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Italian-style spaghetti & meatballs

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health high · 6 additives of concern.

Food health
High
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Gluten

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

Why it's rated this way

6 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. Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA)Moderate concernAntioxidant; classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (animal forestomach tumours).
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Antioxidant; classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (animal forestomach tumours).
    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. 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.
  4. Calcium 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.
  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.
  6. 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

  • Sauce60%No flag
  • Tomatoes30.7%No flag›
  • Tomato sauce14.6%No flag
  • Tomato concentrate7.3%No flag
  • Salt0.3%No flag›
  • Citric acid · E3300.3%No flag
  • Red bell pepper0.3%No flag›
  • Dextrose0.3%No flag›
  • Spice0.3%No flag›
  • Natural flavouring5.7%No flag
  • Water7.3%No flag›
  • Tomato concentrate3.7%No flag
  • Onion1.8%No flag›
  • Sugar0.9%No flag›
  • Garlic0.5%No flag›
  • Olive oil0.2%No flag›
  • Modified corn starch0.1%No flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Worcestershire sauce<0.1%No flag
  • Distilled vinegar<0.1%No flag›
  • MolassesNo flag›
  • Corn syrupNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Caramel color · E150aNo flag
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • TamarindNo flag›
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Basil<0.1%No flag›
  • Black pepperNo flag›
  • ThymeNo flag›
  • Cooked spaghetti pasta20%No flag
  • Spaghetti10%No flag
  • Water10%No flag›
  • Semolina5%No flag
  • Wheat5%No flag›
  • Durum wheat flour2.5%No flag
  • Niacin · E3751.3%No flag
  • Iron0.6%No flag›
  • Ferrous sulfate0.6%No flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrate0.3%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E1010.2%No flag
  • Folic acid0.2%No flag›
  • Canola oil5%No flag›
  • Extra virgin olive oil5%No flag
  • Italian style meatballs caramel color added10%No flag
  • Beef5%No flag›
  • Pork2.5%No flag›
  • Water1.3%No flag›
  • Breadcrumbs0.6%No flag
  • Wheat flour0.3%No flag›
  • Water0.2%No flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Yeast<0.1%No flag›
  • Also may contain<0.1%No flag
  • Vegetable fat<0.1%No flag
  • Soya beanNo flag›
  • Cottonseed oilNo flag›
  • Ammonium chloride · E510No flag
  • An emulsifierNo flag
  • Calcium propionate · E282Low

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

  • A mold inhibitorNo flag
  • Romano cheese0.3%No flag
  • Pasteurised cow S milk0.2%No flag
  • Microbial culture<0.1%No flag
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Enzyme<0.1%No flag›
  • Ricotta cheese0.2%No flag
  • Whey<0.1%No flag›
  • Milk<0.1%No flag›
  • Cream<0.1%No flag›
  • VinegarNo flag›
  • And xanthan gumNo flag
  • Locust bean gum · E410No flag
  • Guar gum · E412No flag
  • StabiliserNo flag
  • Liquid egg white<0.1%No flag
  • Textured soy protein<0.1%No flag
  • Soy protein<0.1%No flag›
  • Caramel color · E150a<0.1%No flag
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Dried garlicNo flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • ParsleyNo flag›
  • Brown sugarNo flag›
  • Caramel color · E150aNo 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.

  • Bha · E320Moderate

    Antioxidant; classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (animal forestomach tumours).

  • Bht · E321Moderate

    Antioxidant; animal-study tumour/endocrine signals; structurally related to BHA.

  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Soy lecithin used as processing aidNo flag
  • Parmigiano reggiano5%No flag
  • Pasteurised milk2.5%No flag
  • Lactic ferments1.3%No flag
  • Salt0.3%No flag›
  • Enzyme0.9%No flag›
  • Parsley5%No flag›
  • Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate

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

Show original label text

Sauce (tomatoes, tomato sauce [tomato concentrate, salt, citric acid, red bell pepper powder, dextrose, spice, natural flavoring], water, tomato paste, onion, sugar, garlic, olive oil, modified corn starch, salt, worcestershire sauce [distilled vinegar, molasses, corn syrup, water, salt, caramel color, garlic powder, sugar, spices, tamarind, natural flavors], basil, black pepper, thyme), cooked spaghetti pasta (spaghetti [water, {semolina (wheat), durum wheat flour, niacin, iron (ferrous sulfate), thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid}], canola oil, extra virgin olive oil), italian style meatballs caramel color added (beef, pork, water, bread crumbs [wheat flour, water, salt, yeast; also may contain: pure vegetable shortening {soybean and/or cottonseed oil}, ammonium chloride {an emulsifier}, calcium propionate {a mold inhibitor}], romano cheese [pasteurized cow's milk, culture, salt, enzymes], ricotta cheese [whey, milk, cream, vinegar, and xanthan gum, locust bean gum, guar gum {stabilizers}], liquid egg whites, textured soy protein [soy protein concentrate, caramel color], salt, dried garlic, spices, parsley, brown sugar, caramel color, disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate, bha, bht, citric acid, soy lecithin used as processing aid), parmesan cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt and enzymes), parsley.

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Gluten.

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.
  • Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA)Antioxidant; classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (animal forestomach tumours).
  • Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)Antioxidant; animal-study tumour/endocrine signals; structurally related to BHA.
  • Calcium propionatePropionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.
  • 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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