Declared allergens
This product declares Mustard, Shellfish.
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 23 Apr 2020
Mesquite shrimp skewers
Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health high · 4 additives of concern.
- High
Allergens
- Mustard
- Shellfish
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 23 Apr 2020
Why it's rated this way
4 additives on this label are on our additives-of-concern list.
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.
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.
Sodium hydrogen sulphiteModerate concernSulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Sulphite; asthma/allergic-type 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.
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
- BBQ sauce20%No flag
- Tomato concentrate2.5%No flag
- Contains less than 2% of salt0.6%No flag
- Concentrated pineapple juice0.3%No flag
- Natural smoke flavouring0.2%No flag
- Caramel color · E150a<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.
- As a preservative<0.1%No flag
- Natural flavouringNo flag
- Blackened glaze10%No flag
- Garlic pepper seasoning0.6%No flag
- Caramel color · E150a<0.1%No flag
- Natural paprika extract<0.1%No flag
- Xanthan gum · E415No flag
- Natural flavouringNo flag
- E452vi5%No flag
- To retain moisture5%No flag
- Sodium bisulfite · E2225%Moderate
Sulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.
- As a preservative5%No flag
- Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate
Caramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
- 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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Shrimp, BBQ sauce (high fructose corn syrup, distilled vinegar, tomato paste, modified food starch, contains less than 2% of salt, pineapple juice concentrate, natural smoke flavor, spices, caramel color, sodium benzoate [as a preservative], molasses, corn syrup, dried garlic, sugar, tamarind, natural flavor), blackened glaze (water, canola, paprika, garlic pepper seasoning, onion powder, granulated garlic, dijon mustard, liquid caramel color, natural paprika color, sugar, xanthan gum, salt, thyme, oregano, white pepper, cayenne pepper, black pepper, natural flavor, modified food starch), sodium tripolyphosphate (to retain moisture), sodium bisulfite (as a preservative).
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Nutrition profile and additives of concern
Contains additive of concern
- 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.
- Sodium hydrogen sulphiteSulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.
- 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
Chemical identity has not been assessed for this ingredient yet.
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