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El MontereyMeals · 0071007174599

Chimichangas

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

Food health
Critical
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

6 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. 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.
  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

  • Wheat flour52.9%No flag›
  • With niacin · E37527.1%No flag
  • Reduced iron12.9%No flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrate6.5%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E1013.2%No flag
  • Folic acid3.2%No flag›
  • Water23.5%No flag›
  • Scrambled eggs11.8%No flag
  • Whole eggs5.9%No flag
  • Skimmed milk2.9%No flag
  • Soya oil1.5%No flag›
  • Modified food starch0.7%No flag›
  • Salt0.4%No flag›
  • Xanthan gum · E4150.2%No flag
  • Citric acid · E330<0.1%No flag
  • Butter flavouring<0.1%No flag
  • Maltodextrin<0.1%No flag›
  • Butter natural flavouring<0.1%No flag
  • Annatto · E160bNo flag
  • TurmericNo flag›
  • ColourNo flag
  • Spice<0.1%No flag›
  • Pork sausage5.9%No flag
  • Pork2.9%No flag›
  • Water1.5%No flag›
  • Salt0.4%No flag›
  • Spice0.4%No flag›
  • Corn syrup solids0.3%No flag›
  • Sugar0.2%No flag›
  • Autolyzed yeast extract<0.1%No flag›
  • Spice<0.1%No flag›
  • Cheese sauce2.9%No flag
  • Water1.5%No flag›
  • Cheddar cheese0.7%No flag
  • Pasteurised milk0.4%No flag
  • Lactic ferments0.2%No flag
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Enzyme<0.1%No flag›
  • Annatto color<0.1%No flag›
  • Modified corn starch0.4%No flag›
  • Cream cheese0.2%No flag
  • Soured milk<0.1%No flag
  • Cream<0.1%No flag›
  • Salt stabilizers<0.1%No flag
  • Xanthan · E415<0.1%No flag
  • Locust bean<0.1%No flag›
  • Guar gums · E412<0.1%No flag
  • Canola oil<0.1%No flag›
  • Contains less than 2% of nonfat dry milk<0.1%No flag
  • Whey<0.1%No flag›
  • Sodium phosphate · E339<0.1%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 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.

  • SaltNo flag›
  • Corn starchNo flag›
  • Lactic acid · E270No flag
  • MilkfatNo flag›
  • Natural flavouringNo 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.

  • Enzyme modified butter oilNo flag
  • MonoglyceridesNo 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.

  • Annatto colorNo flag›
  • Onion1.5%No flag›
  • Vegetable oil0.7%No flag›
  • Soya bean0.4%No flag›
  • Canola0.2%No flag›
  • Palm<0.1%No flag
  • Corn oil<0.1%No flag›
  • Monterey jack cheese0.4%No flag
  • Pasteurised milk0.2%No flag
  • Lactic ferments<0.1%No flag
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Enzyme<0.1%No flag›
  • Potatoes0.2%No flag›
  • With salt0.2%No flag›
  • Tomatoes<0.1%No flag›
  • With juice<0.1%No flag
  • Citric acid · E330<0.1%No flag
  • Calcium chloride · E509<0.1%No flag
  • Bacon<0.1%No flag
  • With water<0.1%No flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Smoke flavouringNo flag
  • Sodium phosphates · E339Low

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

  • Sodium erythorbate · E316No flag
  • Sodium nitrite · E250High

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

  • Contains 2% and less<0.1%No flag
  • Modified corn starch<0.1%No flag›
  • Jalapeno peppersNo flag›
  • With saltNo flag›
  • Acetic acid · E260No flag
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Calcium chloride · E509No flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • Flour treatment agentNo flag
  • YeastNo flag›
  • Wheat glutenNo flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Guar gum · E412No flag
  • Modified food starchNo flag›
  • Sodium metabisulfite · E223Moderate

    Sulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.

Show original label text

Wheat flour - (enriched with niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), water, 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), pork sausage - (pork, water, salt, spices, corn syrup solids, sugar, autolyzed yeast extract, spice extractive), cheese sauce - (water, cheddar cheese [pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes, annatto color], modified corn starch, cream cheese [pasteurized cultured milk and cream, salt stabilizers (xanthan, locust bean and guar gums)], canola oil, contains less than 2% of nonfat dry milk, whey, sodium phosphate, potassium phosphate, salt, cornstarch, lactic acid, milkfat, natural flavors, propionic acid, enzyme modified butter oil, monoglycerides, potassium hydroxide, sugar, yeast extract, carrageenan, annatto color), onion, vegetable oil - (soybean, canola, palm and/or corn oil), monterey jack cheese - (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), potatoes - (with salt), tomatoes - (with juice, citric acid, calcium chloride), bacon - (cured with water, salt, sugar, smoke flavoring, sodium phosphates, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite), contains 2% or less - modified corn starch, jalapeno peppers (with salt, acetic acid, water, calcium chloride), salt, spice, dough conditioner (yeast, wheat gluten, sugar, guar gum, modified food starch, sodium metabisulfite).

Alerts

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
  • Sodium nitriteForms carcinogenic nitrosamines in cured/processed meat; processed meat classified IARC Group 1.
  • Sodium metabisulphiteSulphite; asthma/allergic-type 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.
  • 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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