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Seafood · 0075391940068

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Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health high · 6 additives of concern.

Food health
High
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Celery
  • Dairy
  • Egg
  • Fish
  • Gluten
  • Soy

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

Why it's rated this way

6 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. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. PolyphosphatesMinor 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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

  • Imitation Crabmeat51.7%No flag
  • Saithe25.9%No flag›
  • Cod12.9%No flag›
  • Whiting6.4%No flag›
  • Water3.2%No flag›
  • Wheat starch1.6%No flag›
  • Potato starch0.8%No flag›
  • Sugar0.4%No flag›
  • Tapioca starch0.2%No flag
  • Salt0.1%No flag›
  • Natural and artificial crab flavors<0.1%No flag
  • Hydrolysed soy protein<0.1%No flag
  • Egg white<0.1%No flag›
  • Sorbitol · E420No flag
  • E450iiiNo flag
  • E452viNo flag
  • Potassium chloride · E508No 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.

  • Celery24.2%No flag›
  • Crab meat12.1%No flag
  • Wheat flour6%No flag›
  • Cream cheese3%No flag
  • Pasteurised milk1.5%No flag
  • Cream cheese culture0.8%No flag
  • Salt0.4%No flag›
  • Stabiliser0.2%No flag
  • Xanthen and<0.1%No flag
  • Or carob bean and<0.1%No flag
  • Or guar gum · E412<0.1%No flag
  • Onions<0.1%No flag›
  • Red bell pepper<0.1%No flag›
  • Green peppers<0.1%No flag›
  • Water<0.1%No flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • DextroseNo flag›
  • YeastNo flag›
  • Distilled vinegarNo flag›
  • Corn sweetenersNo flag
  • Caramel color · E150aNo flag
  • Raising agentNo flag
  • Sodium aluminum phosphate · E541No flag
  • E500iiNo flag
  • Hydrolyzed soy and corn proteinsNo flag
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • AnchovyNo flag›
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Sherry wineNo flag
  • SolidsNo flag
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • Disodium guanylate · E627Low

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

  • Disodium inosinate · E631Low

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

  • Prefried in soybean oilNo flag
  • Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate

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

  • 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.

  • Polyphosphates (E452)Low

    Inorganic 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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Imitation Crabmeat (Pollock, Cod and/or Whiting, water, wheat starch, potato starch, sugar, tapioca starch, salt, natural and artificial crab flavors, hydrolyzed soya protein, egg whites, sorbitol, sodium pyrophosphate, sodium tripolyphosphate, potassium chloride, carrageenan), celery, crab meat, bleached wheat flour, cream cheese(Pasteurized milk and cream cheese culture, salt, stabilizers(xanthen and /or carob bean and /or guar gum), onions, red peppers, green peppers, water, salt, dextrose, yeast, distilled vinegar, corn sweeteners, caramel color, leavening(sodium aluminum phosphate, sodium bicarbonate), hydrolyzed soy and corn proteins, garlic powder, anchovies, natural flavor, sherry wine, solids, spices, disodium guanylate, disodium inosinate, prefried in soybean oil

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Celery, Dairy, Egg, Fish, Gluten, 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.
  • 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.
  • PolyphosphatesInorganic 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.
  • 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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4 low · 9 not assessed

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