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Snacks · 0021900062073

Fries potato snacks, bacon cheddar

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

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Soy

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 23 Apr 2020

Why it's rated this way

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

  1. 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.
  2. Allura red ACHigh 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. Brilliant blue FCFModerate concernSynthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported in sensitive individuals.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Synthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported 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.
  4. Monosodium glutamate (MSG)Moderate concernFlavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
    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. Disodium guanylateMinor concernRibonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Ribonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-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.
  7. Disodium inosinateMinor concernRibonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Ribonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-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.

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

Ingredients

  • Degermed yellow cornmeal51.4%No flag
  • Vegetable oil24.3%No flag›
  • Contains one and more of the following12.1%No flag
  • Canola oil12.1%No flag›
  • Corn oil6.1%No flag›
  • Cottonseed oil6.1%No flag›
  • Potato flour12.1%No flag›
  • Salt1%No flag›
  • Soya bean1%No flag›
  • Cottonseed oil1%No flag›
  • Whey1%No flag›
  • Dairy1%No flag
  • Monosodium glutamate · E6211%Moderate

    Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.

  • Reduced lactose whey1%No flag›
  • Dairy1%No flag
  • Lactose1%No flag›
  • Dairy1%No flag
  • Corn maltodextrin1%No flag
  • Cheddar cheese1%No flag
  • Milk0.5%No flag›
  • Lactic ferments0.2%No flag
  • Salt0.1%No flag›
  • Enzyme0.1%No flag›
  • Torula yeast1%No flag›
  • Modified corn starch1%No flag›
  • Dextrose0.7%No flag›
  • Sweet cream0.3%No flag
  • Onion0.2%No flag›
  • Yellow corn flour<0.1%No flag
  • E339ii<0.1%No flag
  • Blue cheese<0.1%No flag›
  • Milk<0.1%No flag›
  • Lactic fermentsNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Natural and artificial flavouring<0.1%No flag
  • Rendered bacon fatNo flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Autolyzed yeast extractNo flag›
  • ColourNo flag
  • Yellow 6 · E110High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Red 40 · E129High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Yellow 6 lake · E110High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Blue 1 · E133Moderate

    Synthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported in sensitive individuals.

  • TurmericNo flag›
  • PaprikaNo flag›
  • ColourNo flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Disodium inosinate · E631Low

    Ribonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.

  • Disodium guanylate · E627Low

    Ribonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.

  • GarlicNo flag›
  • Skimmed milk powderNo flag
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • Lactic acid · E270No flag
  • Soya lecithinNo 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.

Show original label text

Degermed yellow cornmeal, vegetable oil (contains one or more of the following: canola oil, corn oil, cottonseed oil), potato flour, salt, partially hydrogenated soybean & cottonseed oil*, whey (dairy), monosodium glutamate, reduced lactose whey (dairy), lactose (dairy), corn maltodextrin, cheddar cheese (milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), torula yeast, modified cornstarch, dextrose, sweet cream (milk), onion powder, yellow corn flour, disodium phosphate, blue cheese (milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), natural and artificial flavors, rendered bacon fat, sugar, autolyzed yeast extract, artificial colors (yellow 6, red 40, yellow 6 lake, blue 1), extractives of turmeric and paprika (color), citric acid, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate, garlic powder, nonfat dry milk, spice, lactic acid, soy lecithin.

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Soy.

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 23 Apr 2020

Food health

Nutrition profile and additives of concern

Contains additive of concern
  • Sunset yellow FCFSouthampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
  • Allura red ACSouthampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
  • Brilliant blue FCFSynthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported in sensitive individuals.
  • Monosodium glutamate (MSG)Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
  • Sodium phosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
  • Disodium guanylateRibonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.
  • Disodium inosinateRibonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.

Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety

What drives this

7 low · 13 not assessed

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