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Frozen Foods · 0021130108459

Orange chicken

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

Food health
High
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Egg
  • Gluten
  • Sesame
  • Soy

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

Why it's rated this way

7 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. 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. Phosphoric acidMinor concernAcidulant (colas); high total phosphate intake linked to bone-mineral and renal concerns in some studies.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Acidulant (colas); high total phosphate intake linked to bone-mineral and renal concerns in some 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.
  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

  • Fried rice with carrots62.5%No flag
  • Edamame18.8%No flag
  • Cooked white rice9.4%No flag
  • Carrots4.7%No flag›
  • Yellow carrots2.3%No flag
  • Edamame1.2%No flag
  • Soya bean1.2%No flag›
  • Scrambled egg white product0.6%No flag
  • Egg white0.3%No flag›
  • Modified corn starch0.1%No flag›
  • Skimmed milk<0.1%No flag
  • Whey protein isolate<0.1%No flag
  • Soya oil<0.1%No 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.

  • SaltNo flag›
  • Natural egg flavorNo flag
  • Guar gum · E412No flag
  • Xanthan gum · E415No flag
  • Annatto · E160bLow

    Natural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.

  • ColourNo flag
  • Water0.3%No flag›
  • Spring onion0.1%No flag
  • Soy sauce<0.1%No flag›
  • Water<0.1%No flag›
  • Wheat<0.1%No flag›
  • Soya beanNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Lactic acid · E270No flag
  • Sodium benzoate · E211Moderate

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

  • PreservativeNo flag
  • Ginger<0.1%No flag›
  • Ginger<0.1%No flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Phosphoric acid · E338Low

    Acidulant (colas); high total phosphate intake linked to bone-mineral and renal concerns in some studies.

  • Sesame oil<0.1%No flag›
  • Soya oilNo flag›
  • Chicken flavouringNo flag
  • Yeast extractNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • ChickenNo flag›
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Soy sauceNo flag›
  • Soya beanNo flag›
  • WheatNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Tapioca maltodextrinNo flag
  • Chicken fatNo flag›
  • Soya flourNo flag›
  • Torula yeastNo flag›
  • FlavouringNo flag
  • Caramel color · E150aNo flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Grill flavorNo flag
  • From vegetable oilNo flag›
  • Modified corn starchNo flag›
  • Corn syrup solidsNo flag›
  • E339iiNo flag
  • Lactic acid · E270No flag
  • Calcium lactate · E327No flag
  • Smoke flavouringNo flag
  • Oriental spice baseNo flag
  • GingerNo flag›
  • Chili garlic sauceNo flag
  • Chili peppersNo flag›
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Rice vinegarNo flag
  • Acetic acid · E260No flag
  • Modified food starchNo flag›
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • Sesame oilNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Canola oilNo flag›
  • Soya beanNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Corn starchNo flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • WheatNo flag›
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Brown sugarNo flag›
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • Caramel color · E150aNo flag
  • VinegarNo flag›
  • Yeast extractNo flag›
  • Modified corn starchNo flag›
  • Yeast extractNo flag›
  • Yeast extractNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Butter flavouringNo flag
  • ButterNo flag›
  • ButtermilkNo flag›
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • Modified food starchNo flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • Cooked battered white meat chicken9.4%No flag
  • Boneless skinless chicken breast with rib meat4.7%No flag
  • Corn starch2.3%No flag›
  • Water1.2%No flag›
  • Egg white0.6%No flag›
  • Wheat flour0.3%No flag›
  • Niacin · E3750.1%No flag
  • Reduced iron<0.1%No flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrate<0.1%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E101<0.1%No flag
  • Folic acid<0.1%No flag›
  • Salt0.1%No flag›
  • Batter<0.1%No flag
  • Yellow corn flour<0.1%No flag
  • Wheat flour<0.1%No flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Raising agentNo flag
  • Sodium acid pyrophosphate · E450iNo flag
  • E500iiNo flag
  • Guar gum · E412No flag
  • Skimmed milkNo flag
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • And eggsNo flag›
  • Soya oil<0.1%No flag›
  • Egg<0.1%No flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • Caramel color · E150aNo flag
  • Cayenne pepperNo flag›
  • Fried in soybean oilNo flag
  • Orange sauce9.4%No flag
  • Water4.7%No flag›
  • Sugar2.3%No flag›
  • Soy sauce1.2%No flag›
  • Water0.6%No flag›
  • Wheat0.3%No flag›
  • Soya bean0.1%No flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Lactic acid · E270<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.

  • Preservative<0.1%No flag
  • Orange juice0.6%No flag›
  • Apple0.3%No flag›
  • Modified corn starch0.1%No flag›
  • Lemon juice<0.1%No flag›
  • Water<0.1%No flag›
  • Concentrated lemon juice<0.1%No flag
  • Ginger<0.1%No flag›
  • Ginger<0.1%No flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Phosphoric acid · E338Low

    Acidulant (colas); high total phosphate intake linked to bone-mineral and renal concerns in some studies.

  • Hoisin sauce<0.1%No flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Soy pasteNo flag
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Soya beanNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Wheat flourNo flag›
  • Rice vinegarNo flag
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Sesame oilNo flag›
  • Chili pepperNo flag›
  • Chili peppersNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • Chili peppers<0.1%No flag›
  • Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate

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

  • 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.

  • 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

Fried rice with carrots & edamame (cooked white rice, carrots, yellow carrots, edamame [soybeans], scrambled egg white product [egg whites, modified corn starch, nonfat milk, whey protein isolate, soybean oil, carrageenan, salt, natural egg flavor, guar gum, xanthan gum, annatto {color}], water, green onions, soy sauce [water, wheat, soybeans, salt, lactic acid, sodium benzoate {preservative}], ginger puree [ginger, water, phosphoric acid], sesame oil, soybean oil, chicken flavor [yeast extract, salt, chicken powder, maltodextrin, sugar, soy sauce solids {soybeans, wheat, salt}, tapioca maltodextrin, chicken fat, soy flour, torula yeast, flavor, caramel color, citric acid, grill flavor {from vegetable oil}, modified corn starch, corn syrup solids, disodium phosphate, lactic acid, calcium lactate, smoke flavor], oriental spice base [sauteed ginger, chili garlic sauce {chili peppers, garlic, water, salt, sugar, rice vinegar, acetic acid, modified food starch}, maltodextrin, sesame oil, salt, sugar, canola oil, soybeans, water, corn starch, spice, wheat, natural flavoring, brown sugar, garlic powder, caramel color, vinegar, yeast extract], modified corn starch, yeast extract [yeast extract, salt], salt, butter flavor [dehydrated butter, buttermilk powder, natural flavor, maltodextrin, modified food starch], spices), cooked battered white meat chicken (boneless skinless chicken breast with rib meat, corn starch, water, egg whites, enriched bleached wheat flour [niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], salt, batter [yellow corn flour, bleached wheat flour, salt, leavening {sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate}, guar gum, nonfat milk, spices, and eggs], soybean oil, egg, spice, caramel color, cayenne pepper, fried in soybean oil), orange sauce (water, sugar, soy sauce [water, wheat, soybeans, salt, lactic acid, sodium benzoate {preservative}], orange juice concentrate, apple concentrate, modified corn starch, lemon juice [water, lemon juice concentrate], ginger puree [ginger, water, phosphoric acid], hoisin sauce [sugar, soy paste {water, soybean, salt, wheat flour}, rice vinegar, salted garlic {garlic, salt}, sesame oil, salted chili {chili peppers, water, salt}, spices], crushed chili peppers).

Alerts

Declared allergens

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

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

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.
  • Annatto / bixin / norbixinNatural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.
  • Phosphoric acidAcidulant (colas); high total phosphate intake linked to bone-mineral and renal concerns in some studies.
  • 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.

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