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Chicken breast and bacon with broccoli in a cheese
Marie Callender'sFrozen Foods · 0021131000332

Chicken breast and bacon with broccoli in a cheese

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 7 additives of concern.

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Soy

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 4 Feb 2026

Why it's rated this way

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

  1. Sodium nitriteHigh concernForms carcinogenic nitrosamines in cured/processed meat; processed meat classified IARC Group 1.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Forms carcinogenic nitrosamines in cured/processed meat; processed meat classified IARC Group 1.
    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 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.
  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. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.

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

Ingredients

  • Mashed potatoes60%No flag
  • Potato flakes30.9%No flag
  • Water15.6%No flag›
  • Potatoes7.7%No flag›
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E4713.8%No flag
  • Citric acid · E3301.9%No flag
  • Disodium dihydrogen pyrophosphate · E450i1%No flag
  • Bht · E3210.5%Moderate

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

  • Sodium bisulfite · E2220.5%Moderate

    Sulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.

  • Water14.5%No flag›
  • Cream7.3%No flag›
  • Butter3.6%No flag›
  • Cream1.8%No flag›
  • Salt1.8%No flag›
  • Soya oil1.8%No flag›
  • Spring onion0.9%No flag
  • Skimmed milk powder0.5%No flag
  • Salt0.2%No flag›
  • Spice0.1%No flag›
  • Xanthan gum · E415<0.1%No flag
  • Guar gum · E412<0.1%No flag
  • Cheese sauce20%No flag
  • Water10%No flag›
  • Cheddar club cheese5%No flag
  • Soured milk2.5%No flag
  • Salt1.3%No flag›
  • Enzyme0.6%No flag›
  • Annatto · E160b0.6%Low

    Natural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.

  • Maltodextrin2.5%No flag›
  • Soya oil1.3%No flag›
  • Butter0.6%No flag›
  • Cream0.3%No flag›
  • Salt0.3%No flag›
  • Enzyme modified cheese0.3%No flag
  • Cheddar0.2%No flag
  • Colby cheese<0.1%No flag
  • Milk<0.1%No flag›
  • Lactic ferments<0.1%No flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Water<0.1%No flag›
  • Lactic acid · E270<0.1%No flag
  • Yeast extractNo flag›
  • Sodium citrateNo 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.

  • SaltNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Whey0.2%No flag›
  • Skimmed milk powder<0.1%No flag
  • Modified corn starch<0.1%No flag›
  • Onions<0.1%No flag›
  • Contains 2% and less ofNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Methylcellulose · E461No flag
  • E339iiNo flag
  • Xanthan gum · E415No flag
  • Annatto · E160bLow

    Natural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.

  • Guar gum · E412No flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Chicken10%No flag›
  • Chicken breast5%No flag›
  • Water2.5%No flag›
  • Isolated soy protein product1.3%No flag
  • Soy protein isolate0.6%No flag›
  • Modified potato starch0.3%No flag
  • Corn starch0.2%No flag›
  • Carrageenan · E407<0.1%Low

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

  • Soya lecithin<0.1%No flag›
  • Dextrose0.6%No flag›
  • Salt0.3%No flag›
  • Flavouring0.3%No flag
  • Broccoli5%No flag›
  • Bacon5%No flag
  • With water2.5%No flag›
  • Salt1.3%No flag›
  • Sodium phosphates · E3390.6%Low

    Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.

  • Sodium erythorbate · E3160.3%No flag
  • Sodium nitrite · E2500.2%High

    Forms carcinogenic nitrosamines in cured/processed meat; processed meat classified IARC Group 1.

  • May contain<0.1%No flag
  • Sugar<0.1%No flag›
  • Brown sugar<0.1%No flag›
  • Smoke flavouring<0.1%No flag
  • 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

Mashed potatoes (rehydrated potato flakes and granules [water, potatoes, mono - and diglycerides, citric acid, disodium dihydrogen pyrophosphate, bht, sodium bisulfite], water, cream, butter [cream, salt], soybean oil, green onions, nonfat dry milk, salt, spice, xanthan gum, guar gum), cheese sauce (water, cheddar club cheese [pasteurized cultured milk, salt, enzymes, annatto], maltodextrin, soybean oil, butter [cream, salt], enzyme modified cheese [cheddar and colby cheese {pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes}, water, lactic acid, yeast extract, sodium citrate, sodium phosphate, salt, enzymes], whey, nonfat dry milk, modified corn starch, onions, contains 2% or less of: salt, methylcellulose, disodium phosphate, xanthan gum, annatto, guar gum, citric acid), cooked chicken (chicken breast, water, isolated soy protein product [isolated soy protein, modified potato starch, corn starch, carrageenan, soy lecithin], dextrose, salt, flavoring), broccoli, bacon (cured with water, salt, sodium phosphates, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite. may contain: sugar, brown sugar, and/or smoke flavor).

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Soy.

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 4 Feb 2026

Food health

Nutrition profile and additives of concern

Contains additive of concern
  • Sodium nitriteForms carcinogenic nitrosamines in cured/processed meat; processed meat classified IARC Group 1.
  • Sodium hydrogen sulphiteSulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.
  • Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)Antioxidant; animal-study tumour/endocrine signals; structurally related to BHA.
  • 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.
  • DiphosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.

Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety

Chemical identity has not been assessed for these 2 ingredients yet.

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