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Prater's Foods Inc.Frozen Foods · 0077815002833

Broccoli & Rice Casserole

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

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • 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. TartrazineHigh concernSouthampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Southampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in 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.
  2. Sunset yellow FCFHigh concernSouthampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
    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. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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

  • Rice51.7%No flag›
  • Water24.1%No flag›
  • Processed american cheese12.1%No flag
  • Soured milk6%No flag
  • Skimmed milk3%No flag
  • Cream1.5%No flag›
  • Sodium phosphate · E3390.8%Low

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

  • Salt0.4%No flag›
  • Colour0.2%No flag
  • Lactic acid · E270<0.1%No flag
  • Enzyme<0.1%No flag›
  • Broccoli6%No flag›
  • Cheese powder3%No flag
  • Mixed cheese1.5%No flag
  • Whey0.8%No flag›
  • Cheddar cheese0.4%No flag
  • Pasteurised milk0.2%No flag
  • Lactic ferments<0.1%No flag
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Enzyme<0.1%No flag›
  • Butter0.2%No flag›
  • Buttermilk solids<0.1%No flag
  • Sodium phosphate · E339<0.1%Low

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

  • Yellow 5 · E102<0.1%High

    Southampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.

  • Yellow 6 · E110<0.1%High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Enzyme modified cheeseNo flag
  • Cheddar cheeseNo flag
  • Pasteurised milkNo flag
  • Lactic fermentsNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • E339iiNo flag
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Xanthan gum · E415No flag
  • Whey0.8%No flag›
  • Cheddar cheese0.4%No flag
  • Pasteurised milk0.2%No flag
  • Lactic ferments<0.1%No flag
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Enzyme<0.1%No flag›
  • Food starch-modified0.2%No flag›
  • Butter<0.1%No flag›
  • Buttermilk solids<0.1%No flag
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Sodium phosphate · E339<0.1%Low

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

  • Contains less than 2% of carrageenanNo flag
  • Lactic acid · E270No flag
  • Yellow 5 · E102High

    Southampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.

  • Yellow 6 · E110High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Enzyme modified cheeseNo flag
  • Cheddar cheeseNo flag
  • Pasteurised milkNo flag
  • Lactic fermentsNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • E339ii1.5%No flag
  • Enzyme0.8%No flag›
  • Xanthan gum · E4150.4%No flag
  • Maltodextrin0.2%No flag›
  • Modified food starch<0.1%No flag›
  • Whey protein<0.1%No flag›
  • Whey powder<0.1%No flag
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Skimmed milk powderNo flag
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • Potassium chloride · E508No flag
  • Lactic acid · E270No flag
  • Sorbic acid · E200No flag
  • Worcestershire sauceNo flag
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • And silicon dioxide · E551No flag
  • Of paprikaNo flag›
  • Annatto · E160bLow

    Natural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.

  • Modified food starchNo flag›
  • Chicken baseNo flag
  • ChickenNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Hydrolysed corn proteinNo flag
  • Chicken fatNo flag›
  • OnionNo flag›
  • Disodium inosinate · E631Low

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

  • Disodium guanylate · E627Low

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

  • Of turmericNo flag›
  • ColourNo flag
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • Vegetable oilNo flag›
  • Soya beanNo flag›
  • CottonseedNo flag›
  • Cheese flavouringNo flag
  • Cheddar cheeseNo flag
  • Pasteurised milkNo flag
  • Microbial cultureNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • ButterfatNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Skimmed milk powderNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Yeast extractNo flag›
  • Sodium citrateNo flag›
  • And xanthan gum · E415No flag
  • Butter natural flavouringNo flag
  • Natural cream flavorNo flag
  • Black pepperNo flag›
  • ColourNo flag
  • Filtered waterNo flag
  • Fd&c yellow #5 · E102High

    Southampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.

  • #6No flag
  • Sodium benzoate · E211Moderate

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

  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate

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

  • Carrageenan (E407)Low

    Degraded carrageenan, and in some animal/in-vitro studies food-grade carrageenan, are linked to intestinal inflammation; human evidence is limited and contested.

Show original label text

Rice, water, processed american cheese (cultured milk and skim milk, cream, sodium phosphate, salt, artificial color, lactic acid, enzymes), broccoli, cheese powder [dehydrated cheese blend {whey, cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), butter, buttermilk solids, sodium phosphate, yellow 5, yellow 6, natural flavor, enzyme modified cheese (cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), disodium phosphate, enzymes, xanthan gum, )}, {whey, cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), food starch-modified, butter, buttermilk solids, salt, sodium phosphate, contains less than 2% of carrageenan, lactic acid, yellow 5, yellow 6, natural flavor, enzyme modified cheese (cheddar cheese [pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes], disodium phosphate, enzymes, xanthan gum)}, maltodextrin, modified food starch, whey protein concentrated, whey powder, salt, non fat dry milk, spice, potassium chloride, lactic acid, sorbic acid, worcestershire sauce powder {( distilled vinegar, molasses. corn syrup, salt, caramel color, garlic powder, sugar, spices, tamarind, natural flavor, and sulfating agents), maltodextrin, and silicon dioxide}, extractive of paprika, annatto], modified food starch, chicken base (roasted chicken, salt, sugar, hydrolyzed corn protein, chicken fat, onion powder, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate, extractive of turmeric (color), spice extractive), vegetable oil (soybean and/or cottonseed), cheese flavor (cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cultures, salt and enzymes), anhydrous milkfat, water, nonfat milk powder, salt, yeast extract, sodium citrate, and xanthan gum), natural butter flavor, natural cream flavor, black pepper, artificial color (purified water, (fd&c yellow #5 & #6), sodium benzoate, citric acid).

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Soy.

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

Food health

Nutrition profile and additives of concern

Contains additive of concern
  • TartrazineSouthampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
  • Sunset yellow FCFSouthampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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3 moderate · 2 low · 7 not assessed

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