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Meals · 0078742223834

Seafood salad with celery, carrots and red onions in a creamy seasoned dressing

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

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Celery
  • Egg
  • Fish
  • Gluten
  • Mustard
  • Shellfish
  • 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. Cochineal / carmineModerate concernInsect-derived red colour; documented allergic and anaphylactic reactions.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Insect-derived red colour; documented allergic and anaphylactic 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Polysorbate 80Minor concernSynthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.
    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 crabmeat50%No flag
  • Fish protein25%No flag
  • Alaska pollock12.5%No flag›
  • Whiting12.5%No flag›
  • Water12.5%No flag›
  • Wheat starch6.3%No flag›
  • Liquid egg white3.1%No flag
  • Water1.6%No flag›
  • Powdered egg white1.6%No flag
  • Corn starch1.6%No flag›
  • Sugar0.8%No flag›
  • Sorbitol · E4200.4%No flag
  • Contains 2% and less of the following0.2%No flag
  • Soya oil0.2%No flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Mirin<0.1%No flag›
  • Corn syrup<0.1%No flag›
  • Rice extract<0.1%No flag
  • WaterNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Natural and artificial flavouring<0.1%No flag
  • Hydrolysed soy protein<0.1%No flag
  • Crab extract<0.1%No flag
  • E452vi<0.1%No flag
  • E450iiiNo flag
  • ColourNo flag
  • Carmine · E120Moderate

    Insect-derived red colour; documented allergic and anaphylactic reactions.

  • Paprika oleoresin · E160cNo flag
  • Dressing25%No flag
  • Soya oil12.5%No flag›
  • Water6.3%No flag›
  • Vinegar3.1%No flag›
  • High fructose corn syrup1.6%No flag›
  • Sugar0.8%No flag›
  • Egg yolks0.4%No flag›
  • Food starch modified0.2%No flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Mustard<0.1%No flag
  • Paprika<0.1%No flag›
  • Spice<0.1%No flag›
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Dried garlicNo flag›
  • Celery12.5%No flag›
  • Water6.3%No flag›
  • Carrots3.1%No flag›
  • Contains 2% and less of the following1.6%No flag
  • Red onions1.6%No flag
  • Coating0.8%No flag›
  • Celery salt0.4%No flag
  • Salt0.2%No flag›
  • Celery seed0.2%No flag›
  • Spice0.2%No flag›
  • Red bell pepper<0.1%No flag›
  • Black pepper<0.1%No flag›
  • Paprika0.2%No flag›
  • Colour0.2%No flag
  • Salt0.4%No flag›
  • Relish0.2%No flag
  • Cucumbers<0.1%No flag›
  • High fructose corn syrup<0.1%No flag›
  • Distilled vinegar<0.1%No flag›
  • Corn syrup<0.1%No flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Xanthan gum · E415No flag
  • Aluminum sulfate · E520No flag
  • Sodium benzoate · E211Moderate

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

  • Potassium sorbate as preservativesNo flag
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Calcium chloride · E509No flag
  • Mixed condiments<0.1%No flag
  • Water<0.1%No flag›
  • Polysorbate 80 · E433<0.1%Low

    Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.

  • Spice<0.1%No flag›
  • Bell pepper<0.1%No flag
  • Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Caramel color · E150aNo flag
  • PaprikaNo flag›
  • Sugar<0.1%No flag›
  • Lemon juice<0.1%No flag›
  • Filtered water<0.1%No flag
  • Concentrated lemon juiceNo flag
  • Sodium bisulfite · E222Moderate

    Sulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.

  • PreservativeNo flag
  • Sodium benzoate · E211Moderate

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

  • PreservativeNo flag
  • Lemon oilNo flag›
  • Black pepper<0.1%No flag›
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • ParsleyNo 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 [alaska pollock and/or whiting], water, wheat starch, liquid egg whites [water, egg white powder], corn starch, sugar, sorbitol, contains 2% or less of the following: soybean oil, salt, mirin [corn syrup, fermented rice extract, water, salt], natural and artificial flavors [hydrolyzed soy protein, crab extract], sodium tripolyphosphate, tetrasodium pyrophosphate, color added [carmine, paprika oleoresin]), dressing (soybean oil, water, vinegar, high fructose corn syrup, sugar, egg yolks, food starch modified, salt, mustard flour, paprika, spice, natural flavor, dried garlic), celery, water, carrots, contains 2% or less of the following: red onions, seasoning (celery salt [salt, celery seed], spices [red pepper, black pepper], paprika [color]), salt, relish (cucumbers, high fructose corn syrup, distilled vinegar, corn syrup, salt, xanthan gum, aluminum sulfate, sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate as preservatives, natural flavor, calcium chloride), seasoning blend (water, polysorbate 80, spice extractives [extractives of capsicum], natural and artificial flavor, caramel color, extractives of paprika), sugar, lemon juice (filtered water, lemon juice concentrate, sodium bisulfite [preservative], sodium benzoate [preservative], lemon oil), black pepper, garlic powder, parsley.

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Celery, Egg, Fish, Gluten, Mustard, Shellfish, Soy.

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

Food health

Nutrition profile and additives of concern

Contains additive of concern
  • Cochineal / carmineInsect-derived red colour; documented allergic and anaphylactic reactions.
  • 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.
  • Polysorbate 80Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.
  • 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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