Declared allergens
This product declares Sesame.
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 22 Apr 2020
Hummus
Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health high · 1 additive of concern (Sodium benzoate).
- High
Allergens
- Sesame
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 22 Apr 2020
Why it's rated this way
1 additive on this label is on our additives-of-concern list.
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.
Ingredients
- Horseradish root11.8%No flag
- Natural flavouring0.6%No flag
- Sesame tahini0.6%No flag
- Citric acid · E330<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.
- Potassium sorbate · E202<0.1%No flag
- To preserve freshness<0.1%No flag
- Xanthan gum · E415No flag
- Guar gum · E412No flag
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Chickpeas, water, horseradish root, vinegar, corn oil, salt, natural flavor, sunflower oil, sesame tahini, sea salt, garlic, citric acid, sodium benzoate & potassium sorbate (to preserve freshness), xanthan gum, cumin, guar gum
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Food health
Nutrition profile and additives of concern
Contains additive of concern
- Sodium benzoatePreservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety
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