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Harries TeeterMeals · 0761088191782

Chef's Recipe Potato, Cheddar & Bacon Soup

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

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Gluten
  • Mustard
  • Soy

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 22 Apr 2020

Why it's rated this way

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.

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

Ingredients

  • Chicken broth52%No flag
  • Water26.4%No flag›
  • Spice12.8%No flag›
  • Garlic6.4%No flag›
  • Salt0.3%No flag›
  • Black pepper6.1%No flag›
  • Potatoes24%No flag›
  • Potatoes12%No flag›
  • Dextrose6%No flag›
  • Disodium dihydrogen pyrophosphate · E450i3%No flag
  • Colour retention agent3%No flag
  • Potassium sorbate · E2023%No flag
  • Preservative3%No flag
  • Russet potatoes12%No flag
  • Fresh cream6%No flag
  • Cream3%No flag›
  • Milk1.5%No flag›
  • Mono- and diglycerides and carrageenan1.5%No flag
  • Onions3%No flag›
  • White cheddar cheese1.5%No flag
  • Pasteurised milk0.8%No flag
  • Lactic ferments0.4%No flag
  • Salt0.2%No flag›
  • Enzyme<0.1%No flag›
  • Potato starch<0.1%No flag›
  • Powdered cellulose added to prevent caking<0.1%No flag
  • Natamycin · E235<0.1%No flag
  • Preservative<0.1%No flag
  • Butter blendNo flag
  • Vegetable oil blendNo flag
  • Palm kernel oilNo flag›
  • Soya oilNo flag›
  • Skimmed milkNo flag
  • Unsalted butterNo flag
  • Less than 2% of natural flavorNo flag
  • Retinyl palmitateNo flag›
  • E160aiNo flag
  • ColourNo flag
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • 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
  • BaconNo flag
  • With waterNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • SugarNo 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.

  • HoneyNo flag›
  • Modified food starchNo flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Cultured dextroseNo flag›
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • Chicken baseNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Chicken fatNo flag›
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • Hydrolyzed corn soy wheat gluten proteinNo flag
  • OnionNo flag›
  • Autolyzed yeast extractNo flag›
  • TurmericNo flag›
  • ColourNo flag
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Cheese powderNo flag
  • WheyNo flag›
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • Wheat flourNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Partially hydrogenated soybean oilNo flag›
  • Modified food starchNo flag›
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Dehydrated blend of cheesesNo flag
  • GranularNo flag
  • BlueNo flag›
  • MilkNo flag›
  • Lactic fermentsNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • LactoseNo flag›
  • Whey proteinNo flag›
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Lactic acid · E270No flag
  • Sodium phosphate · E339No flag
  • Sodium caseinateNo flag›
  • Fd&c yellow #5 lakeNo flag
  • Fd&c yellow #6 lakeNo flag
  • E340iiNo flag
  • No more than 2% silicon dioxideNo flag
  • Anti caking agentNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • White pepperNo flag›
  • MustardNo flag
  • ChivesNo flag
  • Tartrazine (E102)High

    Southampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.

  • Sunset yellow FCF (E110)High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • 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.

  • Carrageenan (E407)Low

    Degraded carrageenan, and in some animal/in-vitro studies food-grade carrageenan, are linked to intestinal inflammation; human evidence is limited and contested.

  • 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

Chicken stock (water, spice, garlic, salt, black pepper), potatoes [potatoes, dextrose, disodium dihydrogen pyrophosphate (to maintain color), potassium sorbate (preservative)], russet potatoes, heavy cream (cream, milk, mono and diglycerides and carrageenan), onions, white cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes, potato starch and powdered cellulose added to prevent caking, natamycin [natural mold inhibitor], butter blend (vegetable oil blend [palm kernel oil, soybean oil], skim milk, unsalted butter, less than 2% of natural flavor, vitamin a palmitate added, beta carotene [color], soy lecithin, citric acid, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate [preservatives]), bacon (cured with water, salt, sugar, sodium phosphates, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite, honey), modified food starch, sugar, cultured dextrose/maltodextrin, chicken base (salt, sugar, chicken fat, maltodextrin, hydrolyzed corn soy wheat gluten protein, onion powder, autolyzed yeast extract, turmeric [color], natural flavorings), cheese powder (whey, maltodextrin, wheat flour, salt, partially hydrogenated soybean oil, modified food starch, natural flavors, dehydrated blend of cheeses (granular, blue [milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes]), lactose, whey protein concentrate, citric acid, lactic acid, sodium phosphate, sodium caseinate, fd&c yellow #5 lake, fd&c yellow #6 lake, dipotassium phosphate, no more than 2% silicon dioxide [added to prevent caking]), salt, white pepper, mustard, chives.

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Gluten, Mustard, Soy.

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 22 Apr 2020

Food health

Nutrition profile and additives of concern

Contains additive of concern
  • TartrazineSouthampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
  • Sunset yellow FCFSouthampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
  • Sodium nitriteForms carcinogenic nitrosamines in cured/processed meat; processed meat classified IARC Group 1.
  • Sodium benzoatePreservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
  • Potassium 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.

Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety

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2 moderate · 3 low · 5 not assessed

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