Declared allergens
This product declares Dairy, Gluten, Soy, Sulphites.
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 22 Apr 2020
Charbroiled Beef Bites 'N Mashed Potatoes
Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health high · 7 additives of concern.
- High
Allergens
- Dairy
- Gluten
- Soy
- Sulphites
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 22 Apr 2020
Why it's rated this way
7 additives on this label are on our additives-of-concern list.
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.
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.
Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA)Moderate concernAntioxidant; classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (animal forestomach tumours).
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Antioxidant; classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (animal forestomach tumours).
- 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.
Potassium 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.
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.
Polysorbate 80Minor concernSynthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.
- 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.
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.
Ingredients
- Mashed potatoes topped with margarine57.1%No flag
- Mashed potatoes29.5%No flag
- Potato flakes6.9%No flag
- Vegetable1.7%No flag
- Emulsifier0.9%No flag
- Sodium acid pyrophosphate · E450i0.4%No flag
- Citric acid · E3300.2%No flag
- Bha · E3200.1%Moderate
Antioxidant; classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (animal forestomach tumours).
- Heavy whipping cream3.5%No flag
- Fresh cream1.7%No flag
- Skimmed milk0.9%No flag
- Less than 1% each of mono- and diglycerides0.4%No flag
- Polysorbate 80 · E4330.2%Low
Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.
- 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.
- Hydrogenated soy oil0.9%No flag
- Vegetable mono- and diglycerides0.1%No flag
- Sodium benzoate · E211<0.1%Moderate
Preservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
- A preservative<0.1%No flag
- Citric acid · E330<0.1%No flag
- Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
- Calcium disodium edta added to protect flavorNo flag
- E160aiNo flag
- ColourNo flag
- Butter burst0.9%No flag
- Natural flavouring<0.1%No flag
- Less than 2% silicon dioxide an anti-caking agent<0.1%No flag
- Hydrogenated soy oil0.2%No flag
- Vegetable mono- and diglycerides<0.1%No flag
- Sodium benzoate · E211Moderate
Preservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
- A preservativeNo flag
- Citric acid · E330No flag
- Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
- Calcium disodium edta added to protect flavorNo flag
- E160aiNo flag
- ColourNo flag
- Beef patty bites21.4%No flag
- Textured plant protein2.7%No flag
- Caramel coloring · E150a1.3%No flag
- Seasoned salt1.3%No flag
- Pepper gravy1.3%No flag
- Niacin · E375<0.1%No flag
- Riboflavin · E101No flag
- A milk derivativeNo flag
- Mono- and diglycerides · E471No flag
- E340iiNo flag
- Carrageenan · E407Low
Degraded carrageenan, and in some animal/in-vitro studies food-grade carrageenan, are linked to intestinal inflammation; human evidence is limited and contested.
- Artificial flavouringNo flag
- ColourNo flag
- Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate
Caramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
- Potassium phosphates (E340)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
Mashed potatoes topped with margarine [mashed potatoes (water, potato flakes (potatoes, vegetable (palm oil) emulsifier, sodium acid pyrophosphate, citric acid, sulfite, bha), heavy whipping cream (heavy cream, skim milk, less than 1% each of mono and diglycerides, polysorbate 80 and carrageenan), margarine (liquid and hydrogenated soybean oil, water, salt, vegetable mono and diglycerides (soybean), soy lecithin, sodium benzoate (a preservative), citric acid, natural & artificial flavor, calcium disodium edta added to protect flavor, beta carotene (color), vitamin a palmitate added), butter burst (whey, buttermilk, butter (cream, water, salt), salt, natural flavor, less than 2% silicon dioxide an anti-caking agent), salt), margarine (liquid and hydrogenated soybean oil, water, salt, vegetable mono and diglycerides (soybean), soy lecithin, sodium benzoate (a preservative), citric acid, natural & artificial flavor, calcium disodium edta added to protect flavor, beta carotene (color), vitamin a palmitate added)], beef patty bites (beef, water, textured vegetable protein (soy flour, caramel coloring (contains sulfites)), seasoned salt (salt, sugar, chili pepper, spice, extractives of spices, onion powder, garlic powder)), pepper gravy (water, partially hydrogenated soybean and/or cottonseed oil, enriched bleached flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), modified corn starch, corn syrup solids, salt, sodium caseinate (a milk derivative), maltodextrin, mono and diglycerides, black pepper, sodium citrate, dipotassium phosphate, carrageenan, artificial flavor, color added).
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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 hydroxyanisole (BHA)Antioxidant; classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (animal forestomach tumours).
- Potassium 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.
- Polysorbate 80Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.
- 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
- WaterLow concern
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