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Sandwiches · 0052548634964

Roast beef and cheddar cheese bistro

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

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Egg
  • Gluten
  • Mustard
  • 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. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.

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

Ingredients

  • Seasoned roast beef caramel color added52.6%No flag
  • Beef26.6%No flag›
  • Water13%No flag›
  • Contains less than 2% of salt6.5%No flag
  • Vinegar3.3%No flag›
  • Coated with0.7%No flag
  • Salt0.7%No flag›
  • Dextrose0.7%No flag›
  • Caramel color · E150a0.7%No flag
  • Beef broth0.6%No flag
  • Vegetable0.3%No flag
  • Onion0.2%No flag›
  • Garlic0.2%No flag›
  • Spice0.3%No flag›
  • Onion roll23.7%No flag
  • Fortified wheat flour11.8%No flag
  • Wheat flour5.9%No flag›
  • Barley malt flour3%No flag›
  • Niacin · E3751.5%No flag
  • Iron0.7%No flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrate0.4%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E1010.2%No flag
  • Folic acid0.2%No flag›
  • Water5.9%No flag›
  • Sugar2%No flag›
  • Palm oil2%No flag›
  • Yeast1%No flag›
  • Egg substitute0.5%No flag
  • Soya flour0.2%No flag›
  • Wheat flour0.1%No flag›
  • Lecithin · E322i<0.1%No flag
  • Soya oil<0.1%No flag›
  • Hydrogenated soy oil<0.1%No flag
  • Glycerin · E422No 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.

  • Salt0.2%No flag›
  • Flour treatment agent0.1%No flag
  • Calcium sulfate · E516<0.1%No flag
  • Wheat starch<0.1%No flag›
  • Wheat flour<0.1%No flag›
  • Contains 2% and less ofNo flag
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Calcium propionate · E282<0.1%Low

    Propionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.

  • Flour treatment agent<0.1%No flag
  • Wheat flour<0.1%No flag›
  • Wheat glutenNo flag›
  • Contains 2% and less ofNo flag
  • Hydrolyzed wheat glutenNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Ascorbic acid · E300No flag
  • Vitamin cNo flag›
  • Wheat starchNo flag›
  • Shine agent<0.1%No flag
  • CaseinNo flag›
  • E339iiNo flag
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • Contains 2% and less ofNo flag
  • Silicon dioxide · E551No flag
  • Flow aidNo 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.

  • ColourNo flag
  • TurmericNo flag›
  • PaprikaNo flag›
  • ToppingNo flag
  • OnionsNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • PoppyseedNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Soya oilNo flag›
  • OnionNo flag›
  • OnionsNo flag›
  • Canola oilNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Ascorbic acid · E300No flag
  • Cheddar cheeseNo flag
  • Pasteurised milkNo flag
  • Lactic fermentsNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Annatto · E160bLow

    Natural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.

  • Vegetable pigmentNo flag
  • Horseradish sauceNo flag
  • Reduced fat mayonnaiseNo flag
  • Soya oilNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • EggsNo flag›
  • Food starch-modifiedNo flag›
  • Distilled vinegarNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Contains less than 2% of natural flavorNo flag
  • Includes mustard seedNo flag
  • Potassium sorbate · E202No flag
  • A preservativeNo flag
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • Phosphoric acid · E338Low

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

  • GarlicNo flag›
  • Dehydrated onionNo flag
  • Calcium disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid added to protect flavorNo flag
  • Ingredients not normally found in mayonnaiseNo flag
  • HorseradishNo flag›
  • HorseradishNo flag›
  • Distilled vinegarNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Soya oilNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate

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

  • 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

Angus seasoned roast beef caramel color added (beef, water, contains less than 2% of salt, vinegar, coated with: salt, dextrose, caramel color, dried beef stock, dehydrated vegetables (onion, garlic), spice), onion roll (enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), water, sugar, palm oil, yeast, egg substitute (soy flour, wheat flour, lecithin, soybean oil, hydrogenated soybean oil, glycerin, carrageenan), salt, dough conditioner (calcium sulfate, wheat starch, wheat flour, contains 2% or less of: enzymes, salt), calcium propionate, dough conditioner (wheat flour, wheat gluten, contains 2% or less of: hydrolyzed wheat gluten, enzymes, ascorbic acid (vitamin c), organic wheat starch), shine agent (casein, disodium phosphate, soy lecithin, contains 2% or less of: silicon dioxide (flow aid), carrageenan, colors (turmeric, paprika)), topping (onions, water, poppy seeds, salt, soybean oil)), caramelized onion (onions, canola oil, water, salt, citric acid and ascorbic acid), cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes, annatto (vegetable color)), horseradish sauce (reduced fat mayonnaise (soybean oil, water, eggs, food starch - modified*, distilled vinegar, salt, sugar, contains less than 2% of natural flavor (includes mustard seed), potassium sorbate* (a preservative), spice, phosphoric acid*, dehydrated garlic*, dehydrated onion*, calcium disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid added to protect flavor, ingredients not normally found in mayonnaise), horseradish (horseradish, distilled vinegar, water, soybean oil, salt, artificial flavors)

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Egg, Gluten, Mustard, 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.
  • Annatto / bixin / norbixinNatural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.
  • Calcium propionatePropionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.
  • 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.
  • CarrageenanDegraded carrageenan, and in some animal/in-vitro studies food-grade carrageenan, are linked to intestinal inflammation; human evidence is limited and contested.

Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety

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3 low · 4 not assessed

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