Declared allergens
This product declares Dairy, Soy.
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 23 Apr 2020
Instant mashed potatoes
Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 9 additives of concern.
- Critical
Allergens
- Dairy
- Soy
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 23 Apr 2020
Why it's rated this way
9 additives on this label are on our additives-of-concern list.
Allura red ACHigh 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 hydrogen sulphiteModerate concernSulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Sulphite; asthma/allergic-type 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.
Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)Moderate concernAntioxidant; animal-study tumour/endocrine signals; structurally related to BHA.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Antioxidant; animal-study tumour/endocrine signals; structurally related to BHA.
- 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.
Potassium 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.
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.
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.
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.
Ingredients
- Dehydrated potato with emulsifier51.3%No flag
- Mono- and diglycerides · E47151.3%No flag
- Preservative24.3%No flag
- Sodium acid pyrophosphate · E450i12.2%No flag
- Sodium bisulfite · E2226.1%Moderate
Sulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.
- Citric acid · E3306.1%No flag
- Cheddar cheese2.2%No flag
- Microbial culture0.6%No flag
- Sour cream2.2%No flag
- Soured milk1.1%No flag
- Skimmed milk1.1%No flag
- Contains 2% and less of2.2%No flag
- Natural and artificial flavouring2.2%No flag
- Skimmed milk2.2%No flag
- Imitation bacon bits2.1%No flag
- Soybean oil with preservative0.5%No flag
- Tbhq · E3190.5%No flag
- Hydrolysed soy protein0.3%No flag
- Natural smoke flavouring<0.1%No flag
- Inactive dried yeastNo flag
- Caramel color · E150aNo flag
- Red 3 and · E127No flag
- Or red 40 · E129High
Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
- Hydrolyzed vegetable shorteningNo flag
- Hydrolysed soy proteinNo flag
- Hydrolysed corn proteinNo flag
- Natural flavouringNo flag
- Calcium silicate · E5520.1%No flag
- Sweet cream<0.1%No flag
- Skimmed milk<0.1%No flag
- Silicon dioxide · E551No flag
- Lactic acid · E270<0.1%No flag
- Parmigiano reggianoNo flag
- Lactic fermentsNo flag
- Romano cheeseNo flag
- SheepNo flag
- Cow S milkNo flag
- Lactic fermentsNo flag
- Salt enzymesNo flag
- PreservativeNo flag
- Citric acid · E330No flag
- Tocopherols · E306No flag
- Bht · E321Moderate
Antioxidant; animal-study tumour/endocrine signals; structurally related to BHA.
- Dehydrated onionNo flag
- E339iiNo flag
- Soured milkNo flag
- ColourNo flag
- E160aiNo flag
- E340iiNo flag
- ChivesNo flag
- EmulsifierNo flag
- Disodium guanylate · E627Low
Ribonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.
- Disodium inosinate · E631Low
Ribonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.
- Sodium silicoaluminate · E554No flag
- Sodium phosphate · E339Low
Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
- Hydrolysed soy proteinNo flag
- Silicon dioxide · E551No flag
- Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate
Caramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
- Potassium phosphates (E340)Low
Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
- 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
Dehydrated potato with emulsifier (mono - and diglycerides) and preservative (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bisulfite, citric acid), salt, maltodextrin, palm oil, cheddar cheese (milk, cultures, salt, enzymes), sour cream (cultured milk, nonfat milk), contains 2% or less of: natural and artificial flavor, butter (cream, salt), nonfat milk, whey, imitation bacon bits (soy flour, soybean oil with preservative [tbhq], hydrolyzed soy protein, yeast extract, natural smoke flavor, sunflower oil, sugar, partially hydrogenated soybean oil, dextrose, inactive dried yeast, caramel color, red 3 and /or red 40, hydrolyzed vegetable shortening [hydrolyzed soy protein, hydrolyzed corn protein, partially hydrogenated vegetable oil [cottonseed, soybean], soy lecithin, natural flavor), modified corn starch, corn syrup solids, sugar, calcium silicate, sweet cream (cream, nonfat milk, sunflower lecithin, silicon dioxide), buttermilk, lactic acid, parmesan cheese (milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), romano cheese (sheep and cow milk, cheese culture, salt enzymes), preservative (citric acid, tocopherols, bht), dehydrated onion, disodium phosphate, blue cheese (cultured milk, salt, enzymes), sodium caseinate, partially hydrogenated soybean oil, reduced-lactose whey, color (beta carotene), dipotassium phosphate, dehydrated chives, emulsifier (monoglycerides), disodium guanylate, disodium inosinate, sodium silicoaluminate, sodium phosphate, hydrolyzed soy protein, silicon dioxide.
Alerts
Food health
Nutrition profile and additives of concern
Contains additive of concern
- Allura red ACSouthampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
- Ammonia caramelCaramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
- Sodium hydrogen sulphiteSulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.
- Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)Antioxidant; animal-study tumour/endocrine signals; structurally related to BHA.
- Sodium phosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
- Potassium phosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
- DiphosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
- 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.
Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety
What drives this
- SaltLow concern
- MaltodextrinLow concern
- Corn Syrup SolidsLow concern
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