Declared allergens
This product declares Dairy, Egg, Fish, Gluten, Shellfish, Soy.
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 10 May 2022
Reduced fat seafood cheese spread
Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health high · 5 additives of concern.
- High
Allergens
- Dairy
- Egg
- Fish
- Gluten
- Shellfish
- Soy
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 10 May 2022
Why it's rated this way
5 additives on this label are on our additives-of-concern list.
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.
Monosodium glutamate (MSG)Moderate concernFlavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
- 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.
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.
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.
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.
Ingredients
- Regular and reduced fat cream cheese51.4%No flag
- Pasteurized milk and cream26%No flag
- Lactic ferments12.7%No flag
- Carob bean gum · E41012%No flag
- Imitation crabmeat24.3%No flag
- Fish protein of pollock12.2%No flag
- Polyphosphate · E4521.5%Low
Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
- Tapioca starch1.5%No flag
- Sorbitol · E420No flag
- FlavouringNo flag
- Ethyl alcohol · E1510No flag
- Crab extractNo flag
- Natural flavouringNo flag
- Monosodium glutamate · E621Moderate
Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
- RibonucleotidesNo flag
- Potassium sorbate · E202No flag
- Xanthan gum · E415No flag
- Crab flavourNo flag
- Natural flavouringNo flag
- FlavouringNo flag
- Ethyl alcohol · E1510No flag
- Glycerine · E422No flag
- RibonucleotidesNo flag
- Xanthan gum · E415No flag
- Potassium sorbate · E202No flag
- Calcium carbonate · E170iNo flag
- Carmine · E120No flag
- Reduced fat mayonnaiseNo flag
- Oleoresin paprika · E160cNo flag
- For freshnessNo flag
- Imitation cheddar cheeseNo flag
- Hydrogenated soy oilNo flag
- Sodium aluminum phosphate · E541No flag
- Lactic acid · E270No flag
- Guar gum · E412No flag
- E341iiiNo 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.
- Citric acid · E330No flag
- E339iiNo flag
- Calcium sulfate · E516No flag
- Artificial coloringNo flag
- Artificial flavouringNo flag
- Anti-caking agentNo flag
- Cheddar cheese sauceNo flag
- Aged cheddar cheeseNo flag
- Soured milkNo flag
- Contains 2% and less of sodium phosphateNo flag
- Lactic acid · E270No flag
- Fd&c yellow noNo flag
- Natural flavouringNo flag
- PimientosNo flag
- And citric acid · E330No flag
- Butter natural flavouringNo 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
- Skimmed milkNo flag
- Concentrated lemon juiceNo flag
- Sodium phosphates (E339)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
Regular and reduced fat cream cheese (pasteurized milk and cream, cheese culture, salt, carob bean gum), imitation crabmeat (fish protein of pollock, whiting, cod and/or threadfin bream, sugar, polyphosphate), water, corn/wheat starch, tapioca starch, sugar, sorbitol, salt, soybean oil, mirin (flavoring substances, water, glucose syrup, ethyl alcohol), crab extract (natural flavoring, glucose syrup, water, salt, monosodium glutamate, ribonucleotides, potassium sorbate, xanthan gum), crab flavor (natural flavor, flavoring substances, water, glucose syrup, ethyl alcohol, glycerine, ribonucleotides, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate), calcium carbonate, carmine and paprika], regular and reduced fat mayonnaise [soybean and/or canola oil, egg yolks, vinegar, water, salt, sugar, spices and oleoresin paprika, spice extract (for freshness)], imitation cheddar cheese (water, hydrogenated soybean oil, casein, modified food starch, sodium aluminum phosphate, salt, maltodextrin, lactic acid, guar gum, tricalcium phosphate, calcium propionate, citric acid, sodium citrate, disodium phosphate, calcium sulfate, artificial coloring, artificial flavoring, anti-caking agent), cheddar cheese sauce [water, cheese whey, aged cheddar cheese (cultured milk, salt, enzymes, annatto color), partially hydrogenated soybean oil, corn starch-modified, contains 2% or less of sodium phosphate, salt, yeast extract, monoglycerides, lactic acid, annatto color, fd&c yellow no. 6, maltodextrin, natural flavor], pimientos, water, and citric acid), corn syrup, water, dried vinegar, natural butter flavor, granulated garlic, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, salt, nonfat dried milk, spice extract, parsley, lemon juice concentrate and spices.
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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.
- Monosodium glutamate (MSG)Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
- Calcium propionatePropionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.
- Sodium phosphatesInorganic 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.
Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety
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