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Hamburger buns
The Kroger Co.Plant Based Foods And Beverages · 0011110051837

Hamburger buns

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

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Celery
  • Egg
  • Gluten
  • Mustard
  • Soy
  • Sulphites

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 26 Feb 2026

Why it's rated this way

6 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 propionateMinor concernPropionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Propionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.
    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. 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.
  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. 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

  • Fortified wheat flour50%No flag
  • Wheat flour25%No flag›
  • Barley malt flour12.5%No flag›
  • Niacin · E3756.3%No flag
  • Iron3.1%No flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrate1.6%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E1010.8%No flag
  • Folic acid0.8%No flag›
  • Water25%No flag›
  • High Fructose Corn Syrup12.5%No flag›
  • Yeast6.3%No flag›
  • Soya oil3.1%No flag›
  • Salt1.6%No flag›
  • Flour treatment agent0.8%No flag
  • Wheat flour0.4%No flag›
  • Wheat gluten0.2%No flag›
  • Hydrolyzed wheat gluten<0.1%No flag›
  • Enzyme<0.1%No flag›
  • Ascorbic acid · E300<0.1%No flag
  • Vitamin C<0.1%No flag›
  • Wheat starch<0.1%No flag›
  • Flour treatment agent0.4%No flag
  • Wheat flour0.2%No flag›
  • Wheat starch<0.1%No flag›
  • Enzyme<0.1%No flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Calcium Propionate · E2820.2%Low

    Propionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.

  • Egg Shade Color<0.1%No flag
  • Water<0.1%No flag›
  • Propylene gycol<0.1%No flag
  • Fd<0.1%No flag
  • C ColorsNo flag
  • Yellow NoNo flag
  • Yellow NoNo flag
  • Red NoNo flag
  • 40No flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Sodium benzoate · E211Moderate

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

  • PreservativeNo flag
  • Propylparaben · E216No flag
  • PreservativeNo flag
  • Flour treatment agent<0.1%No flag
  • Monoglycerides<0.1%No flag›
  • Natural Butter Type Flavor<0.1%No flag
  • Dextrose<0.1%No flag›
  • Corn starchNo flag›
  • Silicon dioxide · E551No flag
  • Anti-caking agentNo flag
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Shine Agent<0.1%No flag
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Pea proteinNo flag›
  • Canola oilNo flag›
  • DextroseNo flag›
  • MaltodextrinsNo flag›
  • StarchNo flag›
  • Breaded Chicken Breast FilletNo flag
  • With rib meat ContainingNo flag
  • Up to 13% of a solution of waterNo flag
  • CoatingNo flag›
  • Sugar coatingNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Monosodium glutamate · E621Moderate

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

  • Chicken brothNo flag
  • Soya oilNo flag›
  • Rice bran oilNo flag›
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Including celeryNo flag›
  • Food starch-modifiedNo flag›
  • And sodium phosphate · E339No flag
  • Breaded withNo flag
  • Wheat FlourNo flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Contains lessNo flag
  • Black pepperNo flag›
  • Monosodium Glutamate · E621Moderate

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

  • Soya oilNo flag›
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • PaprikaNo flag›
  • Battered withNo flag
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Wheat FlourNo flag›
  • Modified Corn StarchNo flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Dried GarlicNo flag›
  • Monosodium Glutamate · E621Moderate

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

  • Raising agentNo flag
  • Sodium acid pyrophosphate · E450iNo flag
  • E500iiNo flag
  • Monocalcium phosphate · E341iNo flag
  • DextroseNo flag›
  • Cellulose Gum · E466Low

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

  • PaprikaNo flag›
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Predusted withNo flag
  • Wheat FlourNo flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Wheat GlutenNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Monosodium Glutamate · E621Moderate

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

  • Dehydrated OnionNo flag
  • DehydratedNo flag
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • Soya oilNo flag›
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Breading set in vegetable oilNo flag
  • Soya oilNo flag›
  • Egg YolksNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • High Fructose Corn SyrupNo flag›
  • Distilled VinegarNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Apple Cider VinegarNo flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Concentrated lemon juiceNo flag
  • MustardNo flag
  • OnionNo flag›
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Calcium Disodium EDTA · E385No flag
  • PreservativeNo 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.

  • 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

Enriched Wheat Flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Salt, Dough Conditioner (wheat flour, wheat gluten, hydrolyzed wheat gluten, enzymes, ascorbic acid [vitamin C], wheat starch), Dough Conditioner (wheat flour, wheat starch, enzymes, salt), Calcium Propionate, Egg Shade Color (water, propylene gycol, FD, C Colors [Yellow No. 5, Yellow No. 6, Red No. 40], citric acid, sodium benzoate [preservative], propylparaben [preservative]), Dough Conditioner (monoglycerides), Natural Butter Type Flavor (dextrose, corn starch, silicon dioxide [anti-caking agent], natural flavors), Shine Agent (water, pea protein, canola oil, dextrose, maltodextrins, starch). CONTAINS: WHEAT MAY CONTAIN: SESAME. Breaded Chicken Breast Fillet, with rib meat Containing: Up to 13% of a solution of water, seasoning [sugar, salt, monosodium glutamate, chicken broth powder, soybean oil, rice bran oil, natural flavors (including extractives of celery seed)], food starch-modified, and sodium phosphate. Breaded with: Wheat Flour, Sugar, Salt, Contains less 2% : Black pepper, Monosodium Glutamate, Soybean Oil, Garlic Powder, Extractives of Paprika: Battered with: Water, Wheat Flour, Modified Corn Starch, Sugar, Salt, Dried Garlic, Monosodium Glutamate, Leavening (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate, monocalcium phosphate), Dextrose, Modified Cellulose Gum, Extractives of Paprika, Natural Flavors. Predusted with: Wheat Flour, Sugar, Wheat Gluten, Salt, Monosodium Glutamate, Dehydrated Onion, Dehydrated, Garlic, Spices, Soybean Oil, Natural Flavors. Breading set in vegetable oil. CONTAINS: WHEAT. Soybean Oil, Egg Yolks, Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Apple Cider Vinegar, Sugar, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Mustard Flour, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Natural Flavor, Calcium Disodium EDTA (to protect flavor). CONTAINS: EGG.

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Celery, Egg, Gluten, Mustard, Soy, Sulphites.

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 26 Feb 2026

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 propionatePropionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.
  • Calcium phosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
  • DiphosphatesInorganic 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

What drives this

8 low · 12 not assessed

  1. 07Dried GarlicLow concern
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