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Frozen Foods · 0041322168481

Wild caught calamari in an oven crispy breading, calamari

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 3 additives of concern.

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Egg
  • Gluten
  • Molluscs
  • Soy

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 23 Apr 2020

Why it's rated this way

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

  1. 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.
  2. Disodium guanylateMinor concernRibonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Ribonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.
    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. Disodium inosinateMinor concernRibonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Ribonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.
    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

  • Squid51.2%No flag›
  • Wheat flour24.4%No flag›
  • Soya oil12.2%No flag›
  • Water6.1%No flag›
  • Wheat flour3%No flag›
  • Corn starch1.5%No flag›
  • Powdered egg white0.8%No flag
  • Yellow corn flour0.4%No flag
  • Contains less than 2% of the following0.2%No flag
  • Salt0.2%No flag›
  • Sugar<0.1%No flag›
  • Fortified wheat flour<0.1%No flag
  • Wheat flour<0.1%No flag›
  • Niacin · E375<0.1%No flag
  • Reduced ironNo flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrateNo flag›
  • Riboflavin · E101No flag
  • Folic acidNo flag›
  • Modified corn starch<0.1%No flag›
  • Garlic<0.1%No flag›
  • Yeast extractNo flag›
  • Whey powderNo flag
  • A milk derivativeNo flag
  • YeastNo flag›
  • Methylcellulose · E461No flag
  • Disodium inosinate · E631Low

    Ribonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.

  • Disodium guanylate · E627Low

    Ribonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.

  • Raising agentNo flag
  • Sodium acid pyrophosphate · E450iNo flag
  • E500iiNo flag
  • Sodium alginate · E401No flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Paprika oleoresin · E160cNo flag
  • Sodium citrateNo flag›
  • Sodium carbonate · E500iNo flag
  • SauceNo flag
  • WaterNo flag›
  • TomatoesNo flag›
  • CreamNo flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Parmigiano reggianoNo flag
  • Romano cheeseNo flag
  • Pasteurized semi skimmed milkNo flag
  • Lactic fermentsNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Corn starchNo flag›
  • Red bell pepperNo flag›
  • Red bell pepperNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • Skimmed milkNo flag
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • Concentrated lemon juiceNo flag
  • OnionNo flag›
  • Locust bean gum · E410No flag
  • Natural flavouringNo 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

Squid, bleached wheat flour, soybean oil, water, wheat flour, cornstarch, powdered egg whites, yellow corn flour, contains less than 2% of the following: salt, sugar, enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), modified cornstarch, garlic powder, yeast extract, whey powder (a milk derivative), yeast, methylcellulose, disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate, leavening (sodium acid pyrophosphate, baking soda), sodium alginate, citric acid, paprika oleoresin, sodium citrate, sodium carbonate, sauce: water, tomatoes, cream, sugar, parmesan and romano cheese [pasteurized part skim milk, cheese culture, salt, enzyme], salt, cornstarch, red bell pepper puree [red bell pepper, salt, citric acid], garlic powder, skim milk, spices, lemon juice concentrate, onion powder, locust bean gum, natural flavor.

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Egg, Gluten, Molluscs, Soy.

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 23 Apr 2020

Food health

Nutrition profile and additives of concern

Contains additive of concern
  • DiphosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
  • Disodium guanylateRibonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.
  • Disodium inosinateRibonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.

Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety

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3 moderate · 3 low · 11 not assessed

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