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El MontereyFrozen Foods · 0071007407154

Taquitos

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

Food health
High
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Gluten
  • 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. 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.
  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. 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. 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.
  6. 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 flour52.2%No flag›
  • With niacin · E37526.5%No flag
  • Reduced iron12.8%No flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrate6.4%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E1013.2%No flag
  • Folic acid3.2%No flag›
  • Water23.9%No flag›
  • Vegetable oil12%No flag›
  • Soya bean6%No flag›
  • Sunflower3%No flag›
  • Canola1.5%No flag›
  • Corn oil1.5%No flag›
  • Cooked beef steak6%No flag
  • With broth3%No flag
  • Salt3%No flag›
  • Cheddar cheese3%No flag
  • Cultured pasteurized milk1.5%No flag
  • Calcium chloride · E5090.7%No flag
  • Salt0.4%No flag›
  • Enzyme0.2%No flag›
  • Annatto · E160b0.2%Low

    Natural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.

  • Pasteurized process cheddar cheese1.5%No flag
  • Cheddar cheese0.7%No flag
  • Cultured pasteurized milk0.4%No flag
  • Salt0.2%No flag›
  • Enzyme<0.1%No flag›
  • Annatto · E160b<0.1%Low

    Natural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.

  • Water0.4%No flag›
  • Palm oil0.2%No flag›
  • Rennet casein<0.1%No flag
  • Modified potato starch<0.1%No flag
  • Sodium phosphates · 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.

  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Lactic acid · E270No flag
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Annatto colorNo flag›
  • Onion0.7%No flag›
  • Cooked seasoned beef crumbles0.4%No flag
  • With salt0.2%No flag›
  • Spice0.2%No flag›
  • Contains 2% and less beans0.2%No flag
  • Tomato concentrate<0.1%No flag
  • Tomatoes<0.1%No flag›
  • Soya flour<0.1%No flag›
  • With caramel color · E150a<0.1%No flag
  • Modified corn starch<0.1%No flag›
  • Chipotle<0.1%No flag
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Chipotle jalapenosNo flag
  • Tomato concentrateNo flag
  • VinegarNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Red chili pepperNo flag
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • FlavouringNo flag
  • Chili pasteNo flag
  • Chili peppersNo flag›
  • FlavouringNo flag
  • Yeast extractNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • PaprikaNo flag›
  • Beef extractNo flag›
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Oleoresin of paprika · E160cNo flag
  • Green and red bell pepperNo flag
  • FlavouringNo flag
  • With citric acid · E330No flag
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • Distilled vinegarNo flag›
  • Beef flavouringNo flag
  • BrothNo flag
  • BrothNo flag
  • Autolyzed yeast extractNo flag›
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Beef extractNo flag›
  • FlavouringNo flag
  • Smoke flavouringNo flag
  • Beef flavouringNo flag
  • Beef fatNo flag›
  • Grill flavor from vegetable oilNo flag
  • Cheddar flavorNo flag
  • Corn syrup solidsNo flag›
  • Cheddar cheeseNo flag
  • Cultured pasteurized milkNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Autolyzed yeast extractNo flag›
  • E339iiNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Annatto · E160bLow

    Natural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.

  • ColourNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Flour treatment agentNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • YeastNo flag›
  • Cellulose gum · E466Low

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

  • Guar gum · E412No flag
  • Wheat starchNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Sodium metabisulfite · E223Moderate

    Sulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.

  • Sodium stearoyl lactylate · E481No flag
  • L-cysteine · E920No flag
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E471No flag
  • E341iiNo flag
  • Microcrystalline cellulose · E460iNo flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate

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

  • 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

Wheat flour (enriched with niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), water, vegetable oil (soybean, sunflower, canola and/or corn oil), cooked beef steak (with broth, salt), cheddar cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, calcium chloride, salt, enzymes, annatto), pasteurized process cheddar cheese (cheddar cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes, annatto), water, palm oil, rennet casein, modified potato starch, sodium phosphates, salt, lactic acid, natural flavor, annatto color), onion, cooked seasoned beef crumbles (with salt, spice extractive), contains 2% or less beans, tomato paste (tomatoes), textured soy flour (with caramel color), modified corn starch, chipotle puree (water, chipotle jalapenos, tomato paste, vinegar, salt, red chili flakes, spices, flavor), chili paste (chili peppers, flavor, yeast extract, salt, spices, paprika, beef extract, citric acid, oleoresin of paprika), green & red bell pepper, flavor (with citric acid), spices, distilled vinegar, beef flavor (with stock, broth, autolyzed yeast extract, maltodextrin, salt, beef extract, flavor, smoke flavor, beef flavor, beef fat, grill flavor from vegetable oil), cheddar flavor (corn syrup solids, cheddar cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes), autolyzed yeast extract, disodium phosphate, salt, annatto extractives (color)), salt, dough conditioners (salt, yeast, cellulose gum, guar gum, wheat starch, enzymes, sodium metabisulfite, sodium stearoyl lactylate, l-cysteine, mono and diglycerides, dicalcium phosphate, microcrystalline cellulose), sugar.

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, 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
  • Ammonia caramelCaramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
  • Sodium metabisulphiteSulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.
  • 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.
  • Calcium phosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
  • 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

What drives this

2 moderate · 1 low · 7 not assessed

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