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Turkey meatloaf

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

Food health
High
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Celery
  • Dairy
  • Egg
  • Gluten
  • 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.

  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. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  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

  • Mashed potatoes56.3%No flag
  • Water28.8%No flag›
  • Mashed potatoes13.7%No flag
  • Potatoes6.9%No flag›
  • Water3.4%No flag›
  • Potassium sorbate · E2021.7%No flag
  • Preservative1.7%No flag
  • Sodium acid pyrophosphate · E450i1.7%No flag
  • To retain color1.7%No flag
  • Potato flakes6.9%No flag
  • Potatoes3.4%No flag›
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E4711.7%No flag
  • Sodium acid pyrophosphate · E450i0.9%No flag
  • To retain color0.9%No flag
  • Citric acid · E3300.9%No flag
  • Milk3.4%No flag›
  • Cholecalciferol3.4%No flag›
  • Butter flavouring1.7%No flag
  • Butter0.9%No flag›
  • Buttermilk0.4%No flag›
  • Natural flavouring0.2%No flag
  • Maltodextrin0.1%No flag›
  • Modified food starch0.1%No flag›
  • Butter0.9%No flag›
  • Cream0.4%No flag›
  • Salt0.4%No flag›
  • Cream0.4%No flag›
  • Cream0.2%No flag›
  • Carrageenan · E4070.2%Low

    Degraded carrageenan, and in some animal/in-vitro studies food-grade carrageenan, are linked to intestinal inflammation; human evidence is limited and contested.

  • Salt0.2%No flag›
  • Spice0.2%No flag›
  • Meatloaf patty21.9%No flag
  • Gravy10.9%No flag
  • Water5.5%No flag›
  • Modified corn starch2.7%No flag›
  • Acidity regulator1.4%No flag
  • Meat including turkey juices0.7%No flag
  • Turkey fat0.3%No flag›
  • Sea salt0.2%No flag›
  • Yeast extract<0.1%No flag›
  • Natural flavouring<0.1%No flag
  • Vegetable extract<0.1%No flag
  • Turmeric<0.1%No flag›
  • Colour<0.1%No flag
  • Chicken flavouring0.7%No flag
  • Yeast extract0.3%No flag›
  • Salt0.2%No flag›
  • Chicken<0.1%No flag›
  • Maltodextrin<0.1%No flag›
  • Sugar<0.1%No flag›
  • Soy sauce<0.1%No flag›
  • Soya beanNo flag›
  • WheatNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • Chicken fatNo flag›
  • Soya flourNo flag›
  • Torula yeastNo flag›
  • FlavouringNo flag
  • Caramel color · E150aNo flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • FlavouringNo flag
  • Soya oilNo flag›
  • Modified corn starch0.3%No flag›
  • Corn syrup solids0.2%No flag›
  • E339ii<0.1%No flag
  • Lactic acid · E270<0.1%No flag
  • Calcium lactate · E327<0.1%No flag
  • Smoke flavouring<0.1%No flag
  • Tomato concentrateNo flag
  • Mushroom baseNo flag
  • MushroomsNo flag›
  • ButterNo flag›
  • CreamNo flag›
  • Annatto · E160bLow

    Natural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.

  • Sea saltNo flag›
  • Yeast extractNo flag›
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • Vegetable extractsNo flag
  • Caramel color · E150aNo flag
  • Skimmed milk powderNo flag
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • OnionNo flag›
  • Brown sauceNo flag
  • VegetableNo flag
  • TomatoesNo flag›
  • OnionsNo flag›
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • Yeast extractNo flag›
  • Potato starchNo flag›
  • Rice flourNo flag›
  • Canola oilNo flag›
  • LactoseNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • Caramel color · E150aNo flag
  • Celery seedsNo flag›
  • Corn5.5%No flag›
  • Green beans2.7%No flag›
  • Red bell peppers1.4%No flag›
  • Seasoned sauce0.7%No flag
  • Water0.3%No flag›
  • Soya oil0.2%No flag›
  • Modified corn starch<0.1%No flag›
  • Yeast extract<0.1%No flag›
  • Yeast extract<0.1%No flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Butter flavouring<0.1%No flag
  • ButterNo flag›
  • ButtermilkNo flag›
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • Modified food starchNo flag›
  • Spice<0.1%No flag›
  • Xanthan gum · E4150.7%No flag
  • Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate

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

  • Sodium phosphates (E339)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

Mashed potatoes (water, mashed potatoes [potatoes, water, potassium sorbate {preservative}, sodium acid pyrophosphate {to retain color}], potato flakes [potatoes, mono and diglycerides, sodium acid pyrophosphate {to retain color}, citric acid], milk [with vitamin d3], butter flavor [dehydrated butter, buttermilk powder, natural flavor, maltodextrin, modified food starch], butter [cream, salt], cream [cream, carrageenan], salt, spices), turkey meatloaf patty (turkey, onion, bread crumbs [enriched bleached wheat flour {niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid}, dextrose, salt, yeast], green bell pepper, milk [with vitamin d3], egg whites, celery, textured soy protein [soy protein concentrate, caramel color], isolated soy protein, garlic [garlic, citric acid], yeast extract [yeast extract, salt], worcestershire powder [maltodextrin, worcestershire sauce {distilled vinegar, molasses, corn syrup, salt, caramel color, garlic powder, sugar, spices, tamarind, natural flavor}], spices, salt, soy lecithin), gravy (water, modified corn starch, turkey base [turkey meat including turkey juices, turkey fat, sea salt, yeast extract, natural flavoring, vegetable extract, turmeric {color}], grilled chicken flavor [yeast extract, salt, chicken powder, maltodextrin, sugar, soy sauce solids {soybeans, wheat, salt}, maltodextrin, chicken fat, soy flour, torula yeast, flavor, caramel color, citric acid, grilled flavor [soybean oil], modified corn starch, corn syrup solids, disodium phosphate, lactic acid, calcium lactate, smoke flavor], tomato paste, mushroom base [sauteed mushrooms, butter {cream, annatto}, sea salt, yeast extract, natural flavorings, spice, vegetable extracts], caramel color, nonfat dry milk, spices, onion powder, brown sauce [dehydrated vegetables {tomatoes, onions, garlic}, yeast extract, potato starch, rice flour, canola oil, lactose, salt, maltodextrin, natural flavors, sugar, spices, caramel color], celery seeds), corn, green beans, red bell peppers, seasoned sauce (water, soybean oil, modified corn starch, yeast extract [yeast extract, salt], salt, butter flavor [dehydrated butter, buttermilk powder, natural flavor, maltodextrin, modified food starch], spices), xanthan gum.

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Celery, Dairy, Egg, 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.
  • 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.
  • CarrageenanDegraded carrageenan, and in some animal/in-vitro studies food-grade carrageenan, are linked to intestinal inflammation; human evidence is limited and contested.
  • DiphosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.

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