Declared allergens
This product declares Dairy, Gluten, Peanut, Soy, Sulphites.
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 22 Apr 2020
Spring & summer, fiesta snack mix
Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 5 additives of concern.
- Critical
Allergens
- Dairy
- Gluten
- Peanut
- Soy
- Sulphites
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 22 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.
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.
Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)Moderate concernAntioxidant; animal-study tumour/endocrine signals; structurally related to BHA.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Antioxidant; animal-study tumour/endocrine signals; structurally related to BHA.
- 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.
Monosodium glutamate (MSG)Moderate concernFlavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
- 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.
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.
Ingredients
- Yellow corn masa51.5%No flag
- Natural flavouring1.5%No flag
- Lactic acid · E2700.8%No flag
- Herbs0.2%No flag
- Caramel color · E150a<0.1%No flag
- Mono- and diglycerides · E471<0.1%No flag
- Bha · E320<0.1%Moderate
Antioxidant; classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (animal forestomach tumours).
- Bht · E321Moderate
Antioxidant; animal-study tumour/endocrine signals; structurally related to BHA.
- PreservativeNo flag
- Modified potato starchNo flag
- Corn maltodextrinNo flag
- Corn dextrinNo flag
- Sodium acid pyrophosphate · E450iNo flag
- E500iiNo flag
- Raising agentNo flag
- Silicone dioxideNo flag
- Vegetable powdersNo flag
- Whey powderNo flag
- Corn maltodextrinNo flag
- Monosodium glutamate · E621Moderate
Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
- Citric acid · E330No flag
- Hydrolysed proteinsNo flag
- Natural flavouringNo flag
- Fd&c red no.40 lakeNo flag
- Aged cayenne red peppersNo 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.
Show original label text
Yellow corn masa, peanuts, soybean and/or canola and/or sunflower oil, natural flavor, lactic acid, spices and herbs,caramel color, potatoes, mono and diglycerides, bha and/or bht {preservative}, modified potato starch {sulfites}, rice flour, corn maltodextrin, corn starch, corn dextrin, sodium acid pyrophosphate and sodium bicarbonate (leavening), salt, sugar, torula yeast,yeast extract, soy, wheat, silicone dioxide, seasonings [salt, dehydrated black beans, dehydrated spinach, dehydrated parsley, dehydrated jalapeno, vegetable powders (onion, garlic, tomato), sugar, spices, black bean flakes (black bean, salt), whey powder (milk), paprika, corn maltodextrin, monosodium glutamate, citric acid, hydrolyzed protein [soy, wheat, corn], natural flavor, fd&c red no.40 lake, hot sauce (aged cayenne red peppers), vinegar].
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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.
- Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA)Antioxidant; classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (animal forestomach tumours).
- Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)Antioxidant; animal-study tumour/endocrine signals; structurally related to BHA.
- Monosodium glutamate (MSG)Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
- DiphosphatesInorganic 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
What drives this
- Sunflower OilLow concern
- Corn StarchLow concern
- SaltLow concern
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