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Three meat with italian dressing

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 8 additives of concern.

Food health
Critical
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

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Sodium nitrateModerate concernReducible to nitrite in vivo; precursor to nitrosamine formation in cured meats.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Reducible to nitrite in vivo; precursor to nitrosamine formation in cured meats.
    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. Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA)Moderate concernAntioxidant; classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (animal forestomach tumours).
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Antioxidant; classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (animal forestomach tumours).
    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. Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)Moderate concernAntioxidant; animal-study tumour/endocrine signals; structurally related to BHA.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Antioxidant; animal-study tumour/endocrine signals; structurally related to BHA.
    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. Propionic acidMinor 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.

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

Ingredients

  • Italian sub roll57.1%No flag
  • Flour29%No flag›
  • Wheat flour14.5%No flag›
  • Barley malt flour7.2%No flag›
  • Niacin · E3753.6%No flag
  • Reduced iron1.8%No flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrate0.9%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E1010.5%No flag
  • Folic acid0.5%No flag›
  • Water14.1%No flag›
  • High fructose corn syrup7%No flag›
  • Yeast3.5%No flag›
  • Salt0.9%No flag›
  • Soya oil0.9%No flag›
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E4710.9%No flag
  • Wheat flour0.5%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.

  • A preservative0.2%No flag
  • Guar gum · E4120.1%No flag
  • Barley malt flour<0.1%No flag›
  • Calcium sulfate · E516<0.1%No flag
  • Ammonium sulfate · E517<0.1%No flag
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Ascorbic acid · E300No flag
  • Flour treatment agentNo flag
  • High oleic canola oilNo flag
  • Propionic acid · E280Low

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

  • A preservativeNo flag
  • Phosphoric acid · E338Low

    Acidulant (colas); high total phosphate intake linked to bone-mineral and renal concerns in some studies.

  • A preservativeNo flag
  • Ham21.4%No flag
  • Ham10.7%No flag
  • Water5.4%No flag›
  • Sugar0.9%No flag›
  • Salt0.9%No flag›
  • Potassium lactate · E3260.9%No flag
  • E262ii0.9%No flag
  • Sodium erythorbate · E3160.9%No flag
  • Sodium nitrite · E2500.5%High

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

  • Sodium phosphate · E3390.3%No flag
  • Caramel color · E150a0.3%No flag
  • Turkey breast10.7%No flag›
  • Turkey breast5.4%No flag›
  • Water2.7%No flag›
  • Sugar0.9%No flag›
  • Salt0.9%No flag›
  • Sodium phosphate · E3390.4%No flag
  • E262ii0.2%No flag
  • Sodium nitrite · E2500.1%High

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

  • Potassium lactate · E326<0.1%No flag
  • Sodium erythorbate · E316<0.1%No flag
  • Genoa salami5.4%No flag
  • Pork2.7%No flag›
  • Salt0.9%No flag›
  • Dextrose0.9%No flag›
  • Flavouring0.5%No flag
  • Lactid acid starter culture0.2%No flag
  • Sodium nitrate · E2510.1%Moderate

    Reducible to nitrite in vivo; precursor to nitrosamine formation in cured meats.

  • Spice<0.1%No flag›
  • Vitamin c<0.1%No flag›
  • Sodium ascorbate · E301<0.1%No flag
  • Wine<0.1%No flag›
  • Bha · E320Moderate

    Antioxidant; classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (animal forestomach tumours).

  • Bht · E321Moderate

    Antioxidant; animal-study tumour/endocrine signals; structurally related to BHA.

  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Provolone cheese2.7%No flag
  • Cultured pasteurized milk1.3%No flag
  • Salt0.7%No flag›
  • Enzyme0.7%No flag›
  • Green leaf lettuce1.3%No flag
  • Italian dressing1.3%No flag
  • Water0.7%No flag›
  • Distilled vinegar0.3%No flag›
  • Corn syrup0.2%No flag›
  • Soya oil<0.1%No flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Xanthan gum · E415<0.1%No flag
  • Garlic<0.1%No flag›
  • Bell peppersNo flag
  • GreenNo flag
  • RedNo flag
  • Dehydrated onionNo flag
  • Sodium benozate and potassium sorbate as preservativesNo flag
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • Annatto · E160bNo flag
  • TurmericNo flag›
  • ColourNo flag
  • Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate

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

Show original label text

Italian sub roll [enriched flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), water, high fructose corn syrup, yeast, salt, soybean oil, mono and diglycerides, wheat flour, calcium propionate (a preservative) guar gum, malted barley flour, calcium sulfate, ammonium sulfate, enzymes, ascorbic acid (dough conditioner), high oleic canola oil, propionic acid (a preservative), phosphoric acid (a preservative)], sliced ham [ham, water, sugar, salt, potassium lactate, sodium diacetate, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite, sodium phosphate, caramel color], turkey breast [turkey breast, water, sugar, salt, sodium phosphate, sodium diacetate, sodium nitrite, potassium lactate, sodium erythorbate], genoa salami [pork, salt, dextrose, flavorings, lactid acid starter culture, sodium nitrate, spice, vitamin c (sodium ascorbate), wine, bha, bht, citric acid], provolone cheese [cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes], green leaf lettuce, italian dressing [water, distilled vinegar, corn syrup, soybean oil, salt, xanthan gum, garlic, dehydrated bell peppers (green, red), dehydrated onion, sodium benozate and potassium sorbate as preservatives, spices, extractives of annatto and turmeric (color)]

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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
  • Sodium nitriteForms carcinogenic nitrosamines in cured/processed meat; processed meat classified IARC Group 1.
  • Ammonia caramelCaramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
  • Sodium nitrateReducible to nitrite in vivo; precursor to nitrosamine formation in cured meats.
  • Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA)Antioxidant; classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (animal forestomach tumours).
  • Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)Antioxidant; animal-study tumour/endocrine signals; structurally related to BHA.
  • Propionic acidPropionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.
  • Calcium propionatePropionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.
  • Phosphoric acidAcidulant (colas); high total phosphate intake linked to bone-mineral and renal concerns in some studies.

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