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Ortega, fiesta flats kit
Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 2 additives of concern (worst: Ammonia caramel).
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Allergens
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Checked against the Open Food Facts record · updated 22 Apr 2020
Why it's rated this way
2 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.
Ingredients
- Fiesta flats51.7%No flag
- Whole grain yellow corn flour51.7%No flag
- Taco sauce1.7%No flag
- Tomato puree0.9%No flag
- Tomato concentrate1.7%No flag
- Citric acid · E3301.7%No flag
- Green chili pepper1.7%No flag
- Sodium benzoate · E2111.7%Moderate
Preservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
- To preserve freshness1.7%No flag
- Xanthan gum · E4151%No flag
- Taco seasoning0.3%No flag
- Yellow corn flour0.3%No flag
- Citric acid · E330No flag
- Natural flavouringNo flag
- Caramel color · E150aNo flag
- Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate
Caramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
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Fiesta flats: whole grain yellow corn flour, palm oil, salt. taco sauce: tomato puree (water, tomato paste), water, corn syrup, distilled vinegar, salt, modified cornstarch, spices, paprika, citric acid, green chili powder, sodium benzoate (to preserve freshness), xanthan gum, onion powder. taco seasoning: yellow corn flour, salt, maltodextrin, paprika, spices, modified corn starch, sugar, garlic powder, citric acid, yeast extract, natural flavor, caramel color.
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.
Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety
What drives this
- SaltLow concern
- WaterLow concern
- Corn SyrupLow concern
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