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QfcCanned Foods · 0219583004477

Qfc, cajun krab spread

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 5 additives of concern.

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Egg
  • Fish
  • Gluten
  • Mustard
  • Soy

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

Why it's rated this way

5 additives on this label are on our additives-of-concern list.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

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

Ingredients

  • Imitation crab meat53.8%No flag
  • Fish protein27.1%No flag
  • Saithe13.6%No flag›
  • Pacific whiting13.5%No flag›
  • Water13.4%No flag›
  • Wheat starch6.7%No flag›
  • Rice wine3.3%No flag
  • Water1.7%No flag›
  • Sugar0.8%No flag›
  • Alcohol0.4%No flag›
  • Rice0.2%No flag›
  • Salt0.2%No flag›
  • Egg white1.7%No flag›
  • Sugar0.8%No flag›
  • Sorbitol · E4200.4%No flag
  • Soya oil0.2%No flag›
  • Contains 2% and less of0.1%No flag
  • Natural and artificial flavouring0.1%No flag
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Modified tapioca starch<0.1%No flag
  • Potato starch<0.1%No flag›
  • Calcium carbonate · E170iNo flag
  • CarragenanNo flag
  • Potassium chloride · E508No flag
  • Soy protein isolateNo flag›
  • Wheat glutenNo flag›
  • Oat fibreNo flag
  • Hydrolysed corn proteinNo flag
  • Autolyzed yeast extractNo flag›
  • E452viNo flag
  • E450iiiNo flag
  • Carmine · E120No flag
  • ColourNo flag
  • Neufchatel cheese23.1%No flag
  • Soured milk11.5%No flag
  • Cream5.8%No flag›
  • Salt0.7%No flag›
  • Stabiliser5.1%No flag
  • Xanthan · E4150.7%No flag
  • Carob bean0.4%No flag›
  • Guar gums · E4124%No flag
  • Salad dressing11.5%No flag
  • Water5.8%No flag›
  • Soya oil2.9%No flag›
  • Coating1.4%No flag›
  • Sugar0.7%No flag›
  • Modified corn starch0.4%No flag›
  • Salt0.2%No flag›
  • Spice<0.1%No flag›
  • Paprika<0.1%No flag›
  • Vinegar0.7%No flag›
  • Egg yolks0.4%No flag›
  • Salt0.2%No flag›
  • Natural flavouring<0.1%No flag
  • Tetrasodium edta<0.1%No flag›
  • For freshness<0.1%No flag
  • Pasteurized process cheese spread5.8%No flag
  • Soured milk2.9%No flag
  • Water1.4%No flag›
  • Skimmed milk0.7%No flag
  • Cream0.4%No flag›
  • Whey0.2%No flag›
  • Sodium phosphates · 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.

  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Worcestershire sauce<0.1%No flag
  • Vingegar<0.1%No flag
  • MolassesNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • High fructose corn syrupNo flag›
  • OnionNo flag›
  • Hydrolyzed corn glutenNo flag›
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • Yeaste extractNo flag
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Guar gum · E412<0.1%No flag
  • MustardNo flag
  • VinegarNo flag›
  • Mustard seedNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • TurmericNo flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • Vegetable pigmentNo flag
  • Annatto · E160bNo flag
  • Paprika blendNo flag
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Coating2.9%No flag›
  • Salt0.7%No flag›
  • Paprika0.7%No flag›
  • Dextrose0.7%No flag›
  • Autolyzed yeast extract0.4%No flag›
  • Spice0.2%No flag›
  • Onion<0.1%No flag›
  • Hydrolysed corn protein<0.1%No flag
  • Corn starch<0.1%No flag›
  • Natural flavouring<0.1%No flag
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • Disodium inosinate · E631No flag
  • GuanylateNo flag
  • Soya oilNo flag›
  • Red bell pepper1.4%No flag›
  • Red bell peppers0.7%No flag›
  • Water0.4%No flag›
  • Salt0.2%No flag›
  • Vinegar<0.1%No flag›
  • A trace of calcium chloride<0.1%No flag
  • Glucono delta lactone · E5750.7%No flag
  • Modified food starch0.4%No flag›
  • Garlic0.2%No flag›
  • Phosphoric acid · E338<0.1%Low

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

  • Cayenne pepper<0.1%No flag›
  • Xanthan · E415<0.1%No flag
  • Guar<0.1%No flag›
  • Sodium alginate · E401<0.1%No flag
  • Sodium benzoate · E211<0.1%Moderate

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

  • Potassium sorbate · E202<0.1%No flag
  • Preservative<0.1%No flag
  • 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.

Show original label text

Imitation crab meat (fish protein [pollock and/or pacific whiting], water, wheat starch, rice wine [water, sugar, alcohol, rice, salt], egg white, sugar, sorbitol, soybean oil, contains 2% or less of: natural & artificial flavors, salt, modified tapioca starch, potato starch, calcium carbonate, carragenan, potassium chloride, isolated soy protein, wheat gluten, oat fiber, hydrolyzed corn protein, autolyzed yeast extract, sodium tripolyphosphate, tetrasodium pyrophosphate, carmine, color added), neufchatel cheese (pasteurized cultured milk and cream, salt, stabilizers, [xanthan and/or carob bean and/or guar gums]), salad dressing (water, soybean oil, seasoning [sugar, modified corn starch, salt, spice, paprika], vinegar, egg yolks, salt, natural flavor, tetrasodium edta [for freshness]), pasteurized process cheese spread (cultured milk, water, skim milk, cream, whey, sodium phosphates, salt, worcestershire sauce [vingegar, molasses, salt, water, high fructose corn syrup, onion juice, hydrolyzed corn gluten, garlic juice, yeaste extract and natural flavoring], guar gum, mustard [vinegar, mustard seed, salt, turmeric and spices], vegetable color [annatto and paprika blend], enzymes), seasoning (salt, paprika, dextrose, autolyzed yeast extract, spices, onion, hydrolyzed corn protein, corn starch, natural flavor, garlic, disodium inosinate and guanylate, soybean oil), red bell pepper (red bell peppers, water, salt, vinegar and a trace of calcium chloride), glucono delta lactone, modified food starch, dehydrated garlic, phosphoric acid, cayenne pepper, (xanthan, guar, sodium alginate), sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate (preservatives).

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Egg, Fish, Gluten, Mustard, Soy.

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

Food health

Nutrition profile and additives of concern

Contains additive of concern
  • Sodium benzoatePreservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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