Declared allergens
This product declares Dairy, Gluten, Soy.
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 22 Apr 2020
Hormel, gatherings, chili cheese dip
Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 6 additives of concern.
- Critical
Allergens
- Dairy
- Gluten
- Soy
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 22 Apr 2020
Why it's rated this way
6 additives on this label are on our additives-of-concern list.
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.
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.
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.
Sodium 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.
Polysorbate 80Minor concernSynthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.
- 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
- Pasteurized process cheese spread23.4%No flag
- Soured milk11.7%No flag
- Skimmed milk5.9%No flag
- Sweet whey1.5%No flag
- Contains 2% and less of sodium phosphate0.2%No flag
- Lactic acid · E270<0.1%No flag
- Guar gum · E412<0.1%No flag
- Xanthan gum · E415<0.1%No flag
- Colored with apocarotenalNo flag
- Annatto · E160bNo flag
- Sauce11.7%No flag
- Skimmed milk2.9%No flag
- Cheddar cheese flavor1.5%No flag
- Cheddar cheese0.7%No flag
- Pasteurised milk0.4%No flag
- Lactic ferments0.2%No flag
- E339ii0.2%No flag
- Contains 2% and less of natural flavors0.4%No flag
- Pasteurised milk<0.1%No flag
- Microbial cultureNo flag
- E339iiNo flag
- Xanthan gum · E415No flag
- Gum arabic · E414No flag
- Mono- and diglycerides · E471No flag
- Propylene glycol alginate · E405No flag
- Annatto · E160bNo flag
- Guar gum · E412No flag
- Yellow 6 · E110High
Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
- Cheese flavouring2.5%No flag
- American cheese1.3%No flag
- Pasteurised milk0.6%No flag
- Lactic ferments0.3%No flag
- Skimmed milk0.3%No flag
- Sodium phosphate · E339<0.1%Low
Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
- Oleoresin of paprika · E160cNo flag
- Chili no beans1.7%No flag
- Textured plant protein0.2%No flag
- Caramel color · E150a0.1%No flag
- Flavouring<0.1%No flag
- Contains 2% and less of modified cornstarch<0.1%No flag
- Tomato concentrateNo flag
- And wheat proteinNo flag
- FlavouringNo flag
- Autolyzed yeastNo flag
- Monosodium glutamate · E621Moderate
Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
- Contains 2% and less of seasoning0.4%No flag
- Masa corn flour0.2%No flag
- Natural flavouringNo flag
- ColourNo flag
- Textured plant protein0.2%No flag
- Caramel color · E150a0.1%No flag
- Flavouring<0.1%No flag
- Flavouring<0.1%No flag
- Potassium sorbate · E202<0.1%No flag
- Preservative<0.1%No flag
- Sodium benzoate · E211Moderate
Preservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
- PreservativeNo flag
- Chili flavorNo flag
- Polysorbate 80 · E433Low
Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.
- Propylene glycol · E490No flag
- Natural flavouringNo flag
- Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate
Caramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
Show original label text
Water, pasteurized process cheese spread (cultured milk and skim milk, buttermilk, sweet whey, cream, salt, contains 2% or less of sodium phosphate, lactic acid, guar gum, xanthan gum, enzymes, colored with apocarotenal and annatto extract), sauce (water, skim milk, cheddar cheese flavor [cheddar cheese {pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes}, whey, salt, disodium phosphate], butter [cream, salt], contains 2% or less of natural flavors, maltodextrin, yeast extract, corn syrup solids, soybean oil, pasteurized milk, cultures, salt, enzymes, water, disodium phosphate, xanthan gum, gum arabic, mono - & diglycerides, propylene glycol alginate, corn syrup solids, annatto extract, guar gum, yellow 6), beef, cheese flavor (american cheese [pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes], water, skim milk, canola oil, palm oil, milk protein concentrate, sodium phosphate, salt, oleoresin of paprika, annatto color), chili no beans (water, beef, textured vegetable protein [soy flour, caramel color], oatmeal, corn flour, chili powder [chili peppers, flavoring], contains 2% or less of modified cornstarch, tomatoes [water, tomato paste], sugar, salt, hydrolyzed soy, corn, and wheat protein, flavoring, autolyzed yeast, monosodium glutamate, spice), modified cornstarch, contains 2% or less of seasoning (masa corn flour, maltodextrin, hydrolyzed yeast protein, green bell pepper powder, autolyzed yeast extract, natural flavor, spice, extractive of paprika [color], salt), textured vegetable protein (soy flour, caramel color), chili powder (chili peppers, flavoring), salt, flavoring, potassium sorbate (preservative), sodium benzoate (preservative), spices, chili flavor (polysorbate 80, propylene glycol, natural flavor).
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Food health
Nutrition profile and additives of concern
Contains additive of concern
- Sunset yellow FCFSouthampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
- 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.
- Sodium phosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
- Polysorbate 80Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.
Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety
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