Declared allergens
This product declares Gluten, Soy.
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 3 May 2025
Pappy'S Hoodoo Sauce, Hoodoo
Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health high · 4 additives of concern.
- High
Allergens
- Gluten
- Soy
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 3 May 2025
Why it's rated this way
4 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.
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.
Ingredients
- Tomato concentrate24.1%No flag
- Worcestershire Sauce3%No flag
- Caramel Color · E150a<0.1%No flag
- Tamarind Natural FlavorNo flag
- Apple Sauce0.8%No flag
- Lime Juice ConcentrateNo flag
- Concentrated lemon juiceNo flag
- Citric Acid · E330No flag
- Sodium Benzoate · E211Moderate
Preservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
- Potassium Sorbate · E202No flag
- PreservativeNo flag
- Caramel Color · E150aNo flag
- Phosphoric Acid · E338Low
Acidulant (colas); high total phosphate intake linked to bone-mineral and renal concerns in some studies.
- Gum Arabic · E414No flag
- Natural flavouringNo flag
- Ascorbic Acid · E300No flag
- Bha · E320Moderate
Antioxidant; classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (animal forestomach tumours).
- PreservativeNo flag
- Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate
Caramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
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Water, Tomato Paste, Sugar, Apple Cider Vinegar, Worcestershire Sauce (Vinegar, Molasses, Corn Syrup, Water, Salt, Caramel Color, Garlic Powder, Sugar, Spices, Tamarind Natural Flavor), Modified Food Starch, Apple Sauce, Distilled Vinegar, Molasses, Soy Sauce (Water, Wheat, Soybeans, Salt), Prune Juice Concentrate, Salt, Spices, Lime Juice Concentrate, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Garlic Granules, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate And Potassium Sorbate (Preservatives), Caramel Color, Phosphoric Acid, Caffeine, Gum Arabic, Natural Flavors, Turmeric, Ascorbic Acid, Bha (Preservative)
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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).
- Phosphoric acidAcidulant (colas); high total phosphate intake linked to bone-mineral and renal concerns in some studies.
Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety
7 of 14 ingredients not yet assessed · Show allHide
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