Declared allergens
This product declares Gluten, Sesame, Soy.
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 23 Apr 2020
Teriyaki sesame beef bowl
Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health high · 5 additives of concern.
- High
Allergens
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Soy
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 23 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.
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.
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.
Phosphoric acidMinor concernAcidulant (colas); high total phosphate intake linked to bone-mineral and renal concerns in some studies.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Acidulant (colas); high total phosphate intake linked to bone-mineral and renal concerns in some 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.
CarrageenanMinor concernDegraded carrageenan, and in some animal/in-vitro studies food-grade carrageenan, are linked to intestinal inflammation; human evidence is limited and contested.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Degraded carrageenan, and in some animal/in-vitro studies food-grade carrageenan, are linked to intestinal inflammation; human evidence is limited and contested.
- 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
- Cooked lo mein noodles50%No flag
- Lo mein noodles31%No flag
- Fortified wheat flour16.4%No flag
- Niacin · E3754%No flag
- Riboflavin · E1010.5%No flag
- Natural yellow color1.8%No flag
- Turmeric and annatto color1.8%No flag
- Potassium carbonate · E501i0.5%No flag
- Sodium carbonate · E500i0.9%No flag
- Teriyaki sauce37%No flag
- Granulated sugar4.8%No flag
- White distilled vinegar4.8%No flag
- Diluted with water to 4% acidity4.8%No flag
- Sherry cooking wine2.5%No flag
- Contains 1% and less of each of the following0.3%No flag
- Malic acid · E2960.3%No flag
- Caramel color · E150a0.1%No flag
- Natural flavouring<0.1%No flag
- Potassium metabisulfite · E224<0.1%Moderate
Sulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.
- Preservative<0.1%No flag
- Garlic puree0.6%No flag
- Contains less thanNo flag
- Phosphoric acid · E338Low
Acidulant (colas); high total phosphate intake linked to bone-mineral and renal concerns in some studies.
- Sodium benzoate · E211Moderate
Preservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
- PreservativeNo flag
- Contains less thanNo flag
- Phosphoric acid · E338Low
Acidulant (colas); high total phosphate intake linked to bone-mineral and renal concerns in some studies.
- Sodium benzoate · E211Moderate
Preservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
- Potassium sorbate · E202No flag
- PreservativeNo flag
- Extra virgin olive oilNo flag
- Xanthan gum · E415No flag
- Bell pepperNo flag
- Spring onionNo flag
- Beef strips6.5%No flag
- And garlic powder0.1%No flag
- Hydrolysed corn protein<0.1%No flag
- Carrageenan · E407<0.1%Low
Degraded carrageenan, and in some animal/in-vitro studies food-grade carrageenan, are linked to intestinal inflammation; human evidence is limited and contested.
- Sodium phosphate · E3390.1%No flag
- Bell pepper3.3%No flag
- Spring onion1.6%No flag
- Sesame seeds0.8%No flag
- Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate
Caramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
Show original label text
Cooked lo mein noodles (lo mein noodles [enriched wheat flour {wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid}, water, soybean oil, natural yellow color {turmeric and annatto color}, salt, potassium carbonate, sodium carbonate], water), teriyaki sauce (water, soy sauce [water, wheat, soybeans, salt], granulated sugar, distilled vinegar [white distilled vinegar {diluted with water to 4% acidity}], sherry cooking wine [wine, salt, contains 1% or less of each of the following: malic acid, caramel color, natural flavor, potassium metabisulfite {preservative}], corn starch, garlic puree [garlic, water, contains less than 1%: phosphoric acid, sodium benzoate {preservative}], ginger puree [ginger, water, contains less than 1%: phosphoric acid, sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate {preservative}], toasted sesame oil, canola oil and extra virgin olive oil, onion powder, xanthan gum], cabbage, bell pepper, green onion, black pepper), beef strips (beef, water, seasoning [salt, onion, and garlic powder, spices, hydrolyzed corn protein, papain], seasoning mixture [modified food starch, whey protein concentrate, carrageenan, sodium citrate], dextrose, sodium phosphate, soy lecithin), bell pepper, green onion, sesame seeds, cabbage.
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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 benzoatePreservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
- Potassium metabisulphiteSulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.
- Phosphoric acidAcidulant (colas); high total phosphate intake linked to bone-mineral and renal concerns in some studies.
- CarrageenanDegraded carrageenan, and in some animal/in-vitro studies food-grade carrageenan, are linked to intestinal inflammation; human evidence is limited and contested.
Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety
Chemical identity has not been assessed for this ingredient yet.
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