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Breaded Mozzarella Cheese Planks With Marinara Sauce
Meijer Inc.Frozen Foods · 0708820813359

Breaded Mozzarella Cheese Planks With Marinara Sauce

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

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Egg
  • Gluten
  • Soy

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 14 Apr 2023

Why it's rated this way

5 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. 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.
  4. Calcium 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. 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

  • Cheese planks51.2%No flag
  • Part skim mozzarella cheese26.2%No flag
  • Pasteurized semi skimmed milk25%No flag
  • Lactic ferments24.4%No flag
  • Salt0.7%No flag›
  • Enzyme0.7%No flag›
  • Fortified wheat flour0.7%No flag
  • Wheat flour0.4%No flag›
  • Niacin · E3750.2%No flag
  • Ferrous sulfate<0.1%No flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrate<0.1%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E101<0.1%No flag
  • Folic acid<0.1%No flag›
  • Water0.7%No flag›
  • Vegetable oil0.7%No flag›
  • Soya bean0.4%No flag›
  • Canola0.4%No flag›
  • Wheat flour0.7%No flag›
  • Potato starch0.7%No flag›
  • Contains 2% and less of caramel color0.7%No flag
  • Parsley0.7%No flag›
  • Dextrose0.7%No flag›
  • Egg white0.7%No flag›
  • Paprika0.7%No flag›
  • Colour0.7%No flag
  • Food starch-modified0.7%No flag›
  • Garlic0.7%No flag›
  • Raising agent0.7%No flag
  • E500ii0.4%No flag
  • Sodium acid pyrophosphate · E450i0.2%No flag
  • Monocalcium phosphate · E341i0.2%No flag
  • Natural flavouring0.7%No flag
  • Skimmed milk0.7%No flag
  • Onion0.7%No flag›
  • Salt0.7%No flag›
  • Sodium alginate spice0.7%No flag
  • Sugar0.7%No flag›
  • Whey0.7%No flag›
  • Yeast0.7%No flag›
  • Yellow corn flour0.7%No flag
  • Marinara sauce0.7%No flag
  • Water0.7%No flag›
  • Tomatoes0.7%No flag›
  • Distilled white vinegar0.7%No flag
  • Corn syrup0.7%No flag›
  • High fructose corn syrup0.7%No flag›
  • Olive oil0.7%No flag›
  • Salt0.7%No flag›
  • Italian seasoning0.7%No flag
  • Salt0.4%No flag›
  • Dehydrated onion0.2%No flag
  • Spice<0.1%No flag›
  • Sugar dehydrated garlic<0.1%No flag
  • Monosodium glutamate · E621<0.1%Moderate

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

  • Parmigiano reggiano<0.1%No flag
  • Garlic0.7%No flag›
  • Dehydrated onion0.5%No flag
  • Potassium sorbate · E2020.2%No flag
  • Sodium benzoate · E2110.1%Moderate

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

  • Preservative0.1%No flag
  • Basil<0.1%No flag›
  • Oregano<0.1%No flag›
  • Black pepper<0.1%No flag›
  • Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate

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

  • Calcium phosphates (E341)Low

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

  • 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

Cheese planks:part skim mozzarella cheese (pasteurized part skim milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), water, vegetable oil (soybean and/or canola), wheat flour, potato starch, contains 2% or less of caramel color, dehydrated parsley, dextrose, egg whites, extractives of paprika (color), food starch - modified, garlic powder, leavening (sodium bicarbonate, sodium acid pyrophosphate, monocalcium phosphate), natural flavor, nonfat milk, onion powder, salt, sodium alginate spice, sugar, whey, yeast, yellow corn flour. marinara sauce: water, tomatoes, distilled white vinegar, corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, olive oil, salt, italian seasoning (salt, dehydrated onion, spices, sugar dehydrated garlic, monosodium glutamate, parmesan cheese), dehydrated garlic, dehydrated onion, potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate (preservatives), basil, oregano, black pepper.

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Egg, Gluten, Soy.

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 14 Apr 2023

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.
  • Monosodium glutamate (MSG)Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
  • Calcium phosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
  • 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

What drives this

1 high · 2 moderate · 10 low · 10 not assessed

10 of 23 ingredients not yet assessed · Show all

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