Declared allergens
This product declares Celery, Gluten, Soy, Sulphites.
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 23 Apr 2020
Gumbo sauce
Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 7 additives of concern.
- Critical
Allergens
- Celery
- Gluten
- Soy
- Sulphites
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ingredients
- Citric acid · E3301.6%No flag
- Calcium chloride · E5091.6%No flag
- Contains less than 2% of soy lecithin0.2%No flag
- Vegetable mono- and diglycerides<0.1%No flag
- Sodium benzoate · E211<0.1%Moderate
Preservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
- A preservative<0.1%No flag
- Citric acid · E330<0.1%No flag
- Natural and artificial flavouring<0.1%No flag
- E160aiNo flag
- ColourNo flag
- Niacin · E375<0.1%No flag
- Riboflavin · E101No flag
- Chicken base0.2%No flag
- Chicken brothNo flag
- Monosodium glutamate · E621Moderate
Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
- Hydrolyzed corn soy proteinNo flag
- Silicone dioxideNo flag
- Anti caking agentNo flag
- ColourNo 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.
- Ham base<0.1%No flag
- HamNo flag
- Sodium lactate · E325No 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.
- E262iiNo flag
- Sodium erythorbate · E316No flag
- Sodium nitrite · E250High
Forms carcinogenic nitrosamines in cured/processed meat; processed meat classified IARC Group 1.
- Monosodium glutamate · E621Moderate
Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
- Disodium guanylate · E627Low
Ribonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.
- Kitchen bouquet<0.1%No flag
- Carmel-color<0.1%No flag
- Vegetable baseNo flag
- Parsnipsless than 2% of spicesNo flag
- Sodium benzoate as a preservativeNo flag
- WorcestershireNo flag
- Vinegar high fructose corn syrupNo flag
- Caramel color · E150aNo flag
- Dextrose monosodium glutamateNo flag
- Natural flavouringNo flag
- Citric acid · E330No flag
- E332iiNo flag
- Natural smoke flavouringNo flag
- Poloysorbate 80No flag
- Malic acid · E296No flag
- Xanthan gum · E415No flag
- And benzoate of sodaNo flag
- To preserve freshnessNo flag
- FlavouringNo flag
- Made from the juice of applesNo flag
- Diluted with water to a uniform pickling and table strength ofNo flag
- 50 grainsNo flag
- AcidityNo flag
- Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate
Caramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
Show original label text
Water, tomatoes(tomatoes, tomato juice, salt, citric acid, calcium chloride), okra, onion, margarine( liquid and partially hydrogenated soybean oil, water,salt,contains less than 2% of soy lecithin, vegetable mono & diglycerides, sodium benzoate(a preservative), citric acid, natural and artificial flavors, beta carotene(color), vitamin a palmitate added), peppers, celery, flour (bleached wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), chicken base(salt, corn starch, dextrose, sugar, chicken fat, chicken broth, monosodium glutamate, onion powder, hydrolyzed corn soy protein, silicone dioxide (to prevent caking), spice extractives, extractive of turmeric, (color) disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate), wine(grapes, sugar, yeast), ham base(salt, sugar, smoked ham ( cured with water, salt, sodium lactate, natural hickory smoke flavor, corn syrup, dextrose, sodium phosphates, sugar, sodium diacetate, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite), monosodium glutamate, disodium guanylate), kitchen bouquet( carmel-color (sulfites, water, vegetable base, (water, carrots, celery, cabbage, onion, parsley, turnips, parsnipsless than 2% of spices, salt, sodium benzoate as a preservative), worcestershire (water, vinegar high fructose corn syrup, salt, caramel color, molasses, dextrose monosodium glutamate, sugar, natural flavors( spice extractives), spices, citric acid, potassium citrate, natural smoke flavor, poloysorbate 80, malic acid), hot sauce (peppers, vinegar, salt, xanthan gum, and benzoate of soda (to preserve freshness and flavors), cider vinegar (made from the juice of apples, diluted with water to a uniform pickling and table strength of 5% (50 grains) acidity, garlic, cayenne pepper, black pepper, white pepper, bay leaf.
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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.
- 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.
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