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Night HawkFrozen Foods · 0041709019870

Salisbury steak 'n mashed potatoes

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 8 additives of concern.

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Egg
  • Gluten
  • Soy
  • Sulphites

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

Why it's rated this way

8 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. 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.
  3. 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.
  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. 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.
  6. 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.
  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

  • Salisbury steak with mushroom gravy54.5%No flag
  • Salisbury steak27.5%No flag
  • Beef13.5%No flag›
  • Onions6.8%No flag›
  • Water3.4%No flag›
  • Textured plant protein1.7%No flag
  • Soya flour0.8%No flag›
  • Caramel coloring · E150a0.8%No flag
  • Dried egg product0.8%No flag
  • Whole eggs0.4%No flag
  • Corn syrup solids0.2%No flag›
  • Salt0.2%No flag›
  • Salt0.4%No flag›
  • Black pepper0.2%No flag›
  • Garlic0.1%No flag›
  • Mushroom gravy<0.1%No flag
  • Water<0.1%No flag›
  • Mushrooms<0.1%No flag›
  • Brown gravy mixNo flag
  • Modified corn starchNo flag›
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • HydrolyzedNo flag
  • Corn glutenNo flag›
  • SoyaNo flag›
  • Wheat glutenNo flag›
  • ProteinsNo flag
  • DextroseNo flag›
  • Beef fatNo flag›
  • With tbhq · E319No flag
  • Bht as preservativeNo flag
  • Caramel color · E150aNo flag
  • OnionNo flag›
  • BeetrootNo flag
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Disodium guanylate · E627Low

    Ribonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.

  • Disodium inosinate · E631Low

    Ribonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.

  • And less than 55 ppm sulfiting agentsNo flag
  • WineNo flag›
  • Sauterne wineNo flag
  • OnionsNo flag›
  • OnionNo flag›
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • Black pepperNo flag›
  • Mashed potatoes topped with cheddar cheese and bacon bits22.7%No flag
  • Mashed potatoes11.4%No flag
  • Water5.7%No flag›
  • Potato flakes2.8%No flag
  • Potatoes1.4%No flag›
  • Vegetable0.7%No flag
  • Palm oil0.7%No flag›
  • Emulsifier0.4%No flag
  • Sodium acid pyrophosphate · E450i0.2%No flag
  • Sodium bisulfite · E222<0.1%No flag
  • Citric acid added as preservatives<0.1%No flag
  • Heavy whipping cream1.4%No flag
  • Fresh cream0.7%No flag
  • Skimmed milk0.4%No flag
  • Less than 1% each of mono- and diglycerides0.2%No flag
  • Polysorbate 8o<0.1%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.

  • Margarine0.7%No flag›
  • Hydrogenated soy oil0.4%No flag
  • Water0.2%No flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Vegetable mono- and diglycerides<0.1%No flag
  • Soya bean<0.1%No flag›
  • Soya lecithin<0.1%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 · E330No flag
  • Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Calcium disodium edta added to protect flavorNo flag
  • E160aiNo flag
  • ColourNo flag
  • Retinyl palmitateNo flag›
  • Butter burst0.4%No flag
  • Whey0.2%No flag›
  • Buttermilk<0.1%No flag›
  • Butter<0.1%No flag›
  • Cream<0.1%No flag›
  • Water<0.1%No flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Natural flavouring<0.1%No flag
  • Less than 2% silicon dioxide an anti-caking agent<0.1%No flag
  • Salt0.2%No flag›
  • Cheddar cheese<0.1%No flag
  • Pasteurised milk<0.1%No flag
  • Lactic ferments<0.1%No flag
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Annatto · E160bLow

    Natural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.

  • Vegetable pigmentNo flag
  • Potato starchNo flag›
  • E460iiNo flag
  • Anti caking agentNo flag
  • Natamycin · E235No flag
  • PreservativeNo flag
  • Bacon<0.1%No flag
  • With water<0.1%No flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Sodium erythorbate · E316<0.1%No flag
  • Sodium nitrite · E250High

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

  • May also contain smoke flavoringNo flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • DextroseNo flag›
  • Brown sugarNo flag›
  • Sodium phosphates · E339No flag
  • Potassium chloride · E508No flag
  • FlavouringNo flag
  • Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate

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

  • 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

Salisbury steak with mushroom gravy [salisbury steak (beef, onions, water, textured vegetable protein (soy flour, caramel coloring (contains sulfites)), dried egg product (whole eggs, corn syrup solids, salt), salt, black pepper, garlic powder), mushroom gravy (water, mushrooms, brown gravy mix (modified corn starch, maltodextrin, salt, hydrolyzed (corn gluten, soy, wheat gluten) proteins, dextrose, beef fat (with tbhq and bht as preservative), caramel color, onion powder, beet powder, natural flavor, disodium guanylate, disodium inosinate, and less than 55 ppm sulfiting agents), burgundy wine, sauterne wine, onions, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper)], mashed potatoes topped with cheddar cheese and bacon bits [mashed potatoes (water, potato flakes (potatoes, vegetable (palm oil) emulsifier, sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bisulfite and citric acid added as preservatives), heavy whipping cream (heavy cream, skim milk, less than 1% each of mono and diglycerides, polysorbate 8o 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), cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes, annatto (vegetable color), potato starch and powdered cellulose, (to prevent caking), natamycin (a natural mold inhibitor)), bacon (cured with water, salt, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite, may also contain smoke flavoring, sugar, dextrose, brown sugar, sodium phosphates, potassium chloride, flavoring).

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Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Egg, Gluten, Soy, Sulphites.

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

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.
  • 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.
  • Annatto / bixin / norbixinNatural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety

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2 moderate · 1 not assessed

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  1. 03MargarineNot assessed

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