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Herr'sSnacks · 0072600081055

Herr's, cheese curls, jalapeno poppers

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 5 additives of concern.

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Soy

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

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Why it's rated this way

5 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. 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.
  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. 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.

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

Ingredients

  • Cornmeal51.6%No flag
  • Vegetable oil24.2%No flag›
  • One and more of the following12.1%No flag
  • Corn12.1%No flag›
  • Cottonseed6.1%No flag›
  • Palm6.1%No flag
  • Maltodextrin12.1%No flag›
  • Whey6.1%No flag›
  • Salt1.6%No flag›
  • Monosodium glutamate · E6211.6%Moderate

    Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.

  • Cheddar cheese1.5%No flag
  • Pasteurised milk0.7%No flag
  • Lactic ferments0.4%No flag
  • Salt0.2%No flag›
  • Enzyme0.2%No flag›
  • Sunflower oil0.7%No flag›
  • Skimmed milk0.4%No flag
  • Sugar0.2%No flag›
  • Dextrose<0.1%No flag›
  • Spices sodium phosphate<0.1%No flag
  • Onion<0.1%No flag›
  • Garlic<0.1%No flag›
  • ColourNo flag
  • Yellow 6 · E110High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Yellow 5 · E102High

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

  • Green bell pepperNo flag›
  • Torula yeastNo flag›
  • Modified tapioca starchNo flag
  • E262iiNo flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • ButterNo flag›
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Lactic acid · E270No flag
  • Chipotle pepperNo flag
  • ParsleyNo flag›
  • Partially hydrogenated soybean oilNo flag›
  • Modified corn starch disodium inosinateNo flag
  • Disodium guanylate · E627Low

    Ribonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.

  • Spice extractsNo flag›
  • Paprika extract · E160cNo flag
  • Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
  • And annatto · E160bLow

    Natural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.

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Corn meal, vegetable oil (one or more of the following: corn, cottonseed, palm), maltodextrin, whey, salt, monosodium glutamate, cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), sunflower oil, nonfat milk, sugar, dextrose, spices sodium phosphate, onion powder, garlic powder, artificial colors (yellow 6, yellow 5), green bell pepper powder, torula yeast, modified tapioca starch, sodium diacetate, citric acid, butter, natural flavor, lactic acid, chipotle pepper, dried parsley, partially hydrogenated soybean oil, modified corn starch disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate, spice extracts, paprika extract, natural and artificial flavors, and annatto.

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, 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.
  • Monosodium glutamate (MSG)Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
  • Annatto / bixin / norbixinNatural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.
  • Disodium guanylateRibonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.

Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety

What drives this

2 moderate · 5 low · 8 not assessed

8 of 15 ingredients not yet assessed · Show all
  8. 15Spice ExtractNot assessed

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