanthan gum · E4150.5%No flag
  • Citric acid · E3300.2%No flag
  • Butter flavouring0.1%No flag
  • Maltodextrin<0.1%No flag›
  • Butter natural flavouring<0.1%No flag
  • Annatto · E160b<0.1%Low

    Natural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.

  • Turmeric<0.1%No flag›
  • Colour<0.1%No flag
  • Spice<0.1%No flag›
  • Cooked ham<0.1%No flag
  • With water<0.1%No flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • DextroseNo flag›
  • Potassium lactate · E326No flag
  • Sodium phosphates · E339No flag
  • E262iiNo flag
  • Sodium erythorbate · E316No flag
  • Sodium nitrite · E250High

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

  • Water<0.1%No flag›
  • Cheese sauceNo flag
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Aged cheddar cheeseNo flag
  • Soured milkNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Annatto colorNo flag›
  • Corn starch-modifiedNo flag›
  • Cream cheeseNo flag
  • Pasteurized milk and creamNo flag
  • Lactic fermentsNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • StabiliserNo flag
  • Xanthan · E415No flag
  • GuarNo flag›
  • Carob bean gums · E410No flag
  • High oleic canola oilNo flag
  • Contains 2% and less nonfat dry milkNo flag
  • WheyNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Sodium phosphate · E339No flag
  • Potassium phosphate · E340Low

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

  • Corn starchNo flag›
  • Lactic acid · E270No flag
  • Propionic acid · E280Low

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

  • Mono- and diglycerides · E471No flag
  • ButterfatNo flag›
  • Potassium hydroxide · E525No flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Yeast extractNo 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.

  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Annatto colorNo flag›
  • TomatoesNo flag›
  • With juiceNo flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Calcium chloride · E509No flag
  • Cheddar cheeseNo flag
  • Cultured pasteurized milkNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Annatto · E160bLow

    Natural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.

  • OnionNo flag›
  • Contains 2% and less modified corn starchNo flag
  • Jalapeno peppersNo flag›
  • With saltNo flag›
  • Acetic acid · E260No flag
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Calcium chloride · E509No flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • 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.

Show original label text

Flour tortilla (wheat flour [enriched with niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], water, vegetable oil [soybean, canola and/or corn oil], salt, dough conditioners [yeast, cellulose gum, guar gum, wheat starch, enzymes, sodium metabisulfite, sodium stearoyl lactylate, l-cysteine, mono and diglycerides, dicalcium phosphate, microcrystalline cellulose]), scrambled eggs (pasteurized whole eggs, nonfat milk, soybean oil, modified food starch, salt, xanthan gum, citric acid, butter flavor (maltodextrin, natural butter flavor, annatto and turmeric (added for color)), spice), cooked ham (cured with water, salt, dextrose, potassium lactate, sodium phosphates, sodium diacetate, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite), water, cheese sauce (water, aged cheddar cheese (cultured milk, salt, enzymes, annatto color), corn starch-modified, cream cheese [pasteurized milk and cream, cheese culture, salt, stabilizers (xanthan, guar, carob bean gums)], high oleic canola oil, contains 2% or less nonfat dry milk, whey, salt, sodium phosphate, potassium phosphate, corn starch, lactic acid, propionic acid, mono - and diglycerides, butter oil, potassium hydroxide, sugar, yeast extract, carrageenan, natural flavor, annatto color), tomatoes (with juice, citric acid, calcium chloride), cheddar cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes, annatto), onion, contains 2% or less modified corn starch, jalapeno peppers (with salt, acetic acid, water, calcium chloride), salt, spice.

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Egg, Gluten, Soy.

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

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.
  • Sodium metabisulphiteSulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.
  • Annatto / bixin / norbixinNatural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.
  • Propionic acidPropionate 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.
  • CarrageenanDegraded carrageenan, and in some animal/in-vitro studies food-grade carrageenan, are linked to intestinal inflammation; human evidence is limited and contested.
  • Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.

Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety

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2 low · 6 not assessed

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