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Frozen Foods · 0011029400931

Seafood & crab cakes

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health high · 7 additives of concern.

Food health
High
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

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

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

Why it's rated this way

7 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. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Potassium metabisulphiteModerate 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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 crabmeat51%No flag
  • Fish protein24.5%No flag
  • Saithe12.2%No flag›
  • Pacific whiting12.2%No flag›
  • Water12.2%No flag›
  • Wheat starch6.1%No flag›
  • Sorbitol · E4203.1%No flag
  • Egg white1.5%No flag›
  • Sugar0.8%No flag›
  • Rice wine0.4%No flag
  • Water0.2%No flag›
  • Sugar<0.1%No flag›
  • Alcohol<0.1%No flag›
  • Rice<0.1%No flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Potato starch0.2%No flag›
  • Contains 2% and less of<0.1%No flag
  • Snow crabmeat<0.1%No flag
  • Natural and artificial flavouring<0.1%No flag
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Modified tapioca starch<0.1%No flag
  • Calcium carbonate · E170iNo 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.

  • Potassium chloride · E508No flag
  • Soy protein isolateNo flag›
  • Wheat glutenNo flag›
  • Oat fibreNo flag
  • Hydrolyzed cornNo flag
  • WheatNo flag›
  • Soy proteinNo flag›
  • Disodium inosinate · E631No flag
  • GuanylateNo flag
  • E452viNo flag
  • E450iiiNo flag
  • Carmine · E120No flag
  • ColourNo flag
  • CeleryNo flag›
  • Fresh onionNo flag
  • Canola oilNo flag›
  • BreadcrumbsNo flag
  • Wheat flourNo flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • YeastNo flag›
  • Red bell pepperNo flag›
  • Whole eggsNo flag
  • Monterey jack cheeseNo flag
  • Cultured pasteurized milkNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Sour creamNo flag
  • Sour creamNo flag
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • MayonnaiseNo flag
  • Soya oilNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • EggsNo flag›
  • Distilled vinegarNo flag›
  • Contains less than 2% of corn syrupNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • Concentrated lemon juiceNo flag
  • Calcium disodium edta added to protect flavorNo flag
  • Snow crab meatNo flag
  • Lemon juiceNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Concentrated lemon juiceNo flag
  • Sodium benzoate · E211Moderate

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

  • Sodium bisulphite · E222Moderate

    Sulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.

  • PreservativeNo flag
  • Fresh parsleyNo flag
  • Worcestershire sauceNo flag
  • Distilled vinegarNo flag›
  • MolassesNo flag›
  • Corn syrupNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Caramel color · E150aNo flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • AnchovyNo flag›
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • TamarindNo flag›
  • Dijon mustardNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Mustard seedsNo flag›
  • VinegarNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Potassium metabisulphite · E224Moderate

    Sulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.

  • As a preservativeNo flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • PaprikaNo flag›
  • GarlicNo 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.

Show original label text

Imitation crabmeat (fish protein [pollock and/or pacific whiting], water, wheat starch, sorbitol, egg white, sugar, rice wine [water, sugar, alcohol, rice, salt], potato starch, contains 2% or less of: snow crabmeat, natural & artificial flavor, salt, modified tapioca starch, calcium carbonate, carrageenan, potassium chloride, isolated soy protein, wheat gluten, oat fiber, hydrolyzed corn, wheat & soy protein, disodium inosinate & guanylate, sodium tripolyphosphate, tetrasodium pyrophosphate, carmine, color added, fresh celery, fresh onion, canola oil, bread crumbs (bleached wheat flour, sugar, salt, yeast), red bell pepper, whole eggs, monterey jack cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes), sour cream (grade a cultured cream [milk], enzymes), mayonnaise (soybean oil, water, eggs, distilled vinegar, contains less than 2% of corn syrup, salt, spice, lemon juice concentrate, calcium disodium edta added to protect flavor), snow crab meat, lemon juice (water, lemon juice concentrate, sodium benzoate & sodium bisulphite [as preservatives], fresh parsley, worcestershire sauce (distilled vinegar, molasses, corn syrup, water, salt, caramel color, sugar, spices, anchovies, natural flavor, tamarind), dijon mustard (water, mustard seeds, vinegar, salt, potassium metabisulphite [as a preservative], citric acid), spices, paprika & garlic.

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Celery, Dairy, Egg, Fish, 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.
  • 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.
  • Potassium metabisulphiteSulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.
  • 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.

Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety

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