Declared allergens
This product declares Dairy, Gluten, Molluscs, Soy.
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 23 Apr 2020
Shanghai recipe beef
Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health high · 5 additives of concern.
- High
Allergens
- Dairy
- Gluten
- Molluscs
- Soy
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 23 Apr 2020
Why it's rated this way
5 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.
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.
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.
Ingredients
- Cooked white rice57.1%No flag
- Asian-style sauce21.4%No flag
- Sodium benzoate · E2110.1%Moderate
Preservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
- Preservative0.1%No flag
- Cooking wine2.4%No flag
- Oyster flavored sauce1.8%No flag
- Caramel color · E150a<0.1%No flag
- Citric acid · E3300.2%No flag
- Potassium sorbate · E202No flag
- PreservativeNo flag
- Sodium bisulfite · E222Moderate
Sulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.
- PreservativeNo flag
- Xanthan gum · E415No flag
- Natural wok flavor0.1%No flag
- Natural flavouring<0.1%No flag
- Cooked breaded beef10.7%No flag
- Binder product2.7%No flag
- Breader0.7%No flag
- Tapioca dextrin0.2%No flag
- Raising agentNo flag
- Sodium benzoate · E211<0.1%Moderate
Preservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
- Preservative<0.1%No flag
- Beef base<0.1%No flag
- Natural flavouringNo flag
- Sodium phosphates · E339Low
Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
- 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
- Xanthan gum · E415No flag
- Spring onion1.3%No flag
- Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate
Caramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
Show original label text
Cooked white rice, asian-style sauce (water, brown sugar, soy sauce [water, wheat, soybeans, salt, sodium benzoate {preservative}], cooking wine [wine, salt], oyster flavored sauce [water, sugar, salt, oyster extractives {oyster, water, salt}, modified corn starch, caramel color], ginger puree [ginger, water], garlic [garlic, citric acid], modified corn starch, chili sauce [chili, salt, distilled vinegar, potassium sorbate {preservative}, sodium bisulfite {preservative}, xanthan gum], natural wok flavor [sunflower oil, natural flavor]), cooked breaded beef, water and binder product (beef, breader [modified corn starch, tapioca dextrin, rice flour, wheat gluten, wheat flour, leavening {sodium bicarbonate}, soybean oil], water, soy sauce [water, wheat, soybeans, salt, sodium benzoate {preservative}], beef base [autolyzed yeast extract, corn syrup solids, maltodextrin, beef fat, dried whey, natural flavoring], salt, onion powder, garlic powder, sodium phosphates, modified food starch, carrageenan, potassium chloride, dextrose, xanthan gum, spice, soybean oil), roasted onion, scallions.
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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.
- 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
What drives this
- WaterLow concern
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