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Tgi FridaysFrozen Foods · 0046704820506

Loaded Potato Bites, Bacon & Ranch

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

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Soy

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.

  1. Titanium dioxideHigh concernPossible genotoxicity (DNA/chromosomal damage) could not be ruled out; no longer considered safe as a food additive.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Possible genotoxicity (DNA/chromosomal damage) could not be ruled out; no longer considered safe as a food additive.
    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 nitriteHigh concernForms carcinogenic nitrosamines in cured/processed meat; processed meat classified IARC Group 1.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Forms carcinogenic nitrosamines in cured/processed meat; processed meat classified IARC Group 1.
    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. 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.
  4. 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.
  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.

A food's rating also reflects nutrition (Nutri-Score) and processing (NOVA); the additives above are the ingredient-level part of it.

Ingredients

  • Loaded potato bites57.1%No flag
  • Potatoes21.4%No flag›
  • Potatoes10.7%No flag›
  • Dextrose5.4%No flag›
  • Sodium acid pyrophosphate · E450i2.7%No flag
  • Potassium sorbate · E2022.7%No flag
  • Applewood smoked bacon10.7%No flag
  • Smoke flavouring2.5%No flag
  • Bacon cured with water1.3%No flag
  • Salt0.6%No flag›
  • Sugar0.3%No flag›
  • Sodium phosphate · E3390.2%No flag
  • Sodium ascorbate · E301<0.1%No flag
  • Sodium nitrite · E250<0.1%High

    Forms carcinogenic nitrosamines in cured/processed meat; processed meat classified IARC Group 1.

  • Smoke flavouring<0.1%No flag
  • Bacon ranch habarnero flavor2.5%No flag
  • Salt0.7%No flag›
  • Buttermilk0.7%No flag›
  • Methylcellulose · E4610.5%No flag
  • Modified food starch0.3%No flag›
  • Dehydrated onion0.1%No flag
  • Dried garlic<0.1%No flag›
  • Spice<0.1%No flag›
  • Habanero chili<0.1%No flag
  • Maltodextrin<0.1%No flag›
  • Yeast extractNo flag›
  • Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Lactic acid · E270No flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Malic acid · E296No flag
  • Calcium lactate · E327No flag
  • Smoke flavouringNo flag
  • ParsleyNo flag›
  • Grill flavorNo flag
  • From vegetable oilNo flag›
  • Sunflower lecithinNo flag›
  • Soya oil2.5%No flag›
  • Ranch sauce3.2%No flag
  • Water1.6%No flag›
  • Soya oil0.8%No flag›
  • Corn syrup0.4%No flag›
  • White distilled vinegar0.2%No flag
  • Cultured lowfat buttermilk0.1%No flag
  • Cultured lowfat milk<0.1%No flag
  • Skimmed milk<0.1%No flag
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Sodium citrateNo flag›
  • Retinyl palmitateNo flag›
  • High fructose corn syrup<0.1%No flag›
  • Corn maltodextrin<0.1%No flag
  • Enzyme modified egg yolks<0.1%No flag
  • Contains salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Modified food starchNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Cellulose · E460No flag
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • OnionNo flag›
  • Xanthan gum · E415No flag
  • Potassium sorbate · E202No flag
  • Sodium benzoate · E211Moderate

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

  • PreservativeNo flag
  • Monosodium glutamate · E621Moderate

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

  • Titanium dioxide · E171High

    Possible genotoxicity (DNA/chromosomal damage) could not be ruled out; no longer considered safe as a food additive.

  • SpiceNo flag›
  • Calcium disodium edta · E385No 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.

Show original label text

Loaded potato bites (shredded potatoes [potatoes, dextrose, sodium acid pyrophosphate, potassium sorbate], applewood smoked bacon - smoke flavoring added [bacon cured with water, salt, sugar, sodium phosphate, sodium ascorbate, sodium nitrite, smoke flavor], bacon ranch habarnero flavor [salt, buttermilk powder, methylcellulose, modified food starch, dried onion, dried garlic, spices (including habanero pepper), maltodextrin, yeast extract, natural and artificial flavor, lactic acid, citric acid, malic acid, calcium lactate, smoke flavor, dried parsley, grill flavor (from vegetable oil), sunflower lecithin], soybean oil, ranch sauce (water, soybean oil, corn syrup, white distilled vinegar, cultured lowfat buttermilk [cultured lowfat milk, nonfat milk, salt, sodium citrate, vitamin a palmitate], high fructose corn syrup, corn maltodextrin, enzyme modified egg yolks [contains salt], modified food starch, salt, cellulose, garlic powder, onion powder, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate (as preservatives), monosodium glutamate, titanium dioxide, spices, calcium disodium edta).

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Soy.

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 22 Apr 2020

Food health

Nutrition profile and additives of concern

Contains additive of concern
  • Titanium dioxidePossible genotoxicity (DNA/chromosomal damage) could not be ruled out; no longer considered safe as a food additive.
  • Sodium nitriteForms carcinogenic nitrosamines in cured/processed meat; processed meat classified IARC Group 1.
  • 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.
  • 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

Chemical identity has not been assessed for these 2 ingredients yet.

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