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Cajun Chicken Sandwich
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Cajun Chicken Sandwich

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

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Egg
  • Gluten
  • Sesame
  • Soy

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 21 Jun 2024

Why it's rated this way

5 additives on this label are on our additives-of-concern list.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Calcium 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.
  4. TriphosphatesMinor 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.
  5. 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

  • Seeded sub roll bread with sesame51.1%No flag
  • Sub roll dough51.1%No flag
  • Wheat flour25.9%No flag›
  • With iron12.6%No flag›
  • Folic acid12.6%No flag›
  • Water24.4%No flag›
  • Multicereal extra dark mix12.2%No flag
  • Flour treatment agent12.2%No flag
  • E30012.2%No flag
  • Olive oil6.1%No flag›
  • Sugar0.7%No flag›
  • Cow's milk0.7%No flag
  • Emulsifier0.7%No flag
  • E322-soya0.7%No flag
  • Bread improver lanti-caking agent0.7%No flag
  • E1700.7%No flag
  • Acidity regulator0.7%No flag
  • E341iii0.7%No flag
  • Emulsifier0.7%No flag
  • E472e-plant0.7%No flag
  • Antioxidant0.7%No flag
  • E3000.7%No flag
  • Salt0.7%No flag›
  • Anti-caking agent0.7%No flag
  • E5360.7%No flag
  • Yeast0.7%No flag›
  • Emulsifier0.7%No flag
  • E491-plant0.7%No flag
  • Wheat gluten0.5%No flag›
  • Sesame seeds0.2%No flag
  • Cajun chicken mix0.1%No flag
  • Baked cajun chicken marinate<0.1%No flag
  • Chicken breast<0.1%No flag›
  • Stabiliser<0.1%No flag
  • E451<0.1%Low

    Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.

  • E452i<0.1%No flag
  • Concentrated lemon juice<0.1%No flag
  • Thickener<0.1%No flag
  • E414<0.1%No flag
  • Preservative<0.1%No flag
  • E211<0.1%Moderate

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

  • Cajun spice<0.1%No flag
  • Flavour enhancer<0.1%No flag
  • E621<0.1%Moderate

    Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.

  • GarlicNo flag›
  • ParsleyNo flag›
  • Chives mayonnaise mix ImayonnaiseNo flag
  • Soya oilNo flag›
  • Whole eggNo flag
  • Egg yolkNo flag›
  • Natural mustardNo flag
  • Paprika flavouringNo flag
  • AntioxidantNo flag
  • E385No flag
  • YogurtNo flag›
  • StabiliserNo flag
  • E440 · E440aNo flag
  • ParsleyNo flag›
  • ChivesNo flag
  • LemonNo flag›
  • White vinegar Lacidity regulatorNo flag
  • E260No flag
  • ThymeNo flag›
  • Red pepper hummusNo flag
  • HummusNo flag
  • Cooked chickpeasNo flag
  • E500iiNo flag
  • Sesame pasteNo flag
  • Corn oilNo flag›
  • AntioxidantNo flag
  • E319No flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • CuminNo flag›
  • Red bell pepperNo flag›
  • Arrabiata sauceNo flag
  • Peeled tomatoNo flag
  • OnionNo flag›
  • Tomato ketchupNo flag
  • Tomato concentrateNo flag
  • Black pepperNo flag›
  • OreganoNo flag›
  • Red chili pepperNo flag
  • White cheddar cheeseNo flag
  • Pasteurised cow's milkNo flag
  • Microbial cultureNo flag
  • Microbial rennetNo flag
  • ColourNo flag
  • E160aNo flag
  • Baby spinachNo flag
  • Calcium phosphates (E341)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

SEEDED SUB ROLL BREAD WITH SESAME: sub roll dough [wheat flour [fortified with iron and folic acid], water, multicereal extra dark mix [flour treatment agent (E300)], olive oil, sugar, cow's milk powder [emulsifier (E322-soya)], bread improver lanti-caking agent (E170), acidity regulator (E341iii), emulsifier (E472e-plant), antioxidant (E300)], salt [anti-caking agent (E536)], yeast [emulsifier (E491-plant)], wheat gluten), sesame seeds. CAJUN CHICKEN MIX: baked cajun chicken marinate [chicken breast [stabiliser (E451, E452i)], concentrated lemon juice [thickening agent (E414), preservative (E211)], cajun spice [flavour enhancer (E621)], garlic], parsley and chives mayonnaise mix Imayonnaise (soybean oil, whole egg, egg yolk, natural mustard and paprika flavours, antioxidant (E385)), yoghurt [stabiliser (E440)], parsley, chives, lemon, white vinegar Lacidity regulator (E260), thyme]. RED PEPPER HUMMUS: hummus (boiled chickpea (baking soda), sesame paste, corn oil [antioxidant (E319)], citric acid, cumin powder), roasted red bell pepper. ARRABIATA SAUCE: peeled tomato, onion, tomato ketchup, tomato paste, black pepper powder, oregano, red chilli flakes. WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE: pasteurised cow's milk, starter culture, microbial rennet, colour (E160a). BABY SPINACH.

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Egg, Gluten, Sesame, Soy.

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 21 Jun 2024

Food health

Nutrition profile and additives of concern

Contains additive of concern
  • Sodium benzoatePreservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
  • Monosodium glutamate (MSG)Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
  • Calcium phosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
  • TriphosphatesInorganic 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

What drives this

1 high · 10 low · 6 not assessed

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