Declared allergens
This product declares Sulphites.
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 25 Mar 2023
Beef snapsticks
Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 2 additives of concern (worst: Sodium benzoate).
- Critical
Allergens
- Sulphites
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 25 Mar 2023
Why it's rated this way
2 additives on this label are on our additives-of-concern list.
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.
Sulphur dioxideModerate concernSulphite preservative; can trigger asthma/allergic-type reactions, especially in asthmatics.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Sulphite preservative; can trigger asthma/allergic-type reactions, especially in asthmatics.
- 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
- Flavourings2.3%No flag
- Preservative0.4%No flag
- Potassium sorbate · E2020.4%No flag
- Acidity regulator0.4%No flag
- Colourant0.4%No flag
- Anti caking agent0.4%No flag
- Flavour enhancer0.3%No flag
- Worcestershire sauce10.4%No flag
- Caramel · E1500.4%No flag
- Preservative4.1%No flag
- Sodium benzoate · E2114.1%Moderate
Preservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
- Caramel · E1505.2%No flag
- Preservative5.2%No flag
- Sulphur dioxide (E220)Moderate
Sulphite preservative; can trigger asthma/allergic-type reactions, especially in asthmatics.
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Beef, Seasoning (Salt, Coriander, Flavourings, Brown sugar, Cloves, Dextrose, Preservative: Potassium sorbate, Acidity regulator, Spices, Colourant, Anticaking agent, Flavour enhancer. Yeast extract), Worcestershire sauce (Water, Molasses, Vinegar, Caramel, Preservative: Sodium benzoate), Vinegar (Caramel, Preservative: Sulphur dioxide)
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Food health
Nutrition profile and additives of concern
Contains additive of concern
- Sodium benzoatePreservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
- Sulphur dioxideSulphite preservative; can trigger asthma/allergic-type reactions, especially in asthmatics.
Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety
Chemical identity has not been assessed for these 3 ingredients yet.
Alternatives
No lower-concern alternatives are available for this product yet.
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