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Pot Pie With Turkey & Vegetables

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 9 additives of concern.

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Celery
  • Dairy
  • Gluten
  • Soy

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 22 Apr 2020

Why it's rated this way

9 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. Potassium metabisulphiteModerate concernSulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Sulphite; asthma/allergic-type 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)Moderate concernAntioxidant; animal-study tumour/endocrine signals; structurally related to BHA.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Antioxidant; animal-study tumour/endocrine signals; structurally related to BHA.
    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. Calcium propionateMinor concernPropionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Propionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.
    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. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.

A food's rating also reflects nutrition (Nutri-Score) and processing (NOVA); the additives above are the ingredient-level part of it.

Ingredients

  • Filling52.9%No flag
  • Water23.5%No flag›
  • Turkey11.8%No flag›
  • Turkey breast5.9%No flag›
  • Broth2.9%No flag
  • Salt0.6%No flag›
  • Dextrose0.6%No flag›
  • Sodium phosphate · E3390.6%Low

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

  • Vegetable oil1%No flag›
  • Red potatoes5.9%No flag
  • Poultry gravy2.9%No flag
  • Maltodextrin1.5%No flag›
  • Corn starch0.7%No flag›
  • Whey0.4%No flag›
  • From milk0.4%No flag›
  • Chicken0.2%No flag›
  • Modified corn starch<0.1%No flag›
  • Corn syrup solids<0.1%No flag›
  • Hydrolyzed corn gluten<0.1%No flag›
  • Soy and wheat gluten proteins<0.1%No flag
  • Chicken fatNo flag›
  • Canola oilNo flag›
  • Soya oilNo flag›
  • Less than 2% of nonfat milkNo flag
  • OnionNo flag›
  • Xanthan gum · E415No flag
  • Yeast extractNo flag›
  • YeastNo flag›
  • Sodium caseinateNo flag›
  • From milkNo flag›
  • Enzyme-modified butterNo flag
  • ButterNo flag›
  • E340iiNo flag
  • Disodium inosinae and disodium guanylateNo flag
  • ColourNo flag
  • Soya beanNo flag›
  • Cottonseed oilsNo flag›
  • Lactic acid · E270No flag
  • Caramel color · E150aNo flag
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E471No flag
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • E339iiNo flag
  • Datem · E472eNo flag
  • Calcium lactate · E327No flag
  • Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Thiamin hydrochlorideNo flag›
  • Guar gum · E412No flag
  • DextroseNo flag›
  • PreservativeNo flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Propyl gallate · E310No flag
  • Bha · E320Moderate

    Antioxidant; classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (animal forestomach tumours).

  • Bht · E321Moderate

    Antioxidant; animal-study tumour/endocrine signals; structurally related to BHA.

  • Tocopherols · E306No flag
  • Silicon dioxide · E551No flag
  • Yellow onion1.5%No flag
  • Carrots0.7%No flag›
  • Celery0.4%No flag›
  • Portabella mushrooms0.2%No flag
  • Half and half creamer<0.1%No flag
  • Milk<0.1%No flag›
  • Cream<0.1%No flag›
  • Sherry cooking wine<0.1%No flag
  • Sherry wine<0.1%No flag
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Potassium metabisulfite · E224<0.1%Moderate

    Sulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.

  • Preservative<0.1%No flag
  • Olive oil<0.1%No flag›
  • Garlic in oil<0.1%No flag
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Soya oilNo flag›
  • Phosphoric acid · E338Low

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

  • Sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate added as preservativesNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Thyme) pie shellNo flag
  • FlourNo flag›
  • Wheat flourNo flag›
  • Niacin · E375No flag
  • Ferrous sulfateNo flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrateNo flag›
  • Riboflavin · E101No flag
  • Folic acidNo flag›
  • Pie shorteningNo flag
  • Palm oilNo flag›
  • Soya oilNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Corn syrupNo flag›
  • Contains 2% and less of each of the followingNo flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Calcium proplonateNo flag
  • ColourNo flag
  • DextroseNo flag›
  • Yellow 5 and 6No flag
  • Pie topNo flag
  • FlourNo flag›
  • Wheat flourNo flag›
  • Niacin · E375No flag
  • Ferrous sulfateNo flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrateNo flag›
  • Riboflavin · E101No flag
  • Folic acidNo flag›
  • Pie shorteningNo flag
  • Palm oilNo flag›
  • Soya oilNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Corn syrupNo flag›
  • Contains 2% and less of each of the followingNo flag
  • Skimmed milkNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Calcium propionate · E282Low

    Propionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.

  • Liquid eggNo flag
  • Liquid eggsNo flag
  • Citric acid · E330No 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.

  • Disodium guanylate (E627)Low

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

Show original label text

Turkey filling (water, turkey (turkey breast, turkey broth, salt, dextrose, sodium phosphate, vegetable oil), red potatoes, poultry gravy (maltodextrin, cornstarch, whey (from milk), dehydrated cooked chicken, modified cornstarch, corn syrup solids, hydrolyzed corn gluten, soy and wheat gluten proteins, chicken fat, partially hydrogenated canola oil, soybean oil, less than 2% of nonfat milk, onion powder, xanthan gum, yeast extract, yeast, sodium caseinate (from milk), enzyme-modified butter, dehydrated butter, dipotassium phosphate, disodium inosinae and disodium guanylate, artificial colors, partially hydrogenated soybean and cottonseed oils, lactic acid, caramel color, mono - and diglycerides, spice, disodium phosphate, datem, calcium lactate, natural and artificial flavors, thiamine hydrochloride, guar gum, dextrose, preservatives (citric acid, propyl gallate, bha,bht, tocopherols), silicon dioxide), yellow onion, carrots, celery, portabella mushrooms, half & half creamer (milk, cream), sherry cooking wine (sherry wine, salt, potassium metabisulfite (preservative)), olive oil, garlic in oil (garlic, water, soy oil, phosphoric acid, sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate added as preservatives), salt, thyme) pie shell (enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), pie shortening (palm oil, soybean oil), water, corn syrup, contains 2% or less of each of the following: sugar, salt, calcium proplonate, artificial color (dextrose, yellow 5 and 6)), pie top (enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), pie shortening (palm oil, soybean oil), water, corn syrup, contains 2% or less of each of the following: nonfat milk, salt, calcium propionate), liquid egg (whole liquid eggs, citric acid).

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Celery, Dairy, Gluten, Soy.

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 22 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.
  • Potassium metabisulphiteSulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.
  • Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA)Antioxidant; classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (animal forestomach tumours).
  • Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)Antioxidant; animal-study tumour/endocrine signals; structurally related to BHA.
  • Calcium propionatePropionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.
  • 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.
  • Potassium phosphatesInorganic 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.

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