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Frozen Foods · 0071007403354

Taquitos flour tortillas

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

Food health
High
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Gluten
  • Soy

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 23 Apr 2020

Why it's rated this way

6 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. 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.
  3. Annatto / bixin / norbixinMinor concernNatural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Natural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance 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. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)Minor concernSynthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.
    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

  • Wheat flour51.9%No flag›
  • With niacin · E37526.3%No flag
  • Reduced iron12.8%No flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrate6.4%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E1013.2%No flag
  • Folic acid3.2%No flag›
  • Water24.1%No flag›
  • Vegetable oil12%No flag›
  • Soya bean6%No flag›
  • Sunflower3%No flag›
  • Canola1.5%No flag›
  • Corn oil1.5%No flag›
  • Cooked beef steak6%No flag
  • With broth3%No flag
  • Salt3%No flag›
  • Pasteurized process cheddar cheese3%No flag
  • Cheddar cheese1.5%No flag
  • Cultured pasteurized milk0.8%No flag
  • Salt0.4%No flag›
  • Enzyme0.2%No flag›
  • Annatto · E160b0.2%Low

    Natural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.

  • Water0.8%No flag›
  • Palm oil0.4%No flag›
  • Rennet casein0.2%No flag
  • Modified potato starch<0.1%No flag
  • Sodium phosphates · E339<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.

  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Lactic acid · E270<0.1%No flag
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Annatto colorNo flag›
  • Cheddar cheese cultured pasteurized milk1.5%No flag
  • Calcium chloride · E5090.8%No flag
  • Salt0.4%No flag›
  • Enzyme0.2%No flag›
  • Annatto · E160b<0.1%Low

    Natural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.

  • Onion<0.1%No flag›
  • Cooked seasoned beef crumbles<0.1%No flag
  • Beef<0.1%No flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • Contains 2% and less beans<0.1%No flag
  • Tomato concentrateNo flag
  • TomatoesNo flag›
  • Soya flourNo flag›
  • With caramel color · E150aNo flag
  • Modified corn starchNo flag›
  • ChipotleNo flag
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Chipotle jalapenosNo flag
  • Tomato concentrateNo flag
  • VinegarNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Red chili pepperNo flag
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • OnionNo flag›
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • Chili pasteNo flag
  • Chili peppersNo flag›
  • Dehydrated onionNo flag
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • Yeast extractNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Spices including paprikaNo flag
  • Beef extractNo flag›
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Oleoresin of paprika · E160cNo flag
  • Green and red bell pepperNo flag
  • FlavouringNo flag
  • With citric acid · E330No flag
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • Distilled vinegarNo flag›
  • Beef flavouringNo flag
  • Beef brothNo flag
  • Beef brothNo flag
  • Autolyzed yeast extractNo flag›
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Beef extractNo flag›
  • FlavouringNo flag
  • Smoke flavouringNo flag
  • Beef flavouringNo flag
  • Beef fatNo flag›
  • Grill flavor from vegetable oilNo flag
  • Silicon dioxide as anticaking agentNo flag
  • Cheddar flavorNo flag
  • Corn syrup solidsNo flag›
  • Cheddar cheeseNo flag
  • Cultured pasteurized milkNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Autolyzed yeast extractNo flag›
  • E339iiNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Annatto · E160bLow

    Natural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.

  • ColourNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Tortilla blendNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Rice flourNo flag›
  • YeastNo flag›
  • Cellulose gum · E466Low

    Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.

  • Guar gum · E412No flag
  • Wheat flourNo flag›
  • E500iiNo flag
  • Wheat starchNo flag›
  • Potato starchNo flag›
  • Flour treatment agentNo flag
  • Sodium metabisulfite · E223Moderate

    Sulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.

  • Sodium stearoyl lactylate · E481No flag
  • L-cysteine · E920No flag
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E471No flag
  • E341iiNo flag
  • Microcrystalline cellulose · E460iNo flag
  • Silicon dioxide · E551No flag
  • Anti caking agentNo flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate

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

  • 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.

Show original label text

Wheat flour (enriched with niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), water, vegetable oil (soybean, sunflower, canola and/or corn oil), cooked beef steak (with broth, salt), pasteurized process cheddar cheese (cheddar cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes, annatto), water, palm oil, rennet casein, modified potato starch, sodium phosphates, salt, lactic acid, natural flavor, annatto color), cheddar cheese cultured pasteurized milk, calcium chloride, salt, enzymes, annatto), onion, cooked seasoned beef crumbles (beef, salt, spice extractive), contains 2% or less beans, tomato paste (tomatoes), textured soy flour (with caramel color), modified corn starch, chipotle puree (water, chipotle jalapenos, tomato paste, vinegar, salt, red chili flakes, spices, onion and garlic powder), chili paste (chili peppers, dried onion and garlic, yeast extract, salt, spices including paprika, beef extract, citric acid, oleoresin of paprika), green & red bell pepper, flavor (with citric acid), spices, distilled vinegar, beef flavor (beef stock, beef broth, autolyzed yeast extract, maltodextrin, salt, beef extract, flavor, smoke flavor, beef flavor, beef fat, grill flavor from vegetable oil, silicon dioxide as anticaking agent), cheddar flavor (corn syrup solids, cheddar cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes), autolyzed yeast extract, disodium phosphate, salt, annatto extractives (color)), salt, tortilla blend (salt, rice flour, yeast, cellulose gum, guar gum, wheat flour, sodium bicarbonate, wheat starch, potato starch, dough conditioners (sodium metabisulfite, sodium stearoyl lactylate, l-cysteine, mono and diglycerides, dicalcium phosphate), microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide (to prevent caking)), sugar.

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Gluten, Soy.

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 23 Apr 2020

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.
  • Sodium metabisulphiteSulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.
  • Annatto / bixin / norbixinNatural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance 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.
  • Calcium phosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
  • Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.

Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety

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3 low · 8 not assessed

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