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Layered dip of refried beans, seasoned cream cheese and beef dip, topped with cheddar cheese, tomatoes, black olives, and green onions taco dip

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 5 additives of concern.

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy

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

Why it's rated this way

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

  1. TartrazineHigh concernSouthampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Southampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in 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.
  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. Annatto / bixin / norbixinMinor concernNatural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Natural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

A food's rating also reflects nutrition (Nutri-Score) and processing (NOVA); the additives above are the ingredient-level part of it.

Ingredients

  • Bean sauce52.1%No flag
  • Water26.7%No flag›
  • Pinto beans12.7%No flag
  • Spice mix12.7%No flag
  • Sea salt0.6%No flag›
  • Cane sugar0.6%No flag›
  • Lactic acid · E2700.6%No flag
  • Cultured sugar0.6%No flag
  • Modified food starch0.6%No flag›
  • Cumin0.6%No flag›
  • Garlic0.6%No flag›
  • Chili pepper0.6%No flag›
  • Chili peppers0.3%No flag›
  • Spice0.2%No flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Garlic<0.1%No flag›
  • Oregano<0.1%No flag›
  • And less than 2% silicon dioxide to prevent caking<0.1%No flag
  • Onion0.6%No flag›
  • Paprika0.6%No flag›
  • Potassium sorbate · E2020.6%No flag
  • Sodium benzoate · E2110.6%Moderate

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

  • Cayenne pepper0.6%No flag›
  • Oregano4.8%No flag›
  • Cheese dip sauce24%No flag
  • Water12%No flag›
  • Sour cream6%No flag
  • Sour cream3%No flag
  • Modified corn starch1.5%No flag›
  • Sodium citrate0.7%No flag›
  • Locust bean gum · E4100.4%No flag
  • Potassium sorbate · E2020.2%No flag
  • Preservative0.2%No flag
  • Carrageenan · E4070.2%Low

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

  • Cream cheese3%No flag
  • Milk1.5%No flag›
  • Cream0.7%No flag›
  • Contains less than 2% of salt0.4%No flag
  • Carob bean gum · E4100.2%No flag
  • Lactic ferments0.2%No flag
  • Spice mix1.5%No flag
  • Modified food starch0.7%No flag›
  • Cheese powder0.4%No flag
  • Whey0.2%No flag›
  • Maltodextrin<0.1%No flag›
  • Reduced lactose whey<0.1%No flag›
  • Canola oil<0.1%No flag›
  • Cheddar cheese<0.1%No flag
  • Soured milkNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Natural blue cheese flavorNo flag
  • E339iiNo flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Lactic acid · E270No flag
  • Silicon dioxide added as an anti-caking agentNo flag
  • ColourNo flag
  • Including yellow 6 · E110No flag
  • Yellow 5 · E102High

    Southampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.

  • Sea salt0.2%No flag›
  • Cultured sugar<0.1%No flag
  • Lactic acid · E270<0.1%No flag
  • Chili pepper<0.1%No flag›
  • Chili peppers<0.1%No flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • OreganoNo flag›
  • And less than 2% silicon dioxide to prevent cakingNo flag
  • Cumin12%No flag›
  • Garlic6%No flag›
  • Stabiliser3%No flag
  • Xanthan gum · E4153%No flag
  • Guar gum · E4121.5%No flag
  • Dextrose0.7%No flag›
  • Paprika0.4%No flag›
  • Onion0.2%No flag›
  • Oregano<0.1%No flag›
  • Cayenne pepper<0.1%No flag›
  • Cane sugar<0.1%No flag›
  • Turmeric<0.1%No flag›
  • Potassium sorbate · E202No flag
  • Sodium benzoate · E211Moderate

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

  • Cheddar cheeseNo flag
  • Cheddar cheeseNo flag
  • Pasteurised milkNo flag
  • Lactic fermentsNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Annatto · E160bLow

    Natural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.

  • ColourNo flag
  • E460iiNo flag
  • Anti caking agentNo flag
  • Tomato concentrateNo flag
  • TomatoesNo flag›
  • Canola oilNo flag›
  • Extra virgin olive oilNo flag
  • Beef dip sauceNo flag
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Minced beefNo flag
  • Tomato concentrateNo flag
  • TomatoesNo flag›
  • Spice mixNo flag
  • Modified food starchNo flag›
  • Sea saltNo flag›
  • Cultured sugarNo flag
  • Chili pepperNo flag›
  • Chili peppersNo flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • OreganoNo flag›
  • And less than 2% silicon dioxide to prevent cakingNo flag
  • Lactic acid · E270No flag
  • CuminNo flag›
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • Cane sugarNo flag›
  • OnionNo flag›
  • PaprikaNo flag›
  • OreganoNo flag›
  • Cayenne pepperNo flag›
  • Potassium sorbate · E202No flag
  • Sodium benzoate · E211Moderate

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

  • Beef baseNo flag
  • BeefNo flag›
  • Beef brothNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Yeast extractNo flag›
  • Evaporated cane sugarNo flag
  • Dehydrated onionNo flag
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Potato flourNo flag›
  • Cheddar cheeseNo flag
  • Cheddar cheeseNo flag
  • Pasteurised milkNo flag
  • Lactic fermentsNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Annatto · E160bLow

    Natural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.

  • ColourNo flag
  • E460iiNo flag
  • Anti caking agentNo flag
  • TomatoNo flag›
  • OliveNo flag›
  • OliveNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Ferrous gluconate · E579No flag
  • Spring onionNo flag
  • Sodium phosphates (E339)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

Bean sauce (water, cooked pinto beans, spice mix [sea salt, granulated cane sugar, lactic acid, cultured sugar, modified food starch, ground cumin, garlic, chili powder {chili peppers, spices, salt, garlic powder, oregano, and less than 2% silicon dioxide to prevent caking}, onion powder, paprika, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, cayenne pepper, oregano]), cheese dip sauce (water, sour cream [cultured cream, modified corn starch, sodium citrate, locust bean gum, potassium sorbate {preservative}, carrageenan], cream cheese [milk, cream, contains less than 2% of salt, carob bean gum, cheese culture], spice mix [modified food starch, cheese powder {whey, maltodextrin, reduced lactose whey, canola oil, cheddar cheese (cultured milk, salt, enzymes), natural flavor, salt, natural blue cheese flavor, disodium phosphate, citric acid, lactic acid, silicon dioxide added as an anti-caking agent, artificial colors (including yellow 6 and yellow 5)}, sea salt, cultured sugar, lactic acid, chili powder {chili peppers, spices, salt, garlic powder, oregano, and less than 2% silicon dioxide to prevent caking), ground cumin, garlic, stabilizer {xanthan gum, guar gum, dextrose}, paprika, onion powder, oregano, cayenne pepper, granulated cane sugar, turmeric, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate], cheddar cheese [cheddar cheese {pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes, annatto (color)}, powdered cellulose {to prevent caking}], tomato paste [tomatoes], canola oil and extra virgin olive oil), beef dip sauce (water, ground beef, tomato paste [tomatoes], spice mix [modified food starch, sea salt, cultured sugar, chili powder {chili peppers, spices, salt, garlic powder, oregano, and less than 2% silicon dioxide to prevent caking}, lactic acid, ground cumin, garlic, granulated cane sugar, onion powder, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate], beef base [beef and concentrated beef stock, salt, yeast extract, evaporated cane sugar, dried onion, natural flavoring, potato flour]), cheddar cheese (cheddar cheese [pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes, annatto {color}], powdered cellulose [to prevent caking]), roma tomato, olives (olives, water, salt, ferrous gluconate), green onion.

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Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy.

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

Food health

Nutrition profile and additives of concern

Contains additive of concern
  • TartrazineSouthampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
  • Sodium benzoatePreservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
  • Annatto / bixin / norbixinNatural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.
  • Sodium phosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
  • CarrageenanDegraded carrageenan, and in some animal/in-vitro studies food-grade carrageenan, are linked to intestinal inflammation; human evidence is limited and contested.

Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety

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1 high · 7 low · 4 not assessed

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