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HormelSandwiches · 0037600207768

Hormel, rev, #15 buffalo chicken

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 8 additives of concern.

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Gluten
  • Soy

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

Why it's rated this way

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

  1. 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.
  2. Sodium propionateMinor concernPropionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Propionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.
    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. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)Minor 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Disodium inosinateMinor 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

  • Buffalo style chicken50%No flag
  • Chicken breast meat with rib meat25%No flag
  • Honey12.5%No flag›
  • Salt6.3%No flag›
  • Sugar3.1%No flag›
  • Cayenne pepper sauce1.6%No flag
  • Maltodextrin0.8%No flag›
  • Natural flavouring0.8%No flag
  • Water0.8%No flag›
  • Dextrose0.4%No flag›
  • E500ii0.2%No flag
  • Polysorbate 80 · E433<0.1%Low

    Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.

  • Propylene glycol · E490<0.1%No flag
  • Lactic acid starter culture<0.1%No flag
  • Sodium ascorbate · E301<0.1%No flag
  • FlavouringNo flag
  • Fractionated coconut oilNo flag›
  • E262iiNo flag
  • Sodium nitrite · E250High

    Forms carcinogenic nitrosamines in cured/processed meat; processed meat classified IARC Group 1.

  • Flatbread25%No flag
  • Flour12.5%No flag›
  • Wheat flour6.3%No flag›
  • Barley malt flour3.1%No flag›
  • Niacin · E3751.6%No flag
  • Reduced iron0.8%No flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrate0.4%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E1010.2%No flag
  • Folic acid0.2%No flag›
  • Water6.3%No flag›
  • Vital wheat gluten3.1%No flag
  • Oat fibre1.6%No flag
  • Brown sugar0.8%No flag›
  • Soya flour0.4%No flag›
  • Contains 2% and less of soybean oil0.2%No flag
  • Extra virgin olive oil<0.1%No flag
  • Prune<0.1%No flag›
  • Sodium acid pyrophosphate · E450i<0.1%No flag
  • Ranch flavor<0.1%No flag
  • Sunflower oilNo flag›
  • Medium chain triglyceridesNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • OnionNo flag›
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • Disodium inosinate · E631Low

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

  • Disodium guanylate · E627Low

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

  • Soya oilNo flag›
  • FlavouringNo flag
  • E500iiNo flag
  • Wheat protein isolateNo flag
  • Potassium sorbate · E202No flag
  • Sodium propionate · E281Low

    Propionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.

  • PreservativeNo flag
  • YeastNo flag›
  • Cellulose gum · E466Low

    Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.

  • Fumaric acid · E297No flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Guar gum · E412No flag
  • Calcium sulfate · E516No flag
  • Carrageenan · E407Low

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

  • Xanthan gum · E415No flag
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • Annatto colorNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Pasteurized process mozzarella and american cheese product25%No flag
  • Low moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese12.5%No flag
  • Semi skimmed milk6.3%No flag
  • Lactic ferments3.1%No flag
  • Salt1.6%No flag›
  • Enzyme1.6%No flag›
  • American cheese6.3%No flag
  • Milk3.1%No flag›
  • Lactic ferments1.6%No flag
  • Salt0.8%No flag›
  • Enzyme0.8%No flag›
  • Water3.1%No flag›
  • Cream1.6%No flag›
  • Sodium phosphate · E3390.8%No flag
  • Salt0.4%No flag›
  • Sorbic acid · E2000.4%No flag
  • Preservative0.4%No flag
  • 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

Buffalo style chicken (chicken breast meat with rib meat, honey, salt, sugar, cayenne pepper sauce [{aged cayenne red peppers, distilled vinegar, salt, garlic powder}, maltodextrin, natural flavor], water, dextrose, baking soda, polysorbate 80, propylene glycol, lactic acid starter culture, sodium ascorbate, flavoring, fractionated coconut oil, sodium diacetate, sodium nitrite), flatbread (enriched flour [wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], water, vital wheat gluten, oat fiber, liquid brown sugar, soy flour, contains 2% or less of soybean oil, extra virgin olive oil, prune juice concentrate, sodium acid pyrophosphate, ranch flavor [sunflower oil, medium chain triglycerides, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, spices, disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate, soybean oil, flavor], baking soda, wheat protein isolate, potassium sorbate and sodium propionate [preservatives], yeast, cellulose gum, fumaric acid, salt, guar gum, calcium sulfate, carrageenan, xanthan gum, maltodextrin, annatto color, enzymes), pasteurized process mozzarella and american cheese product (low moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese [part-skim milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes], american cheese [milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes], water, cream, sodium phosphate, salt, sorbic acid [preservative]).

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Gluten, Soy.

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

Food health

Nutrition profile and additives of concern

Contains additive of concern
  • Sodium nitriteForms carcinogenic nitrosamines in cured/processed meat; processed meat classified IARC Group 1.
  • Sodium propionatePropionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.
  • CarrageenanDegraded carrageenan, and in some animal/in-vitro studies food-grade carrageenan, are linked to intestinal inflammation; human evidence is limited and contested.
  • Polysorbate 80Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.
  • DiphosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
  • Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.
  • Disodium guanylateRibonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.
  • Disodium inosinateRibonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.

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