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Pumpkin & Sweet Potato Cous Cous
Simply TastyMeals · 9316695006427

Pumpkin & Sweet Potato Cous Cous

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health high · 5 additives of concern.

Food health
High
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Celery
  • Dairy
  • Gluten
  • Soy
  • Sulphites

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 3 Feb 2026

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Why it's rated this way

5 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. Sulphite ammonia caramelModerate concernCaramel colour class IV (cola colour); may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI).
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Caramel colour class IV (cola colour); may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI).
    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 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.
  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. Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA)Moderate concernAntioxidant; classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (animal forestomach tumours).
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Antioxidant; classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (animal forestomach tumours).
    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

  • Cooked Fine Cous Cous20%No flag
  • Water40%No flag›
  • Couscous20%No flag
  • Duram Wheat Semolina20%No flag
  • Wheat10%No flag›
  • Gluten10%No flag›
  • Canola Oil10%No flag›
  • Lemon Juice5%No flag›
  • Lemon Juice2.5%No flag›
  • Antioxidant1.3%No flag
  • Ascorbic Acid · E3001.3%No flag
  • Natural flavouring0.6%No flag
  • Preservative0.6%No flag
  • 2230.6%No flag
  • Sweet Potato5%No flag›
  • PumpkinNo flag›
  • Cooked Pearl Cous CousNo flag
  • WaterNo flag›
  • CouscousNo flag
  • Duram Wheat SemolinaNo flag
  • WheatNo flag›
  • GlutenNo flag›
  • Canola OilNo flag›
  • Balsamic VinaigretteNo flag
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Vegetable OilNo flag›
  • AntioxidantNo flag
  • E320Moderate

    Antioxidant; classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (animal forestomach tumours).

  • Wine VinegarNo flag
  • Grape MustNo flag
  • ColourNo flag
  • Caramel 150dNo flag
  • PreservativeNo flag
  • E224Moderate

    Sulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.

  • Potassium Metabisulphite · E224Moderate

    Sulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.

  • SugarNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • ThickenersNo flag
  • Modified corn starchNo flag›
  • Xanthan Gum · E415No flag
  • Food AcidNo flag›
  • Acetic · E260No flag
  • ColoursNo flag
  • Caramel · E150aNo flag
  • 150cNo flag
  • Paprika Oleoresin · E160cNo flag
  • PepperNo flag›
  • OreganoNo flag›
  • Fetta CheeseNo flag
  • MilkNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Lactic fermentsNo flag
  • RennetNo flag›
  • CeleryNo flag›
  • CranberryNo flag›
  • CranberryNo flag›
  • Cane SugarNo flag›
  • Sunflower OilNo flag›
  • PepitasNo flag
  • Canola OilNo flag›
  • ParsleyNo flag›
  • DillNo flag›
  • Lemon JuiceNo flag›
  • Lemon JuiceNo flag›
  • AntioxidantNo flag
  • Ascorbic Acid · E300No flag
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • PreservativeNo flag
  • 223No flag
  • PreservativeNo flag
  • 202No flag
  • Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate

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

  • Sulphite ammonia caramel (E150D)Moderate

    Caramel colour class IV (cola colour); may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI).

  • Sodium metabisulphite (E223)Moderate

    Sulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.

Show original label text

Cooked Fine Cous Cous (20%) (Water, Cous Cous (Duram Wheat Semolina (Wheat, Gluten)), Canola Oil, Reconstituted Lemon Juice (Reconstituted Lemon Juice, Antioxidant (Ascorbic Acid), Natural Flavor, Preservative (223) (Sulphites))), Sweet Potato (19%), Pumpkin, Cooked Pearl Cous Cous (16%) (Water, Cous Cous (Duram Wheat Semolina (Wheat, Gluten)), Canola Oil), Balsamic Vinaigrette (Water, Vegetable Oil (Antioxidant (E320)), Wine Vinegar, Grape Must, Colour (Caramel 150d), Preservative (E224) (Potassium Metabisulphite (Sulphites)), Sugar, Salt, Garlic, Thickeners (Modified Cornstarch, Xanthan Gum (Soy)), Food Acid (Acetic), Colours (Caramel (150c), Paprika Oleoresin), Pepper, Oregano), Fetta Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Lactic Cultures, Rennet), Celery, Cranberries (Cranberries, Cane Sugar, Sunflower Oil), Pepitas, Canola Oil, Parsley, Dill, Reconstituted Lemon Juice (Reconstituted Lemon Juice, Antioxidant (Ascorbic Acid), Natural Flavor, Preservative (223) (Sulphites)), Preservative (202)

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Celery, Dairy, Gluten, Soy, Sulphites.

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 3 Feb 2026

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.
  • Sulphite ammonia caramelCaramel colour class IV (cola colour); may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI).
  • Sodium metabisulphiteSulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.
  • Potassium metabisulphiteSulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.
  • Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA)Antioxidant; classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (animal forestomach tumours).

Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety

What drives this

2 moderate · 6 low · 8 not assessed

8 of 16 ingredients not yet assessed · Show all

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