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JimmydeanMeats And Their Products · 0077900365287

Smoked Sausage Sandwich

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 17 Jul 2019

Why it's rated this way

8 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. 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.
  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. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Phosphoric acidMinor concernAcidulant (colas); high total phosphate intake linked to bone-mineral and renal concerns in some studies.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Acidulant (colas); high total phosphate intake linked to bone-mineral and renal concerns in some 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.
  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

  • Spit smoked sausage50.7%No flag
  • Pork50.7%No flag›
  • Water24.7%No flag›
  • Beef12.3%No flag›
  • Contains 2 % and less0.8%No flag
  • Salt0.8%No flag›
  • Corn syrup0.8%No flag›
  • Modified corn starch0.8%No flag›
  • Potassium lactate · E3260.8%No flag
  • Flavouring0.8%No flag
  • Dextrose0.8%No flag›
  • Sodium phosphate · E3390.8%No flag
  • Monosaodium glutamate0.8%No flag
  • E262ii0.8%No flag
  • Tricaclium phosphate0.8%No flag
  • Ascorbic acid · E3000.8%No flag
  • Sodium nitrite country bun0.8%No flag
  • Enrixhed bleached wheat flour0.4%No flag
  • Wheat flour0.4%No flag›
  • Barley malt flour0.8%No flag›
  • Niacin · E3750.8%No flag
  • Reduced iron0.7%No flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrate0.3%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E1010.2%No flag
  • Folic acid<0.1%No flag›
  • Water<0.1%No flag›
  • High fructose corn syrup<0.1%No flag›
  • Yeast<0.1%No flag›
  • Contains 2% and lessNo flag
  • Calcium sulfate · E516No flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Calcium perxideNo flag
  • Modified corn starchNo flag›
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • Sunflower oilNo flag›
  • Coconut oilNo flag›
  • Natural flavouringNo 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.

  • PreservativeNo flag
  • Distilled) monoglyceridesNo flag
  • Bht · E321Moderate

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

  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Soy fiberNo flag
  • Gum arabic · E414No flag
  • Modified potato starchNo flag
  • Wheat starchNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Alpha-amylase · E1100No flag
  • XylanaseNo flag›
  • Palm oleinNo flag
  • Sodium citrateNo flag›
  • Soya beanNo flag›
  • Cottonseed oilNo flag›
  • Acacia gum · E414No flag
  • Ascorbic acid · E300No flag
  • Calcium phosphate · E341No flag
  • Wheat glutenNo flag›
  • PeppersNo flag›
  • Onions in french onions sauceNo flag
  • French onion sauceNo flag
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Dehydrated onion soupNo flag
  • Dehydrated onionNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Hydrolysed proteinsNo flag
  • CornNo flag›
  • SoyaNo flag›
  • Dehydrated beef stockNo flag
  • DextroseNo flag›
  • Brown sugarNo flag›
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • OnionNo flag›
  • White wineNo flag›
  • TomatoNo flag›
  • OnionNo flag›
  • Canola oilNo flag›
  • MolassesNo flag›
  • Caramel color · E150aNo flag
  • Safflower oilNo flag›
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Modified corn starchNo flag›
  • Beef fatNo flag›
  • Lactic acid · E270No flag
  • SpicsNo 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.

  • SugarNo flag›
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Torula yeastNo flag›
  • Food starch-modifiedNo flag›
  • Balsamic vinegarNo flag›
  • White vinegarNo flag
  • Grape mustNo flag
  • Caramel color · E150aNo flag
  • ButterNo flag›
  • CreamNo flag›
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • OnionNo flag›
  • Onions evaporated cane juiceNo flag
  • Sea saltNo flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Phosphoric acid · E338Low

    Acidulant (colas); high total phosphate intake linked to bone-mineral and renal concerns in some studies.

  • Soya oilNo flag›
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Sodium benzoate · E211Moderate

    Preservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.

  • Potassium sorbate · E202No flag
  • PreservativeNo flag
  • Torula yeastNo flag›
  • Xanthan gum · E415No flag
  • Green bell-pepperNo flag›
  • Red bell pepperNo flag›
  • OnionsNo flag›
  • Yellow onionsNo flag
  • Evaporated cane juiceNo flag
  • Sea saltNo flag›
  • Caramel color · E150aNo flag
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Provolone cheeseNo flag
  • Pasteurised milkNo flag
  • Lactic fermentsNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate

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

  • Monosodium glutamate (MSG) (E621)Moderate

    Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.

Show original label text

Spit smoked sausage: pork, water, beef, contains 2 % or less: salt, corn syrup, modified corn starch, potassium lactate, flavorings, dextrose, sodium phosphate, monosaodium glutamate, sodium diacetate, tricaclium phosphate, ascorbic acid, sodium nitrite country bun: enrixhed bleached wheat flour (bleached wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), water, high fructose corn syrup, yeast, contains 2% or less: calcium sulfate, salt, calcium perxide, modified corn starch, maltodextrin, sunflower oil, coconut oil, natural flavors, calcium propionate (preservative), distilled) mono-glycerides,bht, citric acid, soy fiber, gum arabic, modified potato starch, wheat starch, enzymes [alpha-amylase and xylanase], palm olein, sodium citrate, partially hydrogenated soybean and cottonseed oil, acacia gum, ascorbic acid, calcium phosphate, wheat gluten, peppers and onions in french onions sauce: french onion sauce (water, dehydrated onion soup (dehydrated onion, salt, hydrolyzed protein [corn, soy], dehydrated beef stock, dextrose, brown sugar, maltodextrin, onion juice, white wine concentrate, autolyzed yeast extract [contains gluten], tomato powder, onion powder, canola oil, molasses, caramel color, safflower oil, natural flavors, modified corn starch, beef fat, lactic acid, spics, disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate, sugar, citric acid, torula yeast), food starch-modified, balsamic vinegar (white vinegar, grape must, caramel color), butter (cream, natural flavor), onion puree (onions evaporated cane juice, sea salt), sugar, salt, phosphoric acid, soybean oil, natural flavor, sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate (preservatives), torula yeast extract, xanthan gum), green bell-pepper, red bell pepper, caramelized onions (yellow onions, evaporated cane juice, sea salt, caramel color, natural flavor), provolone cheese: pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt and enzymes.

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Gluten, Soy.

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 17 Jul 2019

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.
  • Sodium benzoatePreservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
  • Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)Antioxidant; animal-study tumour/endocrine signals; structurally related to BHA.
  • Monosodium glutamate (MSG)Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
  • Calcium propionatePropionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.
  • Phosphoric acidAcidulant (colas); high total phosphate intake linked to bone-mineral and renal concerns in some studies.
  • 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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