Southern Fried No Chicken Goujon
Processing
4
Ultra-processed
Group 4 of 4 on the NOVA scale
Additives listed
9
0 we grade moderate or higher
7 of them not yet assessed here
Fat per 100g
9.55g
Medium
UK FSA front of pack threshold
Three separate readings, kept apart on purpose. This is not a score, and none of it says this product is harmful.
Additives (9)
This label lists 3 thickeners and gelling agents, 2 colours, 2 raising agents, 1 acidity regulator and 1 preservative.
E202
Potassium sorbate
Preservative
What it is. The potassium salt of sorbic acid, which stops mould and yeast growth.
Why it is used. Used in cheese, baked goods, dried fruit, wine and dressings.
What the evidence says. Widely used and long regarded as one of the gentler preservatives. EFSA's 2015 re-evaluation lowered the acceptable daily intake and noted gaps in the genotoxicity data, asking for more work, while finding no evidence of harm at the levels actually used.
Permitted with maximum levels. EFSA has asked for further data rather than restricted it.
Assessed against EFSA. Full entry for E202
E415
Xanthan gum
Thickener and stabiliser
What it is. A fibre made by fermenting sugars with a bacterium, which thickens liquids at very low doses.
Why it is used. Thickens sauces and dressings and gives structure to gluten free baking.
What the evidence says. Passes through largely undigested and is treated as safe by regulators, with no numerical intake limit. Very large amounts act as fibre does, which is a digestive effect rather than a safety one.
Permitted freely.
Assessed against EFSA, JECFA. Full entry for E415
Also on the label, not assessed here yet
- E150A Plain caramel colour
- E160C Paprika extract, capsanthin colour
- E296 Malic acid acidity regulator
- E412 Guar gum thickener
- E450 Diphosphates raising agent
- E461 Methyl cellulose thickener
- E500 Sodium carbonates raising agent
Names and jobs come from the register of additives permitted in Great Britain, which we have not finished transcribing: a code shown without a name is a gap in our coverage, not a finding that it is unapproved. Naming one is not grading it either. Full detail appears only where we have an assessment against a named authority, so all of this describes our coverage rather than these additives. Most are common and low concern.
Ingredients
Tortilla Wrap (Fortified Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Water, Palm Oil, Raising Agents: Sodium Bicarbonate, Disodium Diphosphate; Rapeseed Oil, Sugar, Acidity Regulator: Malic Acid; Wheat Starch), Wheat Protein and Pea Protein Spiced Goujons (20%) (Water, Fortified Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Textured Wheat Protein (14%), Rapeseed Oil, Textured Pea Protein (7%), Soya Protein Isolate, Thickener: Methyl Cellulose; Yeast Extract, Wheat Fibre, Flavouring, Onion Powder, Black Pepper, Yeast Powder, Salt, Fennel Powder, White Pepper, Paprika Powder, Sugar, Sage Extract, Sea Salt, Preservative: Potassium Sorbate; Garlic Powder), Lettuce, Red Pepper and Red Chilli Sauce (Water, Spirit Vinegar, Sugar, Red Pepper Purée (10%), Comflour, Rapeseed Oil, Salt, Red Chilli Purée, Cayenne Pepper, Paprika Extract, Red Pepper, Garlic Powder), Vegan Mayonnaise (Water, Rapeseed Oil, Spirit Vinegar, Sugar, Stabilisers: Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum; Salt, Pea Protein, White Pepper, Mustard Seeds), Carrot, Cabbage, Water, Fried Onions (3.5%) (Palm Oil, Wheat Flour, Onion, Salt), Onion, Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Tomato Paste, Muscovado Sugar, Cornflour, Spirit Vinegar, Molasses, Concentrated Lemon Juice, Smoked Salt, Pimento, Salt, Smoked Paprika, Garlic Purée, Natural Colour: Plain Caramel; Mustard Flour, Onion Powder. Allergy advice: For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold. Also, not suitable for customers with an allergy to sesame due to manufacturing methods. 8136899 00346 12.22 Recycle Packed in the UK for Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd, London, EC1N 2HT and Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd, Upper Galwally, Belfast, BT8 6FX. Careline 0800 636262 www.sainsburys.co.uk P36124
As printed on the pack, in the producer's own order: ingredients are listed by weight, so what comes first is most of what is in it. E numbers link to their assessment where we have one.