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Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 6 additives of concern.

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Egg
  • Fish
  • Gluten
  • Mustard
  • Sesame
  • Shellfish
  • Soy

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 18 Aug 2023

Why it's rated this way

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

  1. TartrazineHigh concernSouthampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Southampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
    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. Brilliant blue FCFModerate concernSynthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported in sensitive individuals.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Synthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported in sensitive individuals.
    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. 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.
  4. AspartameModerate concernSweetener; classified as possibly carcinogenic, though the evidence is contested and intake-dependent.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Sweetener; classified as possibly carcinogenic, though the evidence is contested and intake-dependent.
    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. 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.
  6. 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

  • White rice52.5%No flag›
  • Avocado23.8%No flag›
  • Sushi seasoning11.9%No flag
  • High fructose corn syrup5.9%No flag›
  • Grain vinegar3%No flag
  • Water1.5%No flag›
  • Salt0.7%No flag›
  • Monosodium glutamate · E6210.4%Moderate

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

  • Concentrated lemon juice0.4%No flag
  • Salmon5.9%No flag›
  • Astaxanthin and paracoccus5.9%No flag
  • Color added through feed5.9%No flag
  • Tuna3%No flag›
  • Imitation crab1.5%No flag
  • Water0.7%No flag›
  • Fish protein threadfin bream0.4%No flag
  • Pollock and big eyel0.2%No flag
  • Modified taploca starch<0.1%No flag
  • Wheat starch<0.1%No flag›
  • Contains 2% and less of sugar<0.1%No flag
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Crab extractNo flag
  • Crab flavourNo flag
  • Sorbitol · E420No flag
  • Monosodium glutamate · E621Moderate

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

  • Powdered egg whiteNo flag
  • E450iiiNo flag
  • E452viNo flag
  • Carmines · E120No flag
  • Paprika colorNo flag
  • Cucumber0.7%No flag›
  • Sriracha hot chili sauce0.4%No flag
  • Chill0.2%No flag
  • Sugar<0.1%No flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Garlic<0.1%No flag›
  • Acetic acid · E260<0.1%No flag
  • Potassium sorbate and sodium bisulfite as preservativesNo flag
  • Xanthan gum · E415No flag
  • Spicy mayo0.2%No flag
  • Soybean oll<0.1%No flag
  • Sriracha hot chill sauce chill pepper<0.1%No flag
  • Vinegar<0.1%No flag›
  • Garlic<0.1%No flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Xanthan gum · E415No flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Egg yolkNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Distilled vinegarNo flag›
  • Whole eggNo flag
  • PaprikaNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Concentrated lemon juiceNo flag
  • Xanthan gum · E415No flag
  • PaprikaNo flag›
  • Edta-calcium disodium to protect flavor and colorNo flag
  • Shichimi<0.1%No flag
  • Chili pepper<0.1%No flag›
  • Orange zest<0.1%No flag
  • Black sesame seed<0.1%No flag
  • SeaweedNo flag›
  • White sesame seedNo flag
  • Japanese pepperNo flag
  • GingerNo flag›
  • Seaweed<0.1%No flag›
  • Sesame oil<0.1%No flag›
  • Sesame seeds<0.1%No flag
  • GingerNo flag›
  • GingerNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Sorbitol · E420No flag
  • Aspartame · E951Moderate

    Sweetener; classified as possibly carcinogenic, though the evidence is contested and intake-dependent.

  • Contains phenylalanineNo flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Malic acid · E296No flag
  • Potassium sorbate as preservativeNo flag
  • WasabiNo flag
  • WasabiNo flag
  • HorseradishNo flag›
  • MustardNo flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Vitamin cNo flag›
  • Yellow 5 · E102High

    Southampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.

  • Blue 1 · E133Moderate

    Synthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported in sensitive individuals.

  • WaterNo flag›
  • Soy sauce packetNo flag
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Soya beanNo flag›
  • WheatNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • SalmonNo flag›
  • TunaNo flag›
  • Threadfin breamNo flag›
  • Pollock and big eyeNo flag
  • SesameNo flag
  • ShellfishNo flag›
  • CrabNo flag
  • SoyaNo flag›
  • WheatNo flag›
  • 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

white rice, avocado, sushi seasoning (high fructose corn syrup, grain vinegar, water, salt, monosodium glutamate, lemon juice concentrate), salmon (astaxanthin and/or paracoccus [color added through feed]), tuna, imitation crab (water, fish protein threadfin bream, pollock and/or big eyel, modified taploca starch, wheat starch, contains 2% or less of sugar, salt, crab extract, crab flavor, sorbitol, monosodium glutamate, egg white powder, tetrasodium pyrophosphate, sodium tripolyphosphate, carmines, paprika color), cucumber, sriracha hot chili sauce (chill, sugar, salt, garlic, acetic acid, potassium sorbate and sodium bisulfite as preservatives, xanthan gum), spicy mayo (soybean oll, sriracha hot chill sauce chill pepper, vinegar, garlic, sugar, salt, water, natural flavors, xanthan gum], sugar, egg yolk, water, distilled vinegar, whole egg, paprika, salt, lemon juice concentrate, xanthan gum, extracts of paprika, edta-calcium disodium to protect flavor & color]), shichimi (chili pepper, orange peel, black sesame seed, seaweed, white sesame seed, japanese pepper, ginger),, dried seaweed, sesame oil, sesame seeds. ginger (ginger, water, salt, sorbitol, aspartame [contains phenylalanine], citric acid, malic acid, potassium sorbate as preservative). wasabi (wasabi powder [horseradish, mustard, citric acid, vitamin c, yellow 5, blue 1], water). soy sauce packet (water, soybean, wheat, salt). contains: egg, fish (salmon, tuna, threadfin bream, pollock and/or big eye), sesame, shellfish (crab), soy, wheat.

Alerts

Declared allergens

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

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 18 Aug 2023

Food health

Nutrition profile and additives of concern

Contains additive of concern
  • TartrazineSouthampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
  • Brilliant blue FCFSynthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported in sensitive individuals.
  • Monosodium glutamate (MSG)Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
  • AspartameSweetener; classified as possibly carcinogenic, though the evidence is contested and intake-dependent.
  • 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.

Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety

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2 low · 9 not assessed

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