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Green Chile Food CompanyMeals · 0833425000122

Quesadillas hatch chiles breakfast, hatch chiles

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 15 Dec 2024

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. 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.
  3. Sodium benzoateModerate concernPreservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Preservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
    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. 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.
  5. Sodium 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.
  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.

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

Ingredients

  • Wheat flour51.4%No flag›
  • Wheat flour26.2%No flag›
  • Enrichment12.6%No flag
  • Niacin · E3756.3%No flag
  • Reduced iron3.2%No flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrate1.6%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E1010.8%No flag
  • Folic acid0.8%No flag›
  • Enzyme12.6%No flag›
  • Scrambled eggs24.3%No flag
  • Whole eggs12.2%No flag
  • Skimmed milk6.1%No flag
  • Soya oil3%No flag›
  • Corn starch1.5%No flag›
  • Salt0.8%No flag›
  • Xanthan gum · E4150.4%No flag
  • Citric acid · E3300.4%No flag
  • Water12.2%No flag›
  • Cheddar cheese6.1%No flag
  • Pasteurised milk3%No flag
  • Lactic ferments1.5%No flag
  • Salt0.8%No flag›
  • Enzyme0.4%No flag›
  • Annatto · E160b0.2%Low

    Natural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.

  • Vegetable pigment0.2%No flag
  • Potato starch<0.1%No flag›
  • Powdered cellulose added to prevent caking<0.1%No flag
  • Fire roasted tomatoes3%No flag
  • Vine-ripened unpeeled diced tomatoes1.5%No flag
  • Tomato juice0.8%No flag›
  • Less than 2% of salt0.4%No flag
  • Citric acid · E3300.2%No flag
  • Calcium chloride · E509<0.1%No flag
  • Tapioca starch<0.1%No flag
  • Yeast extract<0.1%No flag›
  • Natural flavor including smoke<0.1%No flag
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • OnionNo flag›
  • Bacon1.5%No flag
  • With water0.8%No flag›
  • Salt0.4%No flag›
  • Sugar0.2%No flag›
  • Sodium erythorbate · E316<0.1%No flag
  • Sodium nitrite · E250<0.1%High

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

  • May also contain dextrose<0.1%No flag
  • Flavouring<0.1%No flag
  • HoneyNo flag›
  • Dehydrated pork brothNo flag
  • Potassium chloride · E508No flag
  • Potassium lactate · E326No flag
  • Smoke flavouringNo flag
  • E262iiNo flag
  • Sodium phosphate · E339No flag
  • Chipotle peppers0.8%No flag
  • Chipotle peppers0.4%No flag
  • Water0.2%No flag›
  • Tomato puree<0.1%No flag
  • Corn oil<0.1%No flag›
  • Corn starch<0.1%No flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • VinegarNo flag›
  • Caramel color · E150aNo flag
  • OnionNo flag›
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • Green chili pepper0.4%No flag
  • Potatoes0.2%No flag›
  • Potatoes<0.1%No flag›
  • Contains 2% and less of dextrose<0.1%No flag
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Sodium acid pyrophosphate added to maintain natural color<0.1%No flag
  • Shortening interesterified soybean oil<0.1%No flag
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E471<0.1%No flag
  • Modified food starch<0.1%No flag›
  • Hot green chile<0.1%No flag
  • Cherry tomatoesNo flag
  • OnionsNo flag›
  • Baking powderNo flag
  • E500iiNo flag
  • Corn starchNo flag›
  • Sodium aluminum sulfate · E521No flag
  • Calcium sulfate · E516No flag
  • Monocalcium phosphate · E341iNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Canola oilNo flag›
  • TomatoesNo flag›
  • TomatoesNo flag›
  • Tomato juiceNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Calcium chloride · E509No flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Mono- diglyceridesNo flag
  • Potassium sorbate · E202No flag
  • Rice flourNo flag›
  • Tortilla preservativeNo flag
  • Fumaric acid · E297No flag
  • Sodium propionate · E281Low

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

  • Mold inhibitorNo flag
  • Potassium sorbate · E202No flag
  • Mold inhibitorNo flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Corn starchNo flag›
  • Silicon dioxide · E551No flag
  • Flow agentNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Coriander leafNo flag›
  • Lime juice from concentrateNo flag
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Lime juiceNo flag›
  • Less than 2% of lime oilNo flag
  • Sodium benzoate · E211Moderate

    Preservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.

  • PreservativeNo flag
  • Sodium metabisulNo flag
  • FiteNo flag
  • PreservativeNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Yellow prussiate of soda · E535No flag
  • Guar gum · E412No flag
  • Sea saltNo flag›
  • Jalapeno peppersNo flag›
  • Apple cider vinegarNo flag›
  • Balsamic vinegarNo flag›
  • CuminNo flag›
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • OreganoNo flag›
  • Black pepperNo 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

Bleached wheat flour (wheat flour, enrichment [niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], enzyme), scrambled eggs (whole eggs, skim milk, soybean oil, corn starch, salt, xanthan gum, citric acid), water, cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes, annatto [vegetable color], potato starch and powdered cellulose added to prevent caking), fire roasted tomatoes (vine-ripened unpeeled diced tomatoes, tomato juice, less than 2% of salt, citric acid, calcium chloride, tapioca starch, yeast extract, natural flavor including smoke, garlic powder, onion powder), bacon (cured with water, salt, sugar, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite. may also contain dextrose, flavoring, honey, dehydrated pork broth, potassium chloride, potassium lactate, smoke flavoring, sodium diacetate, sodium phosphate), chipotle peppers (chipotle peppers, water, tomato puree, corn oil, corn starch, salt, vinegar, caramel color, onion powder, garlic powder, spices), green chile, shredded potatoes (potatoes, contains 2% or less of dextrose, salt, sodium acid pyrophosphate added to maintain natural color), shortening interesterified soybean oil, mono - and diglycerides), modified food starch, hot green chile, cherry tomatoes, onions, baking powder (sodium bicarbonate, cornstarch, sodium aluminum sulfate, calcium sulfate, monocalcium phosphate), salt, canola oil, diced tomatoes (tomatoes, tomato juice, salt, calcium chloride, citric acid), sugar, mono diglycerides, potassium sorbate, rice flour, tortilla preservative (fumaric acid, sodium propionate [mold inhibitor], potassium sorbate [mold inhibitor], citric acid, corn starch, silicon dioxide [flow agent], salt), cilantro, lime juice from concentrate (water, concentrated lime juice and less than 2% of lime oil, sodium benzoate [preservative], sodium metabisul - fite [preservative]), kosher salt (salt, yellow prussiate of soda), guar gum, smoked sea salt, jalapeno peppers, apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, cumin, granulated garlic, oregano, black pepper

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Egg, Gluten, Soy.

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 15 Dec 2024

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.
  • Ammonia caramelCaramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
  • Sodium benzoatePreservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
  • Annatto / bixin / norbixinNatural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.
  • Sodium propionatePropionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.
  • Calcium phosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.

Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety

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1 high · 2 moderate · 7 low · 9 not assessed

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