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Hidden Valley, The Hvr CompanyCondiments · 0071100210675

Hidden valley, dressing, caesar

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

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Egg
  • Fish
  • Soy

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 23 Apr 2020

Why it's rated this way

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  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. Phosphoric acidMinor concernAcidulant (colas); high total phosphate intake linked to bone-mineral and renal concerns in some studies.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Acidulant (colas); high total phosphate intake linked to bone-mineral and renal concerns in some 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. 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

  • Water51.2%No flag›
  • Soya oil24.4%No flag›
  • Maltodextrin12.2%No flag›
  • Egg yolk6.1%No flag›
  • Skimmed milk powder3.1%No flag
  • Sugar1.5%No flag›
  • Dehydrated onion0.8%No flag
  • Salt0.4%No flag›
  • Dried garlic0.2%No flag›
  • Less than 1% of<0.1%No flag
  • Romano cheese from cow's milk<0.1%No flag
  • Cultured<0.1%No flag
  • Semi skimmed milk<0.1%No flag
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Enzyme<0.1%No flag›
  • Parmigiano reggianoNo flag
  • MilkNo flag›
  • Lactic fermentsNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • Tomato concentrateNo flag
  • White wineNo flag›
  • Concentrated lemon juiceNo flag
  • TamarindNo flag›
  • Milk proteinNo flag›
  • ButterNo flag›
  • MolassesNo flag›
  • AnchovyNo flag›
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • SoyaNo flag›
  • Corn syrupNo flag›
  • Wheat maltodextrinNo flag
  • VinegarNo flag›
  • Phosphoric acid · E338Low

    Acidulant (colas); high total phosphate intake linked to bone-mineral and renal concerns in some studies.

  • Modified food starchNo flag›
  • Xanthan gum · E415No flag
  • Propylene glycol alginate · E405No flag
  • Lactic acid · E270No flag
  • Monosodium glutamate · E621Moderate

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

  • Autolyzed yeast extractNo flag›
  • Disodium phosphate 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.

  • Caramel color · E150aNo flag
  • With sorbic acid · E200No 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
  • And calcium disodium edta as preservativesNo flag
  • Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate

    Caramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.

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Water, soybean oil, maltodextrin, egg yolk, nonfat dry milk, sugar, dried onion, salt, dried garlic, less than 1% of: romano cheese from cow's milk (cultured, part-skim milk, salt, enzymes), parmesan cheese (milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), spices, garlic, tomato paste, white wine solids, lemon juice concentrate, tamarind, milk protein, butter, molasses, anchovy, natural flavors (soy), corn syrup, wheat maltodextrin, vinegar, phosphoric acid, modified food starch, xanthan gum, propylene glycol alginate, lactic acid, monosodium glutamate, autolyzed yeast extract, disodium phosphate disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate, caramel color, with sorbic acid, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, and calcium disodium edta as preservatives.

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Egg, Fish, Soy.

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 23 Apr 2020

Food health

Nutrition profile and additives of concern

Contains additive of concern
  • 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.
  • Phosphoric acidAcidulant (colas); high total phosphate intake linked to bone-mineral and renal concerns in some studies.
  • 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

4 moderate · 4 low · 12 not assessed

  1. 06Dried GarlicLow concern
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