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Bacon Cheese Burger
USandwiches · 3256221863055

Bacon Cheese Burger

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 7 additives of concern.

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Gluten
  • Mustard
  • Sesame
  • Sulphites

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 20 Mar 2026

Why it's rated this way

7 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. Sodium hydrogen sulphiteModerate 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Potassium nitrateModerate concernReducible to nitrite; nitrosamine precursor in cured meats.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Reducible to nitrite; nitrosamine precursor 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. PolyphosphatesMinor 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

  • Special bread34.6%No flag
  • Wheat flour32.7%No flag›
  • Water16.3%No flag›
  • Dextrose8.2%No flag›
  • Yeast4.1%No flag›
  • Sunflower oil2%No flag›
  • Sesame seeds1.5%No flag
  • Salt0.3%No flag›
  • Broad bean flour0.1%No flag
  • Emulsifier<0.1%No flag
  • Stéaroyl-2-lactylate de calcium · E482<0.1%No flag
  • Mono- et diglycérides d'acides gras · E471<0.1%No flag
  • Flour treatment agent<0.1%No flag
  • Acide ascorbique et L · E300<0.1%No flag
  • Cystéine · E920<0.1%No flag
  • Préparation à base de viande bovine hachée cuite<0.1%No flag
  • Beef meat<0.1%No flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • FlavouringNo flag
  • Filet de bacon fuméNo flag
  • Pork meatNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • DextroseNo flag›
  • Glucose syrupNo flag›
  • AntioxidantNo flag
  • Ascorbate de sodium · E301No flag
  • PreservativeNo flag
  • Nitrite de sodium · E250High

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

  • Nitrate de potassium · E252Moderate

    Reducible to nitrite; nitrosamine precursor in cured meats.

  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • Cheddar orange fonduNo flag
  • Red cheddarNo flag
  • CheeseNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • ButterNo flag›
  • Milk proteinsNo flag›
  • Modified corn starchNo flag›
  • Emulsifying saltsNo flag
  • Citrates de sodium · E331No flag
  • Polyphosphates · E452Low

    Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.

  • WheyNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • FlavouringNo flag
  • Gelling agentNo flag
  • Carraghénanes · E407Low

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

  • ColourNo flag
  • Rocou · E160bLow

    Natural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.

  • SauceNo flag
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Tomate ketchupNo flag
  • Tomato concentrateNo flag
  • Glucose fructose syrupNo flag
  • Alcohol vinegarNo flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Modified corn starchNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • AcidNo flag›
  • Acide lactique · E270No flag
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • Colza oilNo flag›
  • Mustard sauceNo flag
  • Mustard seedNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Alcohol vinegarNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • PreservativeNo flag
  • Sulfite acide de sodium · E222Moderate

    Sulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.

  • Pickled gherkinNo flag
  • Pickled gherkinNo flag
  • Alcohol vinegarNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Modified corn starchNo flag›
  • Alcohol vinegarNo flag
  • Tomato concentrateNo flag
  • Dehydrated onionNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • PreservativeNo flag
  • Sorbate de potassium · E202No flag
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • ColourNo flag
  • Extrait de paprika · E160cNo flag
  • Pickled gherkinNo flag
  • Pickled gherkinNo flag
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Alcohol vinegarNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • PreservativeNo flag
  • Disulfite de potassium · E224Moderate

    Sulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.

  • Firming agentNo flag
  • Chlorure de calcium · E509No flag
Show original label text

Pain spécial* 34,6% (farine de _blé_, eau, dextrose, levure, huile de tournesol, _graines de sésame_ 1,5%, sel, farine de fève, émulsifiants : stéaroyl-2-lactylate de calcium et mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras, agents de traitement de la farine : acide ascorbique et L(cystéine), préparation à base de viande bovine hachée cuite* 30,8% (viande bovine (France) 30,5%, sel, arômes), filet de bacon fumé 12,3% (viande de porc 11,8%, sel, dextrose, sirop de glucose, antioxydant : ascorbate de sodium, conservateurs : nitrite de sodium et nitrate de potassium, arômes naturels, ail), cheddar orange fondu 9,3% (cheddar orange 4,6% minimum (_lait_), _fromages_, eau, _beurre_, protéines de _lait_, amidon transformé de maïs, sels émulsifiants : citrates de sodium et polyphosphates, _lactosérum_, sel, arôme, gélifiant : carraghénanes, colorant : rocou), sauce 9,3% (eau, tomate ketchup (concentré de tomates, sirop de glucose-fructose, vinaigre d'alcool, sucre, amidon transformé de maïs, sel, acidifiant : acide lactique, épices), huile de colza, moutarde (graines de _moutarde_, eau, vinaigre d'alcool, sel, épices, conservateur : sulfite acide de sodium), cornichons (cornichons, vinaigre d'alcool, sel), sucre, amidon transformé de maïs, vinaigre d'alcool, concentré de tomates, oignons déshydratés, sel, conservateur : sorbate de potassium, arôme naturel, colorant : extrait de paprika), cornichons 3,7% (cornichons, eau, vinaigre d'alcool, sel, conservateur : disulfite de potassium, affermissant : chlorure de calcium), contient des _sulfites_).

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Gluten, Mustard, Sesame, Sulphites.

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 20 Mar 2026

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.
  • Sodium hydrogen sulphiteSulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.
  • Potassium metabisulphiteSulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.
  • Potassium nitrateReducible to nitrite; nitrosamine precursor in cured meats.
  • Annatto / bixin / norbixinNatural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.
  • CarrageenanDegraded carrageenan, and in some animal/in-vitro studies food-grade carrageenan, are linked to intestinal inflammation; human evidence is limited and contested.
  • PolyphosphatesInorganic 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

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2 moderate · 2 low · 2 not assessed

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