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Fully cooked country fried cubed beef steak
Great ValueFrozen Foods · 0078742349763

Fully cooked country fried cubed beef steak

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

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Gluten
  • Soy

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 1 Aug 2022

Why it's rated this way

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

  1. Titanium dioxideHigh concernPossible genotoxicity (DNA/chromosomal damage) could not be ruled out; no longer considered safe as a food additive.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Possible genotoxicity (DNA/chromosomal damage) could not be ruled out; no longer considered safe as a food additive.
    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. Calcium propionateMinor 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. DiphosphatesMinor 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. 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.
  8. 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

  • Beef52.2%No flag›
  • Fortified wheat flour23.9%No flag
  • With niacin · E37512%No flag
  • Ferrous sulfate6%No flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrate3%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E1011.5%No flag
  • Folic acid1.5%No flag›
  • Water12%No flag›
  • Fortified wheat flour6%No flag
  • With niacin · E3753%No flag
  • Reduced iron1.5%No flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrate0.7%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E1010.4%No flag
  • Folic acid0.4%No flag›
  • Salt0.5%No flag›
  • Contains less than 2% of the following0.5%No flag
  • Buttermilk blend0.3%No flag
  • Buttermilk0.3%No flag›
  • Whey0.5%No flag›
  • Calcium propionate · E2820.5%Low

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

  • Preservative0.5%No flag
  • Dextrose0.5%No flag›
  • Raising agent0.5%No flag
  • Sodium acid pyrophosphate · E450i0.3%No flag
  • E500ii0.1%No flag
  • Corn starch<0.1%No flag›
  • Monocalcium phosphate · E341i<0.1%No flag
  • Soya oil0.5%No flag›
  • Spice0.5%No flag›
  • Sugar0.3%No flag›
  • Wheat flour0.3%No flag›
  • Wheat starch0.3%No flag›
  • Whey0.3%No flag›
  • Yeast0.3%No flag›
  • Breading set in vegetable oil0.2%No flag
  • White country gravy packet0.1%No flag
  • Water0.1%No flag›
  • Gravy mix<0.1%No flag
  • Food starch-modified<0.1%No flag›
  • Maltodextrin<0.1%No flag›
  • FlourNo flag›
  • Wheat flourNo flag›
  • Niacin · E375No flag
  • Reduced ironNo flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrateNo flag›
  • Riboflavin · E101No flag
  • Folic acidNo flag›
  • Palm oilNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Corn syrup solidsNo flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Contains less than 2% black pepperNo flag
  • High oleic sunflower oilNo flag
  • High oleic canolaNo flag
  • Soya oilNo flag›
  • Sodium caseinateNo flag›
  • A milk derivativeNo flag
  • Hydrolysed vegetable proteinNo flag
  • CornNo flag›
  • SoyaNo flag›
  • WheatNo flag›
  • E340iiNo flag
  • Autolyzed yeast extractNo flag›
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E471No flag
  • Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Sodium citrateNo flag›
  • Potassium chloride · E508No 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.

  • Disodium guanylate · E627Low

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

  • Disodium inosinate · E631Low

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

  • ColourNo flag
  • Contains less than 2% of the following<0.1%No flag
  • Titanium dioxide · E171<0.1%High

    Possible genotoxicity (DNA/chromosomal damage) could not be ruled out; no longer considered safe as a food additive.

  • Modified food starch<0.1%No flag›
  • Spice<0.1%No flag›
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Diphosphates (E450)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

Beef, enriched wheat flour (enriched with niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), water, enriched wheat flour (enriched with niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), salt, contains less than 2% of the following: buttermilk blend (buttermilk, whey), calcium propionate (preservative), dextrose, leavening (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate, corn starch, monocalcium phosphate), soybean oil, spices, sugar, wheat flour, wheat starch, whey, yeast, breading set in vegetable oil. white country gravy packet: water, gravy mix (food starch-modified, maltodextrin, enriched bleached flour [wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], palm oil, salt, corn syrup solids, sugar, contains less than 2% black pepper, high oleic sunflower oil, high oleic canola and/or soybean oil, sodium caseinate [a milk derivative], hydrolyzed vegetable protein [corn, soy and/or wheat], dipotassium phosphate, autolyzed yeast extract, mono - and diglycerides, natural and artificial flavor, sodium citrate, potassium chloride, carrageenan, disodium guanylate, disodium inosinate, color added), contains less than 2% of the following: titanium dioxide, modified food starch, spices.

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Gluten, Soy.

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 1 Aug 2022

Food health

Nutrition profile and additives of concern

Contains additive of concern
  • Titanium dioxidePossible genotoxicity (DNA/chromosomal damage) could not be ruled out; no longer considered safe as a food additive.
  • Calcium propionatePropionate 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.
  • DiphosphatesInorganic 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

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