Declared allergens
This product declares Dairy, Gluten, Sesame, Soy.
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 19 Sep 2020
Ham croquettes
Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 9 additives of concern.
- Critical
Allergens
- Dairy
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Soy
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 19 Sep 2020
Why it's rated this way
9 additives on this label are on our additives-of-concern list.
TartrazineHigh concernSouthampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Southampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions 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.
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.
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.
ErythrosineModerate concernIodine-based red dye; thyroid effects in animal studies; restricted uses.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Iodine-based red dye; thyroid effects in animal studies; restricted uses.
- 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.
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.
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.
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.
Ingredients
- Cooked ham37.5%No flag
- Water product31.3%No flag
- Weight is added ingredients25%No flag
- Sodium phosphates · E3390.7%No flag
- Natural liquid smoke0.7%No flag
- Monosodium glutamate · E6210.7%Moderate
Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
- Sodium nitrite · E2500.7%High
Forms carcinogenic nitrosamines in cured/processed meat; processed meat classified IARC Group 1.
- Batter mix3.1%No flag
- All purpose flour0.8%No flag
- Fortified wheat flour0.8%No flag
- Fungal enzyme0.4%No flag
- Niacin · E3750.2%No flag
- Riboflavin · E101<0.1%No flag
- Skimmed milk powder<0.1%No flag
- Baking powder<0.1%No flag
- Sodium acid pyrophosphate · E450i<0.1%No flag
- E500iiNo flag
- Monocalcium phosphate · E341iNo flag
- Xanthan gum · E415No flag
- Monosodium glutamate · E621Moderate
Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
- BreadcrumbsNo flag
- Niacin · E375No flag
- Riboflavin · E101No flag
- Vitamin b2 · E101No flag
- Vegetable fatNo flag
- May contain 2% and less of the followingNo flag
- Calcium propionate · E282Low
Propionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.
- PreservativeNo flag
- Sodium stearoyl lactylate · E481No flag
- Flour treatment agentNo flag
- Mono- and diglycerides · E471No flag
- Whole wheat flourNo flag
- CornmealNo flag
- Citric acid · E330No flag
- Grain vinegarNo flag
- Oat fibreNo flag
- Calcium sulfate · E516No flag
- Datem · E472eNo flag
- Potassium iodate · E917No flag
- Guar gum · E412No flag
- Calcium phosphate · E341Low
Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
- EnrichmentNo flag
- Lactic acid · E270No flag
- Ascorbic acid · E300No flag
- Flour treatment agentNo flag
- ColourNo flag
- Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
- Sesame seedsNo flag
- And breaderNo flag
- All purpose flourNo flag
- Fortified wheat flourNo flag
- Fungal enzymeNo flag
- Niacin · E375No flag
- Riboflavin · E101No flag
- Whole wheat flourNo flag
- Cured rendered pork fatNo flag
- Sodium phosphates · E339No flag
- Sodium erythorbate · E316No flag
- Sodium nitrite · E250High
Forms carcinogenic nitrosamines in cured/processed meat; processed meat classified IARC Group 1.
- Ham seasoning baseNo flag
- Hydrolysed soy proteinNo flag
- FlavouringNo flag
- Natural smoke flavouringNo flag
- Less than 2% tricalcium phosphate to prevent cakingNo flag
- Pepper stripsNo flag
- Citric acid · E330No flag
- Calcium chloride · E509No flag
- Dehydrated onionsNo flag
- Red gel based colorNo flag
- Glycerine · E422No flag
- Sorbitol · E420No flag
- Fd&c red 40 · E129High
Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
- E129High
Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
- Fd&c red 3 · E127Moderate
Iodine-based red dye; thyroid effects in animal studies; restricted uses.
- E127Moderate
Iodine-based red dye; thyroid effects in animal studies; restricted uses.
- Fd&c yellow 5 · E102High
Southampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
- E102High
Southampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
- Sodium benzoate · E211Moderate
Preservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
- Potassium sorbate · E202No flag
- PreservativeNo flag
- Citric acid · E330No flag
- 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
Cooked ham and water product - 25% of weight is added ingredients (cured with water, salt, sugar, sodium phosphates, natural liquid smoke, monosodium glutamate, sodium nitrite), batter mix (water, all purpose flour (bleached enriched wheat flour, (fungal enzyme, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid)), sugar, corn flour, non fat dry milk, granulated garlic, baking powder (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate, corn starch, monocalcium phosphate), white pepper, xanthan gum, monosodium glutamate), water, bread crumbs (enriched flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate [vitamin b1], riboflavin [vitamin b2], folic acid), water, high fructose corn syrup, yeast, salt, vegetable shortening (soybean oil, cottonseed oil and/or canola oil), sugar, may contain 2% or less of the following: wheat gluten, dextrose, soy protein concentrate and/or soy flour, whey, calcium propionate (preservative), sodium stearoyl lactylate (dough conditioner), mono - and diglycerides, soy lecithin, molasses, honey, whole wheat flour, corn flour, cornmeal, citric acid, grain vinegar, wheat starch, corn starch, potato flour, rice flour, wheat bran, oat fiber, calcium sulfate, datem, potassium iodate, guar gum, calcium phosphate, enrichment (vitamin e acetate, vitamin a palmitate, vitamin d3), lactic acid, ascorbic acid (dough conditioner), spice & coloring, natural and artificial flavor, sesame seeds.), and/or breader (wheat flour, salt, whey, soybean oil), soy flour, all purpose flour (bleached enriched wheat flour, (fungal enzyme, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid)), whole wheat flour, cured rendered pork fat (cured with water, salt, sugar, sodium phosphates, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite) and/or vegetable oil (soybean and/or cottonseed oil), ham seasoning base (hydrolyzed soy protein, salt, sugar, flavorings (including autolyzed yeast extract, natural smoke flavor), less than 2% tricalcium phosphate to prevent caking), pepper strips (peppers, water, citric acid and/or calcium chloride), granulated garlic, dehydrated onions, spices, red gel based color (water, high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, glycerine, sorbitol, sugar, fd&c red 40 (e129), modified food starch, fd&c red 3 (e127), fd&c yellow 5 (e102), sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate, (preservatives), carrageenan gum, agar gum, citric acid).
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Contains additive of concern
- TartrazineSouthampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
- Allura red ACSouthampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
- Sodium nitriteForms carcinogenic nitrosamines in cured/processed meat; processed meat classified IARC Group 1.
- ErythrosineIodine-based red dye; thyroid effects in animal studies; restricted uses.
- 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.
- Calcium 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.
- DiphosphatesInorganic 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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